Historic New England

Cape Cod Canal Lecture at Heritage Plantation of Sandwich flyer (2 copies)

A flyer on yellow paper advertising a lecture about the history of the Cape Cod Canal, "the world's widest sea level canal," given by Robert H. Farson and hosted at the Heritage Plantation of Sandwich.

Date: 1995-06-29

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289243

Ref. Code: MS028.01.009.003

Americana Museum & Gardens, Heritage Plantation of Sandwich Visitors' Guide (2 copies)

A visitors' guide from 1995 for the Americana Museum & Gardens and the Heritage Plantation of Sandwich. The guide includes event information and general visit information.

Date: 1995

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289246

Ref. Code: MS028.01.009.004

Handwritten notes (14 sheets)

Fourteen pages of handwritten notes including contact information for various people, lists of materials (possibly for an exhibit), and information about events related to the Cape Cod Canal.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289248

Ref. Code: MS028.01.009.005

Letter, Robert H. Farson to Nina Heald Webber

A typewritten letter from Robert H. Farson (signed "Bob Farson") to Nina Heald Webber discussing the idea of an exhibit at the Heritage Plantation on the Cape Cod Canal. The letter is typed on Cape Cod Historical Publications stationery.

Date: 1993-10-12

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289250

Ref. Code: MS028.01.009.006

Loan receipts, Heritage Plantation of Sandwich (5 receipts)

Five loan receipts from the Heritage Plantation of Sandwich to Nina Heald Webber for materials loaned for an exhibition on the Cape Cod Canal.

Date: 1994-1995

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289251

Ref. Code: MS028.01.009.007

Upper Cape Local

An issue of the "Upper Cape Local" from Friday, June 16, 1995, featuring a front page story titled "History Of The Canal Explored Through Photographs" about the exhibit at the Heritage Plantation of Sandwich which featured materials loaned by Nina Heald Webber.

Date: 1995-06-16

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289253

Ref. Code: MS028.01.009.008

The Enterprise, Arts & Entertainment section

The "Arts & Entertainment" section of an issue of "The Enterprise" from Friday, June 16, 1995, featuring a story titled "Canal History Explored" about the exhibit at the Heritage Plantation of Sandwich which featured materials loaned by Nina Heald Webber.

Date: 1995-06-16

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289254

Ref. Code: MS028.01.009.009

Road map of Cape Cod

A map of Cape Cod intended for use by automobile drivers.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289274

Ref. Code: MS028.01.010.001

Historical Cape Cod map

A map of Cape Cod including historical sites in the towns on the Cape: Barnstable, Bourne, Brewster, Chatham, Dennis, Eastham, Falmouth, Harwich, Mashpee, Orleans, Provincetown, Sandwich, Truro, Wellfleet, and Yarmouth. The map includes information about each town and about the Cape in general.

Date: 1948

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289275

Ref. Code: MS028.01.010.002

Outdoors America Recreational Opportunities on Public Lands map

A map of the United States showing outdoor recreation opportunities. The map was produced by the U.S. Geological Survey in conjunction with each other, including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the U.S.D.A. Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the Nati...

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289276

Ref. Code: MS028.01.010.003

Welcome to Cape Cod Road Map and Directory

A road map and directory of Cape Cod intended for use by automobile drivers. The cover features an oval image of a fisherman smoking a pipe.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289277

Ref. Code: MS028.01.010.004

Bird's Eye View of Boston Harbor and South Shore to Provincetown

An aerial view of the Massachusetts coast from Boston Harbor to Provincetown.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289278

Ref. Code: MS028.01.010.005

Bird's Eye View of Cape Cod, Mass., and Vicinity featuring the Cape Cod Canal (2 copies)

An aerial view of Cape Cod and the surrounding area. One copy of this map is still in its paperboard cover and is in relatively good condition. The other is loose and has been folded and unfolded and taped together along split creases. It is in very delicate condition.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289279

Ref. Code: MS028.01.010.006

Condition of Surveys along Main Steamer Routes

A map of steamship routes along the Atlantic coast from Boston harbor to Long Island.

Date: 1921-06-30

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289280

Ref. Code: MS028.01.010.007

Goodrich Route Book, Cape Cod Tours

A book of driving tours of Cape Cod. The book includes sixteen suggested routes and describes each turn-by-turn. It also includes three small maps of Boston, Providence, and Plymouth.

Date: 1913

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289281

Ref. Code: MS028.01.010.008

All Shore Route

A map of a driving route from New York to Newport and on to Cape Cod. It is advertised as "the most beautiful ride in New England."

