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Item Title Type Subject Creator Publisher Date
2779. . . A Walk Along the Winter Shore - Wild, Quiet, Strange . . .
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Nature, Seasons, Winter
  • Other, Coast
  • LaRue Spiker writing for the Ellsworth American
  • 3/8/1973
. . . A Walk Along the Winter Shore - Wild, Quiet, Strange . . .
Item:
  • 2779   
Object ID:
  • 1997.1048
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
Subject:
  • Nature, Seasons, Winter
  • Other, Coast
Creator:
  • LaRue Spiker writing for the Ellsworth American
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • 3/8/1973
Description:
Photo essay of winter scenes on Mt. Desert Island. Two copies, including one mounted copy.
9989Air Plant, T. tenufolia
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Nature
  • Nature, Plants
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1958
Air Plant, T. tenufolia
Item:
  • 9989   
Object ID:
  • 998.1980.3085.1894
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
Subject:
  • Nature
  • Nature, Plants
Creator:
  • Spiker, LaRue
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • 1958
Place:
  • Florida
Description:
8 X 10 black and white close-up photograph of tree trunk with wiry air plant on side of trunk. Trunk takes up half of frame, grey background. Wrighting on back of photo, “Highland Hommock, 1958, LaRue Spiker, Route 1, Box 14c, Bar Harbor Maine.” Paper attatched to back, “ 6. One of the least spectacular of the Tillandsia, the “ grass air plant” (T. tenuifolia) does resemble a clump of grass with delusions of grandeur regarding its habitat. This species thrives in shady locations. Its deep green leaves are sometimes heavily tinged with dark red; the small blue flowers are borne on a stem six to twelve inches long.” [show more]
9990Air Plant, T. utriculata
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Nature
  • Nature, Plants
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1959
Air Plant, T. utriculata
Item:
  • 9990   
Object ID:
  • 998.1980.3085.1893
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
Subject:
  • Nature
  • Nature, Plants
Creator:
  • Spiker, LaRue
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • 1959
Place:
  • Florida
Description:
8 X 10 black and white photo of large air plant growing on a tree trunk with other palms behind tree that are highlighted. Paper on back, “ 4. An immature T. utriculata. Water collects at the base of the leaves, and the tiny resevoirs which result sometimes become the home of insects, little green frogs, and small aquatic plants.” Wrighting on back of photo, “ La Rue Spiker, Routel, Box 14C, Bar Harbor, Maine, Feb. 1959 Frontiers.”
14156Apgar’s Plant Analysis.
  • Publication, Book
  • Nature, Plants
  • Other, Biology
  • Other, Botany
  • Other, Education
  • Apgar, E.A. and A.C.
  • Ivison
  • 1874
Apgar’s Plant Analysis.
Item:
  • 14156   
Object ID:
  • 996-15-15
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Nature, Plants
  • Other, Biology
  • Other, Botany
  • Other, Education
Creator:
  • Apgar, E.A. and A.C.
Publisher:
  • Ivison
Date:
  • 1874
Description:
Student's record book. Donated by A.C. Thom
10010Apple Blossoms
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Nature
  • Nature, Plants
  • Spiker, LaRue
Apple Blossoms
Item:
  • 10010   
Object ID:
  • 998.1980.3085.1873
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
Subject:
  • Nature
  • Nature, Plants
Creator:
  • Spiker, LaRue
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Place:
  • Maine, MDI
Description:
3.5 X 6 black and white photograph of clusters of white apple blosoms on branch. Flowers are fully opened and branch extends from right side of photo to left. Smaller blooms out of focus toward bottom on photo.
6209Apple still life
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Roll Film Negative
  • Nature
  • LaRue Spiker
Apple still life
Item:
  • 6209   
Object ID:
  • 998-894-2098
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Roll Film Negative
Subject:
  • Nature
Creator:
  • LaRue Spiker
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Description:
Still life. Apple cut in half.
6210Apple Still Life
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Roll Film Negative
  • Nature
  • LaRue Spiker
Apple Still Life
Item:
  • 6210   
Object ID:
  • 998-893-2098
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Roll Film Negative
Subject:
  • Nature
Creator:
  • LaRue Spiker
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Description:
Still life. Apple cut in half.
1007Asticou Terraces, Thuya Lodge & Thuya GardenAsticou Terraces Pictorial Map, 1973
  • Map
  • Nature, Animals
  • Nature, Animals, Birds
  • Places, Garden
  • Recreation
  • Phillips, Augustus D.
  • Augustus Phillips and Son
  • 1973
Asticou Terraces, Thuya Lodge & Thuya GardenAsticou Terraces Pictorial Map, 1973
Item:
  • 1007   
Type:
  • Map
Subject:
  • Nature, Animals
  • Nature, Animals, Birds
  • Places, Garden
  • Recreation
Creator:
  • Phillips, Augustus D.
