Historic New England

NBC Broadcasting

10 glass plate and acetate or nitrate negatives

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331804

Ref. Code: PC053.01.100.002

Radio Firsts

7 glass plate and acetate or nitrate negatives

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331805

Ref. Code: PC053.01.100.003

This subseries includes glass plate and acetate or nitrate negatives of trains, locomotives, and railroad tracks. The subseries features images of people constructing various railroad tracks. The negatives also depict the railroad station in Winchester, New Hampshire and the Boston and Maine railr...

Date: undated

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331806

Ref. Code: PC053.01.101

B and M Railroad

4 glass plate negatives

Date: undated

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331807

Ref. Code: PC053.01.101.001

Railroads - General

13 glass plate and acetate or nitrate negatives

Date: undated

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331808

Ref. Code: PC053.01.101.002

Winchester, New Hampshire Railroad

6 glass plate negatives

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331809

Ref. Code: PC053.01.101.003

Roads and Highways

This subseries contains glass plate and acetate or nitrate negatives of highways and roads throughout New England, including Cape Cod and Washington, Maine. Also featured are particularly muddy roads in New Hampshire.

Date: 1920-1935, undated

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331810

Ref. Code: PC053.01.102

General - Roads

13 glass plate and acetate or nitrate negatives

Date: 1931-1935, undated

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331811

Ref. Code: PC053.01.102.001

Mud - Roads

6 glass plate and acetate or nitrate negatives

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331812

Ref. Code: PC053.01.102.002

Ropes

This subseries contains glass plate negatives of men working with rope and building rope in various industrial settings.

Date: undated

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331813

Ref. Code: PC053.01.103

S.R. Nye's National Rake, manufactured by The Belcher & Taylor Agricultural Tool Co., Chicopee Falls, Mass.

Features of the rake are described inside the card. Three children are fishing with their dog in the background. Text on the cover reads "The premium dump rake of America."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 331814

Ref. Code: EP001.01.002.02.01.013

Sand

This subseries includes glass plate and nitrate or acetate negatives of sand dunes in Ipswich, Massachusetts, sand cliffs, and sand castles.

Date: undated

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331815

Ref. Code: PC053.01.104

Sculpture

\li-15This subseries contains two glass plate negatives of sculptures, one by the Rogers Group entitled, Why Don't You Speak for Yourself, John and one in Quincy, Massachusetts.

Date: undated

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331817

Ref. Code: PC053.01.105

Plant Harts Seeds 1923, Chas. C. Hart Seed Co., Wethersfield, Connecticut

Vegetable, flower and grass seeds are described for customers. There is a loose business envelope and attached order form. A boy picks vegetables on the front cover and a girl holds flowers on the back cover. Portraits of Company family members are in the front of the catalog.

Date: 1923

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 331819

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.142

Annual descriptive catalogue, Joseph Breck & Sons, 51, 52 & 53 North Market Street, Boston, Mass.

The business carries seeds, plants, farming and gardening tools and other items. The business is located in the New England Agricultural Warehouse.

Date: 1887-02-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 331820

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.143

Ships

This subseries includes many glass plate and acetate or nitrate negatives of ships, shipping, piers, and docks throughout the New England coast lines. One ship that is features is the Constitution, which was noted for its action during the War of 1812. The general file provides images of named ships...

Date: 1918-1940, undated

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331822

Ref. Code: PC053.01.106

Constitution

14 glass plate and acetate or nitrate negatives

Date: 1934, undated

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331824

Ref. Code: PC053.01.106.001

General - Ships

123 glass plate and acetate or nitrate negatives

Date: 1930-1940

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331825

Ref. Code: PC053.01.106.002

Shipwrecks

27 glass plate and acetate or nitrate negatives

Date: 1929-1936, undated

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331826

Ref. Code: PC053.01.106.003

Steamships

24 glass plate and nitrate or acetate negatives

Date: 1918-1930, undated

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331828

Ref. Code: PC053.01.106.004

Yachts

9 glass plate and nitrate or acetate negatives

Date: 1934, undated

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331829

Ref. Code: PC053.01.106.005

Sports

This subseries contains images of sports, particularly winter sports, throughout New England. Included are images of snowshoeing, skiing, and ski jumping. Also featured are sports teams from Dartmouth College, athletes on Revere Beach, and several football teams.

