Historic New England

George F. Redman house, Andover, Mass.

Set of twenty-six architectural drawings for Mr. and Mrs.George F. Redman in Andover, Massachusetts (commission #1809) including eight plans, nine elevations, three details, and six framing plans. Few drawings are signed and dated by Richard Wills and initialed by other architects. Additions and...

Date: 1960-1961

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

GUSN: 331565

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1809

Joseph Gallo house, Walpole, Mass.

Set of forteen architectural drawings for Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gallo in Walpole, Massachusetts (commission #1811) including seven elevations, five plans, one plot plan, and one rendering. Some drawings are signed and dated by Richard Wills. * Plot plan R.G. Loring-Reg land Surveyor (1959) Two s...

Date: 1960-1962

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

GUSN: 331567

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1811

Joseph Gallo house, Walpole, Mass.

Set of seven architectural drawings for Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gallo in Walpole, Massachusetts (commission #1811-A) including three elevations, three plans, and one cross section. All drawings are signed and dated by David Guild Dethlefs. Alterations to commission #1811 - Two-story Ranch w/ salt bo...

Date: 1962

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

GUSN: 331569

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1811-A

Marcel P. Boisvert house, Reading, Mass.

Set of eleven architectural drawings for Mr. and Mrs. Marcel P. Boisvert in Reading, Massachusetts (commission #1813) including three plans, one cross section, and one rendering. Most drawings are signed and dated by Richard Wills and John Howard. Two-story Garrison Colonial Revival with a two ...

Date: 1960-1961

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

GUSN: 331570

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1813

Marcel P. Boisvert house, Reading, Mass.

Set of twenty-three architectural drawings for Mr. and Mrs. Marcel P. Boisvert in Reading, Massachusetts (commission #1813-A) including nine plans, one cross section, eight elevations, and one plot plan. Most drawings are signed and dated by Royal Barry Wills. *#1813 not built, revised and slight...

Date: 1972

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

GUSN: 331573

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1813-A

Robert E. Dickey house, Atkinson, New Hampshire

Set of fifteen architectural drawings of house for Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Dickey in Atkinson, New Hampshire (commission #1815) including three elevations, five plans, three rough sketches, one rendering, one cross section, and three details. Most drawings are signed by John F. Howard and Richard Wil...

Date: 1960

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

GUSN: 331575

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1815

Ernest E. Doane house, Abington, Mass.

Set of nineteen architectural drawings of house for Mr. and Mrs. Ernest E. Doane in Abington, Massachusetts (commission #1816) including four elevations, two plans, one plot plan, one rendering, one cross section, two heating plans, and eight details. Most drawings are signed by John F. Howard and R...

Date: 1960-1961

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

GUSN: 331577

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1816

Warren Ordway house, Newton, Mass.

Set of twenty-five architectural drawings of house for Mr. Warren Ordway in Newton, Massachusetts (commission #212) including four elevations, four plans, three framing plans, one plot plan, and thirteen details. No drawings are signed or dated. Drawings depict a three-story house. House has pla...

Date: 1928, undated

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

GUSN: 331579

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.212

A. R. Allan house, Brookline, Mass

Set of thirty-four architectural drawings of house for Mrs. A. R. Allan (commission #240) including four elevations, five plans, and twenty-five detail drawings. Few drawings are dated; no drawings are signed . Drawings depict a two-story Colonial house with three dormers, a slate roof and a cla...

Date: 1929

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

GUSN: 331581

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.240

Daniel Simonds house, Brookline, Mass.

Set of two architectural drawings of house for Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Simonds (commission #240-A) including two drawings. All drawings are dated; drawings are initialed . Alterations to commission #240

Date: 1968

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

GUSN: 331583

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.240-A

Edith Moses house, Wellesley Hills, Mass

Set of twenty-two architectural drawings of house for Edith Moses (commission #315) including four elevations, three plans, ten detail drawings, three heating plans, and two framing plans. Few drawings are dated or signed by Royal Barry Wills. Drawings depict a two-story Cape Cod house with fron...

Date: 1931

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

GUSN: 331585

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.315

Louis Mott house, Wellesley Hills, Mass

Set of five architectural drawings of house for Mr. Louis Mott (commission #315-A) including two elevations and two plans. No drawings are dated or signed. Alterations and additons to commission #315

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 331587

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.315-A

Homer N. Sweet house, Weston, Mass.

Set of six architectural drawings of house for Homer N. Sweet in Weston, Massachusetts (commission #424) including four elevations and two plans. No drawings are dated or signed. Drawings depict an English Cottage guest house with one dormer; cypress shingles and siding. House has living room wit...

