Description: One page article with photograph featuring the poetry writing of Katherine Higgins of Southwest Harbor. When not working with her husband in the fishing industry, she has written and published poetry. One poem of Higgins' accompanies the article. Previously achived as object id 012.Fic.047.20
Description: Single page article with photograph featuring Jay Ramsdell, 13-year-old sports reporter. Jay wrote and edited a bimonthly newsletter on major sports teams and began a New England Patriots fan club. Previously archived as 012.FIC.047.2
Description: Two page article on the life and career of Cherryfield blacksmith, George Ricker, and his successor in the family business, George Brace. Previously archived as 012.FIC.047.3
Description: May 17, 1979 article in Bar Harbor times profiles Wilfred Bunker, owner of Beal and Bunker boat services Also on same page: photograph and caption about "The Game Room" in space formerly used by community theater in McEachern and Hutchins building in Southwest Harbor.
Description: This is a one page excerpt from the June 13, 1974 issue of The Ellsworth American. There is an article by LaRue Spiker covering the Pemetic Reunion Gala which boasted 500 people attending.
Description: Newspaper clipping of pictures of the mansions of Mt. Desert and Bar Harbor, 11 April 1974. Pictures and captions by LaRue Spiker. Images include Redwood, The Turrets, Ullakana, Egonos, LaRochelle, Fabian Cottage, Swiss Chalet, Rosserne, The Breeze, Wadsworth Cottage, Sonogee, Stoneledge.
Description: Ellsworth American “Bar Harbor Times has New Owner” by LaRue Spiker April 26, 1979. Previously accessioned as **0855, Object Id 012.FIC.043.9
Description: Statement by LaRue Spiker, detailing the 1977 plans of the Economic Development Committee of the MDI League of Women Voters, and further adjustments needed.
Description: Color slide of the view from high vantage looking over the trees towards the water and land on the other side. Snow is on the open areas and tree limbs. From folder: Landscapes
Description: Color slide of a large wave breaking against large seaweed covered granite rocks sending up spray. There are buildings on the distant shore. From folder: Landscapes
Description: Color slide of a large grassy field looking toward the water and mountains in the distance. A house can be seen in the lower right of the frame. From folder: Landscapes
Description: Color slide of an aerial view of land. There are two peninsulas of land connected by a bridge. On the far side it is much more densly populated on the right side of the land. From folder: Landscapes
Description: Color slide of a group of people out cross coutry skiing on the Park Loop Road in Acadia National Park. Frenchman's can be seen below the group. From folder: Landscapes
Description: Color slide looking at Dead Spartina. According to notes on the slide this was photographed near the road entrance. There is water flowing through the plants. Notation on slide reads: May 22, 1970 From folder: Landscapes
Description: Color slide looking accross the outflow area of a lake or pond. Ice covers the water and there is snow on the ground and on the mountains. No leaves on the trees. From folder: Landscapes
Description: Color slide of the wall of a building which is collapsing from age. The brick wall has a large window and shrubs grow in the rubble in front of the wall. Notation on slide reads: Portland From folder: Oil Spill Loose Slides
Description: Color slide of oil floatig on the water's surface in a tidal marsh. Notation on slide reads: Oil stirred up from sediment. Wild Harbor River in front of Mr. Stedman's House. From folder: Oil Spill loose slides
Description: Found in remains of Jordan Pond House after it burned in the late 1970s. Soot covers plate. Green floral pattern Marked Caribe Puerto Rico USA 1-A. Donor info - taken from remains of Jordan Pond House. Soot not to be removed.
Description: Reprint of work published in 1954 in honor of the 350th anniversary of Champlain's discovery and naming of Mount Desert Island; this anniversary celebration included a dinner with menus in both English and French. The current work is in celebration of the 400th anniversary and reprings the menu, drawings, and other highlights.