Historic New England

Bourne High School

The Bourne High School before the fire that destroyed most of it. The shell was remodelled and a large wing and auditorium added. These little elms seen lining the approach are now massive trees towering above the school and in Summer completely hiding the building. Taken about 1920.

Date: 1920

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324357

Ref. Code: MS028.04.026.015

Mrs. John D. Rockefeller Jr. and Mrs. August Belmont attend a luncheon

Mrs. John D. Rockefeller Jr. and Mrs. August Belmont attend a luncheon and meeting of the Women's Division of the Emergency Unemployment Relief Committee at the Waldof-Astoria Hotel in New York, October 29, 1931.

Date: 1931

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324358

Ref. Code: MS028.04.014.044

Aerial of Cape Cod Canal

A aerial view of the Cape Cod Canal. Caption on the back of it reads: Selected by the American Institute of Steel Construction as the "most beautiful" bridge.

Date: 1935

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324359

Ref. Code: MS028.04.014.045

The SS New York in the Cape Cod Canal

The SS New York, of the Eastern Steamships Corporation, in the Cape Cod Canal in 1928.

Date: 1928

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324360

Ref. Code: MS028.04.014.046

U.S. Coast Guard light ship Relief approaches the Cape Cod Canal

The U.S. Coast Guard light ship Relief approaches the Cape Cod Canal in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts.

Date: 1961

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324361

Ref. Code: MS028.04.014.047

Cape Cod Canal, looking east to the Sagamore Bridge

An undated photograph of the Cape Cod Canal, looking east to the Sagamore Bridge.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324362

Ref. Code: MS028.04.014.048

Yawl Myth II enters Cape Cod Canal with Governor Roosevelt onboard

The Yawl Myth II enters the Cape Cod Canal heading toward the Sagamore Bridge with Governor Roosevelt onboard.

Date: 1932

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324363

Ref. Code: MS028.04.014.049

Burrowes weatherstrips, E.T Burrowes Co., Portland, Maine

The features and advantages of the metal weatherstrips are described for customers. Text on the item reads "This 1926 circular gives you the how." The year 1926 is handwritten on the item.

Date: 1926

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324366

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.015.004

Trade card, Alex. R. Esty, architect, 2 Change Avenue, Boston, Mass.

The card is affixed inside a book cover.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324367

Ref. Code: EP001.01.007.01.02.006

Business card, lose wait with Uno's advanced seating, Pizzeria Uno, Chicago bar & grill, 280 Huntington Ave., Boston, Mass.

Customers are urged to call when leaving home to place their name on the waiting list thus insuring less of a wait when they arrive.

Date: 1997

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324368

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.05.01.021

Catalogue of the Perry Pictures, 1923 edition, Perry Pictures Company, Malden, Mass.

"The Perry Pictures are halftone reproductions from photographs or steel engravings." Customers can select from portraits, historical and religious subjects and animals. There is a loose leaflet "Feeding her birds," copyrighted 1925, with information on Perry Pictures on the item verso. The front co...

Date: 1923

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324370

Ref. Code: EP001.12.003.002.019

Brochure for Bay State Liquid Paint, made by Wadsworth, Howland & Co, Inc., Boston, Mass., undated

The brochure has color samples and directions for applying the paint to exterior and interior house surfaces. The item is illustrated with a caricature of a pilgrim man standing on the state of Massachusetts with a paint brush and bucket at the ready.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324371

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.100

Suggestions for practical and artistic home decoration, Rogers Paints & Varnishes, Detroit White Lead Works, Detroit, Michigan

Suggestions for using Rogers products in exterior and interior work are provided for customers with color samples. Three loose leaflets for other products are included in the item. The paint can be purchased at Dorman Oil & Supply Company in Keene, New Hampshire.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324372

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.104

Doctor's Office, undated

An unidentified photograph of a doctor's office from circa 1890.

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 324374

Ref. Code: PC001.02.02.3600.0300.002

Spooling room, Mechanics' Mill, Fall River, Mass.

The spooling room in the Mechanics' Mills, a cotton manufacturer, can be seen in the image.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 323420

Ref. Code: PC001.04.02.4050.002

Making maple sugar, New Hampshire

Two men are seen working at a maple sugar site with smoke rising from the fire. A pair of snowshoes are leaning against the tree in the foreground. "No. 55" is on the front of the item.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 323469

Ref. Code: PC001.04.02.3850.001

Boiling sap, New Hampshire

Two men work at a maple sugar site in the image. "No. 53" is on the front of the item.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 323470

Ref. Code: PC001.04.02.3850.002

Handkerson's claim at the Gold Miner's Glen, Plymouth, Vermont

The claim is seen with a farm in the background. Online resources give the miner's name as "William Hankerson." Hills and dales of New England ; no. 470

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 323477

Ref. Code: PC001.04.02.3950.001

Box, joyous merry Christmas, Jordan Marsh Company, Boston, Mass.

