Historic New England

Fine arts

5 items

Date: 1914-1917, undated

Collection: North Bennet Street School ephemera collection

GUSN: 369579

Ref. Code: EP011.06

Furnishings and appliances

14 items

Date: 1907-1943, undated

Collection: North Bennet Street School ephemera collection

GUSN: 369580

Ref. Code: EP011.07

Jewelry trade

2 items

Date: 1918-1919

Collection: North Bennet Street School ephemera collection

GUSN: 369581

Ref. Code: EP011.08

Metalwork

1 item

Date: circa 1920

Collection: North Bennet Street School ephemera collection

GUSN: 369582

Ref. Code: EP011.09

Outdoor sculpture

11 items

Date: 1928, undated

Collection: North Bennet Street School ephemera collection

GUSN: 369583

Ref. Code: EP011.10

Pottery and ceramics

22 items

Date: circa 1910-1920, undated

Collection: North Bennet Street School ephemera collection

GUSN: 369584

Ref. Code: EP011.11

Printing

10 items

Date: 1917-1951, undated

Collection: North Bennet Street School ephemera collection

GUSN: 369585

Ref. Code: EP011.12

Textiles

3 items

Date: undated

Collection: North Bennet Street School ephemera collection

GUSN: 369586

Ref. Code: EP011.13

Books and booklets: "Some Colonial Homesteads and Their Stories" by Marion Harland, 1897

File

Date: 1897

Collection: Pierce family papers

GUSN: 369630

Ref. Code: MS023.19.02

Ephemera: chart of Boston Harbor with hand drawn flag labelled "Banshee", circa 1850s

File

Date: circa 1850

Collection: Pierce family papers

GUSN: 369631

Ref. Code: MS023.19.04

Portrait of an unidentified man holding a trumpet

One cabinet card depicting a well dressed man holding a trumpet. The location of this photograph is unknown. The card displays an imprint at the bottom showing a photographer name "W.M. Rose / New York Photographic Parlors, / 59 Merrimack St., Haverhill, Mass. / (opposite the Post Office)". The phot...

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 369640

Ref. Code: PC001.02.02.5300.0500.002

Plot plan: plan of Pierce Lot in Milton Cemetery, Leonard W. Ross & Co.

1 plot plan

Date: 1895

Collection: Pierce family papers

GUSN: 369646

Ref. Code: MS023.34.03.23

C. L. Cooney Antiques collection

Collection contains four account books documenting the business activities of C. L. Cooney Antiques, providing a detailed account of the stores customers and items sold. The account books are dated 1913-1917. The collection also contains miscellaneous manuscripts, including a receipt; two letters; ...

Date: 1788-1917, undated, predominant 1913-1917

Collection: C. L. Cooney Antiques collection

GUSN: 369647

Ref. Code: MS079

Magazines: American Kitchen Magazine, March 1897

1 magazine

Date: 1897

Collection: Pierce family papers

GUSN: 369648

Ref. Code: MS023.34.04.13

Hatch family: Genealogy & History of the Hatch Family, Part One by the Hatch Genealogical Society, undated

File part

Date: undated

Collection: Pierce family papers

GUSN: 369649

Ref. Code: MS023.34.01.02

Pierce family: copybook of Pierce genealogy and wills with commentary and memoir of Col. Samuel Pierce, 1875-1913

File part

Date: 1875-1913

Collection: Pierce family papers

GUSN: 369650

Ref. Code: MS023.34.01.03

Read family: Genealogical notes titled "John Read of Rehoboth, and His Descendants", undated

File part

Date: undated

Collection: Pierce family papers

GUSN: 369651

Ref. Code: MS023.34.01.06

Books and booklets: History of the Great Fire in Boston, November 9 and 10, 1872 by Col. Russell H. Conwell, 1873

File part

Date: 1873

Collection: Pierce family papers

GUSN: 369652

Ref. Code: MS023.23.01

Dartmouth College (Hanover, New Hampshire): diploma, 1910

File part

Date: 1910

Collection: Pierce family papers

GUSN: 369653

Ref. Code: MS023.28.04.05

Marriage records: Marriage certificate of Roger Grenway Pierce and Marjorie Hazel Curtis, Richmond, Me., 1919

