Historic New England

Account book, Boston, Mass., Apr. 1809-June 1812

Continues shipping accounts of account books 106 and 107, but is almost completely usurped by pasted "Evening Transcript" clippings covering news of the Civil War. There are also printed poems, a recipe for graham bread and some knitting instructions in longhand.

Date: 1809-1812

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 194255

Ref. Code: MS002.108

Account books of Herbert Browne, Boston, Mass.

Account book of Herbert Browne, architect and designer, partner in the firm of Little and Browne, Boston, Massachusetts. Four typescript notebooks, all alphabetically arranged by client names, itemizing cumulative expenditures for residential and institutional construction and renovation; furnishin...

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 194257

Ref. Code: MS002.109

Tavern of the Old Stage Coach Road, Middleton, NH

Middleton, New Hampshire. "Tavern of the Old Stage Coach Road" Manuscript history compiled by Albert C. MacLellan, Boston, Mass. Illustrated with first- and second-story floor plans, hand-drawn maps, snapshots of the interior and exterior, pen and ink drawings.

Date: ca. 1929

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 194256

Ref. Code: PC009.062

Account book of Chickering Piano Company, 1847-1860s

Several detached leaves from an account book belonging to the Chickering Piano Company, listing the purchases of Chickering pianos between 1847-1860s. Includes serial number of piano and its selling price. Keeper of record not specified.

Date: 1847-1860

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 194259

Ref. Code: MS002.110

Dover, NH 1893

Dover, New Hampshire. Album of 24 mounted albumen prints, the majority 5 x 7", prepared as "a part of the contribution by Dover Schools to the New Hampshire educational exhibit at the World's Fair, Chicago, 1893." Students from the class of 1893 (?) were responsible for the preparation of photogra...

Date: 1893

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 194263

Ref. Code: PC009.064

Account book of Samuel Armstrong, Boston, Mass., 1805-1814

Chiefly itemized accounts of the estates of seven family members. Contains funeral expenses, house furnishings and utensils, real estate, and personal debts. Also contains the signed receipts of the recipients (children and grandchildren) of estate monies. Later memoranda made in 1858 by the record ...

Date: 1805-1814

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 194262

Ref. Code: MS002.111

Memoranda and account book of James Robinson, laborer, Boston, Mass., 1846-1849

Personal account of an Irishman living in Boston. Includes letters home to Ireland expressing "the conditions of a working man in America." Memoranda mentions work on farms, Boston wharfs, and at a water-works. Accounts note hours and wages for unspecified type of labor. Monthly accounts for living ...

Date: 1846-1849

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 194265

Ref. Code: MS002.112

A comparison between Lancaster Massachusetts and Peterborough New Hampshire churches of Charles Bulfinch

"A Comparison between the Lancaster, Mass. and Peterborough, NH churches (of) Charles Bulfinch Architect" Compiled by Dexter Dawes, undated. 37 4" x 5" prints of architectural features relating to these Bulfinch churches.

Date: 1956

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 194264

Ref. Code: PC009.065

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

Three daybooks, Braggville General Store near Holliston, Mass., 1866-1872

Vol. I: Feb 21, 1866 - June 1867 Vol. II: Dec. 8, 1870 - April 29, 1871 Vol. III: Jan 1, 1872 - Mar. 30, 1872 Three daybooks, according to information received form their donor Lena Bragg, were kept by Dennis Hartshorn, clerk of the Braggville General Store near Holliston, MA. (Braggville is th...

Date: 1866-1872

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 194303

Ref. Code: MS002.121

Alexander W. Longfellow's Record of Architectural Commissions

Alexander W. Longfellow, (presumed) record of architectural commissions. Over thirty professionally made photographs document interiors and exteriors of buildings in Little Harbor, New Hampshire; Boston, Dorchester, Roxbury, Lancaster, Charlestown and Brookline, Massachusetts.; Allegheny and Pittsbu...

Date: 1890s

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 194301

Ref. Code: PC009.097

Ames Memorial Building, North Easton, Mass.

Monographs of American Architecture; 111; The Ames Memorial Buildings, North Easton, Massachusetts. H. H. Richardson, Architect. 23 plates.Gravure process, excellent quality.

Date: 1934

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 194304

Ref. Code: PC009.098

Account books 122.1-122.6

Series

Date: 1825-1850

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 194308

Ref. Code: MS002.122

Historic Houses of Massachusetts by Wilfred French

Historic houses of Massachusetts. 21 photographs likely to have been taken by Wilfred French and probably dated to the 1880s. Individual plates are identified on back and relate to historic structures in the vicinity of Boston, and in many cases are duplicated by photographs in the geographic files...

