Historic New England

Privy

This subseries includes an acetate or nitrate negative depicting a privy on Cape Cod.

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331725

Ref. Code: PC053.01.96

Prohibition

This subseries contains a glass plate negative of Jamaican rum leaving Boston during the onset of Prohibition.

Date: 1920-1929

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331726

Ref. Code: PC053.01.97

This subseries contains two glass plate negatives, one of the Friends Meeting house in Yarmouth, Maine and the other of Mr. Seth Kelly seated in the church. Kelly was one of two remaining Quakers of a once powerful congregation of Cape Friends.

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331727

Ref. Code: PC053.01.98

Winsor Harlow house, Portsmouth, N.H.

thirty-one architectural drawins for Mr. and Mrs. Winsor Harlow in Portsmouth, New Hampshire (Commission #1920). Some drawings dated and signed by R.S.J. and S.C. *There are preliminary plans for a screened porch and deck addition in 1968, but plans do not contain a new commission#. Two identic...

Date: 1963

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

GUSN: 331732

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1920

Racing

This subseries contains glass plate and acetate or nitrate negatives of different boat and horse races throughout New England. Featured images include the Off Soundings Race and Rendezvous in New London, Connecticut, a Harvard-Yale boat race, and a fisherman's race off Gloucester, Massachusetts. A...

Date: 1934-1937

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331728

Ref. Code: PC053.01.99

Boating Races

8 glass plate and film or nitrate negatives

Date: 1934-1937

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331729

Ref. Code: PC053.01.99.001

Horse Races

1 glass plate negative

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331730

Ref. Code: PC053.01.99.002

Gerald Foster house, Belmont, Mass.

Fourteen architectural drawings for a house for Dr. and Mrs. Gerald Foster in Belmont, Massachusetts (commission #1926). Most drawings dated and all drawings signed by Robert Minot, R.E.H., K.D., and S.C. Two-story extended, Gambrel roof, Cape Cod house with one car garage. House has asphalt shin...

Date: 1963

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

GUSN: 331734

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1926

Alan Homes Inc. (developer) house, Cape Elizabeth, Maine

Thirteen architectural drawins for Alan Homes Inc. (developer) in Cape Elizabeth, Maine (Commission #1921). Most drawings dated and signed by G.H.K. Two-story extended Cape Cod house with a 2 car garage, a split shake shingle roof, white cedar shingle, clapboards and flushboard exterior. Ba...

Date: 1962-1963

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

GUSN: 331735

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1921

Alan Hilton house, West Southport, Maine

Twelve architectural drawing for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Alan Hilton in West Southport, Maine (commission #1930). Some drawings dated and signed by Robert Minot, J.E., R.S.J., and S.W.M. Drawings depict a one-story angled Cape Cod house with red cedar shingle roof, a white cedar shingle, and sa...

Date: 1963

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

GUSN: 331738

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1930

Millard S. Peabody house, Falmouth, Mass.

Five architectural drawing for a house for Mrs. Millard S. Peabody in Falmouth, Massachusetts (commission #1937). Some drawings dated and signed by S.C. Drawings depict a two level, extended Cape Cod house with red cedar shingle roof, a white cedar shingle, and sawn board exterior and a two car ...

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 331739

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1937

Postcard, S.M Howes Co., stoves, ranges and furnaces, 40-42-44-46 Union Street, Boston, Mass.

The business manufactures pieces to repair stoves and furnaces. The factory is at 503-525 Medford Street, Charlestown, Mass. Text on the card verso reads "Mailing card."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 331744

Ref. Code: EP001.01.006.03.06.021

Envelope, The Boston Music Co., 116 Boylston Street, Boston, Mass.

The business carries, phonograph records, record cabinets, sheet music, musical instruments, radios, jewelry and greeting cards. Text on the item verso reads "Over sixty years in Boston." There is a telephone order service. The storefront can be seen in the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 331747

Ref. Code: EP001.01.081.01.01.014

That's the kitchen I want, Whitehead Monel Kitchens, Household Division of Excel Metal Cabinet Company, Inc., 101 Park Avenue, New York, New York

The features of Monel Kitchens are described for improving time spent in the kitchen and allowing more time for leisure activities.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 331750

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.003.080

Sherwin-Williams Paints for all kinds of good painting, Sherwin-Williams Co., Cleveland, Ohio

The features of the house paint are described and illustrated in color combinations. The product is available from Eaton, Chase & Co., hardware, paints, oils, varnishes, Norwich, Connecticut.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 331752

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.143

How to advertise luxury without words, designed and printed by T.M. Cleland for The Strathmore Paper Company, Mittineague, Mass.

