Description: 3.5 X 3.5 black and white photograph of LaRue Spiker squatting on ground with two dogs, Cocker spaniel (Scampie) on the right looking to the left. Taller dog on the left open mouth and spots on body. LaRue’s hand in on dogs leg. Dark house in the background. LaRue is wearing plaid short sleeved shirt and black rimed glasses.
Description: 3 X 3 black and white photograph of two dogs sitting behind screen door. Cocker Spaniel is in front looking at camera. Has diamond shaped collar on . Second dog to the right is sitting on hind legs, front legs are proping him up. Head turned to the left of the picture. Stamp on back, “ Robinson-Mohr Photo Service, February 1960.”
Description: 3 X 3 black and white photograph of a beagle sitting in grass in front of tire of vehicle with two front paws supporting body. Facing ahead and to left. (May be pregnant? ) Writing on back, “Species: Qu’est-que c’est que ca. Breed: Little Fright, Name: Little Waif , Source: The god, who sees the sparrow fall and does nothing about it, knows. Future: I’m afraid I’m stuck. Weak minded, 1959-60.” The LaRue Spiker Collection
Description: 2.5 X 4 black and white photograph of small black and white dog and a bigger black and white spotted dog lie in grass in front of wooded house. Dogs are in midground, lying in grass. Dog on left is facing ahead and down. Second dog has body turned to left and head turned to face camera.
Description: 2.5 X 3 black and white photograph of small black and white dog with short nose named Sniffy. Dog is standing in grass facing to the left, head and ears are up. Bottom of house and tree in background. Writting on back, “Sniffy”- dear little pal. 5-12-40. Developed by Metcalf Studio ‘Crystal Tone’ May, 17 1940
Description: 2.5 X 4 black and white photograph of small black and white dog with short nose sitting on steps outside in front of door with screen. Dogs ears are perked and he looks ahead above camera. He wears a dark harness with metal studs around his chest , with buckle bellow front legs.
Description: 2.5 X 4 black and white photo of black dog (Nero) lying in grass, body inclined to the left, head turned to face camera. Ball in foeground in front of dog. Bench in background behind dogs head, White structure behind dog. Writting on back, “ June, 1930, ‘Nero’.
Description: 3 X 3 black and white photo of LaRue Spiker's dog Scampie and another dog sitting behind cocker spaniel with head tilted. Dogs are in grass. Writting on back, “ Happy Birthday to Louise from her ever-lovin’ Pandy, Me Too! Naify.”
Description: 3 X 3 black and white photograph of LaRue Spiker's dog Bennie facing away from camera with tail in the air. Dog is standing on hind legs and leaning on door and wall with two front paws. Photo taken inside with flash. Writing on back, “ Bennie, LaRue’s New pup. Aug. 1961.”
Description: 3 X 3 black and white photograph of puppy Bennie, owned by LaRue Spiker. Dog is on braided rug, standing and facing a buoy with Spiker written on it. Photo taken from above.
Description: 3 X 3 black and white photograph of LaRue Spiker’s dog Bennie. Puppy’s body is facing away from camera, tail is in the air. Head is turned to look at camera, ears are perked up. Dog is in grass, tin can on ground in front of dog.
Description: 3 X 3 black and white photograph of dog and LaRue Spiker facing away from camera, on rocky shore with grass in foreground. Sea in background.
Description: 3 X 3 black and white photograph of cocker spaniel, 'Scampie' owned by LaRue Spiker. Dog is facing camera, head is in middle of photo. Dog is wearing hook to leash. He is sitting in front of stairs and a brick wall. Writting on back, ‘ “Scampie” LaRue’s Cocker.’
Description: 3 X 3 black and white photograph of cocker spaniel ‘Scampie’ owned by LaRue Spiker. Dog is facing to the right of the photo in profile, sitting with hind end on grass.
Description: 3 X 3 black and white photograph of cocker spaniel named Scampie, owned by LaRue Spiker. Dog is looking to the left upper corner of the photo. He is sitting in grass and out of focus foliage is behind dog.
Description: 3 X 3 black and white photograph of collie owned by LaRue Spiker, on white boardwalk, with black rails and chicken wire on railing. Person at end of walk leaning on left side of railing. Sea and mountains in background.
Description: 3 X 3 black and white photograph of LaRue Spiker and her collie dog. They are on a rocky beach with the ocean in the back. LaRue is in the foreground and is wearing boots, the dog is in the background and is turned to face the camera.
Description: 3.5 X 4 faded black and white photograph of two dogs, One on left has full up curled tail and is facing straight to the camera. Ears are up. Dog in front has white fur and dark spots, he is biting the grasss and head is down. ‘1962’ written on back.
Description: 3.5 X 4 faded black and white photograph of a dog, possibly a spaniel, with dark spots on eyes and ears. Spots also around middle. Dog is looking up and lying on rocks. ‘1962’ written on back.
Description: 3 X 3 black and white photograph of a small white and light spotted puppy playing with rope on buoy, marked ‘Spiker.’ Puppy is chewing on rope, in grassy field. photo taken from above. Photo from yellow album, “ Album Prints, Brown’s Studio, Bar Harbor, Maine.
Description: 3 X 3 black and white photograph of a white and light spotted puppy standing on grass. Head is facing the camera, body is pointing to the right. Dark background above dog, top of tin can on ground under puppy’s stomach. Photo taken from small yellow folder “Album Prints, Brown’s Studio, Bar Harbor, Maine.”
Description: 2.25 X 2.25 black and white photo of black labrador swimming in ocean. Rocks in forground. Two sailboats harbored in background. Dog in center of photo.
Description: 2.25 X 2.25 black and white photograph of the inside of shed with tools and rope. Roof is slanted. There are four windows on right hand side, pipe stove in background. Hound dog is standing in middle of photo facing camera, probably a flash was used.
Description: 2.5 X 3 black and white photograph of dark colored cat with bit of white fur on chest. Cat is in profile facing to the left with tounge out and licking nose. Rug in background on floor with areas of light coming in through windows.
Description: 8 X 10 black and white photograph of nine shells arranged in the sun on the sand. Three larger shells near to bottom of photo. Paper attatched to back, “ Each species of snail produces a shell distinctive in size shape color, and texture; but the basic method of manufacturing the shell is similar in all species. Common names for species vary. Most people recognize the big shell at the top as a Tulip Shell. Second row from the top, left to right; Old Maid’s Curl, Cone, Chestnut Turban, and Left-Handed Whelk; small one in center is a Dislocated Auger; bottom row, left to right: Lace Murex, Shark’s Eye, and Paper Fig. [show more]