Historic New England

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.

Date: undated

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

Essem Packing Company Outing, Lawrence, Mass., circa 1920

A mounted black and white photograph of the Essem Packing Company of Lawrence, Massachusetts summer outing, circa 1920.

Date: circa 1920, undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 323665

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.1520.0030.002

Edaville Railroad Christmas Festival pamphlet

A pamphlet advertising the Edaville Railroad's Christmas Festival during the 1956 holiday season. Advertised as a, " magnificently illuminated colorama."

Date: 1956

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 323992

Ref. Code: MS028.01.003.020

Edaville Railroad pamphlet

A pamphlet from the late 1970s advertising the Edaville Railroad in South Carver, Massachusetts.

Date: 1979

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 323993

Ref. Code: MS028.01.003.021

Edaville Railroad 1969 Christmas Festival pamphlet

One pamphlet advertising the 1969 Christmas Festival at Edaville Railroad in South Carver, Massachusetts.

Date: 1969

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 323995

Ref. Code: MS028.01.003.022

Indian Summer the Irresistible Season on Cape Cod pamphlet

A pamphlet advertising Cape Cod during the fall season of September and October. The pamphlet includes almanac informaiton and photographs of Cape Cod colors during fall.

Date: circa 1947, undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 323996

Ref. Code: MS028.01.003.023

Minton the world's most beautiful china, Minton Ltd., Stoke-on-Trent, England

China patterns and styles are displayed in table settings.

Date: 1977

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 323999

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.004.010

Mashnee Village Cape Cod pamphlet

A pamphlet advertising Mashnee Village Cape Cod development, located in Buzzards Bay, across the Bourne Bridge. The pamphlet describes the development's housing options and includes illustratiions of maps and a typical floorplan.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324000

Ref. Code: MS028.01.003.024

The Historic Cape Cod Canal pamphlet

A brief chronological history of the Cape Cod Canal with map and illustrations, made in 1980.

Date: 1980

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324001

Ref. Code: MS028.01.003.025

Frigidaire Flair Electric Ranges, owner's manual all models, Frigidaire Corporation, Dayton, Ohio

The manual describes the range features and provides tips on baking, roasting and broiling. There is a separate leaflet for Eaton Surface Unit Control Switches.

Date: 1961

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324005

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.003.076

Centralized Ship Traffic Control System pamphlet

A pamphlet on the centralized ship control system at the Cape Cod Canal, circa 1985. The pamphlet was made by the Cape Cod Field Office of the New England Division of U.S. Army Corp of Engineers.

Date: circa 1985, undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324003

Ref. Code: MS028.01.003.026

Centralized Ship Traffic Control System pamphlet

A pamphlet on the centralized ship control system at the Cape Cod Canal in 1974. The pamphlet was made by the Cape Cod Field Office of the New England Division of U.S. Army Corp of Engineers.

Date: 1974

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324004

Ref. Code: MS028.01.003.027

A Celebration of the Cultural & Environmental History of Cape Cod pamphlet

A pamphlet listing events for the 1993 Cape Heritage week on Cape Cod.

Date: 1993

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324009

Ref. Code: MS028.01.003.028

Getting to and Through Cape Cod pamphlet

A guide to public transportation and bike route operations on Cape Cod.

Date: 2013

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324011

Ref. Code: MS028.01.003.029

Box, Uncle John's Maple Kisses, New England Maple Syrup Co., Winter Hill, Boston, Mass.

Text on the box reads "Manufactured by the packers of Uncle John's Syrup."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324017

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.03.02.012

Advertisement for Uncle John's Maple Kisses, New England Maple Syrup Co., Boston, Mass.

The label is for a 10 pound container of the candy.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324018

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.04.01.002

Letterhead for F.A. Foster and Company, Inc., Puritan Drapery Fabrics, 322-330 Summer Street, Boston, Mass., dated April 30, 1928

The letter accompanied a folder of color samples for decorating a dining room.

Date: 1928-04-30

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324021

Ref. Code: EP001.01.066.01.02.009

Letterhead, Bird & Son, roofings, waterproof papers, wall board, floor coverings, East Walpole, Mass. and 1434 Monadnock Building, Chicago, Illinois

Bird products are described inside the brochure. The letter deals with a defective product.

Date: 1917-07-19

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324022

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.012.038

Cold pack method preserves fruits, meats and vegetables, Ball Brothers Company, Inc., Muncie, Indiana

The sheet describes Ball mason jars for canning and preserving. Tips for the cold pack process and a timetable for cold pack canning are provided for customers

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324024

Ref. Code: EP001.01.055.01.02.002

LePage's craft book, with full directions for making dainty & useful articles with LePage's Glue, Published by Russia Cement Co., Gloucester, Mass.

The book promotes the use of LePage Glue in creating such items as desk sets, work baskets and knitting bags.

Date: 1923

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324033

Ref. Code: EP001.12.003.001.032

Masterpieces of nature from the Butterfly Box, 70 Franklin Street, Boston, Mass.

The shop has supplies for creating decorated trays, lamp shades, vanities and other items. Price lists are included.

Date: 1920s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324034

Ref. Code: EP001.12.003.001.033

Instructions and patterns for the making of porcelain tile-craft mats, Walco Toy Company, Inc., 38 West 37th Street, New York, New York

Instructions for creating the mats with Tile-Craft products are provided in the booklet. Walco Tile-Craft booklet ; no. 10.

Date: 1960

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324035

Ref. Code: EP001.12.003.001.034

Home canners' text book, a practical handbook of rulers and recipes containing the latest approved methods for home canning, a reliable guide to successful results, rev. ed., Boston Woven Hose & Rubber Co., Cambridge, Mass.

The canning process is outlined with recipes, instructions and equipment.

Date: 1934

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324040

Ref. Code: EP001.14.05.004

Home fires, a few suggestions in face brick fireplaces, American Face Brick Association, 130 North Wells Street, Chicago, Illinois

Proper fireplace construction steps are provided with different styles and dimensions for customers. Page 47 is missing along with front and back covers.

Date: 1923

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324042

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.004.014

Welcome! Ships of the Fleet to the waters of Buzzard's Bay Massachusetts correspondence stamp

A turquoise stamp welcoming the fleet to Buzzard's Bay in 1934. The Universal Ship Cancellation Society member number is recorded on the back of the letter as member number 535. The letter the stamp is on is unopened, mailed to a Mr. M. Rosenberg in Brooklyn, New York.

Date: 1934

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324048

Ref. Code: MS028.01.016.015

United States Navy, U.S.S. Monaghan correspondence stamp

A purple stamp of the U.S.S Monaghan. The Universal Ship Cancellation Society member number is recorded on the back of the letter as member number 716. The letter was mailed to Dr. R. H. Harrington of Schmectedy, New York in 1935.

Date: 1935

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 324049

Ref. Code: MS028.01.019.004