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| Statements by LaRue Spiker on investigations of her activities re: Stockholm Agreement Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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|  Statements by LaRue Spiker on investigations of her activities re: Stockholm Agreement Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: People were informally harassing, spying on her. She wrote statements of the incidents. Person came to her home claiming to be from the Indianapolis News. Police following her. two documents, dated July 8, 1950. On yellow typing paper. Previously archived as object id 012.FIC.15.11, **1282 | |||
| Letter from Phil in support of Spiker re communism Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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|  Letter from Phil in support of Spiker re communism Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Hand written letter, 18 Jul 1969. Supports Spiker as writing the facts in articles that have been labeled as helping Communists . Identifies a letter to the editor (?) "Spiker's Letter Would Just Help the Commies." Identifies Hyten and Higginbotham as being against her opinions, facts. Writer was in Vietnam in the Army. States he? had an article in the Bar Harbor Times (anti-Vietnam?) Mentions an article in Times by Robert Ho. Previously archived as object Id 012.FIC.042.11, **1344 [show more] | |||
| Information card for the U.S.S. Missouri visit to Bar Harbor Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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|  Information card for the U.S.S. Missouri visit to Bar Harbor Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Card with photograph of the U.S.S. Missouri launched January 29, 1944 Commissioned June 11, 1944 Visited Bar Harbor in August of 1946 Connie Jellison went on board for a tour | |||
| Yacht Thermo Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Yacht Thermo Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: technical drawing of the yacht Thermo, Captain Berlin, Southwest Harbor, Maine pencil on brown kraft paper - crease down center. -stored in flat file | ||||
| Chart of Mount Desert Waters Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Chart of Mount Desert Waters Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Chart of Mount Desert Waters - Eldridge Harbor Charts. Paper on linen. | ||||
| LaRue Spiker appeal of firing from Ind Dept of Welfare Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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|  LaRue Spiker appeal of firing from Ind Dept of Welfare Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Letters hostile to LaRue Spiker's appeal for her job at Ind Dept. of Welfare back, one written to the Governor, two to LaRue Spiker, one written from Council of Social Agencies Previously archived as object Id: 012.FIC.015.9, **1275, **1276, **1279, **1280 | |||
| Anti LaRue Spiker correspondence from Dr. Wesley Leonard Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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|  Anti LaRue Spiker correspondence from Dr. Wesley Leonard Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Letter from Dr. Wesley Leonard (scanned) and onion skin copy with comments on the side such as date, basis for saying this, whom. It may be Spiker's handwriting. Letter by Dr. Leonard (Aug 1968) castigates Spiker for her opinions and propagation of communism, "Leninist dictum", opnions for gun control, a possible civilian police board, anti-Vietnam-for "communist victory", for "Marxian principles that personal savings should be abolished." Mentions Cyrus Hamlin. Appear he spoke at (Southwest Harbor?) town meeting but may have moved to Kennebunk Accompanying handwritten commentary (Dec 1968) by Spiker explaining that she sat beside a little girl at a Christmas Concert. Leonard and his wife came in and greeted the little girl. Dr. Leonard told her not to talk to Spiker [show more] | |||
| Iola Klaas and LaRue Spiker on Their Position in Regard to the Stockholm Resolution of Peace Statement, c. 1950 Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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|  Iola Klaas and LaRue Spiker on Their Position in Regard to the Stockholm Resolution of Peace Statement, c. 1950 Mount Desert Island Historical Society 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 | |
| LaRue Spiker Disputing Accusations of Communism Statement, July 8, 1950 (1) Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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|  LaRue Spiker Disputing Accusations of Communism Statement, July 8, 1950 (1) Mount Desert Island Historical Society 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 | |
| LaRue Spiker Disputing Accusations of Communism Statement, July 8, 1950 (2) Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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|  LaRue Spiker Disputing Accusations of Communism Statement, July 8, 1950 (2) Mount Desert Island Historical Society 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. | |
| James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, August 10, 1862 Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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|  James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, August 10, 1862 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: James Parker writes to his sister, Letita A. Parker, from Camp Roberts near Bangor. He wishes for new food, thanks her for a letter, asks for advice about purchasing a revolver, and describes his life at camp. The original envelope is included as well. People Mentioned: Lizzie Young |
| James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, October 11, 1863 Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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|  James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, October 11, 1863 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: James Parker writes to his sister, Letita A. Parker, from Fort Sumner about receiving letters from her and their friend Hannah, his good health, family, and school. He also relates his experience with artillery practice and guard patrol, remarking on the expense of war. The original postmarked envelope is included as well. |
| James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, September 27, 1863 Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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|  James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, September 27, 1863 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: James Parker writes to his sister, Letita A. Parker, from Fort Sumner about the pleasure of receiving letters, the cold weather, a trip he took into the country and some dogs he saw there, and learning to play chess. The original postmarked envelope is included as well. |
| James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, July 25, 1863 Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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|  James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, July 25, 1863 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: James Parker writes to his sister, Letita A. Parker, from Fort Sumner about a boil on his leg, traveling with his regiment from Bangor, friends who died or are missing, and a map he sent her. The original postmarked envelope is included as well. |
| James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, January 9, 1863 Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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|  James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, January 9, 1863 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: James Parker thanks his sister, Letita A. Parker, for her letter and writes about his work and life at Fort Alexander, a friend who was injured in the Battle of Fredericksburg, a photograph he sent home, and a mutual friend named Fred. The original postmarked envelope is included as well. People Mentioned: Daniel Chaplin, Tom Milan |
| United States Light-House Establishment Daily Expenditures for Bear Island Log, 1877-1878 Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| United States Light-House Establishment Daily Expenditures for Bear Island Log, 1877-1878 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: During his tenure as light keeper, Stephen Smallidge's family consisted of his wife, Catherine (Kimball), 4 daughters, Sarah, age 8, Ida, age 7, Augusta, age 4, and Adelma, age 2. Keeper's log for the lighthouse on Bear Island from January 1, 1877 to December 31, 1878, as recorded by Stephen Smallidge. Records the times of lighting and extinguishing, quantity of oil consumed, inches of wick expended, and remarks on the weather for each day of each month during the two-year period. Log also includes general accounts of supplies received at the lighthouse. People Mentioned: Catherine Kimball Smallidge, Sarah Smallidge, Ida Smallidge, Augusta Smallidge, Adelma Smallidge [show more] | |
| Herbert E. Wilson to Governor Schricker Letter, July 27, 1950 Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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|  Herbert E. Wilson to Governor Schricker Letter, July 27, 1950 Mount Desert Island Historical Society 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 |
| Maurice O. Hunt to LaRue Spiker Letter and Personnel Transaction, July 11, 1950 Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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|  Maurice O. Hunt to LaRue Spiker Letter and Personnel Transaction, July 11, 1950 Mount Desert Island Historical Society 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 |
| Ralph E. Pumphrey to LaRue Spiker Letter, July 28, 1950 Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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|  Ralph E. Pumphrey to LaRue Spiker Letter, July 28, 1950 Mount Desert Island Historical Society 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] |
| American Citizen to LaRue Spiker Letter, July 27, 1950 Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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|  American Citizen to LaRue Spiker Letter, July 27, 1950 Mount Desert Island Historical Society 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. | |
| Donald W. Brodie to LaRue Spiker Letter, July 31, 1950 Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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|  Donald W. Brodie to LaRue Spiker Letter, July 31, 1950 Mount Desert Island Historical Society 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 |