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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
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
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.
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
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
Paradise for Parakeets, Petit Manan Point, Opening of Cadillac Road, Perry Sesquicentennial
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Manuscript
  • 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
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
Prairie Song, Ponds & Their Life Cycle, Politicians in Pig Tails
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Manuscript
  • 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
Industrial Park at Trenton, In Every Cry, Ignorance is the Enemy, Long Runs the Tide
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Manuscript
  • 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]
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
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
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
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
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.
Mike Connor of Connor Point, MDI Biome, "Bitterness...", Oceanarium
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Manuscript
  • 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.
Closing Brooklin HS; Dirty Tidal Waters
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Spiker, LaRue
Closing Brooklin HS; Dirty Tidal Waters
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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
Clark Fitz-Gerald
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Spiker, LaRue
Clark Fitz-Gerald
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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
Scottish Highland Cattle
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Spiker, LaRue
Scottish Highland Cattle
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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
I Rode the Lonesome....
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Spiker, LaRue
I Rode the Lonesome....
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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
Cormorants
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Spiker, LaRue
Cormorants
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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
Acadia National Park: Its Origin and Background
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Spiker, LaRue
Acadia National Park: Its Origin and Background
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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
Armadillos, Alligators, and Squirrels Who Spell
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1970
Armadillos, Alligators, and Squirrels Who Spell
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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
Antique Music Boxes
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1970
Antique Music Boxes
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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
Funny Side of Town Meeting
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Spiker, LaRue
Funny Side of Town Meeting
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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
I Made a Thief of my Husband
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Spiker, LaRue
I Made a Thief of my Husband
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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
Bed for Rocky, Bird in the Hand
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Spiker, LaRue
Bed for Rocky, Bird in the Hand
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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
Algae
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Spiker, LaRue
Algae
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Draft of an article for an unknown publication. No Date. Algae: Descriptive narrative Previously archived as 013.FIC.30.29
Echo Lake Camp of Appalachian Mountain Club
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Spiker, LaRue
Echo Lake Camp of Appalachian Mountain Club
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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
Early French in Maine
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Spiker, LaRue
Early French in Maine
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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
Paul Bunyan is Dead
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Spiker, LaRue
Paul Bunyan is Dead
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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
Ellsworth Doll Museum
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Spiker, LaRue
Ellsworth Doll Museum
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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
Clam Diggers Protest
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Spiker, LaRue
Clam Diggers Protest
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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
Code of the Sea
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Spiker, LaRue
Code of the Sea
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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
Development Issues on MDI
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Spiker, LaRue
Development Issues on MDI
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Draft of an article for an unknown publication by LaRue Spiker. No Date. Development Issues on MDI Previously archived as 013.FIC.30.22
Detroit
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Spiker, LaRue
Detroit
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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
Rites of Spring
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1970
Rites of Spring
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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
Richard Grossinger
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1970
Richard Grossinger
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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
Reserved Lands
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1970
Reserved Lands
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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
empestuous Parson from Princeton
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Spiker, LaRue
empestuous Parson from Princeton
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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
Thomas Brockman at the Claremont Hotel
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Spiker, LaRue
Thomas Brockman at the Claremont Hotel
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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
Thomas Ruggles of Columbia Falls
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Spiker, LaRue
Thomas Ruggles of Columbia Falls
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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
Tom Lincoln's Sparrow
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Spiker, LaRue
Tom Lincoln's Sparrow
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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
Strawberry Stain
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Spiker, LaRue
Strawberry Stain
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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
Swing for Survival
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Spiker, LaRue
Swing for Survival
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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
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]
Whaling on MDI
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Spiker, LaRue
Whaling on MDI
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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
Whaling on MDI
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Spiker, LaRue
Whaling on MDI
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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
My Bitterness Threatened the Life of My Daughter
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Spiker, LaRue
My Bitterness Threatened the Life of My Daughter
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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
