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Letter to Maine State Publicity Bureau Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Events, Fire Other, Bar Harbor Fire Other, Fire of 1947		Nov 6, 1947			Letter to Maine State Publicity Bureau Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12365 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Events, Fire Other, Bar Harbor Fire Other, Fire of 1947 Date: Nov 6, 1947 Description: Letter to Guy Butler from W.H. Ballard and short response. Suggestions of ways to counteract bad publicity indicating that the whole state, MDI, Bar Harbor have been destroyed by the fire of 47
Maine Publicity Bureau Flyer Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Advertising, Advertisement	Events, Fire Other, Fire of 1947		Nov 1947			Maine Publicity Bureau Flyer Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3524 Type: Document, Advertising, Advertisement Subject: Events, Fire Other, Fire of 1947 Date: Nov 1947 Description: Biggest Job in 26 Years Faces Publicity Bureau Newspaper clippings (photocopies) of articles about the loss of Bar Harbor after the 1947 fire. There are also letters discussing how to contradict information in the news claiming the fire burned everything.
Letter to Mrs. Williams Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Events, Fire Other, Bar Harbor Fire Other, Fire fighters Other, Fire of 1947 Other, Salisbury Cove Other, Somesville		1947			Letter to Mrs. Williams Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3781 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Events, Fire Other, Bar Harbor Fire Other, Fire fighters Other, Fire of 1947 Other, Salisbury Cove Other, Somesville Date: 1947 Description: Unknown who wrote letter regarding recollection of Bar Harbor Fire, Fire of 1947 from Somesville, trying to get firefighters to Salisbury Cove
Letter to Mr. Eliot from E.A. Pettee Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Events, Fire		Dec 8, 1947			Letter to Mr. Eliot from E.A. Pettee Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-16433 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Events, Fire Date: Dec 8, 1947 Description: Letter regarding fire of 47 from Seal and Otter Creek perspective
Weather data of 1947 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Report, Administrative Report	Events, Fire Other, Weather		1960?			Weather data of 1947 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-2525 Type: Document, Report, Administrative Report Subject: Events, Fire Other, Weather Date: 1960? Description: Comparison weather 1947 to 31-60, Fire of 1947
Scrapbook, newspaper clippings about 1947 Bar Harbor Fire Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Memorabilia, Album, Scrapbook	Events, Fire Other, 1947 Other, Bar Harbor		1948			Scrapbook, newspaper clippings about 1947 Bar Harbor Fire Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-13110 Type: Document, Memorabilia, Album, Scrapbook Subject: Events, Fire Other, 1947 Other, Bar Harbor Date: 1948 Description: A green faux leather scrapbook that includes many clippings from the Bar Harbor Times about the 1947 Fire on Mount Desert island. The original owner of the scrapbook is unknown. Many of the pages in the scrapbook are empty. Clippings are affixed to pages with glue. Also includes program for 1948 Vaudeville show and nine pages from Time magazine, Nov. 28, 1949. Contents of the scrapbook have not been scanned.
Early History of Seal Harbor, 1959, History Claremont Hotel Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Manuscript	Events, Fire Other, Auto Other, Bar Harbor Other, Claremont Hotel Other, Pemetic High School Other, Seal Harbor	Carter, Lyda B.				Early History of Seal Harbor, 1959, History Claremont Hotel Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12057 Type: Document, Manuscript Subject: Events, Fire Other, Auto Other, Bar Harbor Other, Claremont Hotel Other, Pemetic High School Other, Seal Harbor Creator: Carter, Lyda B. Description: 12 page typewritten manuscript. early history of Seal Harbor, Jan 1959 with corrections Letter from Mrs. Roscoe C. Marshall (Elsie) to Dianne Ballard Michael correcting Claremont history. Elise's father was Dr. Joseph Phillips who owned the Claremont Michael re history of Claremont Hotel. says Elise Marshall is only daughter of Dr Phillips, owner on sticky note The Claremont Hotel-My Story, 1884-1964 (two copies) who wrote it? 1967 Menu inside of one of the typed booklets Poem about W.H. Ballard by Hilda G. Moe 1969 "Paper Talks," booklet; includes photos of Pemetic H.S. Eastern, Maine, champ. and cheerleaders, 1948. 1950 newspaper article re George William Dolliver: Has had his driver's license for 43 years, since 1908 and car. Letter to Ballard from K. Tracy 1947 postcard from Laurie and Mary Holmes Letter to W.H. Ballard from Don E. Smith, 1947, re Miss Gordon's letter about Bar Harbor fire. [show more]
ANP account of weather conditions during Fire of 1947 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Report, Technical Report	Events, Fire Object, Forestry Other, Acadia National Park Other, Bangor Theological Seminary Other, Fire engines & equipment Other, National Park Service Other, University of Maine Other, Walkie-talkies		1947?			ANP account of weather conditions during Fire of 1947 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3523 Type: Document, Report, Technical Report Subject: Events, Fire Object, Forestry Other, Acadia National Park Other, Bangor Theological Seminary Other, Fire engines & equipment Other, National Park Service Other, University of Maine Other, Walkie-talkies Date: 1947? Description: Account of conditions
Request for bids of timber by ANP Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Request	Events, Fire Object, Lumber, Timber Other, Acadia National Park		Dec 18, 1947			Request for bids of timber by ANP Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3522 Type: Document, Request Subject: Events, Fire Object, Lumber, Timber Other, Acadia National Park Date: Dec 18, 1947 Description: Call for bids on salvage of timber within Acadia National Park. Appears unsuccessful.
