Historic New England

Morene: the permanently beautiful textural wall finish, Morene, Inc., 205 East 42nd Street, New York, N.Y., 1929

Trade catalog detailing the uses and benefits of Morene, a portland cement product, for use on the interiors and exteriors of residences. Photographic prints throughout the catalog various depict uses of Morene.

Date: 1929, undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 361891

Ref. Code: EP005.660

Craftex: a permanent wall finish applied with a brush, Craftex Company, 37-39 Antwerp Street, Brighton Station, Boston, Mass., 1927

Trade catalog detailing the uses, application, and costs of the Craftex wall finish. Photographic prints throughout the catalog depict instances of interior design where Craftex was utilized.

Date: 1927, undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 361892

Ref. Code: EP005.658

Bishopric stucco or plaster board: built on the wisdom of ages, a modern combination of materials and principles that ages of actual use have proven the most efficient in building construction, The Mastic Wall Board & Roofing Co., Cincinnati, Ohio, 1915

Trade catalog with inserts detailing the uses, benefits, and pricing of Bishopric stucco or plaster board for both the exterior and interior of residences. Articles showcasing company products and their uses are accompanied by photographic prints and illustrations.

Date: 1915, undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 361893

Ref. Code: EP005.661

A treatise on textured wall finishes, United States Gypsum Company, 300 West Adams Street, Chicago, Ill., 1928

Trade catalog detailing the uses of Textone, a paint manufactured by the United States Gypsum Company. Articles discuss applications and uses of Textone and are accompanied by photographic prints and illustrations. Front cover of the second catalog has a distributor's stamp reading: "Julius Seide...

Date: 1928

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 361898

Ref. Code: EP005.662

Textone, vol. I, United States Gypsum Company, Chicago, Ill., 1924

Bound trade catalog advertising Textone, a paint maunfactured by the United States Gypsum Company. Articles describe how Textone can be utilized to create certain aesthetics, such as Greek, Spanish, early Italian, as well as product uses and specifications. Photographic prints and illustrations depi...

Date: 1924

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 361899

Ref. Code: EP005.663

Modern modes in better plastering: period-textured plastering is now accorded due recognition as a great Renaissance in American architecture, Milwaukee Corrugating Company, Milwaukee, Wis., 1925

Bound trade catalog advertising how to achieve period-specific aesthetics, such as Renaissance, Spanish, and English, using modern plaster and methods. Photographic prints are included throughout to demonstrate how the plaster was used by different architects to achieve these aesthetics. Published b...

Date: 1925

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 361901

Ref. Code: EP005.666

Do you belong to the never-grow-olds? Then come for a walk in the texture hills, Craftex Co., 37-39 Antwerp Street, Brighton Station, Boston, Mass., 1927

Brochure discussing the role of texture in various architectural styles, such as Mediterranean architecture, American Colonial architecture, and Gothic architecture. Illustrations are included throughout to demonstrate how Craftex can be utilized to create texture in architecture.

Date: 1927

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 361902

Ref. Code: EP005.667

From rock to roof: the story of how natural rock is fashioned by hand into the most durable and distinguished of roofings, Pennsylvania Slate Institute, Pen Argyl, Pa., undated

Catalog providing information on the uses, benefits, and costs of slate as a roofing material. Catalog contains photographic prints of quarries where slate is extracted and processed and buildings with slate roofs. Illustrations of buildings with slate roofs to demonstrate potential roofing methods ...

