Historic New England

Gilbert Verney house, Nantucket, Mass.

Set of thirty-three architectural drawings of house for Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Verney in Nantucket, Massachusetts (commission #1817) including five elevations, three plans, one heating plan, one rendering, one cross section, and three framing plans. Many drawings are signed by Robert E. Minot, Ken Dup...

Date: 1960-1961

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

GUSN: 331614

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1817

Wenham Realty Trust house, Wenham, Mass.

Set of twelve architectural drawings of house for Wenham Realty Trust in Wenham, Massachusetts (commission #1820) including three preliminary plans, five plot plans, and three elevations. Plot plan - Essex Survey Service (C.E.) Beverly, MA One-story bldg with office - Post office Asphalt sh...

Date: 1960

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

GUSN: 331616

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1820

Louis H. Hamel house, Oyster Harbors, Mass.

Set of forty-four architectural drawings of house for Mr. and Mrs. Louis H. Hamel in Oyster Harbors, Massachusetts (commission #1821) including three plans, three elevations, twenty-seven details, four plot plans, two heating plans, and three electrical plans Two-story Colonial Revival house with...

Date: 1961

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

GUSN: 331618

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1821

John M. Powell house, Waban, Mass.

Set of thirty architectural drawings of house for Mr. and Mrs. John M. Powell in Waban, Massachusetts (commission #1822) including three plans, four elevations, fourteen details, one plot plan, two cross sections, and two framing plans. Two-story French-style house with a two car garage; asphalt ...

Date: 1961

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

GUSN: 331622

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1822

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

Set of ten architectural drawings for I. Allan Balfour (developer) in Cape Cottage, Maine (commission #1608) including six elevations and four plans. All drawings are signed by Richard Wills; no drawings are dated. Two-story Ranch/Cape with two car, salt box garage; asphalt shingle roof; clapboa...

Date: 1956, undated

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

GUSN: 331624

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1608

I. Alan Balfour (developer) house, Portland, Maine

One architectural drawing for I. Allan Balfour (developer) in Portland, Maine (commission #1356) including one preliminary combined elevation and plan drawing. Drawing is dated Office One-story building with a wood shingle roof. Building has a shingle and clapboard exterior, contains one room...

Date: 1951

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

GUSN: 331626

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1356

Roger W. Mills house, Wayland, Mass.

Set of eleven architectural drawings of house for Mr. Roger W. Mills in Wayland, Massachusetts (commission #724) including three elevations, two framing plans, and three plans. All drawings are dated and signed by Nathaniel Perry Tufts, and Valtz Two-story Cape Cod house with cedar shingle roof; ...

Date: 1940

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

GUSN: 331629

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.724

Francis K. McKnight house, Pittsburgh, Penn.

Set of eight architectural drawings of house for Francis H. McKnight in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (commission #757) including three elevations and three plans. All drawings are dated and signed by Merton S. Barrows. Drawings depict a two-story Colonial Revival house with a slate roof and clapboard...

Date: 1940

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

GUSN: 331631

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.757

Miss Christine E. Evarts house, South Weymouth, Mass.

Set of Thirteen architectural drawings of house for Miss. Christine E. Evarts in South Weymouth, Massachusetts (commission #876) including four elevations, three plans, and six details. Most drawings are dated. Most are signed by Merton Barrows and Robert Minot Drawings depict a two-story Cape C...

Date: 1941

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

GUSN: 331633

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.876

Surface Combustion

Two architectural drawings for Surface Combustion in unknown location (commission #986). Drawings are dated but not signed. Building has a living room with a fireplace, study, dining room, kitchen, lavatory, three bedrooms, one bath, covered porch, and a one car garage.

Date: 1944

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

GUSN: 331635

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.986

Arthur W. Clapp house, Walpole, Mass.

Set of nine architectural drawings of house for Mr. and Mrs. Arthur W. Clapp in Walpole, Massachusetts (commission #981) including three elevations, three plans, and three details. All drawings are dated and signed by Leon Keach and Robert Minot. Drawings depict a two-story Garrison Colonial hous...

Date: 1944

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

GUSN: 331637

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.981

Arthur W. Clapp house, Walpole, Mass.

One architectural drawing of house for Mr. and Mrs. Arthur W. Clapp in Walpole, Massachusetts (commission #981-A) including one elevation. No drawings are dated but are signed by Robert Minot. build in furniture for a boy's room. 2017 gift

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 331639

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.981-A

Arthur W. Clapp house, Walpole, Mass.

