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Title Type Subject Creator Date Place Rights
Letter from Phil in support of Spiker re communism
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other
  • Other, Vietnam
  • 1969
Letter from Phil in support of Spiker re communism
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Hand written letter, 18 Jul 1969. Supports Spiker as writing the facts in articles that have been labeled as helping Communists . Identifies a letter to the editor (?) "Spiker's Letter Would Just Help the Commies." Identifies Hyten and Higginbotham as being against her opinions, facts. Writer was in Vietnam in the Army. States he? had an article in the Bar Harbor Times (anti-Vietnam?) Mentions an article in Times by Robert Ho. Previously archived as object Id 012.FIC.042.11, **1344 [show more]
The Tree and the Prairie
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Other, Illinois
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1961
The Tree and the Prairie
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
handwritten note indicates "pub. McDan Co Derm May, 1960" (?) 11 p. Appears tape had been on p. 11 2 lines illegible on scan read "where vaccination might have saved. The burying grounds were filled with." 3rd to last line "other hand, hopefully, the old tree" By LaRue Spiker Story about first settler, Matthew B. Robinson, to Bushnell Township, Prairie City Township, Illinois. On last page it says Macomb Journal June 21?, 1960 Previously archived as object id 012.FIC.065.03, **1393 [show more]
Certificate of Organizatin of a Corporation under the General Law
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Legal, Deed
  • Other, Incorporation
  • Other, TEPCO
  • State of Maine, Secretary of State
  • 6/16/1967
Description:
Six page photocopy of certificate of incorporation of Maine company, TEPCO. This established TEPCO as an industrial company with the purpose of manufacturing and power generation and distribution. Copy of this deed is of poor quality. Previously archived as 012.FIC.055.10
Report of the Committee to the League of Women Voters re. TEPCO Development in Trenton
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Report, Technical Report
  • Other, Aluminum industry
  • Other, Industrial facilities
  • Other, Nuclear power plants
  • Other, Pollution
  • Other, TEPCO
  • Other, Trenton
  • Hancock County Technical Action Panel, Pollution Committee
  • 1/15/1969
Description:
Copy of the Report of the Pollution Committee and related correspondence pertaining to industrial development in Trenton by TEPCO of atomic power plant and aluminum reduction facility. Part of LaRue Spiker Collection. Previously archived as object id 012.FIC.055.2
Meeting Notes regarding TEPCO
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Other, Aluminum industry
  • Other, Nuclear power plants
  • Other, TEPCO
  • Other, Trenton
  • LaRue Spiker
  • 1968
Meeting Notes regarding TEPCO
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Handwritten notes taken by journalist, LaRue Spiker, at five meetings pertaining to possible industrial development in Trenton by TEPCO. Proposed development included a nuclear power plant and an aluminum reduction plant. 28 pages of hand written notes on 8.5x11 inch paper Previously archived as 012.FIC.055.6
Drafts of Articles for Publication on Industrial Park in Trenton
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Manuscript
  • LaRue Spiker
  • 1969
Description:
Apparent drafts for two articles authored by journalist, LaRue Spiker, regarding the controversy over proposed industrial development in Trenton by TEPCO. One article includes note, "mailed Me Digest 1-20-69". Previously archived as 012.FIC.055.7
Letter to LaRue Spiker from Congressman William Hathaway and Attached Chart
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Other, Loans
  • Other, State government
  • William D. Hathaway, U.S. Congressman
  • 2/25/1969
Description:
Letter from Representative William Hathaway to LaRue Spiker referencing previous correspondence and enclosing requested information. Attached is a chart entitled: "Loans Approved - State of Maine". Data is for years 1964-1968. Part of LaRue Spiker Collection Previously archived as object Id 012.FIC.058.2
Letter and Charts Regarding Grants, Subsidies and Loans from USDA to State of Maine
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Other, Agriculture
  • Other, Financial disclosure
  • Other, Fishing industry
  • Other, Maine
  • John R. McGuire, Acting Chief, USDA Forest Service
  • 2/24/1969
Description:
Items collected by LaRue Spiker, probably in preparatin for an article. Items pertain to grants, subsidies and loans made by Dept. of Agriculture to State of Maine for forestry and forest products industries. Included items: 1) Letter from John McGuire to Honorable William D. Hathaway detailing such grants. 2) Chart of fiscal apportionments to Maine under Commercial Fisheries Research and Development Act and the Anadromous Fish Act 3) Chart of producer payments distribution for 1967 from USDA Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service 4) Chart of loans and grants to Maine from 1964 to 1968 from USDA Farmers Home Administration Previously archived as object id 012.FIC.061.2 [show more]
Letter to LaRue Spiker Regarding Planned Article and Enclosed S.Wood Article
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Other, Education
  • Other, Mount Desert
  • Other, Storytelling
  • Suzanne Wood
  • 7/19/1961
Description:
One page typewritten letter and enclosed three page mimeographed article by Wood pertaining to article which Spiker planned to write regarding a storytelling program in Mt. Desert schools. Previously archived as object id 012.FIC.064.1
Notes in Preparation for Article
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Note, Field Note
  • Other, Education
  • Other, Storytelling
  • LaRue Spiker
  • 1961
Notes in Preparation for Article
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
One page of rough, handwritten notes by Spiker in preparation for article on a storytellying program in Mt. Desert schools. Previously archived as Object Id 012.FIC.064.2
Certificate of Social Insurance Award and Lawyer's Bill
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Other, Lawyers
  • Other, Social security
  • Social Security Administration
  • 10/27/1969
Certificate of Social Insurance Award and Lawyer's Bill
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Two items pertaining to Spiker Family: 1) Statement of Account for J. Fred Spiker from Lybarger & Collins, Attorneys at Law 2)Certificate of Social Insurance Award to Grace H. Spiker as to monthly benefit and death payment as widow. Part of LaRue Spiker Collection Previously archived as object Id 012.FIC.067.11
Letter to Mrs. Alfred Greenough from Mt. Desert Library Society
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Other, Somesville Library
  • June 1, 1969
Description:
Letter from the Executive Board to potential donners outlining the history of the current library and the need for donations to build the new library.
