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Letter: "Remarkable Facts" and newsclippings: "Remote Possibilities" Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Other, Miscellaneous		Letter: "Remarkable Facts" and newsclippings: "Remote Possibilities" Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-9329 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Other, Miscellaneous Description: Envelope marked, “Remarkable Facts." Contains four handwritten pages on stationary marked, “Greenwich Academy. Founded 1802. Charmingly Located on Narragansett Bay East Greenwhich, R.I. Rev. O.H. Fernald, A.M. Principal”. Also contains newsclippings, “Remote Possibilities”.
Minutes of the Meeting- Town of Mount Desert Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Minutes	Other, Government - Municipal Other, History - Mount Desert		Minutes of the Meeting- Town of Mount Desert Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-9298 Type: Document, Minutes Subject: Other, Government - Municipal Other, History - Mount Desert Description: Copy of pages 33-66 of notes from Mount Desert Town Meeting June 21, 1791 - 1796 and other early town documents.
Prairie Song, Ponds & Their Life Cycle, Politicians in Pig Tails Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Manuscript		Spiker, LaRue	Prairie Song, Ponds & Their Life Cycle, Politicians in Pig Tails Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-9249 Type: Document, Manuscript Creator: Spiker, LaRue Description: Three manuscripts: Prairie Song-- a poem, written in Illinois Ponds & their Life Cycle--includes difference between lakes and ponds and descriptions of the plants and animals that live in ponds Politicians in Pig Tails--15-pages; story about a deer and children
Paradise for Parakeets, Petit Manan Point, Opening of Cadillac Road, Perry Sesquicentennial Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Manuscript		Spiker, LaRue	Paradise for Parakeets, Petit Manan Point, Opening of Cadillac Road, Perry Sesquicentennial Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-9248 Type: Document, Manuscript Creator: Spiker, LaRue Description: Five manuscripts: Paradise for Parakeets--Parakeet Sanctuary near Largo, Florida Petit Manan Point (1968)--description and history Opening of Cadillac Road--includes names of notable people who attended ceremony (Dorr, Deasy, Cleaves, Damrosch, Adams, Wescott Perry Sesquicentennial (1968)--town pride in downeast Naming of Tunk Lake--story behind "tunk"
Machias..., Lucky Beaver, Littlest Planet, Red Paint PeopleI Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Manuscript		Spiker, LaRue	Machias..., Lucky Beaver, Littlest Planet, Red Paint PeopleI Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-9246 Type: Document, Manuscript Creator: Spiker, LaRue Description: Machias: Cradle of the American Navy (historical fiction set in Revolutionary time) Lucky Beaver: Beaver damming Duck Brook, threatening water supply to Bar Harbor Littlest Planet (written in Kentucky): fiction The Red Paint People: Indians on Union River, near Ellsworth, possibly pre-archaic; plummets' evidence
Mike Connor of Connor Point, MDI Biome, "Bitterness...", Oceanarium Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Manuscript		Spiker, LaRue	Mike Connor of Connor Point, MDI Biome, "Bitterness...", Oceanarium Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-9247 Type: Document, Manuscript Creator: Spiker, LaRue Description: Mike Connor: d., 1930 MDI Biome: variety of plants on MDI "My Bitterness Threatened the Life of My Daughter" (fiction, 20 pps.) Oceanarium: Dream of David Mills; names mentioned include Ted Spurling, Elmer Beal, Ralph Phippen.
Jesuits of Mount Desert, John Black Mansion, Know Your Island, Like a Pelican in the Wilderness Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Manuscript		Spiker, LaRue	Jesuits of Mount Desert, John Black Mansion, Know Your Island, Like a Pelican in the Wilderness Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-9245 Type: Document, Manuscript Creator: Spiker, LaRue Description: Jesuits of Mount Desert: Account of battle between French and English in Somes Sound. Mentions ship "Jonas" and "Treasurer", Father Biard. John Black Mansion: Brief history of John Black and the house he built in Ellsworth Know Your Island: Brief history of Mount Desert Island Like a Pelican in the Wilderness: fictional story
Industrial Park at Trenton, In Every Cry, Ignorance is the Enemy, Long Runs the Tide Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Manuscript		Spiker, LaRue	Industrial Park at Trenton, In Every Cry, Ignorance is the Enemy, Long Runs the Tide Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-9244 Type: Document, Manuscript Creator: Spiker, LaRue Description: Industrial Park at Trenton (1969): Downeast independence and entrepreneurship vs. government assistance as evident in discussions about proposed industrial park in Trenton finance by industrial revenue bonds. In Every Cry: Fictional story about cruelty to animals, love and justice. Ignorance is the Enemy (written in Florida): Wildlife research and conservation at Patuxent Wildlife Research Refuge, including study of pesticides on woodcocks Long Runs the Tide: Farnsworths (father and son) of Hulls Cove--and other ship builders along the coast of Mane. Also mentioned: Beal's Island, Jonesport [show more]
Effect of New Road on Salt Marsh in Washington County, I Was a Smuggler of Love, I Rode the Lonesome Train Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Manuscript		Spiker, LaRue	Effect of New Road on Salt Marsh in Washington County, I Was a Smuggler of Love, I Rode the Lonesome Train Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-9243 Type: Document, Manuscript Creator: Spiker, LaRue Description: New Road: Maine Dept. of Transportation to build salt marsh to replace marshland destroyed by causeway. Smuggler: 17-page fiction story Rode the Lonesome Train: 28-page fiction story No dates on any of these manuscripts.