Set of four architectural drawings of house for Mr. and Mrs. Arthur W. Clapp in Walpole, Massachusetts (commission #981) including one elevation, one plan, and one detail. All drawings are dated, but none are signed. addition of a two car garage. removed photocopies of 1944 drawings. 2017 ...

Date: 2012

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

GUSN: 331640

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.981-A2

R. B. Foye house, Portsmouth, N.H.

Set of forteen architectural drawings of house for Mr. and Mrs R. B. Foye in Portsmouth N.H. (commission #984) including four elevations, three plans, one plot plan and six details. Most drawings are dated and signed by Rober Minot and Ken Duprey. two-story Cape Cod wood shingle roof with two car...

Date: 1945-1946

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

GUSN: 331641

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.984

Kenison M. Hill house, Concord, N.H.

Set of twelve architectural drawings for a house for Kenison M. Hill, Concord, New Hampshire (commission #1058) including four elevations, five plans, two framing plans, and one detail. Drawings are not signed, but are dated. Two-story Cape Cod with two front dormers; cedar shingle roof with a c...

Date: 1946

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

GUSN: 331643

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1058

Landscape gardening, compiled by F.J. Taylor, Boy Scouts of America, Two Park Avenue, New York, New York

Background on landscape gardening is provided with considerations given to planning, plants, buildings and landscape features for Boy Scouts trying to earn merit badges in this area. Vocational opportunities are described and there is a short bibliography. Merit badge series ; no. 3353.

Date: 1930

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 331645

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.139

How to beautify the home grounds, H.D. Hemenway, Massachusetts State Board of Agriculture, Boston, Mass.

Steps for planning landscape design to improve home properties are described. State Board of Agriculture nature leaflet ; no. 46.

Date: 1910-04-10

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 331650

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.140

True Temper garden book, 9th ed., The American Fork & Hoe Company, Cleveland, Ohio

The catalog covers planning, and soil preparation in the creation of vegetable and flower gardens using True Temper tools. Text on the title page reads "March 1, 1932."

Date: 1927

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 331654

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.141

Charles H. Brierly house, Wilbraham, Mass.

Set of sixteen architectural drawings of house for Charles H. Brierly in Wilbraham, Mass (commission #1089) including three plans, two elevations, nine details, and one cross sections. Drawings are signed by Walter Pratt, Merton Barrows, and Warren Rhoter. All plans are dated Drawings depict a t...

Date: 1947-1949

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

GUSN: 331661

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1089

Herbert T. Lorentzen house, Englewood, N.J.

Set of fourteen architectural drawings of house for Mr. and Mrs. Herbert T. Lorentzen in Englewood, N.J. (commission #1156) including two elevations, three plans, one rendering, and eight details. Most drawings are signed by Walter Pratt and Merton Barrows; drawings are dated. Drawings depict a o...

Date: 1948

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

GUSN: 331664

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1156

Paul S. Emerson house, Wakefield, Mass.

Eight architectural drawings for alterations and additions to an existing house for Mr. Paul S. Emerson in Wakefield, Massachusetts (commission #1136). Some drawings are signed and dated by Robert Minot and initialed by other architects. Alterations and Additions to existing house - new kitchen, ...

Date: 1947-1949

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

GUSN: 331670

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1136

Westinghouse Electric "Ideal" model house, Hartford, Conn.

One architectural drawing of "Ideal" model house for Westinghouse Electric in Hartford, Connecticut (commission #1149) including one elevation. Drawing is signed by Ken Duprey. Drawing depict a front elevation of house with a shingle and flushboard exterior.

Date: 1948

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

GUSN: 331672

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1149

Herbert T. Lorentzen, Englewood, N.J.

One architectural drawing for alterations and additions for Mr. Herbert T. Lorentzen in Englewood, NJ (commission #1156-A). Drawing is signed and dated by Warren Rhoter. A&A drawing depicts a new covered porch

Date: 1951

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

GUSN: 331675

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1156-A

Sylvan A Goodman house, Martha's Vineyard, Mass.

Set of five architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Sylvan Goodman in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts (commission #1187). All drawings are dated and signed by Leon Keach. Drawings deptict a one-story Ranch hose with an asphalt shingle roof. The house has a living room with a firepl...

Date: 1948

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

GUSN: 331677

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1187

Sylvan A. Goodman house, Martha's Vineyard, Mass.

Eleven architectural drawings for alterations and additions for an existing house for Mr. and Mrs. Sylvan A. Goodman in Martha's Vineyard (commission #1695). All drawings are signed and dated by R. Boynton. Drawings depict addition to #1187 addition with laundry, bathroom and a bedroom. Secon...

