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Southwest Harbor Revisited: Times Writer Reports on 1922 Fire
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Events, Fire
  • Places, Town
  • LaRue Spiker
  • 1965
  • Southwest Harbor
Description:
Bar Harbor Times article about the 1922 fire that burned the business district. (January 7, 1965).
Meeting Notes regarding TEPCO
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Other, Aluminum industry
  • Other, Nuclear power plants
  • Other, TEPCO
  • Other, Trenton
  • LaRue Spiker
  • 1968
Meeting Notes regarding TEPCO
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Handwritten notes taken by journalist, LaRue Spiker, at five meetings pertaining to possible industrial development in Trenton by TEPCO. Proposed development included a nuclear power plant and an aluminum reduction plant. 28 pages of hand written notes on 8.5x11 inch paper Previously archived as 012.FIC.055.6
Drafts of Articles for Publication on Industrial Park in Trenton
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Manuscript
  • LaRue Spiker
  • 1969
Description:
Apparent drafts for two articles authored by journalist, LaRue Spiker, regarding the controversy over proposed industrial development in Trenton by TEPCO. One article includes note, "mailed Me Digest 1-20-69". Previously archived as 012.FIC.055.7
Assorted Notes Related to Topic "Maine on the Grow"
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Newsletter
  • Other, Industry
  • Other, Maine
  • LaRue Spiker
  • 1968
Assorted Notes Related to Topic "Maine on the Grow"
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Three sets of notes, one typed and two handwritten, pertaining to Maine industry, possibly in preparation for an article Spiker was writing. Notes include 1) reprint of article from the "Wall Street Journal", 2) Notes on Industrial bonds, and 3) Report on Maine industries by Governor Kenneth M. Curtis. Part of LaRue Spiker Collection Previously archived as object Id 012.FIC.058.3
Notes in Preparation for Article
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Note, Field Note
  • Other, Education
  • Other, Storytelling
  • LaRue Spiker
  • 1961
Notes in Preparation for Article
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
One page of rough, handwritten notes by Spiker in preparation for article on a storytellying program in Mt. Desert schools. Previously archived as Object Id 012.FIC.064.2
Southwest Harbor Town Dock
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Buildings
  • Other, transportation - Maritime
  • LaRue Spiker
  • c 1960
  • Southwest Harbor, Maine
Southwest Harbor Town Dock
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Southwest Harbor Town Dock and Beal’s Lobster Wharf. Three punts on float below Beal's. Barrels and traps piled on the pier. Car near the back door of the lobster pound.
Bass Harbor Country Store
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Building
  • People
  • LaRue Spiker
  • 1950-1960
  • Bass Harbor, Maine
Bass Harbor Country Store
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Man leaving the Bass Harbor Country store. Cars parked near the shore. Western Mountain in the distance.
Bass Harbor Country Store
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Building
  • People
  • LaRue Spiker
  • 1950-1960
  • Bass Harbor, Maine
Bass Harbor Country Store
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
People standing outside the Bass Harbor Country store. Cars parked near the shore. Western Mountain in the distance.
Claremont Hotel
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Building
  • LaRue Spiker
  • c 1960
  • Southwest Harbor, Maine
Claremont Hotel
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
The Claremont Hotel from the driveway
Boat at Claremont Hotel
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Building
  • Places, Landscape
  • LaRue Spiker
  • c 1960
  • Southwest Harbor, Maine
Boat at Claremont Hotel
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
The boat house at the Claremont Hotel. Yachts sailing in Somes Sound.
Claremont Hotel
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Building
  • Other, transportation - Land
  • LaRue Spiker
  • 1960c.
  • Southwest Harbor, Maine
Claremont Hotel
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
The Claremont Hotel. Car parked on the right.
Spurling Warf at Isleford
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Building
  • Other, transportation - Maritime
  • LaRue Spiker
  • 1964
Spurling Warf at Isleford
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
The Spurling Wharf at Islesford. “Blue Duck” to the left. Wharf to the right with Mobilgas sign on front of the building. A lobster boat heads away from the wharf. Caption on the back of photo reads, “The Spurling Wharf at Islesford is now operated by Elmer, son of Capt. Bert Spurling.
Alice Nixon
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, education
  • People
  • LaRue Spiker
  • 1965
  • Frenchboro, Maine
Alice Nixon
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Teacher, Alice Nixon, helping boy in a small classroom. Most of the desks are empty. Girl sits in back of row.
Bennie Davis
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • People
  • LaRue Spiker
  • 1965
Bennie Davis
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Bennie Davis, first selectmen of Frenchboro, age 50-60 on deck of fishing boat.
Alice Nixon
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, education
  • People
  • LaRue Spiker
  • 1965
  • Frenchboro, Maine
Alice Nixon
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Teacher, Alice Nixon, helping boy in a small classroom. Most of the desks are empty. Girl sits in back of row.
Church
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Buildings
  • LaRue Spiker
  • 1965
  • Frenchboro, Maine
Church
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Church with porch across the front of the building. Fish weather vane on steeple.
Bennie Davis
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Buildings
  • Other, industry - Fishing
  • LaRue Spiker
  • 1965
Bennie Davis
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Bennie Davis, first selectmen of Frenchboro, age 50-60 on deck of fishing boat.
Bennie Davis
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, transportation - Maritime
  • People
  • LaRue Spiker
  • 1965
Bennie Davis
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Bennie Davis, first selectmen of Frenchboro, age 50-60 on deck of fishing boat. Stain on the negative.
