Historic New England

Eunice Wheeler (1903-1981)

This subseries consists of correspondence dating between 1949 and 1968. Eunice Wheeler was the daughter of Elizabeth Bancroft Cheever Wheeler and Leonard Wheeler. She was unmarried.

Date: 1949-1968

Collection: Sayward family papers

GUSN: 174428

Ref. Code: MS031.01.24

This subseries includes correspondence and miscellaneous historical and genealogical notes. Nathaniel Wheeler was the son of Elizabeth Bancroft Cheever Wheeler and Leonard Wheeler. He was unmarried. He died in 1979.

Date: 1952-1977

Collection: Sayward family papers

GUSN: 174430

Ref. Code: MS031.01.25

Miscellaneous

This subseries includes materials not clearly associated with individual family members. It includes undated materials and materials from 1855.

Date: 1855

Collection: Sayward family papers

GUSN: 174363

Ref. Code: MS031.01.26

Historic New England acquisition

This subseries includes the materials documenting Historic New England's acquisition of the Sayward House and other related materials.

Date: 1966-1977

Collection: Sayward family papers

GUSN: 174436

Ref. Code: MS031.02.02

Books

This subseries consists of miscellaneous publications.

Date: 1806-1919

Collection: Sayward family papers

GUSN: 174368

Ref. Code: MS031.04.01

Graphical materials

This subseries includes prints of Barrell's Grove and the Sayward House.

Date: undated

Collection: Sayward family papers

GUSN: 174438

Ref. Code: MS031.04.02

Newspapers, clippings, and flyers

This subseries consists of a collection of clippings and flyers related to the family, York, and miscellaneous topics.

Date: 1812-1975

Collection: Sayward family papers

GUSN: 174440

Ref. Code: MS031.04.03

Four people in front of Little Hosmer Pond, Albany, Vermont, 1882-1883

Three women and one man sit on the edge of the Little Hosmer Pond in Craftsbury, Albany, Vermont. One woman and a man sit in hammocks tied to trees while the other two women sit on the ground.

Date: 1882-1883

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 174390

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USVT.0520.0010.001

Stereograph of a group of people at Lake Baboosic, Amherst, N.H., undated

A group of men and women stand on a dock and sit in a boat on Lake Baboosic, Amherst, New Hampshire. In the distance you can trees and more of the lake.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 174391

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USNH.0040.0010.002

Hannah Adams Club float

Agnes Chamberlain sits on the Hannah Adams Club Float in Medfield, Massachusetts for the 250th anniversary as it travels through a residential area. Several other floats and supply wagons follow and a woman walks along the sidewalk next to the procession.

Date: 1901-06-06

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 174397

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.1780.0110.002

Interior view of a Unitarian Church, Medfield, Mass., June 6, 1901

An interior view of a Unitarian church in Medfield, Massachusetts decorated with American flags and plants for the 250th anniversary of the town.

Date: 1901-06-06

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 174401

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.1780.0110.003

Farmers' float

Hamlet Wight and George Bruce stand on the farmer's float in the parade for the 250th anniversary in Medfield, Massachusetts on June 6, 1901. There is one man standing next to the oxen that are attached to the wagon and another man stands in the driver's area. A sign that says "Tools of Our Grandp...

Date: 1901-06-06

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 174527

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.1780.0110.001

Group of people standing on the stairs of the Hotel Brockton, Brockton, Mass., 1880

A group of people stand on the stairs of the Hotel Brockton in Brockton, Massachusetts. An American flag is hung from the balcony of the hotel.

Date: ca. 1880

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 174534

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0450.0020.001

Beach and Cottage Club, north side, Falmouth Heights, Mass.

There are several groups of people watching water sports at the Beach and Cottage Club in Falmouth Heights, Massachusetts. The club's building is in the background with an American flag on the roof.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 174536

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0980.0070.002

Two caregivers and a group of children in yard of a children's mission, 68 Warrenton Street, Boston, Mass., undated

A group of children and two caregivers stand in a play yard behind the children's mission in Boston, Massachusetts. One of the caregiver's may be a woman with the name Mrs. Crosby. The children sit under an awning while others play on a swing or a hobby horse. This mission and play yard is located ...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 174542

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.8610.001

Exterior view of a house decorated for the 250th anniversary in Medfield, Mass., June 6, 1901

Exterior view of a house decorated with American flags for the 250th anniversary of Medfield, Massachusetts. A fence cuts off the house from the sidewalk and there are some trees in the front yard.

