Historic New England

Memos of old Buildings circa 1929

One photograph album. Part of a larger group of 8 albums of illustrated clippings and memorabilia associated with early homes in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Accompanied by 4 notebooks of manuscript entries providing names and dates of several hundred houses. Not all entries relate to correspo...

Date: ca. 1929

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 194267

Ref. Code: PC009.066

Daybook of Daniel Clarke Sanders, Medfield, Mass., 1812-1850

Records purchases of all types, including food, furnishings, construction, and services. Includes information about deaths, sewing bees, etc.

Date: 1812-1850

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 194268

Ref. Code: MS002.113

Account book of Jeremiah Beal, Bridgewater, Mass., 1790-1822

Types of activities recorded: carpentry; coffin making; building; furniture making; cartage; loans of animals for agricultural services; cartages; butchering; and other provisioning Note: This is a very detailed, long account book, listing debtors and creditors.

Date: 1790-1822

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 194272

Ref. Code: MS002.114

Artwork of Boston, part 1

"Art Work: Boston, published in twelve parts. The W. H. Parish Publishing Company, 1891". Photomechanicals with text on history of Boston. Index to 12 parts in box. Fort Independence, Trinity Church, Somerset Club/Algonquin Club, Museum of Fine Arts, view from bridge (Public Garden), Charles ...

Date: 1891

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 194277

Ref. Code: PC009.094-1

Account book, Grafton, Mass., 1843-1844

Blacksmith's accounts, itemizing services, prices, and clients' names. Includes index to names. Besides horse-shoeing, there is mention of wagon irons, hinges, and repairs.

Date: 1843-1844

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 194278

Ref. Code: MS002.115

Artwork of Boston, part 2

"Art Work: Boston, published in twelve parts. The W. H. Parish Publishing Company, 1891". Photomechanicals with text on the history of Boston General view of Public Garden from Boylston St., City Hall, New England Conservatory of Music, view of Newbury St. from Dartmouth St., Mt. Auburn Cemetary...

Date: 1891

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 194280

Ref. Code: PC009.094-2

Account book of John Hall, Quincy, Mass., 1842-1855

"John Hall's Book." Book I is from 1842-1847. Book II is from 1848-[1855]. Keeper of accounts was a wagon and sleigh painter. There is some mention of colors; repairs to wagons and carts. Includes index to clients.

Date: 1842-1855

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 194279

Ref. Code: MS002.116

Artwork of Boston, part 3

"Art Work: Boston, published in twelve parts. The W. H. Parish Publishing Company, 1891". Photomechanicals with text on history of Boston Public Garden (bridge and pond), Scollay Square, Chapel in Mt. Auburn, Vendome Hotel, Bunker Hill Monument, Harvard Medical College/Boston Art Club.

Date: 1891

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 194282

Ref. Code: PC009.094-3

Artwork of Boston, part 4

"Art Work: Boston, published in twelve parts. The W. H. Parish Publishing Company, 1891". Photomechanicals with text on history of Boston City Hospital; Harvard Law School and Harvard Gym; Natural History Museum and MIT; Old State House; Parade Ground, Boston Common.

Date: 1891

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 194283

Ref. Code: PC009.094-4

Album of invoices submitted to Mr. and Mrs. Roswell B. Burchard, 1899

Album of invoices submitted to Mr. and Mrs. Roswell B. Burchard in 1899, with addresses at Little Compton, RI and 45 Bay State Road, Boston. Of particular interest are bills rendered for landscaping their Little Compton residence and varied accounts for decorative items used at 45 Bay State Road. So...

Date: 1899

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 194286

Ref. Code: MS002.117

Artwork of Boston, part 5

"Art Work: Boston, published in twelve parts. The W. H. Parish Publishing Company, 1891". Photomechanicals with text on history of Boston. Harvard Bridge, YMCA building, Army and Navy Monument/Charlestown Ether Monument (Public Garden), Quincy Market, Providence division of Old Colony Station (...

Date: 1891

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 194285

Ref. Code: PC009.094-5

Artwork of Boston, part 6

"Art Work: Boston, published in twelve parts. The W. H. Parish Publishing Company, 1891". Photomechanicals with text on history of Boston Custom House, Perkins Institute for the Blind (South Boston), view from the Gate House (Chestnut Hill), Army and Navy Monument (Boston Common), residence of C...

Date: 1891

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 194287

Ref. Code: PC009.094-6

Account book, Bridgewater, Mass., 1792-1797, 1801

Keeper not identified. Accounts appear to be those of a proprietor of a general store which seems to have specialized in the sale of spirits, besides thread, flax, vegetables and other staples. It also seems to have provided many services, such as hauling, butchering, etc. The majority of debtors ar...