Memoranda for Regional Director, Acadia National Park from B.C. Hadley, superintendent Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Correspondence, Memorandum	Events, Fire					Memoranda for Regional Director, Acadia National Park from B.C. Hadley, superintendent Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-2922 Type: Document, Correspondence, Memorandum Subject: Events, Fire Description: Memoranda for Regional Director, Acadia National Park from B.C. Hadley, superintendent. Bids to clean up damaged timber and reason for no bid on fire killed timber. 3 pages.
The Mount Desert Dramatic Company Nick of the Woods Poster, January 27-28, 1880 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Advertising, Poster	Events People	Mount Desert Dramatic Company		Mount Desert	Copyright Not Evaluated	The Mount Desert Dramatic Company Nick of the Woods Poster, January 27-28, 1880 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-1067 Type: Document, Advertising, Poster Subject: Events People Creator: Mount Desert Dramatic Company Place: Mount Desert Description: Poster advertising The Mount Desert Dramatic Company's production of "Nick of the Woods!" to be followed by a social hop. A list of the cast of characters is included on the poster. People Mentioned: J. Hamor, C. E. Wasgatt, Ernest Kittredge, Bloom Smith, Arthur Somes, Ernest L. Hamor, Pearl Smith, Shepard Richardson, J. M. Richardson, C. E. Somes, Nellie Pray, Emma Harper, Olivia Parker, Carrie Somes
Iola Klaas and LaRue Spiker on Their Position in Regard to the Stockholm Resolution of Peace Statement, c. 1950 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Declaration	Events Other People	Klaas, Iola Spiker, LaRue	1950 c.		Copyright Not Evaluated	Iola Klaas and LaRue Spiker on Their Position in Regard to the Stockholm Resolution of Peace Statement, c. 1950 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-1255 Type: Document, Declaration Subject: Events Other People Creator: Klaas, Iola Spiker, LaRue Date: 1950 c. Description: Iola Klaas and LaRue Spiker explain the background and importance of the Stockholm Resolution of Peace, which was passed at the World Committee in Defense of Peace. They emphasize the dangers of atomic warfare, particularly for children, and advocate for the outlawing of the atomic bomb. People Mentioned: O. John Rogge, Rockwell Kent, Albert Kahn, Johannes Steel, W. E. B. DuBois
LaRue Spiker Disputing Accusations of Communism Statement, July 8, 1950 (1) Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Declaration	Events Other People	Spiker, LaRue	1950-07-08		Copyright Not Evaluated	LaRue Spiker Disputing Accusations of Communism Statement, July 8, 1950 (1) Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-1253 Type: Document, Declaration Subject: Events Other People Creator: Spiker, LaRue Date: 1950-07-08 Description: LaRue Spiker provides a statement regarding her activities of July 7, 1950. She relates a conversation with reporter Ed Cotton about a communist petition she had allegedly distributed. People Mentioned: Ed Cotton, Iola Klaas, Maurice O. Hunt
LaRue Spiker Disputing Accusations of Communism Statement, July 8, 1950 (2) Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Declaration	Events Other People	Spiker, LaRue	1950-07-08		Copyright Not Evaluated	LaRue Spiker Disputing Accusations of Communism Statement, July 8, 1950 (2) Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-1254 Type: Document, Declaration Subject: Events Other People Creator: Spiker, LaRue Date: 1950-07-08 Description: LaRue Spiker provides a statement regarding her activities of July 6, 1950. She explains that she was attempting to get signatures on petition from the Civil Rights Congress about the Stockholm Resolution for Peace when she was stopped and questioned by police officers.
