Historic New England

Scrapbook, 1956-1968

Untitled scrapbook containing materials dated 1965 to 1968. The majority of the materials in the scrapbook are magazine and newspaper clippings featuring photos and building plans designed by Royal Barry Wills Associates, including residential developments in New Seabury and Boxford, Mass. and a pro...

Date: 1956-1968

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

GUSN: 324339

Ref. Code: AR029.03.02.049

Scrapbook, 1965-1969

Untitled scrapbook containing materials dated 1965 to 1969. The majority of the materials in the scrapbook are newspaper clippings from the "You and Your Architect" column series in the Sunday Herald Traveler newspaper. The column featured drawings and floorplans of houses designed by a variety of a...

Date: 1965-1969

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

GUSN: 324340

Ref. Code: AR029.03.02.050

Scrapbook, 1970-1972

Untitled scrapbook containing materials dated 1970 to 1972. The majority of the materials in the scrapbook are newspaper clippings from the "You and Your Architect" column series in the Sunday Herald Traveler newspaper. The column featured drawings and floorplans of houses designed by a variety of a...

Date: 1970-1972

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

GUSN: 324341

Ref. Code: AR029.03.02.051

Collision at Buzzards Bay, Norwegian Tanker and Oiler

A photograph of a collision of a Norwegian tanker and oiler at Buzzards Bay.

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324343

Ref. Code: MS028.04.014.030

Crane digging trench at Toll Road

A photograph of a crane digging a trench at what is believed to be a Toll Road. Note, photograph is damaged.

Date: 1955, undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324344

Ref. Code: MS028.04.014.031

Photograph of the Cape Cod Canal

A photograph of the Cape Cod Canal with drawbridge in the background. Note, photograph is damaged.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324345

Ref. Code: MS028.04.014.032

Steam Locamotive on tracks

Steam Locamotive on railroad tracks. Caption on back reads, "New York Bound - Steam at approx. 60 M.P.H."

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324346

Ref. Code: MS028.04.014.033

Women standing at the entrance of the Edaville Station (1 of 2)

A photograph of four women standing at the entrance of the Edaville Station in 1949.

Date: 1949

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324347

Ref. Code: MS028.04.014.034

Women standing at the entrance of the Edaville Station (2 of 2)

An alternate view of four women standing at the entrance of the Edaville Station in 1949.

Date: 1949

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324348

Ref. Code: MS028.04.014.035

Drawbridge Crossing Cape Cod Canal

Photograph taken on July 29, 1928 of a drawbridge crossing the Cape Cod Canal in Bourne, Massachusetts.

Date: 1928

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324349

Ref. Code: MS028.04.014.036

Bournehurst on the Canal photograph

A photograph taken of a young women in front of a car at the Bournehurst on the Canal building on July 29, 1928.

Date: 1928

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324350

Ref. Code: MS028.04.014.037

Crane at Cape Cod Canal

A black-and-white snapshot of a crane moving soil in the Cape Cod canal construction.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324351

Ref. Code: MS028.04.014.038

Dump truck and crane at Cape Cod Canal construction

Snapshot of dump truck and crane at Cape Cod Canal construction.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324352

Ref. Code: MS028.04.014.039

Train moving past a signal tower along railway at Cape Cod Canal

A photograpgh of a train moving past a signal tower along the railway at Cape Cod Canal.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324353

Ref. Code: MS028.04.014.040

Ship 227 moving through Cape Cod Canal

A photograph of ship 227 moving through the Cape Cod Canal

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324354

Ref. Code: MS028.04.014.041

Dredge at Cape Cod Canal

The caption on the back of this photograph reads Governor Warfield new dredge at work on Cape Cod Canal.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324355

Ref. Code: MS028.04.014.042

Crane at work on Cape Cod Canal

A damaged, undated photograph of a crane at work on the Cape Cod Canal.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324356

Ref. Code: MS028.04.014.043

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."

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

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