Publisher:
  • Augustus Phillips and Son
Date:
  • 1973
Place:
  • Mount Desert Island
Description:
Thuya Lodge was constructed from 1912-1916 by Boston architect Joseph H. Curtis. The Asticou Terraces were designed by Curtis as a series of paths and shelters from Peabody Drive up to the Lodge. The Garden was constructed and designed in 1956-1961 by Charles K. Savage, trustee of the property upon Curtis' death. Curtis was a summer resident of Northeast Harbor, ME and chose to give Asticou Terraces, Thuya Lodge, and Thuya Garden to the public. A memorial to Curtis is now found on the grounds. Pictorial map of the Asticou Terraces and the Thuya Lodge and Garden showing the grounds as well as the placement and type of trees. Buildings and animals are also drawn on the map. People Mentioned: Joseph H. Curtis, Paul G. Favour Jr. 1 in. = 20 ft. [show more]
9582Attentive Dog
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Nature, Animals, Dogs
  • Other, Pets
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1962
Attentive Dog
Item:
  • 9582   
Object ID:
  • 998.1980.3085.1962
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
Subject:
  • Nature, Animals, Dogs
  • Other, Pets
Creator:
  • Spiker, LaRue
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • 1962
Place:
  • Maine, MDI
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.
9100Auto War
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Nature, Animals
  • Other, Buildings
  • People
  • Spiker, LaRue
Auto War
Item:
  • 9100   
Object ID:
  • 998.1980.3085.2173
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
Subject:
  • Nature, Animals
  • Other, Buildings
  • People
Creator:
  • Spiker, LaRue
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Description:
Horses hitched to buckboards along street. Men sit in carriages or stand next to them. To the left are grass squares and saplings. Across street three large buildings. Middle building holds R.F. Suminsby, smaller builing next door, sign read [----] Stevens. Stamped on back with LaRue Spiker, P O Box 625, Southwest Harbor, Maine 04679. "Auto War" in red crayon
9539Azalea Bush
  • Image, Photograph, Color Photograph
  • Nature
  • Nature, Plants
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1957
Azalea Bush
Item:
  • 9539   
Object ID:
  • 998.1980.3085.2005
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Color Photograph
Subject:
  • Nature
  • Nature, Plants
Creator:
  • Spiker, LaRue
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • 1957
Place:
  • Florida
Description:
3.25 X 3.25 color photograph of a pink azalea bush in front of white camper with awning over window. Other plants surround azalea on either side, grass in foreground. Writing on back, ‘'Our azalea bush but it didn’t take well.'
9611Baby Cormorant
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Nature
  • Nature, Animals, Birds
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1960 c.
Baby Cormorant
Item:
  • 9611   
Object ID:
  • 998.1980.3085.1933
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
Subject:
  • Nature
  • Nature, Animals, Birds
Creator:
  • Spiker, LaRue
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • 1960 c.
Place:
  • Maine, MDI
Description:
8 X 10 black and white photograph of a small newly hatched baby cormorant on a granite rock facing to the right of the photo. Egg is white with dark spots.
8117Baby lambs
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Nature, Animals
  • LaRue Spiker
Baby lambs
Item:
  • 8117   
Object ID:
  • 998-1469-2574
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
Subject:
  • Nature, Animals
Creator:
  • LaRue Spiker
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Description:
Baby lambs sleeping on hay in a barnyard.
9991Ball Moss
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Nature
  • Nature, Plants
  • Spiker, LaRue
Ball Moss
Item:
  • 9991   
Object ID:
  • 998.1980.3085.1892
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
Subject:
  • Nature
  • Nature, Plants
Creator:
  • Spiker, LaRue
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Place:
  • Florida
Description:
8 X 10 black and white close-up photograph of ball moss plant growing on tree limb. Long seed pods are stretching out from center mass of moss. Background is white and grey. Paper attatched to back, “ Ball Moss is often mistaken for a young ‘Spanish Moss’ plant; although closely related they are seperate species. Note seed pods.”
6204Bare trees in the woods
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Roll Film Negative
  • Nature
  • LaRue Spiker
Bare trees in the woods
Item:
  • 6204   
Object ID:
  • 998-897-2102
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Roll Film Negative
Subject:
  • Nature
Creator:
  • LaRue Spiker
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Description:
Bare trees in the woods.