File part

Date: 1919

Collection: Pierce family papers

GUSN: 369654

Ref. Code: MS023.28.04.06

Marriage records: Marriage certificate of Robert James Shaughnessey and Anne Grenway Pierce, Boston, Mass., 1948

File part

Date: 1948

Collection: Pierce family papers

GUSN: 369655

Ref. Code: MS023.31.06

Books: A Grammar School History of the United States by John J. Anderson, 1872

File part

Date: 1872

Collection: Pierce family papers

GUSN: 369656

Ref. Code: MS023.26.01

Books: Peirce Genealogy, 1585-1880 by Frederick Clifton Peirce, 1880

File part

Date: 1880

Collection: Pierce family papers

GUSN: 369657

Ref. Code: MS023.26.02

Clubs and organizations: certificate conferring 33rd degree, Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Boston, Mass. 1890

File part

Date: 1890

Collection: Pierce family papers

GUSN: 369658

Ref. Code: MS023.26.03

School papers: diploma, Harris Grammar School, Dorchester, Mass., 1878

File part

Date: 1878

Collection: Pierce family papers

GUSN: 369659

Ref. Code: MS023.27.04.07

School papers: diploma, Dorchester High School, Dorchester, Mass., 1881

File part

Date: 1881

Collection: Pierce family papers

GUSN: 369660

Ref. Code: MS023.27.04.09

Portrait of six children in American Revolution-era costumes

One mounted photographic print of six children, three boys and three girls. The photograph measures 6 1/2 inches by 9 inches. The children are dressed in elaborate costumes, including wigs, that were typical of formal wear during the American revolutionary era. The location of the photograph is unk...

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 369661

Ref. Code: PC001.02.02.6000.0100.001

Books and booklets: The Old Farmer's Almanac for 1925

File part

Date: 1924-1925

Collection: Pierce family papers

GUSN: 369662

Ref. Code: MS023.27.05.06

Menu, The Avenue Bar & Grill, 1249 Commonwealth Ave., Allston, Mass.

The Avenue Bar & Grill has an extensive trifold menu with color illustrations, with offereings including appetizers, soups, salads, a raw bar, grille, vegetarian, pasta, and Mexican cuisine. Advertises "Gift Certificates and T-Shirts available."

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364834

Ref. Code: EP001.06.17.018

Menu, Johnny Rockets, the original hamburger, unknown location

Menu from an unknown location details Johnny Rockets food offerings, divided into hamburgers, sandwiches, sides, soda pop, fountain drinks, and desserts. Underneath the logo, it states, "Quality...essential in every detail and ingredient of our food." Also says "Established June 6, 1986."

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364836

Ref. Code: EP001.06.22.003

Berkshire Street Railway construction album, 1901

Album containing seven mounted albumen prints of views taken during construction of the Berkshire Street Railway, which was built by the Berkshire Street Railway Company. Views depict the railway track from stations in Lanesborough, Massachusetts, Great Barrington, Massachusetts, Pittsfield, Massach...

Date: 1901

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 364845

Ref. Code: PC009.310

No. 6, station no. 23, Lanesboro, looking south

Mounted albumen print looking south from the future location of station no. 23 in Lanesborough, Massachusetts. The railway track and utility poles be seen extendingo into the background of the image. Construction materials, houses, fields, and trees are also pictured. The following is handwritten on...

Date: 1901

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 364848

Ref. Code: PC009.310.001

No. 31, station no. 129, Gt. Barrington, looking south

Mounted albumen print looking south from the future location of station no. 31 in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. The railway track can be seen extending into the background. Trees, houses, and unidentified men are also pictured.

Date: 1901

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 364849

Ref. Code: PC009.310.002

No. 16, station no. 0, Pittsfield, looking south

Mounted albumen print looking south from the future location of station no. 0 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. A tree lined street with houses along the side is pictured.

Date: 1901

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 364850

Ref. Code: PC009.310.003

No.18, station no. 97, Pittsfield, looking north

Mounted albumen print looking south from the future location of station no. 97 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. A tree-lined dirt road extending into the background is pictured. Also pictured are a fence, a cart containing construction supplies, and four unidentified men.

