Historic New England

Contract and receipt between Daniel Eastman and selectmen of Salisbury, Mass., July 11, 1761

Contract dated July 11th, 1761, detailing the agreement between the selectmen of the town of Salisbury, Mass., and Daniel Eastman, a carpenter. Eastman is to construct part of a barn for the town's east parsonage. Included is a receipt also dated July 11th, 1761, signed by Daniel, acknowledging paym...

Date: July 11, 1761

Collection: Miscellaneous manuscript collection

GUSN: 371882

Ref. Code: MS029.002.049

Papers of George and Jabez Fisher, Cambridge, Mass., 1831-1869

Includes: contract between Jabez Fisher, a tanner, and Nathaniel J. Rand, a housewright, regarding payment and sale of land in Cambridge, Mass., dated 1831; business letter written to George Fisher by Charles Pendleton, dated 1845; and a receipt for $10 special tax paid to the United States Internal...

Date: 1831-1869

Collection: Miscellaneous manuscript collection

GUSN: 371884

Ref. Code: MS029.002.050

Specifications of the house to be built at the farm purchased for the poor, undated

Manuscript containing a set of undated (possibly 1850s) specifications for a house to be built on farmland purchased for the benefit of "the poor" (an almshouse). Location and issuing muncipality are unidentified.

Date: circa 1850-1859, undated

Collection: Miscellaneous manuscript collection

GUSN: 371889

Ref. Code: MS029.002.051

Invoice to Richard Collins from John L. Crowley, Charlestown, Mass., October 9, 1896

Invoice to Richard Collins from John L. Crowley containing an itemized list of costs, including materials (wood planks of various types, shingles, nails, cement) and four days of labor. Invoice is dated "Oct. 9/96" at Charlestown and has been marked as paid.

Date: October 9, 1896

Collection: Miscellaneous manuscript collection

GUSN: 371890

Ref. Code: MS029.002.052

Personal and professional papers

Includes the following: Travel pouch w/ personal ephemera Sketchbooks (4) Red Glass Sample (fragile) Old Mounts, 1890 G. F. Marlowe Misc. Correspondence, 1916 G. F. Marlowe Misc. Correspondence, 1916 - 1921 Byfield Chapel, 1916-1921 McSweeney, 1921 Blank stationery The Observer, Sunday...

Date: 1890-1924, undated

Collection: George F. Marlowe architectural collection, 1890-1946, undated

GUSN: 371938

Ref. Code: AR043.01

Architectural drawings and sketches

Includes the following: Proposed Faculty Alumnae Club, Wellesley College (copies) Dolgeville Town Hall, NY Homestead Association Floorplans and Renderings Sketches, Renderings, and Plans 1913-1930 (1 of 2) Greater Gardiner Housing Association Floorplans, Gardiner, Maine Goodyear Tire and R...

Date: 1913-1930, undated

Collection: George F. Marlowe architectural collection, 1890-1946, undated

GUSN: 371939

Ref. Code: AR043.02

Photographs

Includes the following: Merchant National Bank, New Bedford photograph approximately 1913-1915 Photographs of Buildings (unidentified houses, Bulfinch Church in Lancaster, MA and Rome) Arthur C. Haskell Photographs (2), unidentified and undated Babson College, Paul Webber Photographer "An Ol...

Date: 1913-1915

Collection: George F. Marlowe architectural collection, 1890-1946, undated

GUSN: 371940

Ref. Code: AR043.03

2017 Acquisitions -- 2 of 3

This series contains mounted design drawings and black and white photographs depicting a variety of furnishings manufactured by A. H. Davenport Co., Irving and Casson, and their successor Irving and Casson - A.H. Davenport Co. A large portion of the design drawings depict ecclesiastical furnishin...

Date: 1917-1959, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 371941

Ref. Code: CC011.016

Photographs

This subseries contains three mounted, undated photographs. Boards are 13 x 10 inches. Two photographs depict interior elevations of churches; one with the words "Henry VIIs chapel, Westminster Abbey" on the photograph. One photograph depicts a large screen with "Children's chapel, St. Mark's Churc...

Date: undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 371944

Ref. Code: CC011.016.001

Design Drawings

This subseries contains mounted, mostly undated, design drawings rendered in pencil on tissue paper. Drawings are various sizes mounted on 13 x 10-inch boards. A portion of drawings feature added pencil shading or watercolor. A small portion of the drawings show expanded details of the piece. A sma...

