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
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.
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
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"
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
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
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]
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
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.
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.
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.
Description: Draft of an article for an unknown publication by LaRue Spiker for unknown publication. No Date. Closing Brooklin HS & Dirty Tidal Waters: Two essays that seem to be written back-to-back. Previously archived as 013.FIC.30.23
Description: Draft of an article for an unknown publication by LaRue Spiker. No Date. Clark Fitz-Gerald: Artist, Sculptor: Short biography of him; lived in Castine; describes some of his work and where they are. Previously archived as 013.FIC.30.23
Description: Typed draft of article written by LaRue Spiker unknown date and publication. Scottish Highland Cattle, an account of Roy Barrett of Brooklin and his cattle. Previously archived as 013.FIC.30.7
Description: Draft of a fictional story written by LaRue Spiker for an unknown publication. No Date. I Rode the Lonesome Train. 28 Pages Previously archived as object id 013.FIC.30.30
Description: Draft of an article written by LaRue Spiker for an unknown publication. No Date. Cormorants: Boat trip to Ship Island to see cormorants, gulls; 6 pps. Previously archived as 013.FIC.30.23
Description: Draft of an article for an unknown publication written by LaRue Spiker for an unknown publication. No date Acadia National Park...:This may be an account by George B. Dorr as his name is at the top of the manuscript and it is written in the first person in quotation marks. Previoulsy archived as object id 013.FIC.30.31
Description: Draft of an article submitted to Trailer Life by LaRue Spiker. Armadillos, Alligators, and Squirrels...: Ocala [Florida] National Forest, Juniper Springs Previously archived as 013.FIC.30.28
Description: Draft of an article written by LaRue Spiker for an unknown publication. No Date Antique Music Boxes, 3 pages Previously archived as 013.FIC.30.28
Description: Draft of an article by LaRue Spiker for an unknown Publication. No Date Funny Side of Town Meeting (1911): Paper read at Current Events Club, Mar. 30 by W.G. Bunker Previously archived as 013.FIC.30.29
Description: Draft of a fiction story written by LaRue Spiker for an unknown publication. No date. I Made a Thief of my Husband: 16-page short story Previously archived as object id 013.FIC.30.31
Description: Draft of a story for an unknown publication by LaRue Spiker. No Date. Bed for Rocky: fictional story about boy and foster home. 11pages Previously archived as 013.FIC.30.27
Description: Annotated draft of an article by LaRue Spiker for an unknown publication. Echo Lake Camp of Appalachian Mountain Club: brief essay. No Date Previously archived as 013.FIC.30.21
Description: Draft of an article for an unknown publication by LaRue Spiker. No Date. Early French in Maine: In 1605 a group of Frenchmen settled on St. Croix Island and later moved to Port Royal Previously archived as object id 013.FIC.30.21
Description: Draft of an article written by LaRue Spiker for an unknown publication. Paul Bunyan is dead, essay about the last river drive of the St. Regis Paper Co. on Old Stream in 1967 Previously archived as object id 013.FIC.30.9, **1223
Description: Draft of an article for an unknown publication by LaRue Spiker. Ellsworth Doll Museum: Mrs. Dickinson, owner and collector, of more than 500 dolls including chin and bisque dolls. no date Previously archived as 013.FIC.30.20
Description: Draft of article for unknown publication by LaRue Spiker. No Date. Clam Diggers Protest: Jonesport clam diggers protest against conservation measures; includes background research material. Previoulsy archived as 013.FIC.30.24
Description: Draft of an article written by LaRue Spiker for an unknown publication. No Date. Code of the Sea: 20-page fiction about lobstermen helping each other, cowardice, and redemption. Previously archived as 013.FIC.30.22
Description: Draft of an article by LaRue Spiker for an unknwon publication. No Date. Detroit: Motors, Moguls, and Mincemeat Previously archived as 013.FIC.30.22
