Historic New England

Copybook belonging to Eliza H. Merriam, New Salem, Mass., 1885

This is an exercise book containing columns (3 to a page) of spelling words written in pencil by Eliza H. Merriam, whose name is on the cover. A loose page of practice words carries the date 1885 and the place: New Salem, Mass.

Date: 1885

Collection: Copybooks collection

GUSN: 375894

Ref. Code: MS003.025

Copybook belonging to Pamela Holden, undated

In this "Writing Book," Pamela Holden copied out the words to several Civil War songs of the poignant and sad variety. Some titles are "Nellie Gray," "Mother is the Battle Over," "Tramp Tramp Tramp or the Prisoners Hope," and "The Dying Soldier." The handwriting in ink is neatly done.

Date: undated

Collection: Copybooks collection

GUSN: 375895

Ref. Code: MS003.026

Copybook of William Bentley Fowle, Monitorial School, Temple Place, Boston, Mass., 1830

In the year 1830, William Bentley Fowle, a teacher at the Monitorial School, preserved a sample of each of approximately 75 students handwriting. An interleaved memo places the Monitorial School on Temple Place (Boston, Mass.) and later on lower Washington Street. In a short preface, Mr. Fowle expl...

Date: 1830

Collection: Copybooks collection

GUSN: 375896

Ref. Code: MS003.027

Copybook belonging to Elizabeth M. Saunders, Gloucester Academy, June 10, 1799

Second of two parts of a copybook of Elizabeth M. Saunders, Gloucester Academy, dated June 10, 1799. This section continues with Punctuation Rules 22-33 followed by Semicolon Rules 1-4 and rules for using periods, question and exclamation marks, parentheses and so on. The writer ends with a paragrap...

Date: June 10, 1799

Collection: Copybooks collection

GUSN: 375898

Ref. Code: MS003.005b

The fairy grotto and fantoccini waltz

Cover depicts a fairy grotto. Fairies drift down a river on boats that are leaves. "Respecfully dedicated to H. Hannington, Esq."

Date: 1840

Collection: Barrett family papers

GUSN: 375908

Ref. Code: MS007.01.47.10

Four people on pond shoreline, CH322-B

The image shows four people standing along the shoreline of a pond. The area is surrounded by tall, leafless trees. The water in the pond reflects the surrounding and the figures near the shore.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 376013

Ref. Code: PC019.001.B.CH322-B

Men and women posed while sitting in front of unidentified house, CH323-B

The image depicts a group of men and women posing in front of an unidentified house. The group is seated and standing on a lawn, with some sitting on chairs and one woman holding an umbrella. The background consists of a wooden house with window shutters and ivy climbing up a lattice fence. A boy li...

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 376014

Ref. Code: PC019.001.B.CH323-B

Two women in a wooded cemetery, CH324-B

The image depicts two women walking on a path in a wooded cemetery. Numerous headstones are visible throughout the area, surrounded by tall trees and scattered foliage.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 376015

Ref. Code: PC019.001.B.CH324-B

Wooded cemetery, CH325-B

The image shows a cemetery located in a wooded area. There are several gravestones of varying shapes and sizes, with some appearing as upright slabs and others as smaller monuments.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 376016

Ref. Code: PC019.001.B.CH325-B

Unidentified building by a river, CH326-B

The image depicts an unidentified building situated near a river. The scene is heavily snow-covered, with bare trees surrounding the area. The building has a pitched roof topped with snow, and a small chimney is visible. The river is partially obscured by the foreground trees.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 376017

Ref. Code: PC019.001.B.CH326-B

Unidentified house with women on the porch and in the window, CH327-B

The image depicts a house partially obscured by trees, with a porch extending across the front. Two women are visible on the porch and another woman can be seen through a window above. The house features decorative columns and shutters.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 376018

Ref. Code: PC019.001.B.CH327-B

Woman and girl sitting on a bench outdoors, CH328-B

The image shows a woman and a girl sitting on a bench outdoors. The woman is dressed in a shawl and a long dress, while the girl is wearing a patterned dress and a hat adorned with flowers. They are surrounded by trees and grass, with a wall and building visible in the background.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 376019

Ref. Code: PC019.001.B.CH328-B

Woman on the porch of an unidentified house, CH329-B

A woman stands on the porch of an unidentified house. The porch is adorned with lush plants and ornate woodwork. A shrub and pathway are visible in the foreground.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 376020

Ref. Code: PC019.001.B.CH329-B

Exterior view of unidentified house, CH330-B

The image depicts an exterior view of an unidentified house. The house is partially obscured by a large tree with bare branches in the foreground. The surroundings consist of additional trees and nearby buildings in the background. The area in front of the house shows some fencing and scattered mate...