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289282

Ref. Code: MS028.01.010.009

Street and road map of Cape Cod

A map of Cape Cod intended for use by automobile drivers.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289283

Ref. Code: MS028.01.010.010

New Sportsman's Maps of Cape Cod Lakes & Ponds and roads leading thereto

A map of Cape Cod lakes and ponds and roadways. The cover features a silhouette illustration of two men fishing from a canoe or other small boat with a scenic view of a shore behind them.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289284

Ref. Code: MS028.01.010.011

The South part of New England, as it is Planted this yeare, 1634

A modern reproduction of a 1634 map of the Massachusetts coast, including Cape Cod.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289286

Ref. Code: MS028.01.010.013

A New Map of New England according to the latest observation

A modern reproduction of a 1720 map of New England.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289287

Ref. Code: MS028.01.010.014

Bird watching: printed material, Bird Lore magazine; includes Yankey Bird-Name Cards

File part

Date: 1906

Collection: Phillips family papers. Anna Pingree (Wheatland) Phillips (1870-1938) papers

GUSN: 289318

Ref. Code: MS043.01.01.03

Games: card games, rulebooks

File part

Date: 1922, undated

Collection: Phillips family papers. Anna Pingree (Wheatland) Phillips (1870-1938) papers

GUSN: 289319

Ref. Code: MS043.01.01.04

Games: card games, score cards

File part

Date: undated

Collection: Phillips family papers. Anna Pingree (Wheatland) Phillips (1870-1938) papers

GUSN: 289320

Ref. Code: MS043.01.01.05

Games: other games; includes crossword puzzle

NOTE: CONTAINS FRAGILE MATERIAL

Date: 1935, undated

Collection: Phillips family papers. Anna Pingree (Wheatland) Phillips (1870-1938) papers

GUSN: 289321

Ref. Code: MS043.01.01.06

Games: story puzzles

File part

Date: 1914

Collection: Phillips family papers. Anna Pingree (Wheatland) Phillips (1870-1938) papers

GUSN: 289322

Ref. Code: MS043.01.01.07

Other activities: general material re: art, architecture, literature, travel, etc.

NOTE: Contains oversize material

Date: 1890-1920

Collection: Phillips family papers. Anna Pingree (Wheatland) Phillips (1870-1938) papers

GUSN: 289323

Ref. Code: MS043.01.01.08

Texaco Cruising Chart

A map of the Atlantic coast from Eastport, Maine, to Block Island, Rhode Island. The cover features illustrations of seagulls flying at the top of the cover and illustrations of various watercraft at the bottom of the cover.

Date: 1954

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289330

Ref. Code: MS028.01.010.015

Cape Cod Canal, Onset Bay

A map of Onset Bay showing water depths and areas in need of improvement.

Date: 1941-02-25

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289331

Ref. Code: MS028.01.010.016

Lindsey's Fried Sea Foods matchbook cover

A red matchbook cover with silver lettering from Lindsey's Fried Sea Foods in Buzzards Bay, Mass. The matchbook advertises luncheon, dinner, cocktails, and function facilities.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289339

Ref. Code: MS028.01.012.001

Topaz Restaurant matchbook cover

A tan matchbook cover with a black illustration of the exterior of the Topaz Restaurant. Around the edge of the image is a black border with white lettering advertising "Domino Club," "Rib Room," "Yesterday's Lounge," "Seaport Room," " Topaz," and "Presidential Room."

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289364

Ref. Code: MS028.01.012.002

Star Cafe matchbook cover

A tan matchbook cover with black lettering from the Star Cafe in Buzzards Bay, Mass. The matchbook advertises "fresh foods properly cooked" and "sea food our specialty," and it features an illustration of a lobster and an illustration of four red fish on a green border.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289365

Ref. Code: MS028.01.012.003

Quintal's matchbook cover

A white matchbook cover with red lettering from Quintal's in Yarmouth Port, Mass. The matchbook advertises cocktails, takeout service, and being open year-round. The matchbook cover features an illustration of a large ship with many sails.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289366

Ref. Code: MS028.01.012.004

Buzzards Bay Hotel matchbook cover (2 copies)

Two copies of a blue matchbook cover with tan lettering from the Buzzards Bay Hotel and Sea Food Grill, Inc., in Buzzards Bay, Mass. The matchbook advertises breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and it includes lettering that reads: "We Excel in Quality Food and Liquors of Distinction."