Date: 1917-1959, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 371945

Ref. Code: CC011.016.002

Six Room Grade School Building, undated

Graphite on board elevation of a Six Room Grade School Building, by E. M. Corbett, architect. The location and date are unknown though the building appears to be mid twentieth century.

Date: undated

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 371946

Ref. Code: AR001.UNK.040

Ecclesiastical Furnishings and Interior Elevations

1 folder

Date: undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

GUSN: 371947

Ref. Code: CC011.016.001.001

Group of boys standing around the edge of an indoor swimming pool, CH10-B

The image shows a group of boys standing around the edge of an indoor swimming pool. Some boys are on the pool deck, while others are sitting on stairs. The setting features brick arches and tiled walls. Two boys are swimming in the pool.

Date: 1888-1914

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 372720

Ref. Code: PC019.001.B.CH10-B

Parlor with oriental rug and curtains, chandelier, vases, sofa, table, chair, and painting, CH11-B

The image depicts a parlor with an oriental rug on the floor and patterned curtains framing a doorway. A chandelier hangs from the ceiling. The room contains a sofa, a table, a chair, and various vases displayed on a shelf above the fireplace. A painting and decorative plates are also visible.

Date: 1888-1914

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 372721

Ref. Code: PC019.001.B.CH11-B

Group of boys standing around the edge of an indoor swimming pool, CH12-B

The image shows a group of boys standing around the edge of an indoor swimming pool. Some are positioned on a multi-level platform against a tiled wall, while others are near the pool's perimeter. The pool area is surrounded by arched brick walls, and life preservers are visible on the wall.

Date: 1888-1914

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 372722

Ref. Code: PC019.001.B.CH12-B

Two women sitting on porch with chairs, hammock, and vines, CH13-B

The image shows two women sitting on a porch surrounded by chairs, a hammock, and abundant vines. One woman sits in a rocking chair while the other is seated on the steps holding an open book.

Date: 1897

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 372723

Ref. Code: PC019.001.B.CH13-B

Parlor with woman playing piano, man playing violin, woman seated, and draped portrait on easel, CH14-B

The image depicts a parlor scene where a woman sits at a piano playing music. To her right, a man stands playing the violin. To the left, another woman is seated in a chair. There is an easel with a draped portrait nearby, along with framed artwork and an ornate lamp.

Date: 1897-09-24

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 372724

Ref. Code: PC019.001.B.CH14-B

Room with woman lying on sofa; athletic rings hanging from ceiling, CH15-B

The image depicts a room with a woman lying on a sofa. Athletic rings are hanging from the ceiling. The walls are decorated with framed pictures, and there is a window with blinds, a closed wooden door, and a partially open door leading to the outside.

Date: 1897

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 372725

Ref. Code: PC019.001.B.CH15-B

Front porch, showing front door, with elderly couple, CH16-B

The image shows an elderly couple seated on the front porch of a house. The porch features a central front door with decorative plants and pots placed on either side. The couple is sitting on chairs, and the porch has detailed woodwork and a striped awning on the left.

Date: ca. 1897

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 372726

Ref. Code: PC019.001.B.CH16-B

Girl's bedroom with girl reading on sofa, CH17-B

The image shows a girl's bedroom where a girl is reclining on a patterned sofa, reading a book. The room features a writing desk with various items, framed pictures on the wall, and a dresser with a mirror. There is also a rocking chair and a window with curtains.

Date: ca. 1897

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 372727

Ref. Code: PC019.001.B.CH17-B

Corner of bedroom showing, fireplace, screen, chair, bed, and paintings, CH18-B

The image shows a corner of a bedroom featuring a fireplace with a mantel adorned with framed photographs and decorative items. A folding screen with a floral pattern stands nearby. There is an upholstered chair with a floral design and a framed painting on an easel. Additionally, paintings are hung...