Date: 1958-1967

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

GUSN: 331678

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1695

John Sugden house, Weston, Mass.

Set of sixteen architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. John Sugden in Weston, Massachusetts (commission #1202). Some drawings are signed and dated by Warren Rhoter and Robert Minot. Drawings depict a one-story Ranch/Cape Cod house with a two car garage, an asphalt shingle roof; clapb...

Date: 1949

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

GUSN: 331680

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1202

Nathan Edson house, Swampscott, Mass.

Set of eighteen architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Edson in Swampscott, Masschusetts (commission #1204). Most drawings are signed and dated by Ken Duprey, Robert Minot, Merton Barrows, and Warren Rhoter. Drawings depict a two-story Gambrel Cape Cod house with a garage, an...

Date: 1948

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

GUSN: 331684

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1204

Carleton Ginsburg house, Swampscott

Set of twelve architectural drawings for alterations and additions to an existing house for Mr. and Mrs. Carleton Ginsburg in Swampscott, Massachusetts (commission #1204-A). Some drawings are signed and dated by Richard Wills and other architects. Alterations and additions to commission #`1204...

Date: 1968-1969

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

GUSN: 331686

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1204-A

Sidney Kane house, Providence, R.I.

Set of seventeen architectural drawings for a house for Mr. Sidney Kane in Providence, R.I. (Commission # 1208). Some drawings are dated and signed by Merton Barrows and Warren Rhoter. Drawings depict a one-story Cape Cod house; second story above the two car garage. House has an asphalt roof w...

Date: 1949

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

GUSN: 331687

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1208

Jack Boysen house, Genoa, Ohio

Set of thirteen drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs .Jack Boysen in Genoa, Ohio (commission #1211). Some drawings are signed by Warren Rhoter, Robert Minot, and Ken Duprey. Drawings depict a two-story Cape Cod house with a two car garage; wood shingle roof, clapboard and a flush board exterior...

Date: 1949

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

GUSN: 331690

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1211

Dean Noyes house, Brockton, Mass.

twenty-two architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Noyes in Brockton, Massachusetts (commission #1933). Most drawings are signed and dated by Richard Wills and initialed by RSJ, and SC. Drawings depict a two-story Colonial Revival with a two car garage, an asphalt, hip roof; clapboar...

Date: 1963

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

GUSN: 331694

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1933

Pageants

This subseries contains glass plate negatives of Francesca Braggiotti, Ted Shawn, and other performing a pageant at Larz Anderson's mansion in Brookline, Massachusetts. Braggiotti was an Italian dancer and actress, who later became the First Lady of Connecticut.

Date: 1926, undated

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331696

Ref. Code: PC053.01.88

Parades

\li-15This subseries include glass plate and film negatives of parade bands, floats, marches, and crowds throughout the New England area. Featured parades into the Tercentenary Parade in Boston in1930, various American Legion parades, and the Patriot's Day parade in Boston in 1929. Negatives 2368 ...

Date: 1917-1940, undated

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331697

Ref. Code: PC053.01.89

American Legion Parades

50 glass plate, acetate, and nitrate negatives

Date: 1930-1940

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331698

Ref. Code: PC053.01.89.001

Boston Fire Department

These negatives have been determined to be nitrate and have been removed to a separate box.

Date: 1940

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331699

Ref. Code: PC053.01.89.002

General - Parades

19 glass plate and nitrate or acetate negatives

Date: 1919-1930

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331700

Ref. Code: PC053.01.89.003

NRA Parade

4 acetate or nitrate negatives

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331701

Ref. Code: PC053.01.89.004

Roger F. Von Roth house (Big Bromley Corp.), Manchester, Vt.

2 plans, 3 elevations, 1 cross section, and 2 electrical plans for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Roger F. Von Roth (Big Bromley Corp.) in Manchester, Vermont (commission #2173). Drawings are singned by B.W. Two-level Cape Cod house with a red cedar shingle roof and a flush board and rough sawn board ...

Date: 1968

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

GUSN: 332505

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2173

Arabian perfumo wonder, The Arabian Perfumo Co., Bridgewater, Connecticut

The sealed envelope apparently contains perfume sheets. The illustration caption reads "Parizada the Arabian perfume beauty." Perfumo came into existence during Parizada's visit to London. The description on the verso states it is recommended for sick chambers and can be carried as a disinfectant. ...

