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| Salt Water in his Veins Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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|  Salt Water in his Veins Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Article on two pages with photograph of Ted Spurling of Isleford. The article describes the seagoing professions of Mr. Spurling, both as a lobsterman locally as well as a master merchant marine seaman. There is discussion of his travels worldwide in shipping. previously archived as 012.FIC.047.26 | ||
| Spurlings Among First Settlers to Help Shape the History of the Cranberry Isles Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Spurlings Among First Settlers to Help Shape the History of the Cranberry Isles Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: One page article with photographs describing the history of the Spurling family in the Cranberry Islands. Benjamin is believed to be the first permanent settler on Great Cranberry Island in 1787. His descendants, including senior citizen Capt. Bert Spurling, are still residents of the Cranberry Islands. Previously archived as 012.Fic.047.27 | ||
| Sturday 80 Year Older has Gone Lobster Fishing for 71 Years Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Sturday 80 Year Older has Gone Lobster Fishing for 71 Years Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Article with photographs on back-to-back pages describes a lobster fishing trip with 80-year-old Southwest Harbor fisherman, Clifford Robbins. Raised on Baker's Island, Robbins has also been a Harbor Master for 31 years. Previously archived as object id 012.fic.047.28 | ||
| Youth Escapes Czarist Russia to Become Successful American Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Youth Escapes Czarist Russia to Become Successful American Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Article on two pages with photograph describing the life and work of Harry Adler. Adler emigrated from Russia at age 12, first to France and later to New York. His work as a tailor brought him to Seal Harbor in the summer and eventually he moved to Mt. Desert Island and established clothing stores in Bar Harbor and Waterville, Maine. Previously archived as 012.FIC.047.30 | ||
| Ballet Students Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Ballet Students Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: This is a partial article (first page missing) describing the work of two dance instructors at the Albertine Summer Dance Workshop in Hulls Cove. Mme. Felia Dubrovska, formerly with the Imperial Russian Ballet, instructed ballet, and Gladyce Royce taught Kathak, a dance form from northern India. Previously archived as object id 012.Fic.047.31 | ||
| Southwest Harbor Man Authors Book on Bird-Carving and Secrets of his Craft Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Southwest Harbor Man Authors Book on Bird-Carving and Secrets of his Craft Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Two copies of an article published on two pages announcing the publication of the book "Bird Carving: A Fascinating Hobby" authored by Southwest Harbor carver, Wendell Gilley. One copy of the article includes a photograph of a carved duck done by Gilley. Previously archived as object Id 012.fic.047.32 | ||
| Cornelius Farley: A Kind of Peppery Guy Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Cornelius Farley: A Kind of Peppery Guy Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Article on two pages with photograph describing the life and work of 93-year-old Cornelis Farley. Farley was a laborer, carriage driver and painter. Previously archived as 012.FIC.047.6 | ||
| "I Came to this Place", Feature by LaRue Spiker, Judged Best in New England Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| "I Came to this Place", Feature by LaRue Spiker, Judged Best in New England Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Article on two pages announcing the award received by Bar Harbor Times writer, LaRue Spiker. Ms. Spiker was recognized by the New England Weekly Press Association with the 1961 award for the best feature story in New England. Previoulsy archived as object Id 012.FIC.047.9 | ||
| Cave in Flying Mountain Once Pirate and Smuggler Resort Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Cave in Flying Mountain Once Pirate and Smuggler Resort Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: One page article, partially damaged, recounting the myth of a cave in Flying Mountain which was once the refuge of a pirate and smuggler. The legend was described in 1883 by Rev. Oliver Fernald. Previously archived as object id 012.FIC.048.1 | ||
| Lighthouses Symbolize the Reach and Hazards of Blue Water Around MDI Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Lighthouses Symbolize the Reach and Hazards of Blue Water Around MDI Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Two copies of one page articles on history and description of lighthouses in the vicinity of Mt. Desert Island. | ||
| Bakers Island Lighthouse Photo Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Bakers Island Lighthouse Photo Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Newspaper photograph with brief description of Bakers Island Lighthouse. | ||
