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1197Ray Bunker's Boat "Rambler" on Blocks Negative, 1953 (3)
  • Image, Photograph, Negative
  • Other, Maritime
  • Vessels, Pleasure Craft
  • Ballard, W. H.
  • 1953
Description:
Ray Bunker's boat "Rambler" on blocks in Southwest Harbor, ME. People Mentioned: Raymond Bunker Black and white
1198Ray Bunker's Boat at Manset Negative, 1952
  • Image, Photograph, Negative
  • Nature, Seasons, Winter
  • Other, Maritime
  • Structures, Other Structures, Boat Shop
  • Vessels, Boat
  • Ballard, W. H.
  • 1952
Description:
Ray Bunker's boat at Manset on block in the snow. People Mentioned: Raymond Bunker Black and white
1242Sardine Carrier Boats Negative, 1953
  • Image, Photograph, Negative
  • Businesses, Fishery Business
  • Other, Maritime
  • Vessels, Boat, Sardine Carrier
  • Ballard, W. H.
  • 1953
Description:
The sardine carrier boats "Alice," "America," and "Maine Queen" are reflected in the water in Southwest Harbor, ME. Black and white
1253LaRue Spiker Disputing Accusations of Communism Statement, July 8, 1950 (1)
  • Document, Declaration
  • Events
  • Other, Communism
  • People
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1950-07-08
Description:
LaRue Spiker provides a statement regarding her activities of July 7, 1950. She relates a conversation with reporter Ed Cotton about a communist petition she had allegedly distributed. People Mentioned: Ed Cotton, Iola Klaas, Maurice O. Hunt
1254LaRue Spiker Disputing Accusations of Communism Statement, July 8, 1950 (2)
  • Document, Declaration
  • Events
  • Other, Communism
  • People
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1950-07-08
Description:
LaRue Spiker provides a statement regarding her activities of July 6, 1950. She explains that she was attempting to get signatures on petition from the Civil Rights Congress about the Stockholm Resolution for Peace when she was stopped and questioned by police officers.
1255Iola Klaas and LaRue Spiker on Their Position in Regard to the Stockholm Resolution of Peace Statement, c. 1950
  • Document, Declaration
  • Events
  • Other, Communism
  • People
  • Klaas, Iola
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1950 c.
Description:
Iola Klaas and LaRue Spiker explain the background and importance of the Stockholm Resolution of Peace, which was passed at the World Committee in Defense of Peace. They emphasize the dangers of atomic warfare, particularly for children, and advocate for the outlawing of the atomic bomb. People Mentioned: O. John Rogge, Rockwell Kent, Albert Kahn, Johannes Steel, W. E. B. DuBois
1256Herbert E. Wilson to Governor Schricker Letter, July 27, 1950
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Events
  • Other, Communism
  • People
  • Wilson, Herbert E.
  • 1950-07-27
Description:
Herbert E. Wilson writes to Governor Schricker regarding the discharge of LaRue Spiker and Iola Klaas from the payroll of the state of Indiana. Wilson commends that state for taking appropriate action. People Mentioned: LaRue Spiker, Maurice O. Hunt, Iola Klaas
1257Donald W. Brodie to LaRue Spiker Letter, July 31, 1950
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Events
  • Other, Communism
  • People
  • Brodie, Donald W.
  • 1950-07-31
Description:
Donald W. Brodie dismisses the appeal of LaRue Spiker regarding her release from the State Welfare Department of Indiana. Brodie believes that Spiker's words support communism and that it is important for the United States to keep up with Russia in the development of atomic warfare. People Mentioned: Iola Klaas, Henry F. Schricker, Maurice O. Hunt
1258American Citizen to LaRue Spiker Letter, July 27, 1950
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Events
  • Other, Communism
  • People
  • 1950-07-27
Description:
An unidentified American citizen criticizes a mimeographed letter sent by LaRue Spiker. The author supports Spiker's dismissal from her government job and accuses her of using communistic language.
1259Ralph E. Pumphrey to LaRue Spiker Letter, July 28, 1950
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Events
  • Other, Communism
  • People
  • Pumphrey, Ralph E.