Date: 1901-06-06

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 174548

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.1780.0110.004

Group of people at Camp Llana in a tent having dinner, Lake Dunmore, Brandon, Vermont, 1890

This is a group of eight people eating dinner under a tent at Camp Llana on Lake Dunmore near Brandon, Vermont. Dinnerware is set out for each person at the table including plates, cups and silverware.

Date: 1890

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 174563

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USVT.0620.0010.001

Mr. Sanderson giving Mrs. Isaac Fenno a painting lesson

Mr. Sanderson and Mrs. Isaac Fenno sit in a field in Brandon, Vermont while Mr. Sanderson gives an art lesson to her. They have art supplies with them and in the background there is a line of trees.

Date: 1891-07

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 174576

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USVT.0620.0010.002

Group of people celebrating Independence Day, Medford, Mass., July 4, 1893

This is a group of men, women and children in the backyard of a house in Medford, Massachusetts on Independence Day. In the background the neighbor's house is visible and there is a tent set up with an American Flag attached to it.

Date: 1893-07-04

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 174590

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.1790.0050.001

Groups of people attending a presentation, Petersham, Mass., July 2, 1909

Several groups of people outside in Petersham, Massachusetts watching a man give a presentation or speech. There are houses in the background and piles of lumber around the crowd.

Date: 1909-07-02

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 174593

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.2320.0020.001

Groups of people in boats and on land, Houghtons Pond, Petersham, Milton, Mass., Sept. 3, 1888

Several groups of people sit and stand on boats and on land at Houghtons Pond near Milton, Massachusetts. There is a line of trees surrounding the pond.

Date: 1888-09-03

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 174600

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.1910.0040.001

Stereograph of a group of people using the swings, Rocky Point, Warwick, R.I., undated

A few people using the swings in Rocky Point, Warwick, Rhode Island. A line of trees stands in the background.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 174602

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USRI.0190.0010.004

Stereograph of a group of people at a campground, Oak Bluffs, Mass., Aug. 1875

Five women and four men stand and sit outside one of the cottages in the campgrounds in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts. This may be Clinton Avenue.

Date: 1875-08

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 174609

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.1380.0040.004

Stereograph of two women using a planchette in a parlor

In a parlor room, two women sit in chairs and use a planchette, or ouija board, for spirit communication. A ghost-like woman figure stands over the table.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 174616

Ref. Code: PC001.04.02.TMP.012

Stereograph of a congregation sitting inside the tabernacle, Oak Bluffs, Mass., Aug. 27, 1877

A large congregation sitting in the pews in a tabernacle in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts.

Date: 1877-08-27

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 174620

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.1380.0040.005

Stereograph of a congregation sitting inside a tabernacle, Oak Bluffs, Mass., undated

A congregation sitting inside a tabernacle in Martha's Vineyard, Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 174623

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USMA.1380.0040.006

Re-enactment of covered wagon trip

A man and a woman sit in the driver's seat of a covered wagon in West Boylston, Massachusetts while re-enacting the migration of people from the Eastern part of the United States to the Western part. A sign written on the side of the wagon says "West Boylston Colonists Bound for Amhurst, Sacramento ...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 174629

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.3230.0020.001

Concord's "Factory Village": 1776-1862

As Charles Hammond puts it, the early history of the Assabet River and the "Factory Village" that grew on its banks is one of "frustration and failure.

Date: 1975

Collection: Old-Time New England

GUSN: 169843

Ref. Code: SC001.1975.066.241.002

The "Great Factory" at Dover, New Hampshire : The Dover Manufacturing Co. Print Works, 1825

Three corporations between 1820 and 1825 erected or consolidated a number of cotton mills with large print works. This was in order to introduce mechanical calico printing into New England. This article focuses on one of the factories, built by the Dover Manufacturing Company.

