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| Historical Society Building Under Way Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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|  Historical Society Building Under Way Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Newspaper clipping from "Bangor Daily News" of July 13, 1981 describing construction of new museum building for the MDI Historical Society on Rte. 102 in Somesville. The building and its planned use are described. | ||
| Children of Zacheus Higgins, III and Martha Stanwood Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Children of Zacheus Higgins, III and Martha Stanwood Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Single photocopied page listing the names and some death dates of Zacheus Higgins III and his wife, Martha Stanwood Higgins. | ||||
| Announcement is Possible Monday on Aluminum Plant Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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|  Announcement is Possible Monday on Aluminum Plant Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Article on two pages quoting Trenton selectman than an announcement was planned as to industrial development on the Union River. The proposed development was construction of aluminum plant. Part of LaRue Spiker Collection Previously archived as object Id 012.FIC.055.3 | ||
| Opposition Forms to TEPCO; Area Residents Want Information, Select Walker as Spokesman Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Opposition Forms to TEPCO; Area Residents Want Information, Select Walker as Spokesman Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Article on two pages reporting on a meeting of citizens to discuss the proposed industrial development by TEPCO in Trenton. Photos of Doug Smith and Frank Walker included. Part of LaRue Spiker Collection Previously archived as 012.FIC.055.4 | ||
| Articles, Editorials, Letters and Advertisements regarding TEPCO Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Articles, Editorials, Letters and Advertisements regarding TEPCO Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Multiple newspaper articles, editorials, letters to the editor and advertisements regarding TEPCO proposed industrial development in Trenton. Development was to include a nuclear power plant and an aluminum reduction plant. Part of LaRue Spiker Collection Previously archived as 012.FIC.055.5 WDEA Replays Entire Hearing previously accessioned as **1690, object id **1690 | ||
| Multiple Clippings on Various Political Issues Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Multiple Clippings on Various Political Issues Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Multiple clippings from newspapers and newsletters, all pertaining to various political topics such as highways, taxation, distribution of wealth, etc. Items may have been saved in preparation for articles Spiker was writing. Part of LaRue Spiker Collection Previously archived as 012.FIC.057.3 | ||
| Multiple Newspaper Clippings on Industrial Topics Colllected by LaRue Spiker Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Multiple Newspaper Clippings on Industrial Topics Colllected by LaRue Spiker Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Multiple newspaper clippings collected by LaRue Spiker on various topics pertaining to industry in Maine. Clippings were likely collected in preparation for articles to be written by Spiker. Titles : Bridgton Firm Gets Oil Cooler Contracts Ferry Decision Likely This Week NERC Votes $500,000 for Machiasport Will Portland Be Ferry Site? This Week May Tell DED Hopes to Interest Big Buisness: 7 Areas Picked for 'New Towns' NEA Reports Net Loss Less Than Last Year NE Airlines Show Loss in October Airline Subsidies Lowest Since 1955, Says CAB Bath Industries Reports 166 P. C. Income Increase Bath Industries May Merge Its Two Subsidiaries After 37 Years Ways of B.W.I Hold No Ships Previously archived as object Id 012.FIC.058.1 [show more] | |||
| Housing Dilemma Worsens Resort Labor Shortage Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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|  Housing Dilemma Worsens Resort Labor Shortage Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Two page article with text and photographs discussing the year-round labor shortage issue on Mt. Desert Island. Problem reportedly resulted from lack of affordable housing. Part of LaRue Spiker Collection Previously archived as object Id 012.FIC.058.7 | ||
| Subdivisions blossom in Bar Harbor, 84-Acre Subdivision Approved for Mt. Desert Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Subdivisions blossom in Bar Harbor, 84-Acre Subdivision Approved for Mt. Desert Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Collection of articles and notes on environmental topics used by journalist LaRue Spiker. Newspaper clipping from "Bar Harbor Times", 3/24/88, entitled "Subdivisions blossom in Bar Harbor" and "84-acre Subdivision Approved for Mt. Desert" talks about proposed subdivions under discussion by the planning commision, lot restrictions, developers. Previously archived as 012.FIC.061.1 | |||
| Photograph of Bushnell High School Class of 1928 Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Photograph of Bushnell High School Class of 1928 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Long format newspaper reprint photograph of Bushnell (Illinois) High School Class of 1928. The class photograph includes student LaRue Spiker. Part of LaRue Spiker Collection Previously accessioned as **1859, Object Id **1859, 012.FIC.067.7 | ||||