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 376021

Ref. Code: PC019.001.B.CH330-B

Peleg Whitman Chandler tomb, Forest Hills Cemetery, Jamaica Plain, Boston, Massachusetts, CH331-B

The image shows the tomb of Peleg Whitman Chandler in Forest Hills Cemetery in Jamaica Plain, Boston, Massachusetts. It is a substantial, rectangular monument with the name "Peleg Whitman Chandler" prominently engraved on the front. The tomb is surrounded by trees with bare branches and is set on a ...

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 376022

Ref. Code: PC019.001.B.CH331-B

Peleg Whitman Chandler tomb, Forest Hills Cemetery, Jamaica Plain, Boston, Massachusetts, CH332-B

The image shows the Peleg Whitman Chandler tomb located in Forest Hills Cemetery in Jamaica Plain, Boston, Massachusetts. The scene includes a large tomb structure amidst a grassy area surrounded by trees, with smaller headstones visible nearby. Flags are placed near the tomb, and the area is shaded...

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 376023

Ref. Code: PC019.001.B.CH332-B

Spider web in grass, CH179-A

The image shows a spider web situated on a patch of grass. The web has a textured surface and is lighter than the surrounding grass, standing out against the darker background.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 376024

Ref. Code: PC019.001.A.CH179-A

Field of flowers, CH180-A

The image depicts a field of flowers, featuring numerous daisy-like blooms clustered closely together. The flowers have prominent petals and dark centers, with stems and foliage visible beneath them.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 376025

Ref. Code: PC019.001.A.CH180-A

Dog with puppies, CH181-A

The image depicts a dog with several puppies gathered closely together. The adult dog is standing, while the puppies are either seated or partially hidden under it. To the left, a person's legs are visible, clad in boots. A wooden crate is visible in the background.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 376026

Ref. Code: PC019.001.A.CH181-A

Stream in the woods, CH182-A

The image depicts a stream flowing through a wooded area, surrounded by rocks and foliage. Water cascades over the rocks, forming a small waterfall.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 376027

Ref. Code: PC019.001.A.CH182-A

Mushrooms in the grass, CH183-A

The image shows several mushrooms in a grassy area. There are four visible mushrooms; two with their caps facing up, revealing the textured undersides, while the other two are shown at different angles.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 376028

Ref. Code: PC019.001.A.CH183-A

Boats along the shoreline, house in the distance, CH333-B

The image depicts several boats along a calm shoreline. In the distance, a house is visible on the left, set against a backdrop of trees and an open field. Rocks line the foreground along the waterâs edge.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 376029

Ref. Code: PC019.001.B.CH333-B

Boats along the shoreline, CH334-B

The image depicts several small boats along a rocky shoreline. A person is seated in one of the boats near the front. In the background, there is an island covered with trees and a larger boat with a mast.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 376030

Ref. Code: PC019.001.B.CH334-B

Townscape on the shore, CH335-B

The image shows a small town located along a shoreline. There are several buildings, primarily houses, lining the coast. In the foreground, rocky terrain leads to calm water, where a few small boats can be seen moored or floating. The background features trees and additional structures.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 376031

Ref. Code: PC019.001.B.CH335-B

Two large houses on the shore, CH336-B

The image depicts two large houses situated on a shoreline. Both houses have a similar two-story structure and are positioned near the water, with a grassy area in the foreground. A flagpole is visible in front of one of the houses and there are pathways leading to each building. The shoreline and w...