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 361904

Ref. Code: EP005.668

Tudor stone roofs and flagging, Rising and Nelson Slate Company, West Pawlet, Vt., undated

Small trade catalog promoting the benefits and uses of slate for roofing and flagging. Catalog includes photographic prints of buildings and outdoor spaces integrating slate as part of roofing and flagging by various architects. Published by the Rising and Nelson Slate Company.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 361905

Ref. Code: EP005.669

Tudor stone roofs, Rising and Nelson Slate Company, West Pawlet, Vt., undated

Small trade catalog promoting the benefits and uses of slate for roofing, as well as the quality of the slate from Vermont quarries. Catalog includes photographic prints of buildings with slate roofing. Published by the Rising and Nelson Slate Company.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 361906

Ref. Code: EP005.670

[Letter and pamphlet,] The John D. Emack Co., 112 South 16th Street, Philadelphia, Pa., undated

One pamphlet and letter explaining the concept of a Thatchslate roof, a thatched roof made of slate instead of straw, and its benefits. Pamphlet includes photographs of the slate extracted and processed, as well as examples of Thatchslate roofs. Letter provides further information regarding specific...

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 361907

Ref. Code: EP005.671

New walls: restore old rooms, Plastergon Wall-Board Company, Buffalo, N.Y., undated

Small brochure advertising the uses of Plastergon Wood Fibre Wall Board in different locations, accompanied by illustrations of how the product can be utilized. On the inside is a distributor's stamp reading: "Rice & Miller Co. / 28-32 Broad St. / Bangor, ME."

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 361908

Ref. Code: EP005.664

Negatives

499 glass-plate negatives : black-and-white

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 366727

Ref. Code: PC019.001

A treatise on Church discipline, and a directory, done by appointment of the Phildelphia Baptist Association, 1798

1 treatise (38 pages)

Date: 1798

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 366728

Ref. Code: EP001.19.16.01.004

Dissertations on the character, death & resurrection of Jesus Christ, and the evidence of His Gospel, 1795

1 treatise (140 pages)

Date: 1795

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 366729

Ref. Code: EP001.19.16.01.005

The Age of Infidelity: in answer to Thomas Paine's "Age of Reason", by a Layman, 1794

1 treatise (47 pages)

Date: 1794

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 366730

Ref. Code: EP001.19.16.01.006

Observations on the importance of the American Revolution, and the means of making it a benefit to the world, 1784

1 treatise (87 pages)

Date: 1784

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 366731

Ref. Code: EP001.19.16.01.007

Letters to the philosophers and politicians of France, on the subject of religion, 1793

1 treatise (30 pages)

Date: 1793

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 366732

Ref. Code: EP001.19.16.01.008

Ministers, and other Christians exhorted to be fellow-helpers to the truth: in a sermon preach'd at the desire, and in the presence of the ministers of the Province of the Massachusetts-Bay in New-England, at their Annual Convention in Boston, June 1st, 1758

1 sermon (22 pages)

Date: 1758

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 366733

Ref. Code: EP001.19.16.01.009

Compilation of sermons regarding death of George Washington, 1800

1 bound volume (3 sermons); 5 1/2 x 8 7/8 inches

Date: 1800

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 366734

Ref. Code: EP001.19.16.03

An eulogy on George Washington, late Commander in Chief of the Armies of the United States of America, who died December 14, 1799, delivered before the inhabitants of the Town of Boston, at the request of their Committee

1 eulogy sermon (24 pages)

Date: 1800

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 366735

Ref. Code: EP001.19.16.03.001

An eulogy on the late patriot Washington, addressed to the people of Billerica, January 10, 1800

1 eulogy sermon (16 pages)

Date: 1800

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 366736

Ref. Code: EP001.19.16.03.002

An oration, delivered at Byfield, February 22d, 1800, the day of national mounring for the death of General George Washington

1 oration (32 pages)

Date: 1800

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 366737

Ref. Code: EP001.19.16.03.003

Animals

Sub-series

Collection: Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

GUSN: 366738

Ref. Code: PC031.002.015

Prints

ca. 250 photographic prints : black-and-white

Collection: Frederick B. Quimby photographic collection, 1890s

GUSN: 366752

Ref. Code: PC042.002

The five ministers: a sermon in West Church, by C. A. Bartol, on the fortieth anniversary of his ordination, 1877