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289367

Ref. Code: MS028.01.012.005

Byron's Sea Grill matchbook cover (2 copies)

A white matchbook cover with black and red lettering from Byron's Sea Grill in Buzzards Bay, Mass. The matchbook features an illustration of the restaurant.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289368

Ref. Code: MS028.01.012.006

The Thirsty Whale and Bourne Mill matchbook cover

A black matchbook cover with gold lettering from the Thirsty Whale and the Bourne Mill in Bourne, Mass. The matchbook features an illustration of a whale holding a wine glass and an illustration of a windmill.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289369

Ref. Code: MS028.01.012.007

The Diplomat Lodge matchbook cover

A blue, extra wide matchbook cover with silver lettering from the Diplomat Lodge in Buzzards Bay, Mass. The matchbook features an illustration of a man wearing a top hat and suit and holding a cane.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289370

Ref. Code: MS028.01.012.008

Gray Gables Ocean House matchbook cover

A green matchbook cover with gold lettering from Gray Gables Ocean House in Bourne, Mass. The matchbook advertises that the Gray Gables used to be the summer home of President Grover Cleveland.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289371

Ref. Code: MS028.01.012.009

Windmill Motel matchbook cover

A yellow matchbook cover with red lettering from the Windmill Motel in Sagamore, Mass. The matchbook features an illustration of a windmill. It advertises a breakfast room, swimming pool, and access to television.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289372

Ref. Code: MS028.01.012.010

Silver Moon Grill matchbook cover

A black matchbook cover with silver lettering from the Silver Moon Grill. The matchbook advertises lobsters, steak, chicken, chops, shore dinners, clam bakes, sea foods, fried clams and scallops, and cocktail service.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289373

Ref. Code: MS028.01.012.011

Quintal's Seafood Restaurant matchbook cover

A teal matchbook cover with silver lettering from Quintal's Seafood Restaurant in Yarmouth Port, Mass. The matchbook advertises takeout service.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289384

Ref. Code: MS028.01.012.012

Redwood Motel matchbook cover

A green matchbook cover with silver lettering from the Redwood Motel in Buzzards Bay, Mass.. The matchbook advertises a swimming pool and features an illustration of the exterior of the motel.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289385

Ref. Code: MS028.01.012.013

Redwood Motel matchbook cover

An teal matchbook cover with silver lettering from the Redwood Motel in Buzzards Bay, Mass.. The matchbook advertises a swimming pool and features an illustration of the exterior of the motel.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289398

Ref. Code: MS028.01.012.014

"Mac" Arnold's Lobster Pound matchbook cover (3 copies)

Two copies of a tan matchbook cover with red lettering from Mac Arnold's Lobster Pound in Buzzards Bay, Mass. The matchbook features an illustration of the restaurant. One of the two matchbooks is intact with matches inside. The other is just the cover of the matchbook.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289399

Ref. Code: MS028.01.012.015

Flamingo Cocktail Lounge matchbook cover

A pink matchbook cover with black lettering from the Flamingo Cocktail Lounge in Buzzards Bay, Mass. The matchbook advertises "choice liquors."

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289401

Ref. Code: MS028.01.012.016

"Mac" Arnold's Lobster Pound matchbook cover

A blue matchbook cover with white lettering from Mac Arnold's Lobster Pound in Bourne, Mass. The matchbook advertises "delicious dinners," steaks, chicken, chops, and "ocean fresh sea food." The matchbook features an illustration of a lobster holding a "Mac" Arnold's Lobster Pound pennant on one sid...

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289403

Ref. Code: MS028.01.012.017

Canal View Inn matchbook cover

A tan matchbook cover with black and red lettering from the Canal View Inn in Bourndale, Mass. The matchbook advertises that the Inn is "a good place to eat" and features an image of a lobster on a plate with the words "seafood, a specialty."

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289404

Ref. Code: MS028.01.012.018

Novak's Cape Cod Terrace matchbook cover

A yellow matchbook cover with green lettering from Novak's Cape Cod Terrace on Bourne Pond in Buzzards Bay, Mass. The matchbook advertises that Novak's is "a delightful spot to enjoy dinners, luncheons, and afternoon teas." It features an illustration of the exterior of the restaurant.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289405

Ref. Code: MS028.01.012.019

USO Club matchbook cover

A red, white, and blue matchbook cover with white lettering from the Buzzards Bay USO Club. The matchbook advertises that the Club is "a home for service men away from home."

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289406

Ref. Code: MS028.01.012.020

The Blue Moon matchbook cover

A blue matchbook cover with silver lettering from the Blue Moon in Buzzards Bay, Mass. The matchbook advertises "beer and fine wines," "tasty sandwiches," "delicious ice cream," "free dancing afternoons," and "table tennis daily and Sunday."

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289407

Ref. Code: MS028.01.012.021

Two dredgers dig on the Cape Cod Canal in Bournedale, Mass

A black and white view of two dredgers digging on the Cape Cod Canal next to a road in Bournedale, Mass. The image shows a man in a hat walking on the road alongside the dredgers.

Date: 1914-04-21

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 290189

Ref. Code: MS028.04.006.018

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