I was a Smuggler of Love
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Spiker, LaRue
I was a Smuggler of Love
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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
Bird Sanctuary in Seal Cove
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Spiker, LaRue
Bird Sanctuary in Seal Cove
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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
Child Psychiatrist in Machias
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Spiker, LaRue
Child Psychiatrist in Machias
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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
Bird That God Forgot: Cormorants
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Spiker, LaRue
Bird That God Forgot: Cormorants
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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
Lisa von Borowsky
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Spiker, LaRue
Lisa von Borowsky
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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
Burnham Tavern
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Spiker, LaRue
Burnham Tavern
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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
Bluenose Ferry Terminal
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Spiker, LaRue
Bluenose Ferry Terminal
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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
Camping
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Spiker, LaRue
Camping
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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
Bird in the Hand
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Spiker, LaRue
Bird in the Hand
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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
Frenchboro & the Atlantic Charter Conference
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Spiker, LaRue
Frenchboro & the Atlantic Charter Conference
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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
Formation of Acadia National Park
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Spiker, LaRue
Formation of Acadia National Park
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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
Equestrian Extravaganza at Bar Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Spiker, LaRue
Equestrian Extravaganza at Bar Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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
Maine: State of Four Seasons
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Spiker, LaRue
Maine: State of Four Seasons
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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
Prussian Lady
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Spiker, LaRue
Prussian Lady
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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
End of Winter
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Spiker, LaRue
End of Winter
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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
Hagemann Boys
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Spiker, LaRue
Hagemann Boys
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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
Seal Research
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Spiker, LaRue
Seal Research
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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
Stephen and the Thirsty Sparrows
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Spiker, LaRue
Stephen and the Thirsty Sparrows
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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
Wild Gardens of Acadia
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Spiker, LaRue
Wild Gardens of Acadia
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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
The Vapid Seasons
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Spiker, LaRue
The Vapid Seasons
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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
Wetlands
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Spiker, LaRue
Wetlands
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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
Silver in the Stars
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Spiker, LaRue
Silver in the Stars
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Typed and annotated manuscript. Three manuscripts: Silver in the Stars (13-page fiction) Previously archived as Object Id 013.FIC.30.6
Sketch of Dog
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Art, Drawing
  • Nature, Animals, Dogs
  • Other, Pets
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • c.1950
Sketch of Dog
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Pencil kketch of Collie type dog. Sketch just of dog’s head, faces to the left. ‘MLC’ written in pencil on bottom.
Dog Drawing
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Art, Drawing
  • Spiker, LaRue
Dog Drawing
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Pencil drawing of a crying dog holding out a bowl which reads PLEASE
Slide of birch trees next to ocean
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
Slide of birch trees next to ocean
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Color slide of three birch trees next to the ocean
Side of house
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
Side of house
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Color slide of old two story house.
Slide of fall stream
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
Slide of fall stream
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Color slide of a stream in the fall
Scottish Pipe Band in a Parade
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
Scottish Pipe Band in a Parade
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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."
Man with Cat
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • People
  • Spiker, LaRue
Man with Cat
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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.
Man wearing baseball cap
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
Man wearing baseball cap
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Black and white photo of a man wearing a dark colored sweater and ballcap.
Unknown Woman
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • People
  • Spiker, LaRue
Unknown Woman
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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.
Family at Home
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
Family at Home
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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.
Green Mountain House
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Nature, Animals
  • Other, Building
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • Cadillac Mountain, Bar Harbor, Maine
Green Mountain House
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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.
Boats in a Marina
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
Boats in a Marina
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
6.25 X 6.5 black and white photograph of an unidentified marina. Several boats moored at different angles.
Boats at Shore
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
Boats at Shore
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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.
Flowering Pond Lily
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
Flowering Pond Lily
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
8 X 10 glossy color photograph of a white and pink pond lily blossom and lily pads.
Sea Lavender and Grasses
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
Sea Lavender and Grasses
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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."
Marsh Grasses
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
Marsh Grasses
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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.
Waves Rolling
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
Waves Rolling
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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.)
