Historic New England

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

Graham Magee house, Nantucket, Mass.

Set of nine architectural drawings for alterations and additions to an existing house for Mr. and Mrs. Graham Magee in Nantucket, Mass (Commission #1956). All but one drawing is signed by Ken Duprey and R.S.J. Cape Cod, Salt box house with dormer. House has one car garage. House has three bedr...

Date: 1963

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

GUSN: 331967

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1956

Maurice J. Fitzgerald house, Sudbury, Mass.

Set of ten architectural drawings for alterations and additions to an existing house for Dr. and Mrs. Maurice J. Fitzgerald in Sudbury, Massachusetts (Commission #1958). All drawings are signed by Warren Rhoter. Most drawings are dated. Two operating rooms, one private office and a waiting room...

Date: 1963

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

GUSN: 331968

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1958

Gerald C. Swensson house, Hingham, Mass.

Set of ten architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Gerald C. Swensson in Hingham, Massachusetts (Commission #1959). All drawings are signed by Richard Wills or initialed by S.S. Few drawings are signed Basement has an undesignated space with a carport entry. House is one-story with ...

Date: 1962

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

GUSN: 331970

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1959

William D. Hooper house, Kennebunk, Maine

Set of twenty-one architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. William D. Hooper in Kennebunk, Maine(Commission #1964). All drawings are signed by R.S.J., J.E., and S.C.; and one drawing is dated. Angled, one-story, Cape Cod, Salt box house. House has two car garage. House has a basemen...

Date: 1963

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

GUSN: 331972

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1964

Harold L. Cohen house, Belmont, Mass.

Set of forty-one architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Harold L. Cohen in Belmont, Massachusetts(commission #1972). Most drawings are initialed by D.T.G, R.S.J., Ken Duprey, Warren Rhoter, J. Howard and Merton Barrows Two-story, extended Cape Cod house with a red cedar shingle roof...

Date: 1964

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

GUSN: 331974

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1972

Robert J. Spiller house, Winchester, Mass.

Set of twenty-three architectural drawings for Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Spiller in Winchester, Massachusetts (Commission #1950). All drawings are signed by Merton Barrows or John Howard. Some drawings are dated Drawings depict red cedar, Garmbrel roof, extended Cape Cod house. House has a white ...

Date: 1963-1964

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

GUSN: 331977

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1950

Robert J. Spiller house, Winchester, Mass.

Set of eleven architectural drawings for alterations and additions to an existing house for Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Spiller in Winchester, Massachusetts (Commission #1950-A). All drawings are initialed by S.C. Some are dated Alterations and additions 3 plans 3 elevations 5 framing plans

Date: 1965

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

GUSN: 331978

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1950-A

T.W. Dwight house, Riverhurst, Kennebunk, Maine

Set of twenty-nine architectural drawings for alterations and additions to an existing house for Mr. and Mrs. T.W. Dwight in Riverhurst, Kennebunk, Maine (Commission #1951). All drawings are initialed by S.C., J.E. and R. Wills. Only two are dated Alterations and additions to an existing house....

Date: 1963

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

GUSN: 331981

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1951

First Night

Sub-sub-series

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 331983

Ref. Code: EP001.01.038.02

First Night - General - Folder 1

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 331984

Ref. Code: EP001.01.038.02.01

First Night Boston 96, official First Night Boston '96 program guide, 20th anniversary, Boston, Mass.

The program lists activities, performances, contributors and staff members. There is a map and advertisements from corporate sponsors. There is a reproduction of First Night founder and artist Clara Wainwright's "20th Anniversary Commemorative Quilt" on p. 2.

Date: 1995

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 331985

Ref. Code: EP001.01.038.02.01.004

Happy New Year--!!! Gadzooks, it's the original First Night!! Boston 97 First Night, Boston, Mass.

The program is shaped like a comic book and has comic panels throughout to lead the reader through the program emphasizing the importance of art in people's lives and communities. The program lists activities, performances, contributors and staff members. There is a map and advertisements from corpo...

