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3509Resolution by a Presbytery opposing slavery
  • Document, Resolution
  • Other, Slavery
  • nd
Description:
Document that relates to LaRue Spiker's book Elijah. Typewritten document of an 1835 resolution of the Presbytery (denomination not listed) opposing slavery Previously archived as object Id 012.FIC.023.5 and **1289
9371Correspondence between Cameron and Spiker
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Books
  • Other, Editor
  • Other, Publishers
Description:
Letters Dec 19, 1956, Jan 10, 1957, and Jan 23, 1957 between Cameron and Spiker regarding the Elijah manuscript. She is writing about a real person Elijah Lovejoy, Presbyterian minister in Alton Illinois , killed by a proslavery mob, but fictionalizing it. Spiker is sending the manuscript to Jack Cameron. Previously archived as 012.FIC.023.11, **1299
9361Letters regarding article on Patuxent
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Conservation of natural resources
  • Other, Environment
  • Other, magazine article
Description:
Frontiers will publish her article on Patuxent providing Spiker with $35. Request pictures for the articles. Unscanned letter, July 16, 1959. on pictures that might be useful for the article from AL. Nelson Acting Director of Patuxent Previously archived as object Ids 012.FIC.023.20, **1313
9360Letters from readers praising articles
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Other, Beech Hill
  • Other, Seal Cove
Description:
Letters from readers of Bar Harbor Times praising her articles, Ruth S Masterman (2p) scanned, 2 letters from Bertha M. Blanchard, 1 4 pages, other 3 pages. All hand written. Letter from Blanchard discusses Beech Hill cemetery. She believes there is a cemetery with Carters in it on Beech Hill. Homes of Mrs. Virginia Richardson, Miss Williams. Related to John Gilley, Grandmother Mason Another Mrs. Blanchard spent honeymoon at Atherton Place. Has an aunt who married Delonius Atherton; Letter from Fank O Alley (handwritten) asking how spots got their names Previously archived as object Id 012.FIC.023.21, **1305, **1308, **1312 [show more]
4095Jacob Lurvey Geneaology
  • Publication, Literary, Article
  • Other, Genealogy
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • nd
Description:
“Jacob Lurvey” by LaRue Spiker. 2 pages. PReviously archived as object Id 012.FIC.052.2
9356request assistance publishing
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Other, Family trees
  • Other, Publishers
Description:
Mildred Masterman is requesting LaRue Spiker's assistance in getting a book published, the Power of Mountains. Spiker indicates she'd be happy to read but the Bar Harbor Times doesn't publish excerpts of books (not scanned). Masterman tells Lurvey history Previously archived as object Id 012.FIC.042.01
9349Selling pics
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Other, Downeast Animal Welfare, Inc
Description:
Correspondence with AP regarding selling pictures of five generations of Somes and one of Miss Washburn working on the Friendship sloop. One letter Spiker is asking for payment she has not yet recieved. Two pages are halfsheets. Reverse side of letter to AP requesting payment for the negatives. Previously archived as 012.FIC.042.08, **1332, **1334
9338Letter of Support for Spiker
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Bar Harbor Times
  • Other, Letter to the Editor
  • nd
Description:
In response to a letter to the Editor criticizing spiker Ruby Cameron writes to support her. The letter to the Editor she is responding to is called Threat and Promise. Cameron was a nurse to well to do people Previoulsy archived as 012.FIC.042.19, **1355
1481Christmas card, note from Grace Frick
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Other, Christmas cards
  • Other, Play
  • Other, Poem
  • nd
Description:
Grace discusses Copenhagen . Sends a picture frame and an accompanying poem that she liked by John Marston from What you will. Begins "I was a scholar.." Previously Archived as 012.FIC.042.20, **1354
9337Letter to Joe Lyford from LaRue Spiker
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Bar Harbor Times
  • Other, Books
  • Other, Editor
  • Other, Writing
  • nd
Description:
Explains reasons for resignation. Wants to write a novel, stay here. Looking for grants to support her writing. She's done the research on Elijah Lovejoy. Paper wanted to focus mostly on Bar Harbor and not the island. Perhaps wants to start and island weekly. Previously archived as 012.FIC.042.21, **1356
4100Coal Kiln Road
  • Publication, Literary, Article
  • Other, History - Southwest Harbor
  • Other, Roads
  • Spiker, LaRue
Description:
“Coal Kiln Road” by LaRue Spiker. 4 pages. Previously archived as object id 012.FIC.052.3.