Date: 1901

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 364851

Ref. Code: PC009.310.004

No. 23, station no. 273, Lee, looking north

Mounted albumen print looking south from the future location of station no. 23 in Lee, Massachusetts. A cleared path where the railroad tracks will be placed is pictured. Unidentified men and carts containing construction supplies are pictured in the background.

Date: 1901

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 364852

Ref. Code: PC009.310.005

No. 1, station no. 0, Cheshire, looking north

Mounted albumen print looking south from the future location of station no. 23 in Cheshire, Massachusetts. Features an exterior view of the Cheshire Town Hall.

Date: 1901

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 364853

Ref. Code: PC009.310.006

Street view

Mounted albumen print depicting a street view of a tree-lined dirt road. The location is unknown, although it is assumed to be the future location of a railway station for the Berkshire Street Railway.

Date: 1901

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 364854

Ref. Code: PC009.310.007

1938 New England Hurricane album, New London, Conn.

Black photograph album containing 102 pages, 74 of which are blank. The remaining 28 pages contain 85 black-and-white photographs documenting the damage done at various locations and structures, including, but not limited to, neighborhoods, the shoreline, and the business district in New London, Con...

Date: 1938

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 364857

Ref. Code: PC009.311

Loud family papers

This collection contains ephemera and photographic materials related to the lives and personal milestones of the Loud family, particularly Gertrude Amanda (Johnson) Loud (1912-1964) and her daughter, Betsey Carroll (Loud) Detwiler (1934-). Ephemera includes a prospectus pamphlet for New England Bapt...

Date: 1926-1957, undated

Collection: Loud family papers

GUSN: 364860

Ref. Code: MS073

Trade card for Ivorine Washing Powder, J. B. Williams Co., Glastonbury, Conn., circa 1900s

Front side of trade cards has color lithograph of an adult elephant washing a baby elephant next to a box of Ivorine, with the caption "Washing the Baby". Front also says "copyright 1900 by the J.B. Williams Co., Glastonbury, Conn." Verso details the benefits of using Ivorine Washing Powder, saying ...

Date: 1900-1910, undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364861

Ref. Code: EP001.01.021.02.03.036

Menus - Not Identified

Sub-series

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364862

Ref. Code: EP001.06.22

Menu, Kahuna Lounge, unknown location

This menu contains harmful imagery and language containing stereotypes and appropriation of Southeast Asian and Pacific Island cultures. Historic New England acknowledges historical records / objects may contain harmful imagery and language reflecting attitudes and biases of their creators and t...

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364863

Ref. Code: EP001.06.22.001

Menu, welcome to the Old Corner Restaurant, unknown location

Menu includes breakfast, appetizers, salads, sandwiches & subs, and grilled offerings. Back side of the menu advertises their weekly specials and homemade desserts. Front page of menu details Fall/Winter hours and names owners as Jan & Ron Legere.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364865

Ref. Code: EP001.06.22.002

Menu, Philips Poets & Lovers, Mass., undated

Fold-out menu offering appetizers, soups, "Lovers' Specials", broiled dishes, seafood, steak, and desserts; several dishes are named after famous artists. The menu is adorned with images of embracing lovers from works of art. Notes to "Please add 5% Massachusetts Tax" and information on bookings for...

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364866

Ref. Code: EP001.06.20.059

Menu, The Village Barn Restaurant, Mass., undated

Menu specializing in "traditional" New England cuisine, offering appetizers, beverages, "Ocean Harvest", chicken, and "Robust Meats." Includes illustrations of 18th and 19th century New England rural life and early American motifs. Note "Massachusetts Meal Tax 5%."

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364867

Ref. Code: EP001.06.20.060

Menu, Mohegan Territory, a New England Kitchen, Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Conn.

Tri-fold menu from Mohegan Territory, a restaurant/diner that was located in the Mohegan Sun Casino from its opening in 1996 until the mid-to-late 2000s. Subtitled "A New England Kitchen", offerings included appetizers, sandwiches, salads, egg dishes, specialties, burgers, and desserts. The menu als...

Date: circa 2000, undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364875

Ref. Code: EP001.06.20.061