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1028Freeman House with Buggy Stereograph
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Recreation
  • Structures, Commercial, Lodging, Hotel
  • Allen
  • 1865 c.
Freeman House with Buggy Stereograph
Item:
  • 1028   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
Subject:
  • Recreation
  • Structures, Commercial, Lodging, Hotel
Creator:
  • Allen
Date:
  • 1865 c.
Place:
  • Mount Desert Island
Description:
Freeman House with a buggy in the driveway, in Southwest Harbor, ME, c. 1860s. Inscription on the back reads "R. H. Hyson" in blue pen. Black and white
1044LaRue Spiker and Friend Picnic on Little Cranberry Photograph, 1980
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • People
  • Recreation
  • Structures, Transportation, Marine Landing, Dock
  • Daniell, George
  • 1980
LaRue Spiker and Friend Picnic on Little Cranberry Photograph, 1980
Item:
  • 1044   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
Subject:
  • People
  • Recreation
  • Structures, Transportation, Marine Landing, Dock
Creator:
  • Daniell, George
Date:
  • 1980
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Little Cranberry Island
Description:
LaRue Spiker and an unidentified friend sit in a docked boat for a picnic on Little Cranberry Island. A note on the back of the photograph from the photographer George Daniell to Spiker explains the excursion. Daniell also invites Spiker to view other photographs and works of art when she comes to visit him. Inscription on back is a message to LaRue Spiker from the photographer, George Daniell, in red pen. People Depicted: LaRue Spiker Black and white [show more]
1046Winter Carnival Photograph
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Nature, Seasons, Winter
  • Recreation
  • Spiker, LaRue
Winter Carnival Photograph
Item:
  • 1046   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
Subject:
  • Nature, Seasons, Winter
  • Recreation
Creator:
  • Spiker, LaRue
Place:
  • Mount Desert Island
Description:
Richard Savage, Jim McLeod, and an unidentified man give two children a ride in a tractor with a snow plow at a winter carnival. Sticker on back identifies some of the individuals in the photograph. Inscription on the back of the photograph reads "Winter Carnival/ Spiker" in black pen. People Depicted: Richard Savage, Jim McLeod Black and white
1048The Wednesday Spinners Loading a Boat in Islesford Photograph
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Object, Spinning Wheel
  • Other, Maritime
  • People
  • Recreation
  • Vessels, Boat
  • Spiker, LaRue
The Wednesday Spinners Loading a Boat in Islesford Photograph
Item:
  • 1048   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
Subject:
  • Object, Spinning Wheel
  • Other, Maritime
  • People
  • Recreation
  • Vessels, Boat
Creator:
  • Spiker, LaRue
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Little Cranberry Island, Islesford
Description:
The "Wednesday Spinners" load their spinning wheels and bags onto a boat in Islesford. Inscription on back reads "Islesfcord town/ The Wednesday Spinners/ Spiker" in blue pen, "01 III" in blue marker, and "100%" in green marker. Black and white
1050Women with Horse and Carriage Photograph
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Nature, Animals, Horses
  • People
  • Recreation
  • Transportation, Carriage
Women with Horse and Carriage Photograph
Item:
  • 1050   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
Subject:
  • Nature, Animals, Horses
  • People
  • Recreation
  • Transportation, Carriage
Description:
Two women with hats in a carriage pulled by a horse. Black and white
13192Mount Desert High School Boys Basketball Team, 1934-35
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • People
  • Recreation, Sports
Mount Desert High School Boys Basketball Team, 1934-35
Item:
  • 13192   
Object ID:
  • 997-66-228
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
Subject:
  • People
  • Recreation, Sports
Description:
Mount Desert High School (in Somesville) Boys Basketball team 1934-35. Eight uniformed players, one boy in sweater, man in suit. Five seated, five standing. Players wear sleeveless uniform shirts and shorts with dark sneakers.
7597Lucy Pray age 10-12
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print, Cabinet Photograph
  • Other, Building
  • People
  • Recreation, Sports
Lucy Pray age 10-12
Item:
  • 7597   
Object ID:
  • 997-103-265
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print, Cabinet Photograph
Subject:
  • Other, Building
  • People
  • Recreation, Sports
Place:
  • Somesville, Mt. Desert, Maine
Description:
Lucie Pray age 10 - 12. Girl wears knee lenght full dress or duster, black boots and hat. Standing with bicycle next to board sidewalk. In back of sidewalk is stone wall and Somesville home.
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]
3433Bullet Mold
  • Object, Armaments, Bullet Mold
  • Other, Bullets
  • Recreation, Hunting
  • unknown
Bullet Mold
Item:
  • 3433   
Object ID:
  • 995.48.48
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Armaments, Bullet Mold
Subject:
  • Other, Bullets
  • Recreation, Hunting
Date:
  • unknown
Description:
Shaped like small tongs with mold at end. Some rust. Makes 5/8” bullet.