Description: Typed and annotated draft of an article written by LaRue Spiker. Rites of Spring, for the Maine digest dated 4/22/70, about skunk cabbage, fiddleheads, toads, alder catkins, apple blossoms, gull chicks, cormorants Previously archived as 013.FIC.30.8
Description: Tped and annotated draft of an article written by LaRue Spiker unknown date and publication. Richard Grossinger, brief biography about the writer written in 1970 for the Maine Times Previously archived as Object id 013.FIC.30.8
Description: Draft of article typed and annotated by LaRue Spiker for unknown publicatin and date. Reserved Lands about sale of timber land in unorganized townships in early 1800's to private corporations. Previously archived as 013.FIC.30.8
Description: Typed and annotated drafts of articles written by LaRue Spiker unknown dates and publications. The Tempestous Parson from Princeton: essay about Congressman Owen Lovejoy of Illinois, the man who introduced the resolution abolishing slavery. Previously archived as object Id 013.FIC.30.5
Description: Typed and annotated draft of an article written by LaRue Spiker. A short biography of Thomas Brockman, internationally known pianist who will play at the Claremont Hotel. Previously archived as Object Id 013.FIC.30.4
Description: Typed and annotated draft of an article written by LaRue Spiker. Account of the financial affairs of Thomas Ruggles of Columbia Falls, the area's largest owner of timber lands. Previously archived as Object Id 013.FIC.30.4
Description: Typed and annotated draft of an article written by LaRue Spiker. Tom Lincoln's Sparrow; about man from Dennysville, Maine, who accompanied Audubon to Labrador where he discovered a new species of sparrow Previously archived as Object Id 013.FIC.30.4
Description: Typed and annotated drafts of articles written by LaRue Spiker unknown dates and publications. Strawberry Stain: Written in Bushnell Illinois, an essay about spring and her observations. Previously archived as 013.FIC.30.5
Description: Typed and annotated drafts of articles written by LaRue Spiker unknown dates and publications. Swing for Survival: Written in Largo, Florida, an essay about Spanish moss. Previously archived as 013.FIC.30.5
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]
Description: Manuscript by LaRue Spiker and edited in her hand titled Whaling on MDI. 6 typed pages two of which are half pages. Previously archived as Object Id 013.FIC.30.1
Description: Manuscript by LaRue Spiker and edited in her hand titled Youth's Stake in the Wilderness Act. 3 typed pages Previously archived as Object Id 013.FIC.30.1
Description: Draft of a fictional story written by LaRue Spiker for an unknown publication. No Date. My Bitterness Threatened the Life of My Daughter. 19 pages Previously archived as object id 013.FIC.30.30
Description: Fictional story written by LaRue Spiker for an unknown publication. I was a Smuggler of Love 17-page short story Previously archived as object Id 013.FIC.30.30
Description: Draft of an article written by LaRue Spiker for an unknown publication. No date. Bird Sanctuary in Seal Cove: Run by Lisa von Borowsky Previously archived as 013.FIC.30.26
Description: Draft of an article for an unknown publication by LaRue Spiker. No Date. Child Psychiatrist in Machias: Dr. Enid Melville Previously archived as object id 013.FIC.30.24
Description: Draft of an article by LaRue Spiker for an unknown publication No date. Bird That God Forgot: cormorants Previously archived as 013.FIC.30.25
Description: Draft of article by LaRue Spiker for unknown publication. No Date Lisa von Borowsky: First steps toward sanctuary on old James Flye property Previously archived as 013.FIC.30.26
Description: draft of an article by LaRue Spiker for an unknown publication. Burnham Tavern: Machias historical landmark. Appears to be captions for photos, not an essay. Previously archived as 013.FIC.30.25
Description: Draft of an article by LaRue Spiker for an unknown publication. No Date. Bluenose Ferry Terminal: second terminal in Bar Harbor? Previously archived as 013.FIC.30.25
Description: Draft of an article by LaRue Spiker for an unknown publication. Camping: Importance of children's books to enchance outdoor experience No Date Previously archived as object id 013.FIC.30.24
Description: Draft of an article by LaRue Spiker for an unknown publication. No Date. Bird in the Hand: bird-banding in US, 3 pages Previously archived as 013.FIC.30.29