1 sermon (21 pages); 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches

Date: 1877

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 366766

Ref. Code: EP001.19.14.004

The President's death: a discourse delivered in the West Church, on Sunday, the 25th of September, 1881

1 speech (18 pages); 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches

Date: 1881

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 366767

Ref. Code: EP001.19.15.001

The two olive-trees, or, Zerubbabel and Joshua: religion, the leading qualification of civil rulers and Christian ministers: illustrated in a sermon, preached at Hatfield, Nov. 4, 1804, being the day preceding the choice of electors in Massachusetts; also, God, the sure fundations of confidence and joy: a Thanksgiving sermon, delivered Nov. 29, 1804

2 sermons (bound together, 29 pages total); 5 x 7 7/8 inches

Date: 1804

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 366768

Ref. Code: EP001.19.05.015

Compilation of sermons preached to the First Universalist Meeting-house, Cambridgeport, Mass., 1822-1823

1 bound volume (3 sermons); 5 1/2 x 8 7/8 inches

Date: 1822-1823

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 366769

Ref. Code: EP001.19.16.04

A sermon, delivered at the dedication of the Universalist Meeting-House in Cambridge-port, on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 1822

1 sermon (16 pages)

Date: 1822

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 366772

Ref. Code: EP001.19.16.04.001

Substance of a discourse, delivered April 23, 1823, at the installation of the Rev. Thomas Whittemore, to the pastoral charge of the First Universalist Society in Cambridge, 1823

1 sermon (22 pages)

Date: 1823

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 366773

Ref. Code: EP001.19.16.04.002

A sermon, delivered before the First Universalist Society, in Cambridge, on the evening of the second sabbath in February, 1823

1 sermon (20 pages)

Date: 1823

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 366774

Ref. Code: EP001.19.16.04.003

A short history of the first settlement of Dedham, with some account of the Improvements made therein since it became a Shire town, by Rev. Wm. Montague, circa 1830

1 tract (10 pages); 5 1/4 x 8 3/8 inches

Date: circa 1830, undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 366780

Ref. Code: EP001.19.09.004

Compilation of sermons given at Milton, printed by Thomas Fleet, Jr., 1796

1 bound volume (2 sermons); 5 7/8 x 9 1/4 inches

Date: 1796

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 366782

Ref. Code: EP001.19.16.02

A sermon preached at Milton, the Lord's Day after the interment of the Reverend Nathaniel Robbins, A.M., Pastor of said church, who expired the 19th day of May, A.D. 1795, by Thomas Thacher

1 funeral sermon (26 pages, uncut)

Date: 1796

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 366785

Ref. Code: EP001.19.16.02.001

The comfortable chambers, opened and visited upon the departure of that aged and faithful servant of God, Mr. Peter Thatcher, the never to be forgotten Pastor of Milton : who made his flight thither on December 17, 1727, by Cotton Mather , the last sermon the Author ever delivered

1 funeral sermon (24 pages, uncut)

Date: 1796

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 366788

Ref. Code: EP001.19.16.02.002

Tracts, treatises, and sermons - Unidentified

1 folder (3 items)

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 366789

Ref. Code: EP001.19.17

Parish and Meeting-House: a sermon by Samuel McChord Crothers, Minister of the First Parish and First Church in Cambridge...preached on the return to the Meeting-House, December 15, 1901

1 sermon (12 pages); 4 3/4 x 6 7/8 inches

Date: 1901

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 366793

Ref. Code: EP001.19.15.004

Hints for visiters[sic] and travelers, No. 341, American Tract Society, circa 1835-1840

1 tract (4 pages); 4 3/8 x 7 1/16 inches

Date: circa 1835-1840, undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 366795

Ref. Code: EP001.19.10.011

Theodore Parker to a young man, Register Tract Series, No. 20, the Christian Register Association, Boston, Mass., 1899