A 19th century coach travels down a street in front of the Jordan Marsh store in Boston in the repeated box illustrations. The illustration colors are red, white and green. The box bottom is white.

Collection: Ephemera collection, 2011 donation

GUSN: 323492

Ref. Code: EP002.02.062

Box, joyous merry Christmas, Jordan Marsh Company, Boston, Mass.

A 19th century coach travels down a street in front of the Jordan Marsh store in Boston in the repeated box illustrations. The illustration colors are red, white and green. The box bottom is white.

Collection: Ephemera collection, 2011 donation

GUSN: 323493

Ref. Code: EP002.02.063

Box, Jordan Marsh the store with you in mind, Jordan Marsh, Boston, Mass.

The box cover is blue with white lettering. The box bottom is white.

Collection: Ephemera collection, 2011 donation

GUSN: 323494

Ref. Code: EP002.02.064

Box, Jordan Marsh, Boston, Mass.

The box cover is dark grey with "Jordan Marsh" in black lettering inside a double square. The box bottom is white.

Collection: Ephemera collection, 2011 donation

GUSN: 323495

Ref. Code: EP002.02.065

Box, Jordan Marsh, a unit of Allied Stores, Boston, Mass.

The box cover is a buff color with green lettering and a line above the Jordan Marsh name. The box bottom is white.

Collection: Ephemera collection, 2011 donation

GUSN: 323496

Ref. Code: EP002.02.066

Box, Touraine, Cherry Webb & Touraine, location unknown

The box top is white with the name "Touraine" in pink lettering. The box bottom is white.

Collection: Ephemera collection, 2011 donation

GUSN: 323497

Ref. Code: EP002.02.067

Box, Merry Christmas, Jordan Marsh Company, Boston, Mass.

In the repeated illustrations a couple stand by a road side and wave to a coach carrying packages and passengers. The illustrations colors are red, white, yellow and black. The box bottom is white.

Collection: Ephemera collection, 2011 donation

GUSN: 323499

Ref. Code: EP002.02.068

Box, Schrafft's blue banner chocolates, W.F. Schrafft & Sons Corp., Boston, Mass.

The bottom of the box lists the pieces in this special one pound box. There is a small logo on the cover with text that urges people to purchase war bonds and stamps. The cover illustration has a portrait of an unidentified woman. "25 x 89" is stamped inside the box.

Date: 1940s

Collection: Ephemera collection, 2011 donation

GUSN: 323502

Ref. Code: EP002.02.069

F. A. Thayer & Co. photograph, Center Street, Amherst, Mass.

Streetscape of Center Street, Amherst, Mass. featuring the F. A. Thayer & Co.. Photographer features people in front of store, most likely employees.

Date: ca. 1890, undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 323500

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0070.0030.001

Box, Kemp's signature chocolates, E.F. Kemp, Somerville, Mass.

The bottom of the box lists the box assortment. Text on the box reads "From the famous Golden Glow Shops."

Date: 1937

Collection: Ephemera collection, 2011 donation

GUSN: 323503

Ref. Code: EP002.02.070

J. I. Paderewskiego Kapella, Three Rivers, Mass., 1927

J. I. Paderewskiego Kapella band is seen in front of a storefront in Three Rivers, Massachusetts, a village in Palmer, Massachusetts.

Date: 1927

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 323526

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.2260.0010.001

Pawtucket, Rhode Island streetscape with Troy Laundry Company horse drawn carriage, circa 1910

1 mounted photographic print

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 323607

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USRI.0340.0020.001

Stereoscopic views, just published, a new series of stereoscopic views of Thomaston, Rockland, Owl's Head and vicinity by E.C. Fernald, Thomaston, Maine

Fernald has created images of residences, stores, streets, churches and other places of interest for customers. He made a summer tour of the White Mountains and these views are available as well.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323613

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.01.021

Dorothy Draper Hamlen family home, Brush Hill Road, Milton, MA

A large bound album displayng in detail the home of Dorothy Draper Hamlen and her family at 704 Brush Hill Road, Milton, Massachusetts. Album has over 700 black -and-white photographs and was assembled and photographed by Dorothy Draper Hamlen between 1939-1940. The photograph collection illustrat...