Description: Annotated draft of and article by LaRue Spiker for an unknown publication. Frenchboro & the Atlantic Charter Conference: Frenchboro residents view warships off the island in 1941 for conference off coast of Newfoundland between Prime Minister Churchill and President Roosevelt. No dates. Previously archived as object id 013.FIC.30.19
Description: Annotated draftof an article by LaRue Spiker for an unknown publication. [Early Bar Harbor]: Title given by cataloger (AB); author did not have a title. Essay covers early days of Bar Harborand the foramation of Hancock Land Trust and Acadia Naitonal Park. No dates Previously archived as object id 013.FIC.30.19 and **1151
Description: Annotated draft of an article written by LaRue Spiker for an unknown publication. Equestrian Extravaganza at Bar Harbor essay covers early days of Bar Harbor including mention of summer residents, Horse Show and Fair. No dates for any of these papers. Previously archived as object Id 013.FIC.30.19 and **1187
Description: Typed and annotated draft of an article by LaRue Spiker for unknown publication and date. Maine a State of Four Season for the League of Women Voters concerning development decisions. Previously archived as Object id 013.FIC.30.9
Description: Typed and annotated manuscript by LaRue Spiker for an unknown publication. Prussian Lady about Sam Hadlock and his wife.as also told in the Rachel Field book, God's Pocket. Previously archived as object id 013.FIC.30.9
Description: Annotated draft of an article for an unknown publication by LaRue Spiker. End of Winter: brief essay No Date Previously archived as object id 013.FIC.30.20
Description: Draft of a story written by LaRue Spiker for an unknown publication. Hagemann Boys: 12-page fiction No dates. Previously archived as object id 013.FIC.30.18
Description: Typed and annotated manuscript. Seal Research, an incomplete manuscript outlining the views expressed by marine biologist David T. Richardson about MDI Bio. Lab. research on seals. A Richardson letter of concern is included as is an undated article about the 73rd annual meeting of the Bio. Lab. Previously archived as Object Id 013.FIC.30.6
Description: Typed and annotated manuscript. Stephen and the Thirsty Sparrows, an apparent fictionalized account of a 15th century Stepen Talivelli who put out water on his window ledge for the birds to drink. Previously archived as Object Id 013.FIC.30.6
Description: Typed and annotated in pencil drafts of article written by LaRue Spiker unknown date and publication. Title Wild Gardens of Acadia. Preiously archived as object Id 013.FIC.30.2
Description: Typed and annotated in pencil drafts of article written by LaRue Spiker unknown date and publication. Title The Vapid Seasons, 9 typed pages Preiously archived as object Id 013.FIC.30.2
Description: Typed and annotated in pencil drafts of article written by LaRue Spiker unknown date and publication. Title Wetlands 8 pages Preiously archived as object Id 013.FIC.30.2
Description: 5X7 black and white photograph taken at a Bar Harbor parade. The people in the photograph, who are all in Scottish costume are unknown, but are part of a pipe band. The back of the photograph is marked: "BH. Acadian Islanders."
Description: Unknown African American man holding tabby cat. Seated in chair outside a house or cabin. Wears turtle neck sweater and torn pants. May have been taken on a trip to Florida.
Description: Older woman with wrinkled skin. Wears house dress kept closed at top with safety pin. Stands in front of small house/shed. Possibly taken in the mid-west.
Description: 5 X 7 black and white photograph of a woman and three young children are standing in front of the entrance to a simple home. No information is given.
Description: Green Mountain House on top of Cadillac Mountain. Cedar shingled roof with vertical siding and coverd porch. Horse and buggy outside porch. Marked LaRue Spiker on back.
Description: 6 X 6 black and white photograph of small boats resting on cradles or on shore. Several boats are on a grassy slope and there is a boat facing the camera on a slip. Buildings on left.
Description: 8 X 10 black and white photo of sea lavender and tall grass. The back of the photograph is marked: "The delicate blossoms of sea lavender were topped by the tall coarse grasses. This plant is characteristic of salty areas sometimes growing along the shore where it is completely unundated [sp] at high tide."
Description: 8 X 10 black and white photograph of tall grass growing in marsh water. More tall grass in the background. Foreground is grass reflected in the water.