| Bangor Daily News Thrusday December 10, 1953 Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Bangor Daily News Thrusday December 10, 1953 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Page 13-14 of the Bangor Daily News Thursday December 10, 1953 Some of the headlines on the pages: Southwest Harbor Chamber of Commerece Marks 30th birthday at Annual Banquet Sedwick News Briefs Sullivan Briefs Sullivan woman has 89 birthday Business Woman Have Yule Party at Bar Harbor YMCA Plans Busy Activities Scheduel Comming Events Orno Family made homeless by $3,500 fire Police Chief Bans All-Night Parking on Brewer Streets Admiral Hines Named President of AIC [show more] | ||||
| Rose L. Dresser obituary Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
| Rose L. Dresser obituary Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Obituary about Actress Rose L. Dresser, 82, written by Nan Lincoln. Date of the article is unknown as is which newspaper it was clipped from | |||||
| The Boston Post Cane Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| The Boston Post Cane Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Article from the Bar Harbor Times January 18, 1990 detailing the history of The Boston Post Oldest Citizen canes and the latest recipient Ruth Wiberg of Southwest Harbor | ||||
| Alumni of MD High School Hold Reunion Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Alumni of MD High School Hold Reunion Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Copy of an article from the Bar Harbor Times August 12, 1971 about the class of 1927 holding a reunion at the Masonic Hall in Somesville. It covers some of the people who attended and notable events from the year they graduated. | ||||
| Biography of William Manning Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Biography of William Manning Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: An article from the Bar Harbor Times Thursday July 30, 1964 and is a biography of William Manning by LaRue Spiker. Details his early life in England, rise to become Bishop, life on Mount Desert Island. | ||||
| Ships of the Past When Ellsworth Built 'em Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Ships of the Past When Ellsworth Built 'em Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: An article from an unknown newspaper about schooners maitinence, building, and specifications of certain ships. | ||||
| End of Fabulous Home, Fabulous Era Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| End of Fabulous Home, Fabulous Era Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: An article fromthe Bangor Daily January 11, 1963 showing an aerial photograph of John D. Rockefeller Jr. summer cottage and the fact it is to be torn down that week. | ||||
| MDI Snowfall for 1970-1971 Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
| MDI Snowfall for 1970-1971 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Article on snowfall totals for the winter of 1970-1971 on Mount Desert Island. December 52 inches, 7 storms, January 18.9 inches 2 storms, February 32.6 inches 7 storms, total 103.5 inches | |||||
| Golden Age of Maine Summer Hotels Advertisement Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Golden Age of Maine Summer Hotels Advertisement Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Clipping about an upcoming talk about the Golden Age of Maine Summer Hotels 1880-1920. Talk will cover descriptions of summer hotel life along the Maine Coast. | |||
| Mount Desert Dramatic Company Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Mount Desert Dramatic Company Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Newspaper clipping from the Bar Harbor Times about the upcoming presentation of the Mount Desert Dramatic Company. Presentation will be Nick of the Woods. This is a reprint of the add which appeared back in 1880 along with a short article about dramatic socities on Mount Desert Island. | ||||
| Looking Backward Religion and Politics in Surry Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Looking Backward Religion and Politics in Surry Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Ellsworth American July 30, 1998 article is a reprint of an article written by Dr. Robert P. Grindle of Somesville, Maine about Surry, Maine back before the Civil War. | ||||
| Looking Backward Religion and Politics in Surry Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Looking Backward Religion and Politics in Surry Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Ellsworth American July 23, 1998 article is a biography of Dr. Robert L. Grindle. Talks of his time as a doctor in Somesville, Republican County Chair, early election process in Maine, fight to keep automobiles off of Mount Desert Island, Career as a sailor, description of his funeral. | ||||
| Newspaper Artile: Cargo Drops 6.6% Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Newspaper Artile: Cargo Drops 6.6% Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Newspaper article from the Evening Bulletin, Tuesday Tuesday Nov, 10, 959. About the decline of the use of the Port of Philladelphia. Previously accessioned as **1932, object Id 2001.1932 | ||||
| Mansions on Mount Desert in the Eighties Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Mansions on Mount Desert in the Eighties Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Mansions on Mount Desert in the Eighties This is a eleven photographs cut from newspapers of mansions on Mount Desert Island. Photographed mansions include; Swiss Chalet, Egonos, Fabian Cottage, LaRochelle, Rosserne, Stoneledge, Redwood, Ullakana, The Breeze, Sonogee, Wadsworth Cottage, The Turrets. Previously archived as 011.FIC.54.2 | |||
| Somesville Library Has an Intersting History Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Somesville Library Has an Intersting History Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Atricle by Dr. Hans Meier about the Someville library; when it is open, how the books are selected, how the library is funded, |