Rocks with Sea Spray
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
Rocks with Sea Spray
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
8 X 10 black and white photograph of waves spraying against rocks with ocean view. There is land in the background.
Beehive Mountain, Acadia
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
Beehive Mountain, Acadia
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
6 X 7 black and white photograph of the Beehive Mountain.
Jordan Pond Area, Double Exposure
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
Jordan Pond Area, Double Exposure
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
8 X 10 black and white photograph of Jordan Pond area with Bubbles Mts. in the background. This is a double exposure, creating shadows.
Trees, Roots and Rocks
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
Trees, Roots and Rocks
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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.
Bass Harbor Marsh
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
Bass Harbor Marsh
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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.
Bright Leaves
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
Bright Leaves
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
8 X 10 black and white photograph of light colored leaves on a tree with a dark background. No other information is given.
Dirt Road through Sparse Landscape
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
Dirt Road through Sparse Landscape
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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.
Marsh
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
Marsh
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
8 X 10 black and white photograph of an unidentified marsh.
Somes Sound from Acadia Mountain
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
Somes Sound from Acadia Mountain
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
8 X 10 black and white photograph of view of Somes Sound from Acadia Mountain.
Snowy Woods
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
Snowy Woods
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
8 X 10 black and white photograph of snowy woods, snow sitting heavily on trees.
Forest Scene
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
Forest Scene
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
8 X 10 black and white photograph of a woodland with live and dead trees.
Waterway and Woods
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
Waterway and Woods
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
8 X 10 black and white photograph of unidentified waterway with woods in background.
Somes Sound from Acadia Mountain
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
Somes Sound from Acadia Mountain
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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."
Forest Scene
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
Forest Scene
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
8 X 10 black and white photograph of woods with branches strewn in several different places.
Dead Tree against the Sky
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
Dead Tree against the Sky
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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.
Stones near Upper Hadlock Pond
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
Stones near Upper Hadlock Pond
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
8 X 10 black and white photograph of rocks bordering Upper Hadlock Pond.
Shaggy Mane Mushrooms
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
Shaggy Mane Mushrooms
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
5 X 7.25 black and white photograph of two shaggy mane mushrooms.
Ferns Opening
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
Ferns Opening
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
8 X 8 black and white photograph of a cluster of ferns opening.
Maine Landscape with Clouds
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
Maine Landscape with Clouds
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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 _______."
Beech Hill
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Other, Beech Hill
  • Spiker, LaRue
Beech Hill
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
5.5 X 8 black and white photograph of Beech Hill in winter. Hill is seen through birch trees.
Long Pong
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
Long Pong
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
5 X 7 black and white photograph of Long Pond taken from a mountainside.
Bass Harbor Marsh
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
Bass Harbor Marsh
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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.
Cadillac Mountain
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
Cadillac Mountain
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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."
Cadillac Mountain
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
Cadillac Mountain
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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.
Pink Moccasin Plants
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
Pink Moccasin Plants
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
5 X 7 black and white photograph of four pink mocassin plants.
Pink Moccasin Plants
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
Pink Moccasin Plants
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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."
Pipsissewa Plant
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
Pipsissewa Plant
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
4.5 X 5 black and white photograph of one Pipsissewa plant.
Oyster Shell on Rock
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
Oyster Shell on Rock
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
5 X 7 black and white photograph of an oyster shell face down on striated rocks.
Fern Opening
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
Fern Opening
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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."
Stream Flowing to Ocean
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
Stream Flowing to Ocean
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
rocky stream flowing into the ocean. Marked on back: "James & Rachel Richardson item."
Baker’s Island Light
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • People
  • Structures, Transportation, Lighthouse
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • Baker’s Island, Maine
Baker’s Island Light
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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.
Northeast Creek, Mt. Desert Island
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Places, Landscape
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • Bar Harbor, Maine
Northeast Creek, Mt. Desert Island
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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."