Description: 8 X 10 black and white photograph of waves crashing onto the shore. Pebbly beach in the foreground and houses on land in the background. (Possibly taken from Seawall area in Acadia National Park.)
Description: 8 X 10 black and white photograph of woods on a slope.There are roots and rocks in the foreground and portions of trees in the background. A light exposure.
Description: Three 8 X 10 black and white photos of Bass Harbor Marsh. Perspective is slightly different in two photographs; third is a reversed, lighter print of one of the others.
Description: Two copies of 8 X 10 black and white photograph of a long dirt road cutting through sparse field with a few trees in the distance. One copy has dark exposure over the top of photograph. Other copy has lighter exposure.
Description: 8 X 10 black and white photograph of Somes Sound from Acadia Mountain. Markings on back largely scribbled over. "Somes Sound from Acadia, The Sound divides MDI."
Description: 8 X 8 black and white photograph of a forked branch on a dead tree. Pine trees in the lower left hand corner. Cloudy sky in the background.
Description: 7 X 8 black and white photograph taken from a rocky slope of three trees. In the background is a cloudy sky. Marked on back: "Maine Stillm _______."
Description: 5 X 7 black and white photograph of Bass Harbor Marsh with a rowboat in the foreground. Markings on back largely scribbled over. Includes mention of Bass Harbor Marsh and flat shore areas.
Description: 5 X 7 black and white photograph of Cadillac Mountain from a cluster of rocks beside a lake. Markings on back largely scribbled over. "Cadillac Mtn. granite markup."
Description: 5 X 7 black and white photo of Cadillac Mtn. Markings on back partially scribbled over, include mention of Cadillac Mt. granite and Eagle Lake.
Description: two copies of 5 X 7 black and white photograph of three pink mocassins. The back of the photograph is marked: ."Single Publication Rights. ..to cherish the beauty of God's handiwork..." 2nd copy of photo marked on back: Pink Moccasins, Wild Gardens item."
Description: 5 X 7 black and white photograph of an unidentifiable plant somewhat out of focus. Possibly fiddle heads. Marked on back: "May 3, Ferns, May 4 parkeet."
Description: 5 X 7 black and white photograph mounted on heavy cardboard of Baker’s Island Light House. People sitting/standing on ledge outside chain link fence.
Description: 5 X 7 black and white photograph of Northeast Creek off route 3 in Bar Harbor. Marked on back: "Northeast Creek is described. NE Crk item."
Description: 6 X 7 black and white photograph of a dock in Frenchboro. A fishing boat is tied to the dock and there are several lobster pots in several rows on the dock. Marked on back: "Frenchboro . . . of the fisherman."
Description: 5.5 X 6 black and white photograph of a painting of a three masted schooner. Two people are sailing her and are heading away from land. Marked on back: "This is a pinky."
Description: 6 X 6.5 black and white photograph taken from a dock partially covered in netting of another dock. There are wooden pier supports surrounding the other dock. There are lobster pots on the other dock and a small building. Behind the dock are some woods.
Description: 6 X 6.5 black and white photograph of a dock with ropes and lobster pots spread out. There is also a boat shed with lobster pots hanging on the side and a wooden barrel.
Description: 8 X 10 black and white photograph of a husky mix at a pond standing in tall grass looking into the water. Some wood debris where the dog is standing, and there is a shadow of the top of trees over looking the lake. Hind quarters of a second dog seen at the left of the photo.
Description: 5.5 X 8.5 black and white photograph of river town, probably Machias. The back of the photo is marked: "The Machias River is a tidal stream. These shots were taken looking upstream near the point at which it dumps into Machias Bay."
Description: 5 X 8 black and white photograph of a lobster pot and fishing boat tied up to a dock. Photo also has a view of a snow covered point of land.