1 tract (8 pages); 3 1/4 x 5 1/2 inches

Date: 1899

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 366798

Ref. Code: EP001.19.15.002

What converted me, by Charles F. Dole, circa 1900

1 tract (8 pages); 5 1/4 x 7 3/4 inches

Date: circa 1900, undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 366801

Ref. Code: EP001.19.15.003

The Regulations and General Laws to be observed by members of the Independent Order of Rechabites in the United States of America, 1845

Item

Date: 1845

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 366804

Ref. Code: EP001.19.11.008

Catalogue of the cabinet and pictures in Pilgrim Hall, Plymouth, 1891, Avery & Doten Printers, Plymouth, Mass., 1891

Exhibition catalog containing 47 pages detailing the contents of Pilgrim Hall Museum in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Describes materials housed in each display case in the museum with associated provenance. Printed circa 1891 by Avery & Doten printers based in Plymouth, Massachusetts.

Date: 1891

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 366805

Ref. Code: EP001.07.03.01.016

Entry pass, Camp of the First Brigade, Infantry Camp Guards, Quincy, Mass., August 7-8, 1856

Entry pass to Camp of the First Brigade at the Infantry Camp Guards located at Quincy, Mass. The pass is for August 7-8, 1856, and is issued by order of Brig. Gen. Andrews and P.S. Davis, Brigade-Major. The pass is signed by a "Joshua Jenkins".

Date: August 7-8, 1856

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 366808

Ref. Code: EP001.11.07.01.012

Paul Revere Silver Co., 286 Congress Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Trade catalog containing 32 pages advertising silver products, such as plates, teapots, and lighting, among others, sold by the Paul Revere Silver Co. Includes information such as pricing and product dimensions throughout. Each product illustration is assigned a figure number.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 366810

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.006.032

Authentic reproductions of cabinet hardware, A.A. Lyman Co., Successor to A.L. Firmin, 34 Portland Street, Boston, Mass., undated

One trade catalog, 24 pages, showing reproductions of cabinet and clock hardware, made from materials including brass, wrought iron, wood, and glass, among others. Includes illustrations of hardware reproductions with associated product dimensions and item numbers. Published by A.A. Lyman Co.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 366815

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.001.023

Booklet for The Young Men's Christian Association. Providence, R.I., circa 1914

One bound booklet published by the Young Men's Christian Association of Providence, Rhode Island. Booklet promotes the construction and amenities of the organization's new building. Includes information about officers and funding campaign. Features interior photographs and floor plans of the buildin...

Date: 1914

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 366816

Ref. Code: EP001.01.024.01.03.020

Entry pass, "General Burnside's review", Headquarters Camp Meigs, Readville, Mass., Feb. 3rd, 1864

Entry pass to Camp Meigs in Readville, Mass., for Feb. 3rd, 1864, the day of the troops' review by General Ambrose E. Burnside. The pass was issued by order of Brig. Gen. Richard A. Peirce, who commanded the camp during parts of the American Civil War.

Date: 1864

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 366817

Ref. Code: EP001.11.07.01.013

Appeal flyer, Committee of the Young Men's Fremont Club, Boston, Mass., July 30, 1856

Single-sheet appeal flyer made by the Boston chapter of the Young Men's Fremont Club (also known as the Young Men's Republican Union), an anti-slavery and pro-Republican activist group formed in New York City in 1856. The flyer, printed July 30, 1856, appeals for donations to help the Club host a co...

Date: 1856

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 366824

Ref. Code: EP001.01.092.01.02.001

Collaged scrapbook pages made by Moses A. Wood, circa 1874-1880

Two double-sided collaged pages from a scrapbook. It is unknown whether these pages were part of a larger scrapbook or created separately. The pages are covered with newspaper clippings, printed memorabilia, invitations, certificates, and lithographs; the materials date from circa 1874 to 1880. Seve...

Date: circa 1874-1880, undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 366830

Ref. Code: EP001.15.037

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