Bass Harbor Marsh
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Places, Landscape
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • Bass Harbor, Maine
Bass Harbor Marsh
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
8 X 10 black and white photograph of Bass Harbor Marsh.
Log Fence near Woods
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Places, Landscape
  • Spiker, LaRue
Log Fence near Woods
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
8 X 10 black and white photograph of log fence near pine trees. Discarded package of cigarettes under fence.
Somes Sound View
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Places, Landscape
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • Mount Desert, Maine
Somes Sound View
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
8 X 10 black and white photograph of Somes Sound through pine trees from Sargeant Drive. Flying Mountain and Valley Cove in background.
Dead Seagull on Branch
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Nature, Animals
  • Spiker, LaRue
Dead Seagull on Branch
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
8 X 10 black and white photograph of a dead seagull on branch.
Tree Root
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Nature
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1950-1980s
Tree Root
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
8 X 10 black and white photograph of an unusual bulbous root of tree.
Frenchboro Dock and Boat
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
Frenchboro Dock and Boat
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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."
Pinky
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
Pinky
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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."
Fishing Docks
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
Fishing Docks
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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.
Dock with Fishing Gear
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
Dock with Fishing Gear
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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.
Dog near Pond
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
Dog near Pond
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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.
River Town
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
River Town
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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."
Lobster Trap and Boat
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
Lobster Trap and Boat
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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.
Outlet to Babson's
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
Outlet to Babson's
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
4.5 X 6.5 black and white photograph of a stream leading into the ocean. Marked on the back: "The outlet to Babson's, item, Spiker."
Spikers at their Trailer
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
Spikers at their Trailer
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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
Autumn on Union River
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
Autumn on Union River
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
5 X 7 black and white photograph of a river on a cloudy day. Marked on back: "Autumn on Union R., Spiker."
Couple at their Trailer
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1947, Jan.
Couple at their Trailer
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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"
Husky Dog near Ocean
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
Husky Dog near Ocean
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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.
Husky Mix Dog on Lead
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1972?
Husky Mix Dog on Lead
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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.
Tabby Cat in Field
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
Tabby Cat in Field
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
8 X 10 black and white photograph of a striped cat, with a white neck, sitting in a field, facing to the cat's left.
Dog Pandy Burrowing
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
Dog Pandy Burrowing
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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."
Lucky Girl
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
Lucky Girl
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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"
Tabby Cat in Profile
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
Tabby Cat in Profile
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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.
Black Cat Resting
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
Black Cat Resting
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
5 X 8 black and white photograph of a black cat lying on it's side on top of a mattress. A braided rug is on the floor near the mattress.
Tabby Cat
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
Tabby Cat
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
5 X 8 black and white photograph of a cat standing on a dark wooden table in front of a shelf and window.
LaRue's Dog Bumble
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1963
LaRue's Dog Bumble
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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.
Black and White Puppy
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
Black and White Puppy
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
4.5 X 5 black and white photograph of a small puppy, white with dark head and markings, sitting on stone facing the camera.
Cats Topaz and Abbie
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
Cats Topaz and Abbie
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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.
Cats, Taddy and Stella
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
Cats, Taddy and Stella
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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
Cat on Windowsill
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
Cat on Windowsill
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
5 X 7 black and white photograph of a cat standing on a window sill looking downward. Clock is visible to right of cat.
Cocker Spaniel Sitting
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
Cocker Spaniel Sitting
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
5 X 7 black and white photograph of a cocker spaniel looking to its right, sitting in grass.
Cocker Spaniel on Rock
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
Cocker Spaniel on Rock
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
5 X 7 black and white photograph of a cocker spaniel is sitting on a flat rock facing the camera.
Dog Standing on Beach
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1977, August
Dog Standing on Beach
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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.
Dog Playing on Beach
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
Dog Playing on Beach
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
5 X 7 black and white photograph of an unidentified black dog in profile on beach sniffing pebbles.
Unidentified Dog
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
Unidentified Dog
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
5 X 7 black and white photograph of a black dog on beach facing the camera.
Border Collie on Rocks
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
Border Collie on Rocks
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
5 X 7 black and white photograph of the profile of a black and white border collie resting on a rock looking at the camera.