  • 1950-07-28
Description:
Ralph E. Pumphrey writes regarding a letter LaRue Spiker and Iola Klaas sent to the Council of Social Agencies. Pumphrey believes Spiker ignored the established legal channels in appealing her case by distributing a public statement. People Mentioned: Iola Klaas, Harold B. Tharp, Mrs. Boyd I. Miller, Carl R. Dortch, Mrs. Marvin E. Curle, Sidney Cahn, Michael F. McCaffrey, Philip Adler Jr., Lionel F. Artis, Murray A. Auerbach, Irene C. Boughton, Volney M. Brown, Agnes Connor, Mrs. Frank H. Fairchild, Russell W. Galloway, Mrs. John K. Goodwin, Henry M. Graham, Mrs. Walter S. Greenough, Mary Houk, Robert E. Jewett, Gerald F. Kempf, Bertha Leming, Mrs. Montgomery S. Lewis, Mrs. Colby E. Moody, Mrs. John M. Moore, Joseph E. Palmer, Edwin G. Plum, James Shaw, Thomas M. Tobin [show more]
1260Maurice O. Hunt to LaRue Spiker Letter and Personnel Transaction, July 11, 1950
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Events
  • Other, Communism
  • People
  • Hunt, Maurice O.
  • 1950-07-11
Description:
Maurice O. Hunt of the Indiana State Department of Public Welfare writes to notify LaRue Spiker that she has been suspended without pay for aiding and abetting the work of the Civil Rights Congress and creating discord within the department. A Personnel Transaction form is included with the letter. People Mentioned: T. A. Gottschalk, Leo M. Kinman, Mrs. Benjamin D. Hitz, Fred Hoke, W. Edward Sweigart, Louise Griffin
1478Receipt Book of Ocean Lodge Independent Order of Oddfellows
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
  • Organizations
  • Other, Clubs
  • Other, History - Northeast Harbor
  • People
  • 1/1/1954
Description:
Soft Covered Cream Ledger Receipt Book Treasurer to Financial Secretary Ocean Lodge No. 140, I.O.O.F. Located at Northeast Harbor, Maine 1941-1954
1480Letter to Members of The Mount Desert Larger Parish & 1951 Budget
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Other, Churches
  • Other, Religion
  • 5/1/1952
Description:
Letter from The Council to parishioners of The Mount Desert Larger Parish. Explains that for the 1st time in history of the Larger Parish they are facing a budget deficit of more than one thousand dollars. Says that historically the majority of money has come from “Summer People” but now it is time for residents to do more and to give “sacrificially”. On the back of the letter is the budget for 1952 ($17,968.30)
1639Mrs. James, Mrs Barry Smith, Mrs Marjory Hayward
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Other, Building
  • People
  • 1958
Description:
Mount Desert Island Historical Society Selectmen’s Building Museum. Mount Desert Museum Sign hangs outside building. Flowers in window box, bench near road side. Three women on step. From left to right, Mrs. Ethel Mae James, Mrs. Barry Smith, Mrs. Marjory Hayward.
1675Carrie Mable Moore
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Other, Interior
  • People
  • Unknown
  • 1950c.
Description:
Carrie Mabel Moore age 90. Seated in upholstered chair with wood arms. Window with venetian blinds. Mantel to the right. She wears polka dot dress, short sleeve which buttons up front. Marked on back, “Born Carrie Mabel Moore 11-18-1864, Sea Wall - Maine, Tremont Maine. Father - Joshua S. Moore, Tremont. Mother Caroline Frances Somes Somesville, Mt. Desert, Maine. Mrs. Frank W. Cadwell, Mabel Carrie Moore Cadwell Died Nov. 29, 1954. Daniel Somes branch. Photo taken age 80 years 1954, age 90 years.” (Although the inscription on the back indicates both 80 years old and 90, the birth date given is 1864 and the death date as 1954. [AB]) [show more]
1831Funeral Book
  • Document, Announcement, Funeral Announcement
  • 1956
Description:
Funeral book of Katherine Miland, 27 September 1956. Titled Abiding Memories.