3252Powder Flask
  • Object, Armaments, Powder Flask
  • Other, Bullets
  • Recreation, Hunting
  • c 1850
Powder Flask
Item:
  • 3252   
Object ID:
  • 996.212.428
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Armaments, Powder Flask
Subject:
  • Other, Bullets
  • Recreation, Hunting
Date:
  • c 1850
Description:
Narrow neck. Design on side - two pistols crossed, stars, eagle carrying spears and shield, two flags, 16 stars, cannon balls and anchor. Similar to those made by the American Flask and Cap Co. during the 1850s.
3250Powder Horn
  • Object, Armaments, Powder Horn
  • Other, Bullets
  • Recreation, Hunting
Powder Horn
Item:
  • 3250   
Object ID:
  • 996.61.277
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Armaments, Powder Horn
Subject:
  • Other, Bullets
  • Recreation, Hunting
Description:
Wooden stopper attached with brass nails. Made of animal horn.
3251Powder Horn
  • Object, Armaments, Powder Horn
  • Other, Bullets
  • Recreation, Hunting
  • 1770c.
Powder Horn
Item:
  • 3251   
Object ID:
  • 995.50.50
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Armaments, Powder Horn
Subject:
  • Other, Bullets
  • Recreation, Hunting
Date:
  • 1770c.
Description:
Wooden cap nailed on each end. Marked G. Freeman 1770, H.G. Somes 1870. Donor info - this is the well known Somes Powder horn. Morris Somes was to be the next to sign.
3248Powder Horn
  • Object, Armaments, Powder Horn
  • Other, Bullets
  • Recreation, Hunting
Powder Horn
Item:
  • 3248   
Object ID:
  • 007.1.1
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Armaments, Powder Horn
Subject:
  • Other, Bullets
  • Recreation, Hunting
Description:
Powder Horn 12.75 inches in length. Wooden stopper with wooden peg in center holding string of approx. 1.5 inches, with knot at end.
3244Powder Measure
  • Object, Armaments, Powder Measure
  • Other, Bullets
  • Recreation, Hunting
  • c 1890
Powder Measure
Item:
  • 3244   
Object ID:
  • 995.128.128
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Armaments, Powder Measure
Subject:
  • Other, Bullets
  • Recreation, Hunting
Date:
  • c 1890
Description:
Wooden handle with metal cup on end for measuring gun powder. Marked, “B.G.F., 1890. Pat. Feb 25. Powder shot DRS 2 1/2 to 1 oz.”
3179Shot Bag
  • Object, Armaments, Shot Bag
  • Other, Bullets
  • Other, Shooting
  • Recreation, Hunting
Shot Bag
Item:
  • 3179   
Object ID:
  • 995.47.47
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Armaments, Shot Bag
Subject:
  • Other, Bullets
  • Other, Shooting
  • Recreation, Hunting
Description:
Leather shot bag bound around neck of green glass bottle. Neck stuffed with hemp. Dark brown leather. Edges stitched together. Small worn patch.
11939Hancock County Champions Trophy
  • Object, Prize, Trophy
  • Object, Basketball Gear, Basketball
  • Object, Prize, Trophy
  • Other, high school
  • Recreation, Sports
  • 1931-1938
Hancock County Champions Trophy
Item:
  • 11939   
Object ID:
  • 009.091.8
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Prize, Trophy
Subject:
  • Object, Basketball Gear, Basketball
  • Object, Prize, Trophy
  • Other, high school
  • Recreation, Sports
Date:
  • 1931-1938
Description:
Trophy - Hancock County Champions Trophy Champions listed on the trophy: -Ellsworth High 1931 -Winter Harbor High 1932-1934 -Mount Desert High 1935 -Gilman High 1936 -Bucksport High 1937 -Bar Harbor High 1938
2499Green Mountain Carriage Road
  • Object, Ticket, Transportation Ticket
  • Recreation
Green Mountain Carriage Road
Item:
  • 2499   
Object ID:
  • **1562
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Object, Ticket, Transportation Ticket
Subject:
  • Recreation
Collection:
  • Greem Mountain Carriage Road
Description:
“Green Mountain Carriage Road. Complimentary Ticket. Not Transferable. Good for season of 1888.” The name written on it is, “Mr. J.W. Somes & Sadie[?]” On the back is written, “E. T Hanes [?]” Previously archived as 016.FIC.001.10
12872More Vacation Days in Maine. Signed by the author.
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Maine
  • Recreation
  • Hasenfus, Nathaniel J.