Date: 1975

Collection: Old-Time New England

GUSN: 169844

Ref. Code: SC001.1975.066.241.003

An Historic District Discovered : The Enduring Colonial Image in Newbury, Massachusetts

Newbury, Mass., represents a stunning example of residual Colonial imagery enduring over four centuries of architectural development. Mardges Bacon takes a look at Newbury, the meaning of a historic district and what makes Newbury a candidate.

Date: 1976

Collection: Old-Time New England

GUSN: 169845

Ref. Code: SC001.1976.066.243.001

Beacon

Beacon Hill is a a beautiful section of Boston, resting between the Charles River and the Boston Common and Public Garden. In 1795, it was a commercial scheme created by a development syndicate, but it soon became "a cultural revolution," according to Katherine H. Rich. This article takes a look at ...

Date: 1976

Collection: Old-Time New England

GUSN: 169846

Ref. Code: SC001.1976.066.243.002

The Lithographs of Benjamin Champney

Benjamin Champney's place in the history of American art rests less on his paintings than on his autobiography. But his lithographs are deserved of recognition, writes David Tatham.

Date: 1976

Collection: Old-Time New England

GUSN: 169847

Ref. Code: SC001.1976.067.245.001

Asher Benjamin's West Church : A Model for Change

The West Church turned out to be Asher Benjamin's first major commission in Boston. The church serves not only as a major stage in a study of Benjamin's architectural career, but also as a design which he proposed to other builders as a model for their work. This article examines the church as a mod...

Date: 1976

Collection: Old-Time New England

GUSN: 169848

Ref. Code: SC001.1976.067.245.002

The Makers of Copley's Picture Frames: A Clue

Gilded and elaborately carved, the frames of many of John Singleton Copley's portraits are rightly celebrated by lovers of rococo. Their origins, though, are clouded. Barbara and Gerald Ward take a look at the makers of these wonderful frames.

Date: 1976

Collection: Old-Time New England

GUSN: 169849

Ref. Code: SC001.1976.067.245.003

The Availability of Lime and Masonry Construction in New England: 1630-1733

The shortage of lime in the 17th century made masonry construction a sometimes impractical practice. But wherever lime was available, masonry was quickly integrated into the construction of local buildings. This article takes a look at the production of mortar and the links between lime supplies and...

Date: 1976

Collection: Old-Time New England

GUSN: 169850

Ref. Code: SC001.1976.067.245.004

Asher Benjamin in East Lexington, Massachusetts

The doorways of East Lexington, Mass., are graced with an Asher Benjamin-inspired style. By working with his pattern books, the country carpenter found comfort in the celebrated architect's use of the Greek Revival style. This article takes a look at some of the doorways in East Lexington which owe ...

Date: 1977

Collection: Old-Time New England

GUSN: 169851

Ref. Code: SC001.1977.067.247.001

Luther Briggs and the Picturesque Pattern Books

Picturesque pattern books provided architects trained in the Greek Revival style with new inspiration. In this article, Edward F. Zimmer looks at the work of Luther Briggs, a young Boston architect in the 1840s and 50s. An examination of Briggs' drawings and buildings show how his work progressed fr...

Date: 1977

Collection: Old-Time New England

GUSN: 169852

Ref. Code: SC001.1977.067.247.002

Crows' Nests or Eagles' Aeries? : The Octagon Houses of E.A. Brackett and H.P. Wakefield

One of the most eccentric architectural planbooks of all time was Orson S. Fowler's "A Home For All." In it, Fowler laid out his plan for octagonal houses, which were cheap and easy to build. James A. Newton examines the work of two men who built houses according to these plans, E.A. Brackett and H....

Date: 1977

Collection: Old-Time New England

GUSN: 169853

Ref. Code: SC001.1977.067.247.003

Thomas Dawes : Boston's Patriot Architect

Thomas Dawes was one of Boston's most prominent leaders during the Revolution and Federal era. He influenced both our political and architectural history through his public service. Frederic C. Detwiler takes a look at some of the work of this patriot architect.

Date: 1977

Collection: Old-Time New England

GUSN: 169854

Ref. Code: SC001.1977.068.249.001

Preserving Three Hundred Fifty Years of Change in the Blackstone Block

The Blackstone Block occupies almost two-and-a-half acres behind Boston's City Hall. It contains one of the last remaining fragments of Boston's original 17th-century street pattern and represents more than 300 years of Boston's development. This article looks at the block and the challenge of prese...