Date: 1898

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 332507

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.01.002

Trade card, Thomas L. Hutchins, glassware, china, Nos. 92 & 94 South Main Street, Providence, Rhode Island

Text inside the card announces that Thomas L. Hutchins has purchased the stock of Thomas M. Hutchins. The specialties are listed including Red Lahore dinner and tea ware, Haviland's French china, John Moses's stone porcelain and toilet sets.

Date: 1881-12-24

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 332508

Ref. Code: EP001.01.055.01.01.012

Mennen's Borated Talcum Toilet Powder, Gerhard Mennen Company, 54 Orange Street, Newark, New Jersey

The talcum powder is advertised as an antidote to sunburn, prickly heat and chafing. It can be used after bathing or shaving and is suitable for children. In the illustration a woman uses the powder at the beach. A little girl standing next to her holds a large powder container. The trademark with...

Date: 1906-07-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 332509

Ref. Code: EP001.15.021

Mennen's Borated Talcum Toilet Powder, Gerhard Mennen Co., 54 Orange Street, Newark, New Jersey

The talcum powder is advertised as an antidote to prickly heat, chafing and sunburn. It can be used after bathing or shaving and is suitable for children. The product is called "The National Safeguard of American complexions and summer comfort." In the illustration a boy sailor waves from a floatin...

Date: 1907-08-04

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 332512

Ref. Code: EP001.15.022

Casco Bay and Harpswell Lines connecting Portland Maine with the islands and mainland shores of Casco Bay, Portland, Maine

A description of the ferry lines is provided with information on ticket prices, hotel rates and a map. Rear Admiral Robert E. Peary's home on Eagle Island is shown in a photograph.

Date: 1913

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 332514

Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.02.026

Day trips between Boston and the far famed Nantasket Beach and historic Plymouth, Nantasket Beach Steamboat Company, Rowe's Wharf, 340 Atlantic Avenue, junction of Broad and High Streets, office, 7 Rowe's Wharf, Boston, Mass.

Information on prices, timetables and hotels is provided for travelers. Points of interest along the routes are shown in photographs. There is an extensive description of Paragon Park. Noteworthy steamships are described in text and photographs.

Date: 1907-05-27

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 332516

Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.02.027

Narragansett Pier: the ideal seaside resort, by Brander Matthews, Passenger Department, New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Co., New York, New York

Summer activities are described for potential tourists visiting the Narragansett Pier area. Directions from New York City and Boston are provided. Text inside the front cover reads, "From an article written for Harpers Weekly by Brander Matthews. Courtesy of the author and Messrs. Harper & Bros."

Date: 1910

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 332519

Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.02.028

Joseph N. Russo house, Oyster Harbors, Mass.

4 plan, 5 elevations, 15 detail drawing, and 2 electrical plans for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Joseph N. Russo in Oyster Harbors, Massachusetts. (commission #2053). Most drawings are dated and singned by Ken Duprey, Robert Minot, D.T.G. and R.S.D. Two-story Colonial Revival house with a red cedar ...

Date: 1966

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

GUSN: 332529

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2053

Richard Nead house, Dover, Mass.

3 plans, 3 elevations, 21 detail drawings, 3 electrical plans, 3 heating plans and 1 preliminary sketch for a for house for Mr. and Mrs. Richard Nead in Dover, Massachusetts (commission 2110). Drawings are initialed by D.H.M., P.N., B.W., and R.D. most are dated. Colonial Revival house with a r...

Date: 1967-1968

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

GUSN: 332531

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2110

Mrs. Richard R. Clemence house and one room school house, Johnston, R.I.

4 plans, 4 elevations, 1 rendering of a house and one room school house for Mrs. Richard R. Clemence in Johnston, Rhode Island (commission 1895). No drawing are dated some are signed by John Howard and Merton S. Barrows. Cape Cod house and one room school house. House has a living room with a f...

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 332548

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1895

Mark Harrington house, Litchfield, Conn.

3 plans, 4 elevations, 17 details, and 1 plot plan for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Mark Harrington in Litchfield, Connecticut (commission #1828). Most drawings are dated and all are signed by Warren Rohter, Ken Duprey, Robert Minot, and P.S.T. Two-story Cape Cod house with a two car garage, cedar ...

Date: 1961

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

GUSN: 332550

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1828

Morton P. MacLeod house, Los Altos, Calif.

7 plans and 5 elevations, 1 cross section, 1 framing plan, 15 details, and 6 preliminary sketches for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Morton P. MacLeod in Los Altos, California (commission #2073). Drawings are singned by D.T.G., John Howard, and Warren Rohter and some drawings are dated Two-story hous...

Date: 1969-1970

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

GUSN: 332558

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2073

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