Description: Dawn of America with Cadillac Sunrise photograph on cover for the 150th Anniversay of Maine 1820 -1970. Includes a map of MDI with Pioneer names and dates and chronological events from 1604 - 1928. Includes map with points of interest.
Description: 12-page photocopy of advertising for RKL Botworks. Includes diagrams and descriptions of construction for the Rangeley Boat, Little Rangeley Boat, Lawley Tender, 17' River Canoe, Lincoln 28. One photo shows interior of boat shop. RKL Boatworks, founded in 1976 by Robert K. Lincoln, operated in the Pretty Marsh area of the town of Mount Desert.
Description: Collection consists of three boxes of archival files donated by the Seal Harbor Library pertaining to the history of Seal Harbor village and Acadia National Park. An itemized summary of each boxes' contents is enclosed in each box. Seal Harbor Village Improvement Society annual report listing the officers and directors, Financial Statement, President's Report, Comtributors- 1974, five typed quarter pages.
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
Description: Appendix to the draft description of Maine’s Coastal Program. A detailed account of the program Maine has developed to qualify it to receive funds under the Federal Coastal Zone Management Act. Accompanying letter from League of Women Voters, May 16, 1978 Maine's Coastal Management Application, an Update
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
Description: Situated on two hundred acres of waterfront property overlooking Western Bay, August Moon began its existence as the summer camp of the late Brooke Astor. The original two structures, a two-bedroom cottage and separate glass teahouse by architect Robert Patterson, have been restored and modernized by the current owners. Architectural drawing showing the details of the hood on the outdoor fireplace for August Moon. People Mentioned: Mrs. Vincent Astor Camp for Mrs. Vincent Astor 1 in. = 1 ft. [show more]
Description: Situated on two hundred acres of waterfront property overlooking Western Bay, August Moon began its existence as the summer camp of the late Brooke Astor. The original two structures, a two-bedroom cottage and separate glass teahouse by architect Robert Patterson, have been restored and modernized by the current owners. Architectural drawing showing the west elevation, floor plan, and east wall of a pavilion for August Moon. People Mentioned: Mrs. Vincent Astor Pavilion for Mrs. Vincent Astor 1/4 in. = 1 ft. [show more]
Description: Photocopied pages from book, The Babson Genealogy, 1637-1977, Descendants of Isabel Babson who arrived at Salem, Massachusetts in 1637. Eaton Press, Watertown, Massachusetts, 1978.
Description: Program for 1974 Bar Harbor Festival includes brief history of the festival, list of personnel, list of donors, names of performers, performances, and advertisements from local businesses.
Description: Plans for a camp for Mrs. Vincent Astor, "August Moon", Indian Point, Bar Harbor, Maine, hood for outdoor fireplace, 1970, pencil on paper
Description: Plans for a camp for Mrs. Vincent Astor, "August Moon", Indian Point, Bar Harbor, Maine, sketch for pavilion at August Moon, pencil on paper, 1971
Description: Booklet of 32 pp. detailing powers, responsibilities and governance of the Town of Bar Harbor. Part of LaRue Spiker Collection Previously archived as Object id 012.FIC.062.1
Description: 95-page booklet (including bibliography) about the parties, the voters, the preliminaries; delegate selection; national nominating conventions, and more.
Description: Commission on Maine's Future Preliminary Report June 30, 1977 Report commissioned by Governor Longely to recommend growth and development policies
Description: District Court Application for Default and Default Judgement to ensure full rights to the land by Charles S Richardson and Julia B. Smith Includes Attachment to motion for Summary Judgment including copies of handwritten records of genealogy of Abraham Somes and Daniel Somes by Georgia Somes Stanley written in 1961 Includes deed from Caroline F. Moore to Geo. L. Somes District Court Civil Action Docket No. 72-73-C-93, Final Judgment and Decree is associated with 011-FIC.10.11 [show more]
Description: Deed between sellers Addie B. Smith, Donald E. Smith, and Stuart J. Smith all of Somesville and purchasers Frank Kibbe and Michael Voorhees, both of Southwest Harbor for two parcels, one in Town of Mount Desert and the other in Bar Harbor. The first lot is for property sold by Ezra D. Reed to Eben E. Babson in 1876; the second lot is the eastern part of lot number one except for part conveyed in a 1928 deed from B.R. Smith to C. Millard Kittredge. [show more]