Date: 1929, undated

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331830

Ref. Code: PC053.01.107

Stone Cutting

This subseries includes acetate or nitrate negatives of stone cutting and quarries in Union and Rockland, Maine.

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331831

Ref. Code: PC053.01.108

Styles

This subseries includes glass plate, acetate, and acetate or nitrate negatives of styles, often old time styles. The images show people in old-fashion 18th century costumes, such as women in corsets and 'old-time' bathing suits. Also included are images of old-time storefronts and shops.

Date: undated

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331832

Ref. Code: PC053.01.109

Sunsets

This subseries includes several acetate or nitrate negatives of unidentified sunsets. Negative 2872 is a nitrate negative and has been removed to box 19, container 000017835.

Date: undated

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331833

Ref. Code: PC053.01.110

Thanksgiving

This subseries includes three glass plate negatives of unidentified Thanksgiving dinners.

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331834

Ref. Code: PC053.01.111

That New England

\li-15This subseries contains images that were used for That New England, a publication printed by Yankee Publishing. The subseries includes a wide variety of images such as a country store, picnics, an old school bus, a lawn party, and family portraits.

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331835

Ref. Code: PC053.01.112

Traffic

This subseries includes glass plate negatives of traffic on Tremont & Boylston street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331836

Ref. Code: PC053.01.113

Herbert Cleaves house, New Harbor, Maine

Set of twenty-seven architectural drawings for an existing house for Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Cleaves in New Harbor, Maine (commission #1932-A). Most drawings dated and signed by Richard Wills, Frederick W. Crombie, S.C., R.S.J. G.E.R., R.P. J.E., E.L., and P.L. Proposed alterations and additions to...

Date: 1963-1969

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 331838

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1932-A

Herbert Cleaves house, New Harbor, Maine

Set of ten architectural drawings for an existing house for Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Cleaves in New Harbor, Maine (commission #1932). Most drawings dated and signed by Richard Wills and S.C. Proposed alterations and additions to existing house. Associated commission #'s 1932-A, 1940, 1893.

Date: 1963

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 331839

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1932

Walpole Woodworkers Inc. - Shop of Mr. Philip Metcalf, Walpole, Mass.

Seven architectural drawings for an existing shop for th Walpole Woodworkers Inc., - Shop for Mr. PHilip Metcalf (commission #1233). Some drawings signed and dated by Warren Rhoter, Richard Wills, and Robert Minot. Alterations and additions to existing shop - new porch & dormers

Date: 1949-1951

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 331840

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1233

Hugh F. Strain house, Cohasset, Mass.

Set of seven architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Hugh F. Strain in Cohasset, Massachusetts (commission #1237). Most drawings dated and signed by Richard Wills and J.M.S. One-stroy house with one car garage; asphalt shingle roof and a board and batten exterior. House has livin...

Date: 1949

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 331843

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1237

Margaret Lyon and Dorothy Bolton house, Wells, Maine

Set of twelve architectural drawings for a house for Miss. Margaret Lyon and Miss Dorothy Bolton in Drakes Island, Wells Maine (commission #1238). Most drawings dated and signed by Ken Duprey. One-stroy house. House has a living room with a fireplace, dining room, kitchen, three bedrooms and on...

Date: 1949-1950

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 331844

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1238

Robert Milton house, Worcester, Mass.

Set of twenty-six architectural drawings for a house for Mr. Robert Milton, in Worcester, Massachusetts (commission #1243). Most drawings dated and signed by J.M.S. and Robert Minot. Two-stroy house with two car garage; asphalt roof, white washed brick, board and batten exterior. House has a li...