Date: ca. 1880

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 194307

Ref. Code: PC009.100

"Representative American Yachts" by Henry G. Peabody

"Representative American Yachts" is a collection of images of yachts by Henry G. Peabody with descriptive sketches by George Stewart. It contains one hundred twelve plates (possibly gravure reproduction) with twenty-four pages of text. The images are arranged by the length of the pictured vessels wi...

Date: 1893

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 194314

Ref. Code: PC009.103

New Ipswich Mill Company, ledger B, New Ipswich, N.H., 1834

"New Ipswich [NH] Mill Company, Ledger B," 1834

Date: 1834

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 194310

Ref. Code: MS002.122.01

Christmas reflections, Boston, 1955

A group of children stand pressed to the glass of a toy store window, looking wistfully at the treasures within.

Date: 1955

Collection: Verner Reed Photographic Collection, 1950-1972

GUSN: 194322

Ref. Code: PC044.TMP.048

Unattributed account book, 1828-1834

Unattributed volume, dating generally from 1828 until 1836, itemizing personal and business expenses. Blank pages in the back of the volume have been used for drafts of essays, addresses, etc. although the author of these is unknown.

Date: 1828-1834

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 194312

Ref. Code: MS002.122.02

Invoice book of William Jackson and Co., Boston, Mass., 1856-1861

Accounts of shipments of candles and soap, naming customer and container ship; wharfage and insurance charges and destination (mostly US ports) are given. Last third of book is confined to soap factory expenses and itemizing of orders for soap, some exported and some apparently distributed locally.

Date: 1856-1861

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 194108

Ref. Code: MS002.058

Ledger, Boston, Mass., 1816-1840

Lists essential materials, with cost, in candle-making, some imported. Includes orders shipped to customers running into 4 figures.

Date: 1816-1840

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 194109

Ref. Code: MS002.059

Album 21: Historic Doorways and Buildings

The images of Boston and the surrounding area are bound with material relating to Charleston, South Carolina, and other southern areas. The album includes several hundred 3 x 4 inch photographs varying from detailed views of doorways to general elevations. The Boston images include several details o...

Date: ca. 1928

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 194112

Ref. Code: PC009.021

Ledger of Mather Withington, 1792-1831

A partially indexed itemization of professional services (appraising, measuring, protracting, writing warrants, and making appearances in court) with reimbursement by selectmen. An equal amount of space is taken up with household and personal expenditures and labor including farm chores, masonry, a...

Date: 1792-1831

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 194113

Ref. Code: MS002.060

Evening Snowfall, Stowe, Vermont, 1971

Snow and ice cover trees in Stowe, Vermont.

Date: 1971

Collection: Verner Reed Photographic Collection, 1950-1972

GUSN: 194115

Ref. Code: PC044.TMP.039

Album 22: Boston Buildings and Streets, Part 1

The photographs in Album 22 appear to have been produced in the 1890s or early 1900s as copies of earlier prints originally produced from the 1850s to the 1880s. The originals have not been located, making these albums a significant resource for views by Boston photographers of churches, streets, a...

Date: 1850-1880

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 194116

Ref. Code: PC009.022

Account book of Nathan Weston Jr., Maine, 1853-1856

Records fees for legal services under clients' names, occasionally with hometown. Attorney Weston appears to have been in the employ of Penobscot County while carrying on his private practice in east and central Maine, with at least one client in Boston and one railroad company.

Date: 1853-1856

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 194114

Ref. Code: MS002.061

Account book, May 1831-July 1832

Records shipments of indigo, most totaling in four figures. Notes quantities, consignments, and names of vessels.

Date: 1831-1832

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 194117

Ref. Code: MS002.062

Dump fire, Stowe, Vermont, 1971

The burning at the local dump was a volatile public issue in Stowe. Reed spent many hours documenting the deleterious effects of the smoke on the small town. In this view, he included a series of fence posts evocative of grave markers in a not-so-subtle allusion to the potential impact of pollution....

Date: 1971

Collection: Verner Reed Photographic Collection, 1950-1972

GUSN: 194123

Ref. Code: PC044.TMP.040

Album 23: Boston Buildings and Streets, Part 2

The photographs in Album 23 are duplicates of the photographs in Album 22. They appear to have been produced in the 1890s or early 1900s as copies of earlier prints originally produced from the 1850s to the 1880s. The originals have not been located, making these albums a significant resource for ...

Date: 1850-1880

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 194118

Ref. Code: PC009.023

Account book of M.L. Williams, Boston, Mass., 1889-1890

Records terms of leases and payments for office quarters, giving names of tenant firms and some addresses.

Date: 1889-1890

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 194119

Ref. Code: MS002.063

Account book, New York, 1861-1879

A young man's records of various employment: farm chores, carriage-building, etc. Purchases of food, books, and clothing are interspersed among farm business, shoe repair, etc. Weather reports and declaration of worth at interest (at age 21) and several New York addresses appear.

Date: 1861-1879

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 194120

Ref. Code: MS002.064

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