Description: 3.5 X 5.5 black and white photograph of an older couple standing in front of their trailer. The woman is leaning against a wicker chair with plastic cushions. The man is wearing a tie, white shirt and trousers. Above the door is a sign that reads: "Spikers, Bushnell, ILL
Description: 3.5 X 5.5 black and white photograph of an eldery couple sitting in front of their trailer at a trailer park. Their car is right next to the trailer. The man is wearing a hat, cardigan and light colored trousers. The woman is wearing a light colored dress. Marked on back: "Taken at Seal Beach, CAl. Jan. '47"
Description: 8 X 8 black and white photograph of a husky mix tied to a birch tree. The ocean is behind the dog, and there is snow on the ground in front of it. The right side of the photo is cropped. No location is given.
Description: 7 X 8 black and white photograph in profile of a husky mix looking at the camera. The husky is standing in front of a couple of trees and on grass. The dog's leash is a piece of rope.
Description: 8 X 10 black and white photograph of dog Pandy burrowing her head in the sand. The back of the photograph is marked: "Pandy discovers one of the keenest (to her) pleasures of trailering--exploration of a tortoise burrow behind the trailer. LaRue Spiker, %Gilbert, 2037 Walnut St., Phila. 3, Penna."
Description: 5.5 X 7 black and white photograph of a border collie and husky mix lying on a wooden floor. The border collie is lying on its side. The back of the photograph is marked: "Move over, pal, May 5 - Lucky Girl"
Description: 5 X 8 black and white vertical photograph of striped cat facing the left. The cat is sitting on a wooden surface and is in front of a window sill.
Description: 4 X 4.5 black and white photograph mounted on an index card of a black and white border collie lying on the grass facing the camera. Markings on back: 1963 -- Bumble - One of LaRue's dogs.
Description: 5 X 7 black and white photograph of two cats,Topaz and Abbie. A white cat is facing the camera. Another cat is facing to the camera's right. In front of the cats is flat toy lobster. Marked on back: Topaz and Abbie, _____ item, w story ________, Spiker.
Description: 5 X 7 black and white photograph of two cats standing in front of a wooden wall. One cat is white with dark spots and a dark tail looking toward the camera. The other cat is white with a dark tail and looking to the side. Marked on back: Taddy and Stella -- cats, Spiker.10/29/2014
Description: 5 X 7 black and white photograph in profile of unidentified black dog standing on a beach facing to the right. Dog's tongue is hanging out.
Description: 4 X 6.5 black and white photograph of two dogs looking up at a wooden book shelf. One dog is a border collie and the other dog is unidentifiable.
Description: 5 X 7 black and white photograph of an unidentified black and white dog standing on some rocks and facing to its right. No other information is given.
Description: 5 X 7 black and white photograph of a mutt in profile standing on the grass and looking at the camera. The back of the photograph is marked: 1972
Description: 5 X 7 black and white photograph of dog, Perken, sitting on a rock and is facing to the right. Perkin is a black shepherd mix puppy. On the back of the photograph is the date: 7-8-77.
Description: 5 X 7 black and white photograph of LaRue's Perken taken from above. Perken is facing in the direction of the camera. He is a black shepherd mix puppy. Stated on back of photo: Perk 3rd wk.
Description: 5 X 7 black and white photograph of LaRue's dog, Perken, sitting on the grass looking straight ahead into the camera. Perkin is a black shepherd mix puppy. Stated on back of photo: 4th wk.
Description: 5 X 7 black and white photograph of LaRue's dog, Perken, standing in a grassy field looking to the right. Perkin is a black sheperd mix puppy. Stated on back of photo: 4th week.
Description: 5 X 7 black and white photograph of LaRue's dog, Perken, playing with what appears to be a white rag. Perkins is a black sheperd mix puppy. He's standing on a hard wood floor. Stated on back of photo: Born ca 4-10-77; Here 5-30-77; June '77, 2nd week.
Description: 5 X 7 black and white photograph of LaRue's dog, Perken, standing over a newspaper . Two of his legs are on the newspaper and two are touching the hardwood floor. The newspaper is showing an advertisement for a carpet sale, 20% off. Stated on back of photo: Born ca 4-10-77; Here 5-30-77; Perken, 8 weeks, June 1977.
Description: 5 X 7 black and white photograph of small black puppy dog sniffing around a slipper with a pineapple on slipper. Back of photograph is marked: "June 77. 2nd week."