Letter from Everett F. Greaton to LaRue Spiker
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Writers
  • Jenuary 3, 1962
Letter from Everett F. Greaton to LaRue Spiker
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Letter from Everett F. Greaton to LaRue Spiker sent with the photographs she requested.
Letter from LaRue Spiker to Minnesota State Development and Recreation Commission
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Writers
  • January 25, 1962
Description:
Letter from LaRue Spiker to Minnesota State Development and Recreation Commission St. Paul, Minnesota requesting information current lumbering and iron mines, and to get and use various photos to accompany an article she is writing.
Notes on Captain Emery
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Note
  • Other, Writers
  • January 3, 1962
Notes on Captain Emery
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Hand written notes about Captain Emery back in the 18th Century.
Letter from LaRue Spiker to Chuck
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Writers
  • January 25, 1962
Letter from LaRue Spiker to Chuck
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Letter from LaRue Spiker to Chuck (no last name) saying she is interested in writing his proposed article on the New England. She is currently working on both the Paul Bunyan and the St. Louis article for him.
Letter from LaRue Spiker to the Mayor of St. Louis, Missouri
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Writers
  • January 25, 1962
Description:
Letter from LaRue Spiker to the Office of the Mayor of St. Louis, Missouri requesting information on tourist attractions, industrial and business development recently, and urban improvements. She also asks for photographs to use in the accompanying article.
Acadia National Park Maine
Tremont Historical Society
  • Document, Pamphlet
  • Other, Acadia National Park
  • Other, Bar Harbor, Hancock County, Maine
  • Other, Maps--Mount Desert Island
  • Other, Tourism
  • Other, Travel
  • 1960
Acadia National Park Maine
Tremont Historical Society
Description:
published by Dept. of the Interior
Your Mount Desert Island Passbook for 1960
Tremont Historical Society
  • Document, Pamphlet
  • Other, Acadia National Park
  • Other, Bar Harbor, Hancock County, Maine
  • Other, Maps--Mount Desert Island
  • Other, Tourism
  • Other, Travel
  • 1960
Description:
published by Bar Harbor Times
Thurston's wharf written entries of fishermen's catch
Tremont Historical Society
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
  • Other, Bass Harbor, Tremont, Hancock County, Maine
  • Other, Fishermen
  • Other, Fishing industry, Tremont, Maine
  • Other, Lobster catch
  • Other, groundfish
  • 1961
Description:
written entries of fishermen's catch
Thurston's wharf written entries of fishermen's catch
Tremont Historical Society
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
  • Other, Bass Harbor, Tremont, Hancock County, Maine
  • Other, Fishermen
  • Other, Fishing industry, Tremont, Maine
  • Other, Lobster catch
  • Other, groundfish
  • 1967
Description:
ledger with written entries of fishermen's catch
MDI School of Dance
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Program
  • Criterion Theatre
  • June 18, 1964
MDI School of Dance
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Mounted program from june 1964 outlining a music and dance program at the Criterion Theatre, Bar Harbor.
Historical Notes on Mount Desert Island
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Other, Genealogy
  • Other, History - Mount Desert Island
  • People
  • 3/1/1966
Historical Notes on Mount Desert Island
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Grey Binder: Copy of Historical Notes on Mount Desert Island by Barbara Ellen Joy
Glasgow, Margaret to Spiker, LaRue
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Publications
  • 10/22/1964
Glasgow, Margaret to Spiker, LaRue
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Letter to LaRue Spiker from Margaret Glasgow in reference to Bar Harbor Times articles.
Kilbourne, Evelyn to Spiker, LaRue
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Publications
  • 7/16/1964
Kilbourne, Evelyn to Spiker, LaRue
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Letter to LaRue Spiker from Evelyn Kilbourne in reference to her regret for Spiker’s resignation from the editorship of The Bar Harbor Times.