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 376032

Ref. Code: PC019.001.B.CH336-B

Houses along the shoreline, CH337-B

The image depicts a landscape with several houses situated along a shoreline. A sandy path winds through the foreground, leading towards the houses in the distance. The shoreline and water are visible beyond the houses, with some vegetation covering the terrain.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 376033

Ref. Code: PC019.001.B.CH337-B

Townscape on the shore, CH338-B

The image depicts a townscape situated along a shoreline. In the foreground, there is a rocky shore with some trees partially visible on the left. Several boats are moored on the calm water. In the background, a collection of buildings and structures is visible, with hills rising in the distance.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 376034

Ref. Code: PC019.001.B.CH338-B

Boats along the shore, CH339-B

The image shows several boats along a calm shoreline. In the foreground, there are small boats floating on the water. In the distance, larger sailboats are visible, along with a faint outline of land on the horizon.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 376035

Ref. Code: PC019.001.B.CH339-B

View of Chardan Street buildings, rear exterior, Chardan Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8877-B

The image shows the rear exterior of brick buildings along Chardan Street in Boston, Massachusetts. Visible in the foreground are wooden planks leaning against the building and various debris scattered on the ground. The brick structures feature windows with bars and a vertical orientation.

Date: 1934-06-22

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375748

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8877-B

View of Merrimac Street buildings, front exterior, Merrimac Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8878-B

The image depicts the front exterior of buildings on Merrimac Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The structures are multi-story with a row of shops at street level, including signs advertising for sale and a notice about a building being wrecked. Several vintage cars are parked along the street and th...

Date: 1932-06-22

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375749

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8878-B

View of Chardan Street buildings, front exterior, Chardan Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8879-B

The image shows the front exterior of buildings on Chardan Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The buildings are brick and feature multiple windows. Signs for roofing services and sheet metal work are visible on the building fronts, one of which reads "E.C. McGinniss Roofer" and "ROOFERS AND SHEET META...

Date: 1932-06-22

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375750

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8879-B

Unidentified building, rear and side exterior, 45 Champney Street, South Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8880-B

The image shows the rear and side exterior of an unidentified building located at 45 Champney Street in South Boston, Massachusetts. The structure is two stories high with multiple small rectangular windows and a larger window on the second floor. In the foreground, there is a wooden fence with worn...

Date: 1927-08-11

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375751

Ref. Code: PC016.001.014.8880-B

Unidentified building, front and side exterior, 45 Champney Street, South Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8881-B

The image shows a two-story wooden building at 45 Champney Street in South Boston, Massachusetts, as viewed from the front and side exterior. The structure is weathered, with a covered area on the left side. In front of the building are two wooden carts, one loaded with boxes and the other with debr...

Date: 1927-08-11

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375752

Ref. Code: PC016.001.014.8881-B

Unidentified building, front and side exterior, 4 Champney Street, South Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8882-B

The image shows a two-story wooden building at the corner of Champney Street, South Boston, Massachusetts. The building has visible signs of wear, with missing and broken siding. There are two children standing in front of the building, near a large wooden door on the front side. A wooden fence runs...

Date: 1927-08-11

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375753

Ref. Code: PC016.001.014.8882-B

Unidentified building, side exterior, 4 Champney Street, South Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8883-B

The image shows the side exterior of an unidentified building at 4 Champney Street in South Boston, Massachusetts. The building features horizontal siding, and a large tarp or covering extends across the frame. There is a wooden structure or support visible at the bottom, with some surrounding mater...

Date: 1927-08-11

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375754

Ref. Code: PC016.001.014.8883-B

Unidentified building, front and side exterior, 196-200 C Street, South Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 8884-B

The image shows the front and side exterior of a multi-story, wood-paneled building located at 196-200 C Street, South Boston, Massachusetts. The building features several sash windows and there is a streetlight positioned on the sidewalk near the building. The street in the foreground is cobbleston...

Date: 1928-02-15

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375755

Ref. Code: PC016.001.014.8884-B

Unidentified building, rear exterior, 17 Bunker Hill Street, Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts, 8885-B

The image shows the rear exterior of an unidentified building located at 17 Bunker Hill Street, Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts. The building is three stories high with multiple windows, some of which are damaged or boarded up. The exterior walls have wood siding and the ground is bare, with visi...

Date: 1930-03-27

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375756

Ref. Code: PC016.001.004.8885-B

Unidentified building, front exterior, 92 Brook Avenue, Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts, 8886-B

The image shows the front exterior of an unidentified building located at 92 Brook Avenue in Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts. The structure is a brick building with multiple windows and doorways, each accessible by a set of stairs. The facade has decorative brickwork along the roofline. The is par...