Date: ca. 1897

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 372728

Ref. Code: PC019.001.B.CH18-B

Gedney House, front wall south partition

.04 linear feet (1 photograph)

Date: undated

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 369945

Ref. Code: PC006.GED.01.021

Gedney House, rear and yard side

.04 linear feet (1 photograph)

Date: 1973

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 369946

Ref. Code: PC006.GED.01.022

Gedney House, south wall showing sheathing

.04 linear feet (1 photograph)

Date: undated

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 369947

Ref. Code: PC006.GED.01.023

Gedney House, south wall, second story easterly window

.04 linear feet (1 photograph)

Date: undated

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 369948

Ref. Code: PC006.GED.01.024

Gedney House, looking from stairwell

.04 linear feet (1 photograph)

Date: 10/22/1963

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 369949

Ref. Code: PC006.GED.01.025

Gedney House, front wall showing original sheathing

.04 linear feet (1 photograph)

Date: undated

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 369950

Ref. Code: PC006.GED.01.026

Gedney House, exterior

.04 linear feet (1 photograph)

Date: undated

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 369951

Ref. Code: PC006.GED.01.027

Gedney House, detail over front door

.04 linear feet (1 photograph)

Date: 7/27/1967

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 369952

Ref. Code: PC006.GED.01.028

Gedney House, street end and front showing cottage

.04 linear feet (1 photograph)

Date: 1973

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 369953

Ref. Code: PC006.GED.01.029

Gedney House, detail front wall entry bay

.04 linear feet (1 photograph)

Date: undated

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 369954

Ref. Code: PC006.GED.01.030

Commencement exercises program, Richmond High School

File part

Date: 1913

Collection: Pierce family papers

GUSN: 369955

Ref. Code: MS023.30.01

Writings: Notebook of poetry and journal entries

File part

Date: 1933-1934

Collection: Pierce family papers

GUSN: 369956

Ref. Code: MS023.27.04.15

Medium negatives

File part

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 369957

Ref. Code: PC019.001.B

Small negatives

Sub-series

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 369958

Ref. Code: PC019.001.A

Negative numbers GN2812-GN2899

Sub-series

Collection: George E. Noyes photographic collection

GUSN: 369959

Ref. Code: PC038.01.023

Negative numbers GN2903-GN2994

Sub-series

Collection: George E. Noyes photographic collection

GUSN: 369960

Ref. Code: PC038.01.024

Negative numbers GN3004-GN3042

Sub-series

Collection: George E. Noyes photographic collection

GUSN: 369961

Ref. Code: PC038.01.025

Negative numbers GN4043-GN4100

Sub-series

Collection: George E. Noyes photographic collection

GUSN: 369962

Ref. Code: PC038.01.026

Negative numbers GN4101-GN4209

Sub-series

Collection: George E. Noyes photographic collection

GUSN: 369963

Ref. Code: PC038.01.027

Gedney House, exterior

.04 linear feet (1 photograph)

Date: 1973

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 369964

Ref. Code: PC006.GED.01.031

Gedney House, south wall, east end

.04 linear feet (1 photograph

Date: undated

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 369965

Ref. Code: PC006.GED.01.032

Gedney House, detail of rear and east side

.04 linear feet (1 photograph)

Date: 7/27/1967

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 369966

Ref. Code: PC006.GED.01.033

Genealogical material: The Record of My Ancestry notebook

File part

Date: circa 1890-circa 1960

Collection: Pierce family papers

GUSN: 369981

Ref. Code: MS023.25.05

U.S.S. Pasadena, Boston Harbor, June 8, 1944

Commissioning photograph of the U.S.S. Pasadena, a Cleveland class light cruiser, built in Quincy Massachusetts and commissioned in June of 1944. The U.S.S. Pasadena served in the Pacific including Iwo Jima and Okinawa, Japan.

Date: 1944

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 369993

Ref. Code: PC001.01.01.USMA.010.018

Elevation rendering of the Mary E. Curley School, Boston, Mass., undated

Elevation rendering of the Mary E. Curley School in the Jamaica Plain neighborhood of Boston, Mass., designed by McLaughlin & Barr Architects and delineated by F. W. Witton. The Mary E. Curley school was an intermediate school in the Agassiz - Bowditch District. The undated drawing was commissioned ...

Date: circa 1930, undated

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 369995

Ref. Code: AR001.USMA.0250.020

Gedney House, detail of north room of original house

.04 linear feet (1 photograph)

Date: 10/22/1963

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 369996

Ref. Code: PC006.GED.01.034

Ricevimento degli Ufficiali e Marinari della R.N. Conte di Cavour al Boston Common, Agosto 26, 1919

A panoramic photograph commemorating the reception for officers and sailors of the R.N. Conte di Cavour at Boston Common on August 26, 1919. The battleship toured multiple American cities on a diplomatic tour after World War I.

Date: 1919

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 369997

Ref. Code: PC001.01.01.USMA.010.019