Date: 1792-1801

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 194289

Ref. Code: MS002.118

Artwork of Boston, part 7

"Art Work: Boston, published in twelve parts. The W. H. Parish Publishing Company, 1891". Photomechanicals with text on history of Boston. Beacon St. Mall, Commonwealth Avenue, Marine Hospital (Chelsea), scenes in Forest Hills Cemetary, view of pier (Marine Park). Cover missing.

Date: 1891

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 194288

Ref. Code: PC009.094-7

Artwork of Boston, part 8

"Art Work: Boston, published in twelve parts. The W. H. Parish Publishing Company, 1891". Photomechanicals with text on history of Boston. View of East Boston from Harbor, pumping station (Chestnut Hill), Beacon St. from Exeter St., Gore Hall (Harvard College), Arlington Street Church/First Con...

Date: 1891

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 194290

Ref. Code: PC009.094-8

Account book of John Hamilton, possibly Waterborough, Maine, 1803-1858

Accounts owed to John Hamilton [and other Hamiltons] for providing services [farming], and "riving staves," spinning, animal care, and particularly, shoe making. Dates from 1803-1858. Waterborough, ME. Some birth and death dates in the Hamilton family are noted. Not all pages are used.

Date: 1803-1858

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 194293

Ref. Code: MS002.119

Artwork of Boston, part 9

"Art Work: Boston, published in twelve parts. The W. H. Parish Publishing Company, 1891". {Photomechanicals with text on history of Boston) Post office, Adams Square and Washington St., Memorial Hall (Harvard), Cathedral of the Holy Cross, The Drive - showing large reservoir (Chestnut Hill), Was...

Date: 1891

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 194292

Ref. Code: PC009.094-9

Artwork of Boston, part 10

"Art Work: Boston, published in twelve parts. The W. H. Parish Publishing Company, 1891". Photomechanicals with text on history of Boston View of Boston Harbor, Boston Athletic Association, scene in Public Garden, Washington Elm (Cambridge), Crispus Attucks and Erickson statues.

Date: 1891

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 194294

Ref. Code: PC009.094-10

Waste book, Holliston, Mass., 1805-1807, 1836-1840, 1868, 1873-1874

1805-1807, charges for general merchandise, including "money lent" in addition to charges for staples, rum, and tobacco. Resumes again in 1836-1840, with charges for general merchandise, paint, and "hoods." And again, resumes in January 1868, with what seems to be a record of expenses, followed by b...

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 194297

Ref. Code: MS002.120

Artwork of Boston, part 11

"Art Work: Boston, published in twelve parts. The W. H. Parish Publishing Company, 1891". Photomechanicals with text on history of Boston, Franklin Park, State House, Navy Yard, First Spiritual Temple (Exeter St.), Dartmouth St., New South Church, Latin and English High School.

Date: 1891

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 194295

Ref. Code: PC009.094-11

Artwork of Boston, part 12

"Art Work: Boston, published in twelve parts. The W. H. Parish Publishing Company, 1891". Photomechanicals with text on history of Boston. Forest Hills Cemetary, City Point, Church of the Immaculate Conception, Boston College, Washington St., Massachusetts Charitable Mechanics Association build...

Date: 1891

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 194298

Ref. Code: PC009.094-12

Album 37: King Homestead, 899 Plainfield Street, Providence, Rhode Island

This small album documents the King Homestead at 899 Plainfield Street, Providence, Rhode Island. It includes nineteen snapshots taken in 1951. The images illustrate the second and third homes of the King family including some interior details. A note on the cover reads, "The original log cabin was ...

Date: 1951

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 194151

Ref. Code: PC009.037

Daybook of Daniel Vose, probably Milton, Mass., 1789-1801

Book no. 6 to Ledger no. 5 itemizes purchases, primarily of groceries. Reams of paper are frequently among merchandise sold. Toward the latter section, considerable lumber, meal, and carting job entries. Rental of "sawmill house" and "carting from wharf to mill" help to identify the industrial aspec...

Date: 1789-1801

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 194153

Ref. Code: MS002.081

Album 38: Massachusetts Volunteer Militia

This album consists of eighteen 5 x 7 inch prints, each annotated, which depict military reviews and maneuvers in Framingham and Boston, Massachusetts, in 1899.

Date: ca. 1899

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 194152

Ref. Code: PC009.038

Account book of Farrandville Foundry, 1836-1840

Combines the records of a machine shop, foundry, forge, mine, canal hauling operation, and tenements for employees' homes. Lists include tenants by name and inventory of property - i.e. buildings, workshops, equipment, boarding houses, furnishings, and the chemicals, tools, and hardware contained in...