Date: ca. 1934

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

GUSN: 331589

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.424

Residence for C. Richardson at Temple, N.H. Collens, Willis & Beckonert, Boston, Mass.

One set, includes three renderings of the exterior of a private residence in Temple, New Hampshire.

Date: 1946-1962, undated

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 331896

Ref. Code: AR001.USNH.2125.001

J. Greer McBartney House, South Dartmouth, Mass.

Set of twenty architectural drawings for Dr. and Mrs. J. Greer McBartney in South Dartmouth, Massachusetts (commission #1919). All drawings are initialed by D.T.G., J.E., and Richard Minot. Most drawings are dated. House is a one-story extended Cape Cod with red cedar shingle roof, a two car ga...

Date: 1963

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

GUSN: 331895

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1919

Richard Goldbaum house, Haverhill, Mass.

Set of ninteen architectural drawings for Mr. and Mrs. Richard Goldbaum in Haverhill, Massachusetts (commission # 1980). Most drawings are initialed and dated by Merton Barrows, S.C., and Ken Duprey. Collaborators: Brasseur Assoc 60 1/2 Bailey St. Haverhill, Mass. House has a basement with an...

Date: 1964

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

GUSN: 331898

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1980

Ralph E. Troner house, Brockton, Mass.

Set of thirty-one architectural drawings for Mr. and Mrs. Ralph E. Troner in Brockton, Massachusetts (commission # 1987). Most drawings are dated and all drawings are signed by Merton Barrows, S.C., R.S.J. and Richard Wills. Collaborators:Brockton and Taunton Gas Co. House has a basement with...

Date: 1964

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

GUSN: 331899

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1987

John W. Blake house, Weston, Mass.

Set of twenty-six architectural drawings for Mr. and Mrs. John W. Blake in Weston, Massachusetts (commission # 1994). Most drawings are dated and some drawings are signed by S.C., R.S.J. and F.W. Crombie House has a basement with an undesignated space; guest room, bathroom, lavatory, mud room, s...

Date: 1964-1965

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

GUSN: 331901

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1994

Hanslin Associates house, New Seabury, Mass.

Set of twenty-three architectural drawings for Hanslin Associates (developer) in New Seabury, Massachusetts (commission # 1996). Most drawings are initialed by S.C., and R.S.J. Drawings are undated House has a basement with an undesignated space; four bedrooms two baths, and a planned bath; ki...

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 331903

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1996

Howard Schoefeld house, Holyoke, Mass.

Set of fifteen architectural drawings for Mr.Howard Schoefeld in Holyoke, Massachusetts (commission # 1992). Half of drawings are dated and all drawings are signed by S.C., and D.T.G. House has a basement with an undesignated space. Upper floor has kitchen, living room with a fireplace, two bed...

Date: 1964

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

GUSN: 331905

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1992

Donald L. Forke house, Lincoln, Nebr.

Set of forty-two architectural drawings for Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Forke in Lincoln, Nebraska (commission # 1997). Most drawings are initialed or signed by E.T.C., John Howard, and Donald Montgomery. House has a basement with an undesignated space; four bedrooms (one with a fireplace) two baths,...

Date: 1965-1966

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

GUSN: 331917

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1997

Donald L. Forke house, Lincoln, Nebr.

Set of four achitectural drawings for alterations and additions to an existing house for Mr. and Mrs. Donald Forke in Lincoln, Nebr. (commission # 1997-A). All drawings are initialed by E.T.C. and John Howard. Most drawings are dated. Alterations and additions to an existing house. 1 plans ...

Date: 1988

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

GUSN: 331918

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1997-A

Marion H. Towne house, Osterville, Mass.

Set of thirty-two architectural drawings for Mrs. Marion H. Towne in Osterville, Massachusetts (commission # 1985). Most drawings are initialed and dated by Warren Rhoter, John Howard, F. W. Crombie, P.B.M., R.S.J., and P. MEO House has a basement with an undesignated space; kitchen with eating ...

Date: 1964

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

GUSN: 331925

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1985

Mrs. James E. Bigwood house, Rumford, R.I.

Set of nineteen architectural drawings for Mrs. James E. Bigwood in Rumford, Rhode Island (commission # 1988). All drawings are initialed by R.S.J., Ken Duprey, and D.T.G. House has a basement with an undesignated space and a fireplace; kitchen, dining room, living room with a fireplace, two bed...

Date: 1964

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

GUSN: 331931

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1988

People's Methodist Church, Bradford, Mass.