The brochure was issued as part of an advertising campaign to promote the use of fine paper. The brochure is printed on Alexandra Japan. Text on the item verso reads "Ed:1. Series 775; Issued 9-19: J6972." Art of papergraphic advertising ; no. 1.

Date: 1919

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 331753

Ref. Code: EP001.12.005.001.051

Starr F. Schlobohm house, New Seabury, Cape Cod, Mass.

Set of twenty-four drawings of a house for Mr. and Mrs.Starr F. Schlobohm in New Seabury, Cape Cod, Massachusetts (Commission # 1923). No drawings are dated. Most drawings are initialed by S.C, and R.S.J. Two-story house with one car garage. House has a red and white cedar shingle, gambrel roo...

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 331756

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1923

Robert Phillips house, Remsenburg, L.R., New York

Set of nine architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Robert Phillips in Remsenberg, L.R., New York (commission # 1922). All drawings are dated and signed by Ken Duprey. Two-story Cape Cod house with a white cedar shingle exterior. House has a open floor plan in the basement. The upp...

Date: 1962

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

GUSN: 331758

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1922

Dean Comeau house, Concord, Mass.

Twenty-five architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Dean Comeau in Concord, Massachusetts (commission #1924). Some drawings signed by Donald Montgomry and Warren Rhoter. Most drawings are dated. Two-story Cape Cod house with a two car garage; red cedar shingle roof, a white cedar sh...

Date: 1962-1963

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

GUSN: 331760

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1924

K. H. Kettlehut house, Lafayette, Indiana

Set of three architectural drawings for a store front for K. H. Kettlehut in Lafayette, Indiana (Commission #1929). Drawings are undated and unsigned. Proposed store for Mr. K. H. Kettlehut. The plans contain door and window details for the story 2 details 1 rendering

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 331761

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1929

Alfred G. Nelson house, West Southport, Maine

Set of five architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Alfred G. Nelson in West Southport, Maine (commission #2321). Some drawings dated and signed by Robert Minot. Alterations and additions to an existing house (commission #1930); a new deck and alterations to a bedroom and bathroom.

Date: 1963-1973

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

GUSN: 331767

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2321

George E. Cornwall house, Ashburnham, Mass.

Set of six architectural drawings for Mr. and Mrs. George E. Cornwall in Ashburnham, Massachusetts (commission #1934). No drawings are dated. Drawings are initialed by R.S.J. Two-story Cape Cod house with a garage; asphalt shingle roof, flushboard, clapboard and white cedar shingle exterior. H...

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 331769

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1934

Packaging, E.S. Curtis' Ink, No. 9 Dock Square, Boston, Mass.

The item is a photocopy of the packaging to hold the Curtis blue black ink. Directions for use are provided on the box.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 331770

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.01.04.051

Log Cabin Restaurant (for Mrs. Edna Williams), Holyoke, Mass.

One-story restaurant with multiple dining rooms

Date: 1953-1955

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

GUSN: 331771

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1449

Log Cabin restaurant (for Mrs. Edna Williams), Holyoke, Mass.

Alterations to lavatory in commission #1449.

Date: 1964

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

GUSN: 331773

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1449-A

Log Cabin restaurant, Holyoke, Mass.

Addition with new lounge. Alteration to commission #1449

Date: 1959

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

GUSN: 331774

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1746

Log Cabin restaurant, Holyoke, Mass.

Alteration to commission #1449. Most drawings are dated and signed by Ken Duprey and Merton Barrows. Collaborator - Tighe & Bond, consulting engineers, Holyoke, Massachusetts

Date: 1964

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

GUSN: 331775

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1746-A

I. Alan Balfour (developer) house, Cape Cottage, Maine

Set of seven drawings for a house for I. Alan Balfour (developer) in Cape Cottage, Maine (commission #1448). All drawings are dated and signed by Richard Wills. Two-story Colonial Revivial, salt box house with a one car garage; clapboard and flushboard exterior. House has a living room with...

Date: 1953

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

GUSN: 331780

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1448

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

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