Date: 1836-1840

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 194154

Ref. Code: MS002.082

Album 40: "Selections from an Architect's Portfolio" by John Spofford

This album includes photomechanical prints of elevations, perspective drawings, and photographs of civic and residential buildings by the architectural firm of John Spofford and Charles Brigham. It was produced in 1894. The album documents the Methodist Church in Everett, Mass.; the State House in A...

Date: 1894

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 194156

Ref. Code: PC009.040

Daybooks of David Robbins, Milton, Mass., 1833-1836

2 daybooks

Date: 1833-1836

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 194155

Ref. Code: MS002.083

Daybook, Milton, Mass., 1833-1836

Small purchases of groceries are entered with occasional gloves, shingles etc. An average of 10 customers per day.

Date: 1833-1836

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 194157

Ref. Code: MS002.083.01

Daybook of David Robbins, Milton, Mass., 1836

Records sales of groceries to an average of 10 customers per day, buying 1 to 3 items each. Also includes 1 payment of rent.

Date: 1836

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 194158

Ref. Code: MS002.083.02

Ledger of Daniel Vose, Boston, Mass., 1785-1797

Itemizes customers' total debts, many under £10 per season. Settlement is often made in kind - "Settled in leather and taxes." Some shipping with Capt. Oakes (for Baltimore, Maryland). Additional pages 118-128, cover 1791-1797. Includes note of "J B" page 96 and see #81.

Date: 1785-1797

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 194161

Ref. Code: MS002.084

Album 41A: Cambridge Photographic Club -1885

This album includes thirty-one views of 22 Garden Street in Cambridge, Mass.; Watertown, Mass. above the fish dam; Craigie Street in Cambridge, Mass.; "Winchester's" in Cambridge, Mass.; Cambridge as seen from Brighton, Mass.; Stonybrook; West Concord, Mass.; interior of the study at 140 Brattle St...

Date: 1885

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 194160

Ref. Code: PC009.041A

Album 41B: Cambridge Photographic Club - 1886-1887

This album includes twenty-three portraits and landscapes, including Riedesel Avenue and Brewster Street in Cambridge, Mass.; Newton Lower Falls; and the dam at Watertown, Mass.

Date: 1886-87

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 194162

Ref. Code: PC009.041B

Account book of Charles Weston, Salem, Mass., 1881-1889

Starts with lists constituting "inventory given probate court", of debts owed, schedule of assets, and unidentified accounts. There is a reproduced letter regarding a legal dispute over a right of way. 2 pages (loose) list machinists' tools. The loose notes include inventories, expenses, and tax ass...

Date: 1881-1889

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 194163

Ref. Code: MS002.085

Album 41C: Cambridge Photographic Club - 1889

This album includes twenty-two portraits and landscapes, including the Methodist Church in Weston, Mass., Garfield's Carriage Shop on Waltham Road, Weston, Mass. and Memorial Hall at Harvard University taken from Cooldige Farm.

Date: 1889

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 194164

Ref. Code: PC009.041C

Daybook of John Tomblin, West Brookfield, Mass., 1848-1858

Itemizes pieces of furniture, coffins, and amounts of lumber sold to individual customers. Some similar items listed by creditors' names. Also includes some tools, occasional repair jobs on buildings, and groceries.

Date: 1848-1858

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 194166

Ref. Code: MS002.086

Album 41D: Cambridge Photographic Club - 1893

This album consists of eighteen scenic views of Sudbury, Mass, Lake Waban, Wellesley, Mass. and Cambridge, Mass.

Date: 1893

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 194165

Ref. Code: PC009.041D

Album 41E: Cambridge Photographic Club - 1894

This album includes eighteen scenic views showing an outing of the Camera Club to Newton Lower Falls, Mass. It also includes some interesting portraits of individuals and family groups showing photography equipment set up for the purpose. The inside front cover is a list of people who are presumed...

Date: 1894

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 194167

Ref. Code: PC009.041E

Account book, Boston, Mass., 1865-1869

Financial records of an attorney managing the estate of a Mr. Swaim, constituting much of the real estate in East Boston.

Date: 1865-1869

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 194168

Ref. Code: MS002.087

Album 41F: Cambridge Photographic Club - 1895

This album includes thirty-five portraits and scenic views, including Hawthorne Street in Cambridge, Mass., a Casino boat house and gas works.

Date: 1895

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 194169

Ref. Code: PC009.041F

Account book, Gloucester, Mass., 1881-1889

A record of investment, much of which is in real estate.