Date: 1949

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 331846

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1243

Earl R. Hudson house, Douglaston, N.Y.

Set of five architectural drawings for a house for Mr. Earl R. Hudson in Douglaston, N.Y. (commission #1244). Most drawings dated and signed by Robert Minot. One-stroy Cape Cod house with one car garage. House has a living room with a fireplace, dining room, kitchen, three bedrooms and a bath. ...

Date: 1949

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 331848

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1244

Ernest Waterman house, Williams Bay, Wisconsin

Set of nine architectural drawings for a house for Mr. Ernest Waterman in Williams Bay, Wisconsin (commission 1246). Most drawings dated and signed by J.M.S One-stroy Cape Cod house with one asphalt shingle roof; clapboard and flushboard exterior. House has a living room with a fireplace, dinin...

Date: 1949

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 331849

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1246

Clyde S. Casady house, Waban, Mass

Set of fourteen architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Clyde S. Casady in Waban, Massachusetts (commission 1247). Most drawings dated and signed by Ken Duprey, Warren Rhoter, Robert Minot, Leon Keach, and J.M.S Two-stroy Colonial house with a one car garage; a front dormer, asphalt ...

Date: 1950

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 331851

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1247

Trees

\li-15This subseries includes glass plate and acetate or nitrate negatives of various series of trees found throughout New England. Featured trees include pins elms, birches, and willows.

Date: undated

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331853

Ref. Code: PC053.01.114

Trolley

This subseries includes a glass plate negative of a trolley in Boston in 1925.

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331854

Ref. Code: PC053.01.115

Weather

This subseries includes glass plate and acetate or nitrate negatives of various weather systems, including clouds over Mt. Mooselauke in New Hampshire, hailstones in Union, Maine, and rain in Plymouth, Vermont.

Date: 1933-1942

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331855

Ref. Code: PC053.01.116

Winter Scenes

This subseries includes glass plate and acetate or nitrate negatives of winter scenes in Nashua, New Hampshire, roads in Lucerne-in-Maine, the Boston Common, Kings Beach, and Beaver Brook in Waverly, Massachusetts. Negatives 2912, 2917, 2918, 2919, and 2942 have been determined to be nitrate negativ...

Date: 1932-1938

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331856

Ref. Code: PC053.01.117

World's Fair

This subseries includes several acetate or nitrate negatives of the World's Fair in New York in 1939.

Date: 1939

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331857

Ref. Code: PC053.01.118

Seeds 1935, Comstock Ferre & Co., Wethersfield, Connecticut

New vegetable and flower varieties are described at the front of the catalog. There is a planting chart inside the back cover.

Date: 1935

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 331863

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.144

How to make an outdoor living room, issued by National Home Planting Bureau, Davenport, Iowa

Suggestions for creating planned outdoor spaces for various sized properties. The booklet is sponsored by the American Association of Nurserymen. Text on the front cover reads, "J.W. Adams Nursery Company, post office, Springfield, Mass., nursery, Westfield, Mass."

Date: 1930

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 331867

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.145

Sherwin-Williams home decorator, Sherwin-Williams Co., Cleveland, Ohio

Suggestions and tips are provided for using Sherwin-Williams products to redecorate interior rooms and areas. Ideas for painting house exteriors demonstrate what can be done with color combinations.

Date: 1937

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 331868

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.144

Personal car of distinction, Ford Thunderbird, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan

The features of the Ford Thunderbirdare described including two tops and power steering, brakes and windows.

Date: 1954

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 331869

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.001.064

Olz-Glos, a superior polish for furniture, painted woodwork, bank and office fixtures, automobiles, etc., made by T.J. McMahon, Framingham, Mass.

The features of the product are described with directions for use. Prices from a 4 ounce bottle up to a gallon can are listed on the back. McMahon is the manufacturer of Allsbrite, the perfect silver cleaner.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 331870

Ref. Code: EP001.01.021.02.03.035