Herbert E. Wilson to Governor Schricker Letter, July 27, 1950 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Events Other People	Wilson, Herbert E.	1950-07-27	Indianapolis IN	Copyright Not Evaluated	Herbert E. Wilson to Governor Schricker Letter, July 27, 1950 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-1256 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Events Other People Creator: Wilson, Herbert E. Date: 1950-07-27 Place: Indianapolis IN Description: Herbert E. Wilson writes to Governor Schricker regarding the discharge of LaRue Spiker and Iola Klaas from the payroll of the state of Indiana. Wilson commends that state for taking appropriate action. People Mentioned: LaRue Spiker, Maurice O. Hunt, Iola Klaas
Maurice O. Hunt to LaRue Spiker Letter and Personnel Transaction, July 11, 1950 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Events Other People	Hunt, Maurice O.	1950-07-11	Indianapolis IN	Copyright Not Evaluated	Maurice O. Hunt to LaRue Spiker Letter and Personnel Transaction, July 11, 1950 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-1260 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Events Other People Creator: Hunt, Maurice O. Date: 1950-07-11 Place: Indianapolis IN Description: Maurice O. Hunt of the Indiana State Department of Public Welfare writes to notify LaRue Spiker that she has been suspended without pay for aiding and abetting the work of the Civil Rights Congress and creating discord within the department. A Personnel Transaction form is included with the letter. People Mentioned: T. A. Gottschalk, Leo M. Kinman, Mrs. Benjamin D. Hitz, Fred Hoke, W. Edward Sweigart, Louise Griffin
Ralph E. Pumphrey to LaRue Spiker Letter, July 28, 1950 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Events Other People	Pumphrey, Ralph E.	1950-07-28	Indianapolis IN	Copyright Not Evaluated	Ralph E. Pumphrey to LaRue Spiker Letter, July 28, 1950 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-1259 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Events Other People Creator: Pumphrey, Ralph E. Date: 1950-07-28 Place: Indianapolis IN Description: Ralph E. Pumphrey writes regarding a letter LaRue Spiker and Iola Klaas sent to the Council of Social Agencies. Pumphrey believes Spiker ignored the established legal channels in appealing her case by distributing a public statement. People Mentioned: Iola Klaas, Harold B. Tharp, Mrs. Boyd I. Miller, Carl R. Dortch, Mrs. Marvin E. Curle, Sidney Cahn, Michael F. McCaffrey, Philip Adler Jr., Lionel F. Artis, Murray A. Auerbach, Irene C. Boughton, Volney M. Brown, Agnes Connor, Mrs. Frank H. Fairchild, Russell W. Galloway, Mrs. John K. Goodwin, Henry M. Graham, Mrs. Walter S. Greenough, Mary Houk, Robert E. Jewett, Gerald F. Kempf, Bertha Leming, Mrs. Montgomery S. Lewis, Mrs. Colby E. Moody, Mrs. John M. Moore, Joseph E. Palmer, Edwin G. Plum, James Shaw, Thomas M. Tobin [show more]
American Citizen to LaRue Spiker Letter, July 27, 1950 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Events Other People		1950-07-27	Indianapolis IN	Copyright Not Evaluated	American Citizen to LaRue Spiker Letter, July 27, 1950 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-1258 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Events Other People Date: 1950-07-27 Place: Indianapolis IN Description: An unidentified American citizen criticizes a mimeographed letter sent by LaRue Spiker. The author supports Spiker's dismissal from her government job and accuses her of using communistic language.
Donald W. Brodie to LaRue Spiker Letter, July 31, 1950 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Events Other People	Brodie, Donald W.	1950-07-31	Indianapolis IN	Copyright Not Evaluated	Donald W. Brodie to LaRue Spiker Letter, July 31, 1950 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-1257 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Events Other People Creator: Brodie, Donald W. Date: 1950-07-31 Place: Indianapolis IN Description: Donald W. Brodie dismisses the appeal of LaRue Spiker regarding her release from the State Welfare Department of Indiana. Brodie believes that Spiker's words support communism and that it is important for the United States to keep up with Russia in the development of atomic warfare. People Mentioned: Iola Klaas, Henry F. Schricker, Maurice O. Hunt

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