Date: 1881-1889

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 194170

Ref. Code: MS002.088

Album 42: Family photograph album by Francis C. Manning

This album includes photographs of homes, recreational activities, churches, and summer cottages. The album was created presumably by Francis Cogswell Manning of Boston. The photographs were taken between 1882 and 1885, and are annotated with information about exposure times and the type of camera u...

Date: 1882-1885

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 194172

Ref. Code: PC009.042

Account book of the U.S. Quartermaster's Department, Boston and Charlestown, Mass., 1825-1829

Lists supplies including clothing, bedding, and some food for the U.S. Navy in quantity and sent by cask, box and loose. Some have a cost figure, but most are without.

Date: 1825-1829

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 194171

Ref. Code: MS002.089

Account book of Mrs. Elisha Penniman, Boston, Mass., 1864-1877

The income and expense of the estate of Mrs. Elisha Penniman as administered by Moses B. Williams, Attorney. Moses B. Williams is noted as the executor.

Date: 1864-1877

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 194173

Ref. Code: MS002.090

Album 43: Payson Residence, Belmont, Mass

This album includes approximately fifty images of the Payson Residence, Belmont, Massachusetts (formerly the Cushing Estate). They accompany a typed reminiscence of "Belmont in 1880" by Eleanor Payson Parker (Mrs. Philip Parker, d. circa 1931) recalling the house, grounds, furnishings, and social ...

Date: 1875-1885

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 194174

Ref. Code: PC009.043

Women's City Club, 39-40 Beacon Street, Boston, Mass., unidentified room with chandeliers and mirrors, mid-1960s

This interior view of a large unidentified room in the Women's City Club of Boston at 39 to 40 Beacon Street extends from one end of the room down its length to the other. Wing chairs and other furniture are arranged along the sides of the room and are set in front of the fireplace. Three chairs ado...

Date: 1963-1967

Collection: Domestic interiors photographic collection

GUSN: 194177

Ref. Code: PC002.USMA.Boston.27-A.01

Women's City Club, 39-40 Beacon Street, Boston, Mass., unidentified room with portrait painting over fireplace, mid-1960s

This interior view of a large unidentified room in the Women's City Club of Boston at 39 to 40 Beacon Street extends from one end of the room down its length to the other. Wing chairs and other furniture are arranged along the sides of the room and set in front of the fireplace. Three chandeliers ad...

Date: 1963-1967

Collection: Domestic interiors photographic collection

GUSN: 194179

Ref. Code: PC002.USMA.Boston.27-A.02

Women's City Club, 39-40 Beacon Street, Boston, Mass., unidentified room with wing chairs and shield-back chairs, mid-1960s

This interior view of a large unidentified room in the Women's City Club of Boston at 39 to 40 Beacon Street extends from one end of the room down its length to the other. Wing chairs and other furniture are arranged along the sides of the room and set in front of the fireplace. Three chandeliers ad...

Date: 1963-1967

Collection: Domestic interiors photographic collection

GUSN: 194180

Ref. Code: PC002.USMA.Boston.27-A.03

Women's City Club, 39-40 Beacon Street, Boston, Mass., unidentified room, mid-1960s

This interior view of a large unidentified room in the Women's City Club of Boston at 39 to 40 Beacon Street extends from one end of the room down its length to the other. Wing chairs and other furniture are arranged along the sides of the room and set in front of the fireplace. Three chandeliers ad...

Date: 1963-1967

Collection: Domestic interiors photographic collection

GUSN: 194181

Ref. Code: PC002.USMA.Boston.27-A.04

Women's City Club, 39-40 Beacon Street, Boston, Mass., unidentified room, mid-1960s

This interior view of a large unidentified room in the Women's City Club of Boston at 39 to 40 Beacon Street extends from one end of the room down its length to the other. Wing chairs and other furniture are arranged along the sides of the room and set in front of the fireplace. Three chandeliers ad...

Date: 1963-1967

Collection: Domestic interiors photographic collection

GUSN: 194182

Ref. Code: PC002.USMA.Boston.27-A.05

Women's City Club, 39-40 Beacon Street, Boston, Mass., unidentified room, mid-1960s

This interior view of a large unidentified room in the Women's City Club of Boston at 39 to 40 Beacon Street extends from one end of the room down its length to the other. Wing chairs and other furniture are arranged along the sides of the room and set in front of the fireplace. Three chandeliers ad...

Date: 1963-1967

Collection: Domestic interiors photographic collection

GUSN: 194183

Ref. Code: PC002.USMA.Boston.27-A.06

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