Border Collie in Woods
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
Border Collie in Woods
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
5 X 7 black and white photograph of a border collie in profile, lying on a rock.
Two Dogs near Bookcase
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
Two Dogs near Bookcase
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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.
Unidentified Dog on Rocks
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
Unidentified Dog on Rocks
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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.
Unidentified Dog
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
Unidentified Dog
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
5 X 7 black and white photograph of an unidentified dog curled up on a chair facing the camera.
Two Dogs Resting
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
Two Dogs Resting
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
4 X 6.5 black and white photograph of two dogs lying on the floor. One dog is lying on its side on a rug.
Unidentified Dog
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1972
Unidentified Dog
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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
Cocker Spaniel Outside
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
Cocker Spaniel Outside
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
5 X 7 black and white photograph of a Cocker Spaniel lying on rock facing to its right.
Cocker Spaniel on Grass
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
Cocker Spaniel on Grass
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
5 X 7 black and white photograph of a cocker spaniel sitting on a lawn facing the camera.
Dog, Perken, on Rocks
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1977, July 8
Dog, Perken, on Rocks
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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.
Dog, Perken, 3rd Week
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1977
Dog, Perken, 3rd Week
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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.
Dog, Perken, in Grass
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1977
Dog, Perken, in Grass
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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.
Dog, Perken, 4th Week
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1977
Dog, Perken, 4th Week
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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.
LaRue's Dog, Perken, Playing
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1977, June
LaRue's Dog, Perken, Playing
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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.
Dog, Perken, 8 Weeks
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1977, June
Dog, Perken, 8 Weeks
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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.
Puppy 'Perken', 8 Weeks
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1977, June
Puppy 'Perken', 8 Weeks
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
5 X 7 black and white photograph of a black puppy walking across gravel. The back of the photo is marked: "Perken, 8 weeks, June '77"
Puppy 'Perken' with Slipper
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1977, June
Puppy 'Perken' with Slipper
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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."
Puppy 'Perken' in Car
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Nature, Animals, Dogs
  • Other, Pets
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1977, June
  • Maine, MDI
Puppy 'Perken' in Car
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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.
Puppy 'Perken' in Grass
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Nature, Animals, Dogs
  • Other, Pets
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1977, June
  • Maine, MDI
Puppy 'Perken' in Grass
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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.
Puppy 'Perken', 2nd Week
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Nature, Animals, Dogs
  • Other, Pets
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1977, June
  • Maine, MDI
Puppy 'Perken', 2nd Week
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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.
Puppy 'Perken', 8 Weeks
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Nature, Animals, Dogs
  • Other, Pets
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1977, July 8
  • Maine, MDI
Puppy 'Perken', 8 Weeks
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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.
Puppy 'Perken' on Rocks
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Nature, Animals, Dogs
  • Other, Pets
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1977, July 8
  • Maine, MDI
Puppy 'Perken' on Rocks
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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.
Puppy 'Perken', 15 Weeks
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Nature, Animals, Dogs
  • Other, Pets
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1977, July 17
  • Maine, MDI
Puppy 'Perken', 15 Weeks
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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.
Puppy 'Perken', 8 Weeks
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Nature, Animals, Dogs
  • Other, Pets
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1977, June
  • Maine, MDI
Puppy 'Perken', 8 Weeks
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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.”
Woman with Spaniel Puppies
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Nature, Animals, Dogs
  • Other, Pets
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1970 c.
  • Maine, MDI
Woman with Spaniel Puppies
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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]
Beagle on Lubec Street
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Nature, Animals, Dogs
  • Other, Pets
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1970 c.
  • Maine, MDI
Beagle on Lubec Street
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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."
Dog 'Perken'
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Nature, Animals, Dogs
  • Other, Pets
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1977, July 8
  • Maine, MDI
Dog 'Perken'
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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.