| Unknown Poet Bewails the Bane of Polishing Lighthouse Brass Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Unknown Poet Bewails the Bane of Polishing Lighthouse Brass Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: One page newspaper clipping from unknown source reprinting a poem entitled "Brasswork or The Lighthouse Keepers Lament". | ||
| Kimball House Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Kimball House Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Bar Harbor Times. Photo of the Kimball House by LaRue Spiker captioned, “Change Fell Another Giant.” | |||
| Gaffed Rigged Racing Sloop newspaper article Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Gaffed Rigged Racing Sloop newspaper article Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: News item about the revival of the A-Class racing fleet in NE, dated Aug. 30, 1962 | |||
| 3 Tie for First Place in A Class Regata Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| 3 Tie for First Place in A Class Regata Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Newspaper article entitled 3 Tie for first place in A Class Regattta written by LaRue Spiker ,includes one of her photographs. 1966 Previously accessioned as 007.117 | |||
| A class Regatta at MDI Saturday Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| A class Regatta at MDI Saturday Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Newspaper article 1966, about A Class regatta at MDI. Also discusses the Oceanus Cruising Club. Previously accessioned as 007.118 | ||||
| It's Time to Swing "Em At The Way Back Ball Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| It's Time to Swing "Em At The Way Back Ball Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Description of the plans for the 75th Way Back Ball and the Hayseeders who organize the event. Probably a 1969 article and may have been published in the Bangor Daily News. | ||||
| June 1960 Maine Dairy Edition | The Enterprise Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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|  June 1960 Maine Dairy Edition | The Enterprise Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Front pages stories include: Prize Contest Goes With Maine Dairy Edition Haymaking Has Changed Gov. Reed Send Word to Maine Dairy People | Wishes Them Well On Occasion Of June Milk Month Where The Money Goes | Milk Costs Interesting Black Heifer Was Now Good | Early Maine Cow Turned Down Took Bath In Maine Milk | Great Boost For State Milk Control Has Its Reasons | Sets Industry On Firm Feet Retiring Queen | ||||
| Bicentennial of First Settlement Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Bicentennial of First Settlement Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Bar Harbor Times Newspaper section of Bicentennial | ||||
| 200th Anniversary of Somesville Settlement Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| 200th Anniversary of Somesville Settlement Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Bar Harbor Times 200th Anniversary of Somesville Settlement | ||||
| Bar Harbor Record “The Ghost of Blue Hill Bay” January 1, 1967 Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Bar Harbor Record “The Ghost of Blue Hill Bay” January 1, 1967 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Bar Harbor Record “The Ghost of Blue Hill Bay” by LaRue Spiker January 1, 1967. Ghost of Bass Harbor Head Light. Previously accessioned as **0788, Object Id 012.FIC.022.6 | |||
| Writer Visiting Cormorant Rookery Has Interesting Ornithology Lesson Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Writer Visiting Cormorant Rookery Has Interesting Ornithology Lesson Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Bar Harbor Times “Writer Visiting Cormorant Rookery Has Interesting Ornithology Lesson” by LaRue Spiker July 23, 1964. Previously archived as 012.FIC.029.7, Accession number **0811 | |||
| Gott’s Island Now Serene and Quiet Once Heavily Populated Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Gott’s Island Now Serene and Quiet Once Heavily Populated Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Bar Harbor Times “Gott’s Island Now Serene and Quiet was Once Heavily Populated” by LaRue Spiker August 2, 1962. Previously accessioned as **0819, Object Id 012.FIC.035.5 | |||
| Gott’s Island Now Serene and Quiet Once Heavily Populated Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Gott’s Island Now Serene and Quiet Once Heavily Populated Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Bar Harbor Times “Gott’s Island Now Serene and Quiet was Once Heavily Populated” by LaRue Spiker August 2, 1962. Copy of Item # 4. Previously accessioned as **0820, Object Id 012.FIC.035.5 | |||
| History of Sutton’s Island Features Review of Early Settlers and Island Homes Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| History of Sutton’s Island Features Review of Early Settlers and Island Homes Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Bar Harbor Times “History of Sutton’s Island Features Review of Early Settlers and Island Homes” by LaRue Spiker August 27, 1964. Previously acessioned as **0822, object Id 012.FIC.035.8 |