Date: 1977

Collection: Old-Time New England

GUSN: 169855

Ref. Code: SC001.1977.068.249.002

Some Aspects of the Development of the Architectural Profession in Boston Between 1800 and 1830

Between 1800 and 1830, Boston witnessed a period of intense activity in architectural learning. Schools, professional organizations and libraries devoted to architecture materialized, providing the groundwork to a new profession in the city. Jack Quinan explores the development of the architectural ...

Date: 1977

Collection: Old-Time New England

GUSN: 169856

Ref. Code: SC001.1977.068.249.003

American Pewter in the Collections of the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities

SPNEA possesses several interesting and noteworthy collections. One of the most important is its pewter and britanniaware collection. Elizabeth M. Ely guides the reader through SPNEA's impressive collection of more than 500 pewter objects..

Date: 1977

Collection: Old-Time New England

GUSN: 169857

Ref. Code: SC001.1977.068.249.004

A Checklist of American Pewter at the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities

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Date: 1977

Collection: Old-Time New England

GUSN: 169858

Ref. Code: SC001.1977.068.249.005

The Templeton "Run" and the Pomfret "Cluster" : Patterns of Diffusion in Rural New England Meetinghouse Architecture, 1647-1822

Documents from the 17th century, when analyzed along with meetinghouses that retain a trace of their original features, suggest the existence of two particular kinds of dispersal patterns. These patterns offer insight into how architectural innovations were perceived, who perceived them and how they...

Date: 1978

Collection: Old-Time New England

GUSN: 169859

Ref. Code: SC001.1978.068.251.001

Lands and Family : The Richards Farm, Dedham, Massachusetts

Modern writers have begun to explore the lives of the "silent majority" of men and women who left few historical records and whose reputation rarely spread beyond their town's borders. Tracing the ownership of a plot of land in what is now Dover, Electa W. Kane offers an insight into one of these "s...

Date: 1978

Collection: Old-Time New England

GUSN: 169860

Ref. Code: SC001.1978.068.251.002

A Brief Survey of the Architectural History of the Old State House, Boston, Massachusetts

Completed in April, 1713, the Old State House in Boston has seen countless changes over the years.The building itself has flourished and declined, has been cared for and neglected and has been ultimately preserved. Sara B. Chase surveys the ups and downs of the Old State House.

Date: 1978

Collection: Old-Time New England

GUSN: 169861

Ref. Code: SC001.1978.068.251.003

Major John Dunlap : The Craftsman and His Community

Major John Dunlap was a cabinetmaker, house joiner and farmer in Goffstown and Bedford, N.H. His account book provides important insight into the social and economic roles of a craftsman/husbandman in a rural farming community during the last half of the 18th century. Ann W. Dibble takes a look insi...

Date: 1978

Collection: Old-Time New England

GUSN: 169862

Ref. Code: SC001.1978.068.251.004

Massachusetts Horn Smiths : A Century of Combmaking, 1775-1875

Enoch Noyes was a farmer living in Old Newbury, Mass., in the mid-18th century. A shop Noyes set up in his own house is suggested to be the beginning of the American combmaking industry. Mary Musser follows the rise and fall of combmaking in what was once the country's combmaking capital.

Date: 1978

Collection: Old-Time New England

GUSN: 169863

Ref. Code: SC001.1978.068.251.005

Some Notes on Patterns of Farmwork in the Early Nineteenth Century

The survival of a diary authored by an anonymous 19th-century farmer in Hampstead, N.H. sheds some light on daily farm life. This article looks at the farmer's daily work patterns and how he dealt with adversity.

Date: 1978

Collection: Old-Time New England

GUSN: 169864

Ref. Code: SC001.1978.068.251.006

Thomas Dawes's Church in Brattle Square

Thomas Dawes' Brattle Square church, built in 1772, provided inspiration for other meetinghouses and churches. Its design combined elements of the traditional square New England meetinghouse with the longitudinal Anglican church of the 18th century. Frederic C. Detwiller argues that the significance...

Date: 1979

Collection: Old-Time New England

GUSN: 169865

Ref. Code: SC001.1979.069.255.001

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