9277MDI III p. 5
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Other, Bar Harbor
  • Other, Cottages
  • Other, Hamor wharf
  • Other, Hotels
  • Other, Hudson School Artists
  • Other, Kettle Club
  • Other, Swimming Club
  • Other, Typhoid
  • Other, Typhoid
  • Other, Unitarians
  • nd
Description:
This is 5 pages of a draft with LaRue Spiker's handwriting on it. It is about the Hudson River School artists visiting the island and other visitors to the island Previously Archived as object Id 012.FIC.052.4, **1382
4089Planning Board-COA
  • Publication, Literary, Article
  • Other, Arcadia Lane Realty Trust
  • Other, College of the Atlantic
  • Other, Dormitories
  • Other, Planning Board
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • nd
Description:
Discussion of Planning Board Meeting on College of the Atalantic proposal to build 3 dormitories 4 p. Already had 200 students so possibly 1970? By LaRue Spiker Previously archived as 012.FIC.052.6, **1383
9276Drawing of heads of 2 dogs
  • Image, Art, Drawing
  • Nature, Animals, Dogs
  • Object, Art
  • Other, Drawing
  • nd
Description:
Drawing of the heads of two dogs by LaRue Spiker undated Previously archived as 012.FIC.053.1, **1366
9275The Black Guillemot
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Other, Guillemots
  • n.d.
Description:
Three pages with handwriting on it for corrections by LaRue Spiker discussing Black Guillemots. Subtitle Little Sea Pigeon who Sits on His Tail Previously archived as object id 012.FIC.063.01, **1382
9274Bird that God Forgot
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Other, Cormorants
  • nd
Description:
About the cormorant by LaRue Spiker Previously archived as object Id 012.FIC.063.02,
9273The Old Beech Hill Road
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Other, Beech Hill Road
  • nd
Description:
Discusses Beech Hill Road by LaRue Carter. Mentions in passing John Carroll, Richardsons, Foy Wasgatt, Robert Carter, Atherton, Mason, Clark, Bavage, Mildred Masterman Previously archived as object Id 012.FIC.063.03, **1379
9272Queen of Summer Resorts
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Other, Bar Harbor
  • Other, Tourists
  • nd
Description:
Compares Bar Harbor, the Queen of Summer Resorts, to Holman Day poem. Spiker suggests you might see J.P. Morgan's or Jacob Aster's yacht Previoulsy archived as object id 012.FIC.063.04
4106Acadians
  • Publication, Literary, Article
  • Other, History - Maine
  • Spiker, LaRue
Description:
“The Acadians” by LaRue Spiker. 7 pages. Previously archived as 012.FIC.063.07
4099Don’t Bother Me with the Facts
  • Publication, Literary, Article
  • Other, History - Beech Hill
  • Other, History - Southwest Harbor
  • Other, Politics
  • Spiker, LaRue
Description:
“Don’t Bother Me with the Facts” by LaRue Spiker. 4 pages. Previously archived as object id 012.FIC.063.08
4098Fresh Blue the Wind
  • Publication, Literary, Article
  • Other, Biology
  • Spiker, LaRue
Description:
“Fresh Blew the Wind” by LaRue Spiker. Otto Brunfels, German father of Botany. 3 pages. Previously archived as object id 012.fic.063.09
4096Lady is a Sometime Sailor
  • Publication, Literary, Article
  • Other, Fisheries
  • Spiker, LaRue
Description:
“Lady is a Sometime Sailor” by LaRue Spiker. Lobster Fishing. 11 pages. Previously archived as object id 012.FIC.063.10
4097Jack Frost and the Carotenoids
  • Publication, Literary, Article
  • Other, Biology
  • Spiker, LaRue
Description:
“Jack Frost and the Carotenoids” by LaRue Spiker. 3 pages. Previously archived as object id 012.FIC.063.11
4093Queen of the Sea
  • Publication, Literary, Article
  • Other, Bar Harbor Hospital
  • Other, Film
  • Other, Maritime
  • Other, Movie
  • Other, Old Russian Tea Room
  • Other, Satterlee property
  • Other, Schooners
  • Other, William Fox Film Co.
  • Spiker, LaRue
Description:
“Queen of the Sea” by LaRue Spiker. Annette Kellerman. 2 pages. Previously archived as object id 012.fic.065.01
2316Sue Snob of the Seagulls
  • Publication, Literary, Essay
  • Other, Literature
Description:
“Sue Snob of the Seagulls” by LaRue Spiker. 6 pages. Previously archived as 012.FIC.065.02