2217LaRue Spiker at desk writting
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Unknown
  • April 1959
Description:
Black and white photograph of LaRue Spiker seated at a desk. She is looking at the photographer over her right shoulder while appearing to be ready to write something on a pad of paper. She might be in a camper as the room she is in has a very short ceiling. There is a calendar on the wall and through one window can be seen a hill or mountain in the distance. Caption on back reads: Camden April 1959
2218LaRue Spiker with anniversary flowers
  • Image, Photograph, Color Photograph
  • Unknown
  • October 1954
Description:
Color photo of LaRue Spiker standing in a room fill of flowers. She has one hand resting on a TV there are lace curtains behind her, and a portrait of a woman hangs on the wall above the TV. Caption on back reads: Anniversary Flowers. Processing stamp reads October 1954
2220LaRue Spiker and Woman
  • Image, Photograph, Color Photograph
  • Unknown
  • Dec. 1954
Description:
Color photograph of LaRue Spiker and another woman standing in front of a shrub with a dog on a leash. There are two structures in the photo but it is unclear what they might be. There is also a one foot tall white fence to the left of the unknown woman. Both women are dressed in skirts and blouses. One wears a dark sweater. Caption on back reads: Dec. 54
2221LaRue Spiker and dog
  • Image, Photograph, Color Photograph
  • Unknown
  • Mar. 1957
Description:
Color photograph of LaRue Spiker standing with a dog next to a flowering shrub and short structure. Sign next to the structure reads Stone Caption on back reads: Processing stamp on the back with date Mar 9, 1957
2225LaRue Spiker seated at a desk
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Unknown
  • 1959
Description:
Black and white picture of LaRue Spiker sitting sitting at a desk. She has her back to the camera and is looking to the right. There is a desk lamp hanging from the ceiling. Inscription on back reads: Camden, April 1959
2227LaRue Spiker seated in front of camper
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Shea
  • 1959
Description:
Black and white picture of LaRue Spiker sitting in a chair outside a camper under an awning. The camper sits behind a picnic table with a truck seen off to the right of the frame. Inscription on the back reads: At one of my neighbors, Juniper Springs March 1959
2238Three people in front of horse statue
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Unknown
  • September 1951
Description:
Picture of three adults standing in front of a horse statue. There is a post in the foreground. The two women are dressed in skirts and the man is dressed in a suit. The man and the woman to his left are both wearing hats. Caption on the back reads: September 1951, Louisville, Kentucky
2313Bordeaux Dairy labels
  • Object, Writing, Label
  • 1951
Description:
Collection of John Clark Bordeaux Dairy Labels, list of products, B: Shaped card: Leave EXTRA Today | Name No.___St. Date ___ Qts. MILK ___Pts. MILK ___1/2 Pts. CREAM | Set this cap in cap of bottle | Your extra orders are appreciated C: Rounded rectangular plastic label: Bordeaux Dairy | Pasturized homogenized 2% lowfat milk 2% milkfat | nutritional labeling | Dist. by Bordeaux Dairy Mount Desert, Maine 04660 | Processed & Packaged by Grants Dairy, Bangor, Maine, 04401 E: Egg nog | one half gallon | pasteurized * non-alcoholic | Ing: Milk, Sugar, Dried Egg Yolks, Spices, Salt, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Artificial Colors | Mt. Desert, Me. 04660 F: Sour cream | 5 lbs. | Mt. Desert, Me. 04660 G: Pasteurized-homogenized Milk | Mount Desert Maine 04660 H: Coffee cream | Mt. Desert Maine 04660 [show more]
2410Baby shoes
  • Object, Clothing, Bootee
  • Other, Children's clothing & dress
  • Other, Shoes
  • 1950's
Description:
One pair of Mrs. Day's IDEAL Baby Shoes, Size 0. Creamcolor. Cream lace edging around front part of opening for foot. Ribbon ties. 3 1/2" long by 1.75" width. Some discoloration but still in good condition. Original box is included. a lock of is hair is also in the box in paper. These shoes belonged to Steven Joseph Carvajal.