Description: 5 X 7 black and white photograph of puppy Perken in car, with paws on window and head looking out, ears are slightly perked up. Perken is 8 weeks old, June 1977. Toyota written backwards on car dash board slightly above his right ear.
Description: 5 X 7 black and white photograph of dog holding something in it's mouth and walking in tall grass. The dog is facing to the right. Note on back :"June '77, 2nd week". Dark colored dog with light coloring on cheeks and above eyes. Tail is curled up and is holding object in mouth, right paw is up in air. Slightly out of focus.
Description: 5 X 7 black and white photograph of puppy Perken, 8 weeks, June ‘77’. Dark colored dog with light coloring on cheeks and above eyes. Dog is standing with front legs on couch cushion, head is turned to face camera, body faces couch. Standing on hardwood floor, doorway on left side behind dog. Note on back: June ‘77, 2nd week.
Description: 5 X 7 black and white photograph of puppy Perken, 8 weeks, June 1977. Dark colored dog with light coloring on cheeks and above eyes. Lying on couch cushion with head on paws. Tail curled under hind leg. Plaid fabric behind dog.
Description: 5 X 7 black and white photograph of a black dog sitting on granite rock with tall grass behind him. Head turned to the right and he is wearing braided collar. His tail is out to the left.
Description: 5 X 7 black and white photograph of a black dog with light coloring standing up right in grass and leaves. Ears are perked up and tail is up. Dog faces to the left. Note on back: July 17, 77 age about 15 weeks.
Description: 5 X 7 black and white photograph of a dark colored puppy with lighter areas above eyes and on nose. His right foot is lifted up and held under chin, Tail is up and head is pointed down toward ground. Ears are perked up a bit. Gravel on ground, Tall grass in background. Writting on back, “Perken 8 weeks Jun ‘77.”
Description: 5 X 7 black and white photograph of a woman sitting on rock surrounded by six spaniel puppies. Puppies are black and white and have spots on nose and back. Woman is sitting in left of photo wearing a white turtle neck and gold locket, dark shirt and loose fitting pants. One of her hands is around a dog on her left side. She is smiling or laughing and her eyes appear closed. Trees are behind. Writting on back, “ Young things in groups.” [show more]
Description: 5 X 7 black and white photograph of beagle in midground walking on sidewalk, facing ahead, to the right of the picture walking in front of old white house, two stories with windows opened. Dark couch on lawn, telephone pole to left of dog. Lilac bush to the right of house. Note on back, "Lubec."
Description: 5 X 7 black and white photograph of a dark colored dog with light colorings on legs and chest and above eyes. ‘Perken’ May have belonged to LaRue Spiker. Wearing Braided collar and standing on granite rock facing to the right. Tall grass behind.
Description: 5 X 7 black and white photograph of a bench made out of iron that is situated on wooden supports. Bench is in perspective with widest part near bottom left corner of photo. Grass all around bench. Writting on back, ‘Ingot, An old iron ingot’
Description: 5 X 7 black and white photograph of a round stone building with no windows, small vent openings around bottom of building in two rows. Domed roof with plants growing on it. Writting on back, “Kiln, Fourteen Beehive.” Probably at Katahdin Iron Works.
Description: 5 X 7 black and white photograph of a stone building with two low arched openings on ground. Round cylinder with scaffolding on top of square walls. Writting on back, “Furnace, The Katadin [sp.] Iron Works, item #10.”
Description: 4 X 4 color photograph of a light colored dog looking up at camera. Standing on brown rug with chain around neck attatched to leash. Sneaker on right side of photo. ‘Hurry Home Mum’ written on bottom.
Description: 3.75 X 4 black and white photograph of a long-haired, collie-type dog sitting on grass with head up and looking at camera. Ears are perked up. Trees in background.
Description: 4 X 4 black and white photograph of a black and white spaniel lying on its side on a braided rug. Her nose is resting on a tennis shoe and a bone is on floor in front of that. Dog belongs to LaRue Spiker.
Description: 4 X 4 black and white photograph of a collie-type dog with long hair and light coloring around eyes and ears. Dog is facing camera with ears perked up and lifts his right paw. Tail is in air. Dog is standing in grass.