I Made a Thief of My Husband, [Visitors'] Effect on Acadia Trails, Halfway Land Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Manuscript		Spiker, LaRue	I Made a Thief of My Husband, [Visitors'] Effect on Acadia Trails, Halfway Land Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-9242 Type: Document, Manuscript Creator: Spiker, LaRue Description: Thief of Husband: 16-page fiction Visitors' Effect: Brief essay on effect of visitors on Acadia Trails Halfway Land: Bass Harbor Marsh No dates on any of these manuscripts.
Manuscript of Novel "The Mantle of Elijah" Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Manuscript	Other, Manuscript Other, Novel	LaRue Spiker	Manuscript of Novel "The Mantle of Elijah" Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-9226 Type: Document, Manuscript Subject: Other, Manuscript Other, Novel Creator: LaRue Spiker Description: Manuscript and revisions of novel, "The Mantle of Elijah" by Mt. Desert Island journalist and author LaRue Spiker. The novel's subject is Rev. Elijah Lovejoy.
Hoyt’s German Cologne advertising card Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Advertising, Advertising Card	Other, Advertising		Hoyt’s German Cologne advertising card Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-9195 Type: Document, Advertising, Advertising Card Subject: Other, Advertising Description: 3.25” x 4.75” card, “perfumed with Hoyt’s German Cologne." The front has a picture of girl painting a fence and another girl watching. “Trial size 25 cts. Medium size 50 cts. Large bottles $1.00”. On the back is information and an add for “Rubifoam” tooth powder. Also, “For sale by Fernald Bros., Mt. Desert, Me., dealers in dry goods, groceries, fruit and confectionery.”
Advertising card for Dr. Hartshorn’s No. 18: cure for sprains, bruises, neuralgia, rheumatism & c Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Advertising, Advertising Card	Other, Advertising Other, Medicine		Advertising card for Dr. Hartshorn’s No. 18: cure for sprains, bruises, neuralgia, rheumatism & c Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-9194 Type: Document, Advertising, Advertising Card Subject: Other, Advertising Other, Medicine Description: Advertising card for “Dr. Hartshorn’s No. 18 - cure for sprains, bruises, neuralgia, rheumatism & c.” There is a picture of a young girl with a candle and holly behind her head on the front. On the back is more information and illnesses listed that can be cured by “Dr. Hartshorn’s No. 18”
Christmas card with a winter scene painted on the front and a blue ribbon on the left side Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Correspondence, Greeting Card	Other, Celebrations Other, Religion		Christmas card with a winter scene painted on the front and a blue ribbon on the left side Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-9191 Type: Document, Correspondence, Greeting Card Subject: Other, Celebrations Other, Religion Description: Christmas card with a winter scene painted on the front and a blue ribbon on the left side. It opens, and on the inside pages are a printed poem and hand written note from “Frank & Ruby.” Previously archived as 016.FIC.001.4.b
Courtsey card with a picture of a man giving a woman a flower Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Documentary Card, Escort Card	Other, Unclassified		Courtsey card with a picture of a man giving a woman a flower Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-9189 Type: Document, Documentary Card, Escort Card Subject: Other, Unclassified Description: Small card with a picture of a man giving a woman a flower. Printed is, “Sun, Moons and Stars / Give me a brilliant light, / May I have the pleasure / of seeing you home to-night.” Previously archived as 016.FIC.001.6.b
Small thank you card with a poem that begins, “Thanks for the kindly courtesies” and is framed by flowers on either side. Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Documentary Card, Inspirational Card	Other, Unclassified		Small thank you card with a poem that begins, “Thanks for the kindly courtesies” and is framed by flowers on either side. Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-9188 Type: Document, Documentary Card, Inspirational Card Subject: Other, Unclassified Description: Small thank you card with a poem that begins, “Thanks for the kindly courtesies” and is framed by flowers on either side. Peviously archived as 016.FIC.001.6.d