6295Bass Harbor Head light
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Roll Film Negative
  • Nature
  • LaRue Spiker
Bass Harbor Head light
Item:
  • 6295   
Object ID:
  • 998-938-2143
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Roll Film Negative
Subject:
  • Nature
Creator:
  • LaRue Spiker
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Place:
  • Bass Harbor, Maine
Description:
Bass Harbor head light from the west
6296Bass Harbor Head Light
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Roll Film Negative
  • Nature
  • LaRue Spiker
Bass Harbor Head Light
Item:
  • 6296   
Object ID:
  • 998-937-2142
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Roll Film Negative
Subject:
  • Nature
Creator:
  • LaRue Spiker
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Place:
  • Bass Harbor, Maine
Description:
Bass Harbor head light from the west
10050Bass Harbor Marsh Goldenrod
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Nature
  • Nature, Plants
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1960s
Bass Harbor Marsh Goldenrod
Item:
  • 10050   
Object ID:
  • 998.1980.3085.1833
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
Subject:
  • Nature
  • Nature, Plants
Creator:
  • Spiker, LaRue
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • 1960s
Place:
  • Bar Harbor Marsh
Description:
4 X 4 black and white photograph. Three stalks of goldenrod rise from bottom of frame toward top right corner. Four bunches of bloom . Tall dark grasses in foreground with water in midground and land and trees in upper background. Paper attatched to back, “ Marsh goldenrod is a partiuclarly luscious and beautiful form of this species.” Writing in pen on back of photo, “luscious goldenrod--- Bar Hbr. Marsh--- Salt Marsh --- La Rue Spiker.” [show more]
9625Beach Stump
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Nature
  • Nature, Plants
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1960 c.
Beach Stump
Item:
  • 9625   
Object ID:
  • 998.1980.3085.1910
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
Subject:
  • Nature
  • Nature, Plants
Creator:
  • Spiker, LaRue
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • 1960 c.
Place:
  • Maine
Description:
8 X 10 black and white photograph of a stump of driftwood lighted from the right on beach. Rocks in sand and waves on shore in background. Shadow is cast by wood to the left hand side of the photo.
9563Beagle 'Little Waif"
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Nature, Animals, Dogs
  • Other, Pets
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1959 c.
Beagle 'Little Waif"
Item:
  • 9563   
Object ID:
  • 998.1980.3085.1981
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
Subject:
  • Nature, Animals, Dogs
  • Other, Pets
Creator:
  • Spiker, LaRue
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • 1959 c.
Place:
  • Maine, MDI, Southwset Harbor
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
9494Beagle on Lubec Street
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Nature, Animals, Dogs
  • Other, Pets
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1970 c.
Beagle on Lubec Street
Item:
  • 9494   
Object ID:
  • 998.1980.3085.2050
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
Subject:
  • Nature, Animals, Dogs
  • Other, Pets
Creator:
  • Spiker, LaRue
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • 1970 c.
Place:
  • Maine, MDI
Description:
5 X 7 black and white photograph of beagle in midground walking on sidewalk, facing ahead, to the right of the picture walking in front of old white house, two stories with windows opened. Dark couch on lawn, telephone pole to left of dog. Lilac bush to the right of house. Note on back, "Lubec."
7654Bion Farnsworth
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Nature, Animals
  • People
  • LaRue Spiker
Bion Farnsworth
Item:
  • 7654   
Object ID:
  • 998-1916-3021
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
Subject:
  • Nature, Animals
  • People
Creator:
  • LaRue Spiker
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Description:
Bion Farnsworth sitting in an arm chair with two dogs in his lap.
7653Bion Farnsworth with dogs
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Nature, Animals
  • People
  • LaRue Spiker
Bion Farnsworth with dogs
Item:
  • 7653   
Object ID:
  • 998-1917-3022
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
Subject:
  • Nature, Animals
  • People
Creator:
  • LaRue Spiker
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Description:
Bion Farnsworth on the floor with two dogs.
10016Bird Feeding Young
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Nature
  • Nature, Animals, Birds
  • Sullivan, Maurice
  • 1960s
Bird Feeding Young
Item:
  • 10016   
Object ID:
  • 998.1980.3085.1867
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
Subject:
  • Nature
  • Nature, Animals, Birds
Creator:
  • Sullivan, Maurice
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • 1960s
Place:
  • Maine, MDI
Description:
4 X 4 black and white closeup photograph of small bird perched in a pine tree, feeding three small baby birds in nest. Nest is in lower right corner of photo. Feeding bird has spoted breast and large black eye which is facing to left of photo. Writing on back,” Photo by Maurice Sullivan, Courtesy ANP.”
10274Bird house and fountain
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Nature
  • Other, Building
  • LaRue Spiker
  • c 1960
Bird house and fountain
Item:
  • 10274   
Object ID:
  • 998.1980.3085.1548
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
Subject:
  • Nature
  • Other, Building
Creator:
  • LaRue Spiker
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • c 1960
Place:
  • Florida
Description:
Bird house and fountain at the Parakeet sanctuary.