Description: 4 X 5 black and white photograph of a black cat sitting on wooden backed chair with caned seat. Cocker spaniel is standing with front paws on chair, back turned to camera. Linoleum floor with block and spiral design. Cat is looking down at dog. Table beside chair in back of cat.
Description: 4 X 5 black and white photograph of a cocker spaniel looking into plate with bone on it. Dog next to lace covered table. Candle on table to right of plate. Wooden wall behind dog. The cocker spaniel is owned by LaRue Spiker.
Description: 3.5 X 5 black and white photograph of a light colored dog and black cat behind screen door. Dog has toungue out and is facing cat. Cat is looking into camera, has bit of white under chin. Flowered object behind cat.
Description: 3.5 X 5 black and white photograph of a dark colored dog with long legs in stance with head cocked to the right of the photo. Eyes are wide and he faces the camera. Has short tail and light coloring on chest. Wearing buckled collar with studs. Standing on chest of drawers. Writting on bottom of photo, “Nero.” Dec,. 1930.
Description: 4 X 5 black and white photograph of a small puppy in field of long grass. Puppy is white and has coloring around eyes and is looking to the right of the photo.
Description: Two 2.5 X 2.5 photos on a negatives sheet. Lower photo is overexposed and is of stone pier and ocean. Upper photo is of black labrador dog sitting on wooden stool. Man is standing to the left of dog. Only middle of man is showing. He is wearing white buttoned shirt and pinstriped pants. Man’s right hand is down by side, left hand is holding up dog’s chin, Dog’s head is turned to the left.
Description: 4 X 5 black and white photograph of a cocker spaniel sitting on second wooden step on porch. Facing to the right, wears chain on collar. Sun is shining of fur. Dog’s mouth is closed.
Description: 4 X 5 black and white photograph of a cocker spaniel puppy sitting propped up on front legs on ottoman. Looking straight at the camera. He is sitting on black ottoman in room with hard wood floors and wallpaper with leaf designs on it. Dog is out of focus
Description: 3.5 X 5 black and white photograph of a cocker spaniel dog sitting outside on grass with two front paws spread out . Dog is intently looking to the left of the photo, has some spots on nose, trees at edge of field in background.
Description: 3.5 X 5 black and white photograph of a cocker spaniel puppy running in grass with his right paw raised. Able to see tail, although turned to face camera. Out of focus. LaRue Spiker's dog.
Description: 4 X 5 black and white photograph of cocker spaniel puppy and black cat lying together in Parkay Margarine cardboard box. Cat is lying on back with one paw on dog’s head, dogs nose is touching cat’s mouth. Box is on patterened floor. Brick wall in background. Both pets belonged to LaRue Spiker.
Description: 3.5 X 5 black and white photograph of black cat lying sideways on linoleum floor while cocker spaniel rests head on cats belly. Cannot see dog’s mouth. Both are looking at camera. Hallway visible in upper center of photo. Floor has block and spiral pattern on it.
Description: 3.5 X 5 black and white photograph of a black and white long haired dog lying on rug on wood floor. Flash reflected in his eyes. Mouth closed, Wooden door behind dog. Pet of LaRue Spiker.
Description: 4 X 5 black and white photograph of a cocker spaniel sitting on black and white ottoman. Wearing round ID tag and looking straight at the camera. Wall paper with leaf pattern behind dog.
Description: 4 X 5 black and white photograph of black and white puppy running on the grass and facing to the right of the photo. Dog is blurred and there are trees an background. Writting on back, “This Waif, Deserted Dogs.”
Description: 4 X 5 black and white photograph of a white and light spotted collie-like dog lying on braided rug on hard-wood floor. Dog is facing to left and ears are up.
Description: 3.5 X 5 black and white photograph of a black cat sitting in window with tail hanging down over window sill. Cat looking directly at camera. White vase with handle to right of cat with bunch of daffodils in it. Black Standard sewing machine in front on window. Black bed headboard in lower right corner. Room has flowered wall paper and sheer ruffled curtains.