Date: ca. 1915

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375757

Ref. Code: PC016.001.006.8886-B

View of Buckley Avenue apartments, rear exterior and hole, Buckley Avenue, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8887-B

The image shows the rear exterior of Buckley Avenue apartments in Roxbury, Boston, with a focus on a construction site featuring a large hole. Several people are visible, including some working around the site which is surrounded by a stone retaining wall. In the foreground, there are stacks of conc...

Date: 1930-08-05

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375758

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.8887-B

View of Buckley Avenue apartments, rear exterior and hole, Buckley Avenue, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8888-B

The image shows the rear exterior view of apartments on Buckley Avenue in Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts. In the foreground, there is a large hole in the ground. On the right side, a section of a building with several windows is visible, and a few people are standing near it. In the background, ther...

Date: 1930-08-05

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375759

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.8888-B

Desk in Building Department, City Hall Annex, Court Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8889-B

The image shows a large, wooden desk in the Building Department at the City Hall Annex on Court Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The desk has several drawers and a slanted top with various papers and file organizers arranged in rows. Behind the desk are chairs and an American flag. A door labeled "3...

Date: 1920-1939

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375760

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8889-B

Unidentified building, interior brick wall, 61-65 Bristol Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8890-B

The image depicts the interior of an unidentified building at 61-65 Bristol Street, Boston, Massachusetts. A brick wall forms the background, while a large, labeled wooden beam lies horizontally in the foreground with the words "2 FL FRACTURE" visible on it. The scene includes a radiator to the righ...

Date: 1932-07-05

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375761

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8890-B

Unidentified building, interior view of hole in floor, 61-65 Bristol Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8891-B

The image shows the interior of an unidentified building located at 61-65 Bristol Street, Boston, Massachusetts. A hole in the floor is prominent, revealing structural beams and pipes beneath. Men in hats and work attire are gathered around the opening, with one man standing partially inside the hol...

Date: 1932-06-29

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375762

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8891-B

Unidentified building, interior view of basement brick support, 61-65 Bristol Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8892-B

The image shows the interior of a basement with brick support in an unidentified building, located at 61-65 Bristol Street, Boston, Massachusetts. A brick column is visible, supported by wooden beams. A person is partially visible in the background, crouching under the structure. Various pipes and c...

Date: 1932-07-01

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375763

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8892-B

Unidentified building, interior view of basement wooden support, 61-65 Bristol Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8893-B

The image shows the interior view of a basement in an unidentified building located at 61-65 Bristol Street, Boston, Massachusetts. Visible are wooden supports and overhead pipes. The basement has a stone and brick wall, and some mechanical equipment can be seen in the space. Arrows and measurements...

Date: 1932-07-01

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375764

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8893-B

Unidentified building, interior view of basement brick support, 61-65 Bristol Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8894-B

The image shows the interior view of the basement of an unidentified building at 61-65 Bristol Street in Boston, Massachusetts, featuring a brick support structure. It includes visible pipes and machinery parts around the brick support.

Date: 1932-07-01

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375765

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8894-B

Unidentified building, interior view of hole in floor, 61-65 Bristol Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8895-B

The image shows the interior of an unidentified building at 61-65 Bristol Street in Boston, Massachusetts. A large hole is visible in the floor, revealing structural beams and pipes. In the foreground, a man is standing on the left side near the edge of the hole. The surrounding area is filled with ...

Date: 1932-06-29

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375766

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8895-B

Unidentified building, interior view of basement brick support, 61-65 Bristol Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8896-B

The image shows the interior view of a basement with a brick support column prominently featured, located at 61-65 Bristol Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The column has the number "2" painted on it in white. In the background, there are additional brick elements and debris visible.

Date: 1932-07-01

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375767

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8896-B

Unidentified building, interior view of basement brick support, 61-65 Bristol Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8898-B

The image shows an interior view of a basement in an unidentified building located at 61-65 Bristol Street, Boston, Massachusetts. A central feature is a large brick support column marked with the number "22." Wooden beams and a brick wall are visible in the background, and there are scattered mater...

Date: 1932-07-01

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375768

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8898-B

Unidentified building, interior view of basement brick support, 61-65 Bristol Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 8899-B

The image shows the interior view of a basement with brick supports in an unidentified building located at 61-65 Bristol Street, Boston, Massachusetts. A prominent brick column is in the foreground with the number "22" marked on it. The space is under a wooden beam ceiling and there are various obje...

Date: 1932-07-01

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375769

Ref. Code: PC016.001.002.8899-B

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