Date: 1939-1940

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 323630

Ref. Code: PC009.289

Otis Air Force Base Commissioned Officers Open Mess matchbook cover

An organge, white, and blue matchnook cover with navy and white lettering from the Otis Air Force Base in Falmouth, Mass. The matchbook advertises a woman on the telephone, drink in hand, with the caption "Come Over - Party's On!"

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 323631

Ref. Code: MS028.01.012.025

Flamingo Cocktail Lounge matchbook cover

A pink matchbook cover with black text advertising the Flamingo Cocktail Lounge, next door to the Whitw Rabbit in Buzzards Bay, Mass.

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 323633

Ref. Code: MS028.01.012.026

Camp Edwards 57th Signal BN matchbook cover

A white matchbook cover with orange lettering advertising Camp Edwards.

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 323634

Ref. Code: MS028.01.012.027

Officers' Club 1114th S. C. U. matchbook cover

1 matchbook cover

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 323637

Ref. Code: MS028.01.012.028

Camp Edwards Mass. Service Club & Cafeteria matchbook cover

A red matchbook cover with gold lettering and scalloped detail advertising the Camp Edwards Service Club and Cafeteria

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 323638

Ref. Code: MS028.01.012.029

U. S. Army Camp Edwards Mass. matchbook cover

A cardboard matchbook cover with navy blue lettering and emblem advertising Camp Edwards, Mass.

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 323639

Ref. Code: MS028.01.012.030

Camp Edwards Mass. U. S. Army 208th Coast Artillery (AA) matchbook cover

A gold matchbook with red lettering advertising the Camp Edwards 102nd Coast Artillery (AA).

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 323640

Ref. Code: MS028.01.012.031

Buzzards Bay Lodge matchbook cover

A blue matchbook cover with silver lettering advertising the Buzzards Bay Lodge in Buzzards Bay, Mass.

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 323641

Ref. Code: MS028.01.012.032

Novak's Cape Cod Terrace, Buzzards Bay, matchbook cover

A red matchbook cover with black lettering and gold detail advertising Novak's Cape Cod Terrace cocktail lounge, hunt room, and dancing in Buzzards Bay, Mass.

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 323645

Ref. Code: MS028.01.012.033

Peggy's on the Pond matchbook cover

A green matchbook cover with black lettering and illustration advertising Peggy's on the Pong at Buzzards Bay.

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 323646

Ref. Code: MS028.01.012.034

Kowzic's Lady of the Highway Motel

One yellow matchbook cover with black lettering advertising Kowzic's Lady of the Highway Motel in Buzzards Bay, Mass. Also depicts illustration of the motel.

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 323657

Ref. Code: MS028.01.012.035

The Ship's Crossing Restaurant matchbook cover

One navy blue matchbook cover advertising the Ship's Crossing Restaurant with gray block lettering and an illustration of a sail boat.

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 323658

Ref. Code: MS028.01.012.036

Red Fox Restaurant Inc. matchbook cover

One white matchbook cover with black lettering advertising the Red Fox Restaurant, Inc. offering the "finest food on the Cape", located in Buzzards Bay.

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 323659

Ref. Code: MS028.01.012.037

Sagamore Hotels matchbook cover

One black matchbook cover with silver lettering and graphics advertising Sagmore Motels. Featuring cabins, boating, bathing, and fishing.

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 323660

Ref. Code: MS028.01.012.038

Thomas N. Motte service station matchbook cover

One white, red, yellow, and gray matchbook cover with black lettering and illustration advertising the Thomas N. Motte complete service station in Buzzards Bay.

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 323661

Ref. Code: MS028.01.012.039

The Family Table matchbook cover

One orange matchbook cover with black lettering advertising The Family Table resturant in Wareham, Mass., specializing in seafood.

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 323662

Ref. Code: MS028.01.012.040

Gulf Hill Farm matchbook cover

One white matchbook cover with brown lettering and illustration advertising the Gulf Hill Farm at the Bourne Bridge. The farm's specialties include seafood platters, chicken, and ice cream.

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 323663

Ref. Code: MS028.01.012.041

The Dolphin Inn matchbook cover

One blue matchbook cover with red lettering and a a red and white dolphin advertising the The Dolphin Inn in Buzzards Bay.

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 323664

Ref. Code: MS028.01.012.042

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