Set of eight architectural drawings for alterations and additions to an existing building, People's Methodist Church in Bradford, Massachusetts (commission # 1978). All drawings are initialed and dated by G. H. Kunz. 1 plan 1 elevation 5 detail drawings 1 rendering

Date: 1964

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

GUSN: 331933

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1978

Fragment, 150th anniversary of the statehood of Vermont, Montpelier, Vermont

The item has been cut from a larger piece commemorating the 1941 anniversary. The Vermont state seal is between two clusters of seven stars signifying the state was the 14th to join the union. A small photograph of the state capitol building is glued within a predrawn frame.

Date: 1941

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 331935

Ref. Code: EP001.01.038.01.01.025

Group portrait, Chatham Garden Club, Chatham, Mass., 1884

Eight members of the Chatham Garden Club are shown in the image. In the foreground a long rake is held by one woman seated on a stone bench. A woman on the left side holds an umbrella. Other women appear to be holding gloves.

Date: 1884

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 331936

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0580.0030.001

Silhouettes and their frames, published and made by Foster Brothers, 4 Park Square, Boston, Mass. and 78 Summer Street, Arlington, Mass.

The silhouette reproductions are from originals in the Essex Institute and Peabody Museum, Salem, Mass. A short background on silhouettes is on the front page.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 331937

Ref. Code: EP001.12.003.001.038

Bradley catalog of school supplies and equipment, Milton Bradley Company, 2249-53 Calumet Avenue, Chicago, Illinois

The catalog has classroom furniture, stationery supplies, sports equipment, art supplies, board games, books and maps.

Date: 1934

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 331938

Ref. Code: EP001.12.016.075

Important notice, clubhouse rules, location unidentified

Five rules are listed covering cellphone use and clothing requirements for club members and their guests.

Date: 2005

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 331939

Ref. Code: EP001.01.024.01.01.010

Certificate of profits, no. 450, for the China Mutual Insurance Company, Boston, Mass., dated October 2, 1895

The certificate is illustrated with the unloading of a ship, a Chinese junk and a sailor holding a sextant.

Date: 1895-10-02

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 331944

Ref. Code: EP001.01.065.02.01.004

Certificate of profits, no. 459, for the China Mutual Insurance Company, Boston, Mass., dated March 12, 1896

The certificate is illustrated with the unloading of a ship, a Chinese junk and a sailor holding a sextant.

Date: 1896-03-12

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 331947

Ref. Code: EP001.01.065.02.01.005

Good plumbing, hints for the house builder and house buyer, National Lead Company of Massachusetts, 57 Broad Street, Boston, Mass.

The booklet advises homeowners and contractors about features to consider in planning and evaluating plumbing systems.

Date: 1907

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 331948

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.011.029

Francis E. Robinson house, Durham, N.H.

Set of twenty-four architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Francis E. Robinson in Durham, New Hampshire (commission #1971). All drawings are initialed by S.C., Richard Wills, and R.S.J. Two-story Cape Cod house with a red cedar shingle roof; flushboard and clapboard exterior. House ...

Date: 1964

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

GUSN: 331950

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1971

How to paint in and around the house! The Glidden Company, Cleveland, Ohio

The booklet provides advice on interior and exterior painting projects using Glidden products.

Date: 1954

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 331952

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.145

Creative expression in design, Milton Bradley Company, Springfield, Mass.

Methods of encouraging design in elementary school students is described using Milton Bradley watercolors, paint, crayons and paper.

Date: 1927

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 331953

Ref. Code: EP001.12.003.001.039

Louis Risman house, Medford, Mass

Set of thirty architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Louis Risman in Medford, Massachusetts (commission #1973). All drawings are initialed by D.T.G, and Ken Duprey One-story extended Cape Cod house with a second hand slate roof; stone veneer, rough sawn board, and clapboard exterio...

Date: 1964-1965

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

GUSN: 331954

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1973

Fred Brauer house, Dedham, Mass.

Set of eleven architectural drawings for a house for Mr. Fred Brauer in Dedham, Massachusetts (commission #1974). All drawings are initialed by Richard Wills. Only first and second floor plans in addition to front elevation are complete. All other drawings are sketches with some being un-number...

Date: 1964

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

GUSN: 331955

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1974

Robert L. Fletcher house, Holden, Mass.

Set of nineteen architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Fletcher in Holden, Massachusetts (commission #1975). Most drawings are initialed or signed by Warren Rohter, Merton Barrows, John Howard, P.B.M., or P. M.E.O. One drawing has what appears to be rodent damage Revise...

Date: 1964

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

GUSN: 331960

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1975

Country Farms Building, East Longmeadow, Mass.

Set of four architectural drawings for Country Farms in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts (commission #1976). All drawings are initialed or signed by Robert Minot and Ken Duprey. Building has a fruit and vegatable cooler room, office space, service area for the public and a lavatory. Collaborato...

Date: 1964

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

GUSN: 331964

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1976