Date: 1996

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 331987

Ref. Code: EP001.01.038.02.01.005

First Night Boston 1998, official program guide, Boston, Mass., 1997 December 31

The program lists activities, performances, contributors and staff members. There is a map and advertisements from corporate sponsors. Text on the front cover reads, "Celebrate. Participate. Create. Be Dazzled."

Date: 1997

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 331988

Ref. Code: EP001.01.038.02.01.006

First Night Boston 1999, official program guide, Boston, Mass., 1998 December 31

The program lists activities, performances, contributors and staff members. There is a map and advertisements from corporate sponsors. Text on the front cover reads, "Feast your senses, raise your spirits, make your mark, join in."

Date: 1998

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 331989

Ref. Code: EP001.01.038.02.01.007

Lindbergh in Concord, NH

21 glass plate and nitrate or acetate negatives

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331996

Ref. Code: PC053.01.77.001

Lindbergh - General

54 glass plate and acetate or nitrate negatives

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331997

Ref. Code: PC053.01.77.002

Button, First Night 2000, limited ed., Fidelity Investments, Boston, Mass.

The button has "First Night 2000" in white text against a red background with yellow horizontal lines. "Fidelity Investments" is at the bottom in black text with the company logo. The hologram image in the pin has the word "Boston" against a Copley Square background. The word and background change c...

Date: 2000

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 331998

Ref. Code: EP001.01.038.02.01.008

George J. King House, Winchester, Mass.

Set of five architectural drawings of alterations and additions for and existing house for Mr.George J. King in Winchester, Massachusetts (commission #1918). All drawings are signed or initialed by Richard Minot and S.C.. Some drawings are dated. 2 plans 1 elevation 2 detail drawings

Date: 1963

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

GUSN: 332000

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1918

James T. McLaughlin house, Moline, Ill.

Set of twenty-two architectural drawings for Mr. and Mrs. James T. McLaughlin in Moline, Illinois (commission #1936). Most drawings are dated. Drawings are initialed or signed by R.S.J., Warren Rhoter, John Howard, Merton Barrows. Two-story extended Cape Cod house with a two car garage; red ced...

Date: 1963

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

GUSN: 332003

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1936

Eugene H. Wozmak house, Abington, Mass.

Set of twenty architectural drawings for a house for Dr. and Mrs. Eugene H. Wozmak in Abington, Massachusetts (Commission #1952). All but one sketch is dated. All drawings are signed by Gordon H. Kunz. Drawings depict a house with a stone veneer, rough sawn board and batten board exterior. Hou...

Date: 1964

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

GUSN: 332007

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1952

Pamela B. Weatherbee house, Williamstown, Va.

Set of seventeen architectural drawings for a house for Mrs. Pamela B. Weatherbee in Williamstown, Virginia (Commission #1954). Some drawings are dated. All drawings are initialed or signed by Ken Duprey, Merton Barrows, J.S. or D.T.G. Drawings depict a two level house with a red cedar shingle ...

Date: 1964

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

GUSN: 332009

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1954

Arthur C. Jameson house, York Harbor, Maine

Set of thirty-one architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Arthur C. Jameson in York Harbor, Maine (Commission #1957). Drawings are undated. Drawings are signed or initialed by R.S.J., S.C. or Richard Wills. Drawing depict a two floor, Gambrel roof, extended Cape Cod house with three ...

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 332011

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1957

William Schurcliff house, Ipswich, Mass.

Set of seventeen architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. William Schurcliff in Ipswich, Massachusetts (Commission #1960). All drawings are signed or initialed by Merton Barrows, S.C., J.E., D.T.G. or J.S. Some drawings are dated. Basement has an undesignated space. House is Salt bo...

Date: 1963

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

GUSN: 332013

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1960

Hollis P. Nichols house, Needham, Mass.

Set of two architectural drawings for alterations and additions to an existing house for Mr. and Mrs. Hollis P. Nichols in Needham, Massachusetts (commission #687-B) including one plan and one elevation. All drawings are signed and dated by Merton Barrows and Richard Wills. Garden House 1955 ...

Date: 1955-1959

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

GUSN: 331613

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.687-B

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.

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.

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

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