  • Sagadahoc Publishing Co.
  • 1949
More Vacation Days in Maine. Signed by the author.
Item:
  • 12872   
Object ID:
  • 000-13-283
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Maine
  • Recreation
Creator:
  • Hasenfus, Nathaniel J.
Publisher:
  • Sagadahoc Publishing Co.
Date:
  • 1949
Description:
Sequel to We Summer in Maine by same author, but exploring further to such places as Boston, Bar Harbor, Bangor, Harpswell, Camden, Pemaquid, Mohegan [sic] and Moosehead Lake.
12884Summer Yesterdays in Maine: Memories of Boyhood Vacation Days
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Maine
  • Recreation
  • Sperry, Willard L.
  • Harper Brothers
  • 1941
Summer Yesterdays in Maine: Memories of Boyhood Vacation Days
Item:
  • 12884   
Object ID:
  • 000-1-271
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Maine
  • Recreation
Creator:
  • Sperry, Willard L.
Publisher:
  • Harper Brothers
Date:
  • 1941
Description:
A reminiscence by the author of his vacation days beginning in 1885 and continuing for about 40 years in York Co., Maine. He pays special tribute to the illustrator, Charles H. Woodbury
17119Early Pleasures and Pastimes
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Games
  • Other, Home Economics
  • Recreation
  • Kalman, Bobbie
  • Crabtree Publishing
  • 1992
Early Pleasures and Pastimes
Item:
  • 17119   
Object ID:
  • 007.28.1
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Games
  • Other, Home Economics
  • Recreation
Creator:
  • Kalman, Bobbie
Publisher:
  • Crabtree Publishing
Date:
  • 1992
17120Early Pleasures and Pastimes
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Games
  • Other, Home Economics
  • Recreation
  • Kalman, Bobbie
  • Crabtree Pub. Co.
  • 1983
Early Pleasures and Pastimes
Item:
  • 17120   
Object ID:
  • 007.28.2
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Games
  • Other, Home Economics
  • Recreation
Creator:
  • Kalman, Bobbie
Publisher:
  • Crabtree Pub. Co.
Date:
  • 1983
17236The Last Resorts
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Bar Harbor
  • Recreation
  • Amory, Cleveland
  • Harper and Brothers
  • 1948.
The Last Resorts
Item:
  • 17236   
Object ID:
  • 001-128
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Bar Harbor
  • Recreation
Creator:
  • Amory, Cleveland
Publisher:
  • Harper and Brothers
Date:
  • 1948.
Description:
Describes how the great resorts have fallen
16521Green Grows Bar Harbor: reflections from Kebo Valley
  • Publication, Book
  • Events, Fire
  • Other, Acadia National Park
  • Other, Bar Harbor
  • Other, Kebo
  • Recreation, Sports, Golf
  • Collier, Sargent F.
  • 1964
Green Grows Bar Harbor: reflections from Kebo Valley
Item:
  • 16521   
Object ID:
  • 007.161
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Events, Fire
  • Other, Acadia National Park
  • Other, Bar Harbor
  • Other, Kebo
  • Recreation, Sports, Golf
Creator:
  • Collier, Sargent F.
Date:
  • 1964
Description:
History of Bar Harbor, with photographs by Sargent Collier. Includes chapters on Acadia National Park, social and club life, island laboratories, Bar Harbor-Yarmouth ferry, Fire of 1947, Kebo Valley Golf Club, Bar Harbor Club, Pot and Kettle Club, the Building of Arts, Great Automobile War. Mentions performances of the Boston Symphony at the Building of Arts.
9214Second Annual Report and Financing Assistance for Tourism Attractions
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Maine
  • Recreation
  • Maine Recreation Authority
  • 1968
Second Annual Report and Financing Assistance for Tourism Attractions
Item:
  • 9214   
Object ID:
  • 1997.1611.a-b
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Maine
  • Recreation
Creator:
  • Maine Recreation Authority
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • 1968
Description:
Single page folded Annual Report of the Maine Recreation Authority and a 16 page booklet, unstapled, explaining the program and legal authority for the organization to fund construction and expansion of recreational facilities in Maine. Part of LaRue Spiker Collection Previously archived as object id 012.FIC.058.6
2755Boy Publisher Keeps Sports Fans in the Know
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Newsletters
  • Recreation, Sports
  • LaRue Spiker writing for Ellsworth American
  • 1978
Boy Publisher Keeps Sports Fans in the Know
Item:
  • 2755   
Object ID:
  • 1997.1066
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
Subject:
  • Other, Newsletters
  • Recreation, Sports
Creator:
  • LaRue Spiker writing for Ellsworth American
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • 1978
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