Lightbouse at Burnt Coat Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Structures, Transportation, Lighthouse
  • LaRue Spiker
  • 1965
  • Swans Island, Maine
Lightbouse at Burnt Coat Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Lighthouse at Burnt Coat Harbor.
Cocker Spaniel puppy with two front paws on white ottoman.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Nature, Animals, Dogs
  • Other, Pets
  • LaRue Spiker
  • c.1960s
  • Maine, MDI
Description:
Cocker Spaniel puppy sitting with two front paws propping up body on white ottoman. Dog is facing camera, and is slightly out of focus. Books behind dog on book shelf to the left. Titles, ‘Songs of the Red Army.’ etc. Cabinet door with knob handle to the right of dog. Pet of LaRue Spiker.
Bird house and fountain
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Nature
  • Other, Building
  • LaRue Spiker
  • c 1960
  • Florida
Bird house and fountain
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Bird house and fountain at the Parakeet sanctuary.
Parakeet Sanctuary
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Nature
  • Other, Building
  • LaRue Spiker
  • c 1960
  • Florida
Parakeet Sanctuary
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Bird house at the Parakeet sanctuary.
Pier in Florida
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • LaRue Spiker
  • c 1960
  • Florida
Pier in Florida
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Motor boats tied to pier. Homes and palm trees in the background.
Parakeets
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Nature, Animals
  • LaRue Spiker
  • c 1960
  • Florida
Parakeets
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Close up of parakeet cages at the Parakeet sanctuary.
Parakeet City
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Nature
  • LaRue Spiker
  • c 1960
  • Florida
Parakeet City
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Donation box and sign at the Parakeet Sanctuary which reads, “This Parakeet Sanctuary is in memory of Tony Shank Nov. 25, 1959 who devoted his time and energy for the development of ‘Parakeet City’ Donations for bird sees appreciated.”
Parakeets
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Nature
  • Other, Building
  • LaRue Spiker
  • c 1960
  • Florida
Parakeets
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Parakeets in cage at the Parakeet Sanctuary.
Parkeet house
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Nature
  • Other, Building
  • LaRue Spiker
  • c 1960
  • Florida
Parkeet house
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Close up of parakeet house in the Parakeet Sanctuary.
Parakeet house
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Nature
  • Other, Building
  • LaRue Spiker
  • c 1960
  • Florida
Parakeet house
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Parakeet house in the Parakeet Sanctuary.
Parakeet House
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Nature
  • Other, Building
  • LaRue Spiker
  • c 1960
  • Florida
Parakeet House
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Parakeet house.
Parakeet House
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Nature
  • Other, Building
  • LaRue Spiker
  • c 1960
  • Florida
Parakeet House
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Parakeet house in the Parakeet Sanctuary.
Two Buildings on a Pier by LaRue Spiker
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Other, Industry - Fishing
  • Other, buildings
  • LaRue Spiker
  • 1961
Two Buildings on a Pier by LaRue Spiker
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Passage way between two buildings on a pier. Newly painted wooden Lobster buoys hang on the side of one building.
Hinckley Company
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Other, industry - Boat Building
  • People
  • LaRue Spiker
  • 1964
  • Manset, Maine
Hinckley Company
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Unknown Craftsmen at work at the Hinckley Company.
Bennie Davis
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Other, industry - Fishing
  • People
  • LaRue Spiker
  • 1965
Bennie Davis
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Bennie Davis, first selectmen of Frenchboro, age 50-60 on deck of fishing boat.
Bennie Davis
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Other, industry - Fishing
  • People
  • LaRue Spiker
  • 1965
Bennie Davis
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Bennie Davis, first selectmen of Frenchboro, age 50-60 on deck of fishing boat.
Captain Burt Spurling, Isleford
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • People
  • LaRue Spiker
  • 1964
  • Islesford, Maine
Captain Burt Spurling, Isleford
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Captain Burt Spurling
Woman Seated on Car
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Other, transportation - Land
  • People
  • LaRue Spiker
  • 1960 c.
Woman Seated on Car
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Unknown young woman seated on trunk of sedan. Wears short sleeve plaid shirt and blue jeans. Three story white house with black trim in back ground.
Claremont hotel
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Roll Film Negative
  • Other, Building
  • LaRue Spiker
  • c 1960
  • Southwest Harbor, Maine
Claremont hotel
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
The Claremont Hotel. Old wing of hotel to the right. Adirondack chairs on the lawn.
Passage way between two buildings
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Roll Film Negative
  • Other, Industry - Fishing
  • Other, buildings
  • LaRue Spiker
  • 1961
Passage way between two buildings
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Passage way between two buildings on a pier. Wooden newly -painted lobster buoys hang on the side of one building.
Cars parked near Somes Sound
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Roll Film Negative
  • Other, transportation - Land
  • Places, Landscape
  • LaRue Spiker
  • c 1960
Cars parked near Somes Sound
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Cars parked near the head of Somes Sound.
Burt Spurling
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Roll Film Negative
  • People
  • LaRue Spiker
  • 1964
  • Islesford, Maine
Burt Spurling
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Captain Burt Spurling
Bicentennial Souvenir Section Commemorates 200th Anniversary
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Events
  • Other
  • Places, Town
  • LaRue Spiker
  • 1961
  • Mount Desert, Somesville
Description:
Special Edition of Bar Harbor Times covering 200 years in articles and photographs. August 1961.