Small acquaintance card that says, “I very much desire to make your acquaintance. If agreeable, please return this card, appointing time and place for interview." Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Correspondence, Greeting Card	Other, Unclassified		Small acquaintance card that says, “I very much desire to make your acquaintance. If agreeable, please return this card, appointing time and place for interview." Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-9187 Type: Document, Correspondence, Greeting Card Subject: Other, Unclassified Description: Small “Acquaintance Card” that says, “I very much desire to make your acquaintance. If agreeable, please return this card, appointing time and place for interview." On the other side. “Entre Nous.”” Previously archived as 016.FIC.001.6.o
Valentine card Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Correspondence, Greeting Card	Other, Unclassified Other, Valentine Card		Valentine card Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-8639 Type: Document, Correspondence, Greeting Card Subject: Other, Unclassified Other, Valentine Card Description: Heart shaped Valentine card with a color picture of a little girl sitting on a fence wearing a bonnet and dress. Previously archived as 016.FIC.001.33.b
Hand written account of the weather, 1916-21 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Log	Other, Weather		Hand written account of the weather, 1916-21 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-8636 Type: Document, Log Subject: Other, Weather Description: Weather record for 1916-1921. Hand written account of the weather during summer months in a small pocket account book. Previously archived as 016.FIC.001.36
Hand written account of the weather, 1922-26 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Log	Other, Weather		Hand written account of the weather, 1922-26 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-8635 Type: Document, Log Subject: Other, Weather Description: Weather record for 1922-1926. Hand written account of the weather during summer months in a small pocket account book. Previously archived as object id 016.FIC.001.36
Mary E. Kittredge and John E. Carver wedding announcement Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Announcement, Wedding Announcement	Other, Celebrations		Mary E. Kittredge and John E. Carver wedding announcement Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-7788 Type: Document, Announcement, Wedding Announcement Subject: Other, Celebrations Description: Wedding announcement. Mary E. Kittredge and John E. Carver. Two pieces of paper tied together with a white string. Previously archived as object id 016.FIC.001.37.d
Wedding announcement envelope addressed to “Mr R. Salsbury and Wife”. Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Announcement, Wedding Announcement	Other, Celebrations		Wedding announcement envelope addressed to “Mr R. Salsbury and Wife”. Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-7787 Type: Document, Announcement, Wedding Announcement Subject: Other, Celebrations Description: Wedding announcement envelope addressed to “Mr R. Salsbury and Wife”. The envelope has a “K” imprinted on it that matches that on the William Kittredge wedding announcement card. Previously archived as object id 016.FIC.001.37.j
2-piece wedding card, “Mame E. Kittredge” and “Mr. & Mrs. William D. Kincaid.” Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Announcement, Wedding Announcement	Other, Celebrations		2-piece wedding card, “Mame E. Kittredge” and “Mr. & Mrs. William D. Kincaid.” Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-7786 Type: Document, Announcement, Wedding Announcement Subject: Other, Celebrations Description: Wedding card - two pieces tied together with white ribbon. Smaller one has “Mame E. Kittredge” printed on it. The larger one has, “Mr. & Mrs. William D. Kincaid.” Previously archived as 016.FIC.001.37.i
Wedding card envelope addressed to “Mr. & Mrs. R.G. Salisbury, Mt. Desert, Maine”. Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Announcement, Wedding Announcement	Other, Celebrations		Wedding card envelope addressed to “Mr. & Mrs. R.G. Salisbury, Mt. Desert, Maine”. Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-7785 Type: Document, Announcement, Wedding Announcement Subject: Other, Celebrations Description: Wedding card envelope addressed to “Mr. & Mrs. R.G. Salisbury, Mt. Desert, Maine”. Previusly archived as 016.FIC.001.37.h
“Mr. and Mrs H.R. Heysom” Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Announcement, Wedding Announcement	Other, Celebrations		“Mr. and Mrs H.R. Heysom” Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-7782 Type: Document, Announcement, Wedding Announcement Subject: Other, Celebrations Description: Wedding announcement card envelope addressed to “Mr. and Mrs H.R. Heysom” No Contents Previously archived as 016.FIC.001.37.a

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