Iron Ingot Bench
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Other, Buildings
  • Other, Katahdin Iron Works
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1970 c.
  • Katadin Iron Works
Iron Ingot Bench
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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’
Kiln
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Other, Buildings
  • Other, Katahdin Iron Works
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1970 c.
  • Katadin Iron Works
Kiln
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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.
Furnace, Katahdin Iron Works
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Other, Buildings
  • Other, Katahdin Iron Works
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1970 c.
  • Katadin Iron Works
Furnace, Katahdin Iron Works
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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.”
Dog on Leash
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Nature, Animals, Dogs
  • Other, Pets
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1995, Jan. 10
  • Maine, MDI
Dog on Leash
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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.
Collie on Lawn
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Nature, Animals, Dogs
  • Other, Pets
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1960 c.
  • Maine, MDI
Collie on Lawn
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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.
Resting Spaniel
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Nature, Animals, Dogs
  • Other, Pets
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1962
  • Maine, MDI
Resting Spaniel
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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.
Collie in a Field
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Nature, Animals, Dogs
  • Other, Pets
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1960 c.
  • Maine, MDI
Collie in a Field
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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.
Cat and Dog
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Nature, Animals, Dogs
  • Other, Pets
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1960 c.
  • Maine, MDI
Cat and Dog
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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.
Spanie with a Bone
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Nature, Animals, Dogs
  • Other, Pets
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1960 c.
  • Maine, MDI
Spanie with a Bone
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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.
Dog and Cat at Screen Door
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Nature, Animals, Dogs
  • Other, Pets
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1960 c.
  • Maine, MDI
Dog and Cat at Screen Door
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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.
LaRue's Dog Nero
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Nature, Animals, Dogs
  • Other, Pets
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • Dec. 1930 1930, Dec.
  • Maine, MDI
LaRue's Dog Nero
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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.
Puppy in Field
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Nature, Animals, Dogs
  • Other, Pets
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1960 c.
  • Maine, MDI
Puppy in Field
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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.
Man with Black Lab
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Nature, Animals, Dogs
  • Other, Pets
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • c.1960s 1960 c.
  • Maine, MDI
Man with Black Lab
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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.
Spaniel on Steps
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Nature, Animals, Dogs
  • Other, Pets
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1960 c.
  • Maine, MDI
Spaniel on Steps
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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.
Spaniel Puppy
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Nature, Animals, Dogs
  • Other, Pets
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1960 c.
  • Maine, MDI
Spaniel Puppy
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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
Spaniel
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Nature, Animals, Dogs
  • Other, Pets
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • c.1960s 1960 c.
  • Maine, MDI
Spaniel
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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.
Spaniel Puppy
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Nature, Animals, Dogs
  • Other, Pets
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1960 c.
  • Maine, MDI
Spaniel Puppy
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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.
Dog and Cat in Box
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Other, Pets
  • Other, dogs and Cats
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1966, May
  • Maine, MDI
Dog and Cat in Box
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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.
Cat and Dog Resting
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Other, Pets
  • Other, dogs and Cats
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1966, May
  • Maine, MDI
Cat and Dog Resting
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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.
Resting Dog
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Nature, Animals, Dogs
  • Other, Pets
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1966, May
  • Maine, MDI
Resting Dog
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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.
Spaniel on Ottoman
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Nature, Animals, Dogs
  • Other, Pets
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1950 c.
  • Maine, MDI
Spaniel on Ottoman
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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.
Running Puppy
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Nature, Animals, Dogs
  • Other, Pets
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1950 c.
  • Maine, MDI
Running Puppy
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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.”
Dog Resting on Rug
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Nature, Animals, Dogs
  • Other, Pets
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1960 c.
  • Maine, MDI
Dog Resting on Rug
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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.
Cat at Window
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Nature, Animals, Cats
  • Other, Pets
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1960 c.
  • Maine, MDI
Cat at Window
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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.