Historic New England

Account book of an unidentified individual, Boston, Mass., 1847-1859, bulk 1847-1849

Account book with an embellished leather cover belonging to an unidentified individual. The book contains entries dating from April 1847 through January 1859, although the majority of entries range from April 1847 through January 1850. The account book contains approximately 300 pages of which 58 ha...

Date: 1847-1859, predominant 1847-1849

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 358321

Ref. Code: MS002.145

Blueprints, 1922

Subseries contains seven blueprints depicting six floor plans, one elevation, and a heating plan.

Date: 1922

Collection: Walter M. Cabot House collection

GUSN: 358327

Ref. Code: AR039.001.001

Landscape plans, 1924-1925, undated

Subseries contains nine landscape plans for the Walter M. Cabot House designed by the Olmsted Brothers and one architectural plan for the kitchen windows.

Date: 1924-1925, undated

Collection: Walter M. Cabot House collection

GUSN: 358328

Ref. Code: AR039.001.002

Special summer outings, The Bunker Hill Boys' Club, 3 Dexter Row, Charlestown, Mass., circa 1895

Poster published by the Bunker Hill Boys' Club, located in the Charlestown neighborhood of Boston, Mass., soliciting donations to enable boys to visit the country or seashore. Poster displays photographs of young boys camping, swimming, playing baseball, and engaging in various other activities with...

Date: circa 1895

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 358335

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.4200.007

Photograph of an unidentified house, Florence, Mass, circa 1890

One mounted albumen print of a shingle style family home in Florence, Massachusetts. The unidentified family of six, including the father, mother, two daughters, and two sons, are pictured standing in front of the house. The father is giving a thumbs up to the camera and one of the sons is standing ...

Date: circa 1890

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 358336

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0995.0040.001

Fiske Kimball certificate and diploma, 1909, 1950

One certificate granting Sydney Fiske Kimball membership to the Harvard Chapter of the Delta Upsilon Fraternity. It is dated 1909 and signed by the president and secretary of the Chapter and the secretary of Delta Upsilon's Executive Council. One diploma, written in Latin, for an honorary Doctor of ...

Date: 1909, 1950

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 358338

Ref. Code: GC002.02.335

Rocky Hill Meetinghouse, Amesbury, Mass.

Contains thirteen pages from an account book from the assessors for the Rocky Hill Meeting House, 1810-1811 (title page "A Copy of a Tax for the West Parish in Salisbury for the Year 1810"). Also includes a copy of the deed for pew forty-four, bought by Moses True, June 19th, 1786.

Date: 1786-1811

Collection: Miscellaneous manuscript collection

GUSN: 358345

Ref. Code: MS029.001.003

William Wadsworth Richmond and Sophia Buell combined account book and scrapbook

This book is a hybrid document, with entries made between 1827 and 1890 in the town of Marlboro (now Marlborough), Connecticut. Initially, this was account book for blacksmith and foundry owner William Wadsworth Richmond (1797-1843). His account book spans the 1820s through 1840s. His portion of th...

Date: 1827-1890

Collection: Scrapbooks collection

GUSN: 358375

Ref. Code: MS004.059

Deed signed by Sarah Orne Jewett's grandparents, May 30, 1846, South Berwick, Maine

The one page deed is signed by Sarah Orne Jewett's grandparents Theodore F. Jewett and Mary R. Jewett and witnessed by William D. Jewett. The document covers land purchased for $126.30 in South Berwick, ME.

Date: 1846

Collection: Miscellaneous manuscript collection

GUSN: 358377

Ref. Code: MS029.001.004

A. Piatt Andrew congressional campaign poster, circa 1920

Congressional campaign poster for A. Piatt Andrew dated circa 1920. An image of Andrew is in the center of the poster. Poster measures 22 x 14 inches and was printed by The Libbie Printing Co. located at 242 Dover Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: circa 1920

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 358390

Ref. Code: GC002.02.336

Two albumen prints of Hinkley and Williams Works locomotives, circa 1870

Two framed albumen prints of Hinkley and Williams Works locomotives. Both photographs were taken by photographer J. W. Black in Boston, Massachusetts. They are dated circa 1870. Both prints have "Hinkley and Williams Works, / Boston, Mass." printed underneath the image. One of the prints also ha...

Date: circa 1870

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 358396

Ref. Code: PC001.01.01.USMA.010.006

Albumen print of 0-4-0 locomotive Hercules, Boston, Mass., circa 1870

Albumen print of 0-4-0 locomotive Hercules. Taken in Boston, Massachusetts, by an unknown photographer circa 1870.

Date: circa 1870, undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 358398

Ref. Code: PC001.01.01.USMA.010.007

Framed ink sketch of Boston & Maine Railroad locomotive Minerva, circa 1870

Framed ink sketch of Boston & Maine Railroad locomotive Minerva dated circa 1870. The artist of the sketch is unknown.

Date: circa 1870, undated

Collection: Original art collection

GUSN: 358399

Ref. Code: GC001.USMA.General.785

New York - New York City

File

Collection: Original art collection

GUSN: 358402

Ref. Code: GC001.USNY.New York City

General

Sub-sub-series

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 358404

Ref. Code: PC001.01.01.General

Clinchfield Railroad locomotive #26, circa 1870

One framed albumen print of Clinchfield Railroad locomotive #26 dated circa 1870. The train is a 4-4-0 locomotive. It is pictured coming out of an unidentified building. Two unidentified men are also pictured, one in the foreground and one standing on the locomotive. The photographer is unknown. Cli...

Date: circa 1870, undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 358405

Ref. Code: PC001.01.01.General.001

Etching of Harvard Club dining hall interior by Samuel Chamberlain, Boston, Mass., 20th century

One mounted etching of the interior of the Harvard Club dining hall. Etching was completed by artist Samuel Chamberlain in the 20th century in Boston, Massachusetts. The etching depicts seating, tableware, artwork, lighting fixtures, and architectural features of the interior. The etching is signed ...

Date: undated

Collection: Original art collection

GUSN: 358410

Ref. Code: GC001.USMA.Boston.786

Etching of the Harvard Club front entrance and portico by Samuel Chamberlain, Boston, Mass., 20th century

Mounted etching of front entrance of the Harvard Club completed by artist Samuel Chamberlain in the early 20th century in Boston, Massachusetts. The etching depicts the outside portico, front door, and other architectural elements. It also depicts the Harvard Club flag and the following inscription:...

Date: undated

Collection: Original art collection

GUSN: 358411

Ref. Code: GC001.USMA.Boston.787

Engraving of Massachusetts Governor Leverett Saltonstall, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 20th century

Engraving of former Massachusetts governor Leverett Saltonstall from the 20th century. Printed by Gravure Engraving Company in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The print is signed by renowned portrait photographer John Garo on the bottom left of the recto. In ink, the following message is written along the b...

Date: undated

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 358414

Ref. Code: GC002.02.337

Middleton

File

Collection: Original art collection

GUSN: 358415

Ref. Code: GC001.USMA.Middleton

Charcoal sketch of a fishing wharf drawn by an employee of Lura Woodside Watkins, Middleton, Mass., 20th century

One charcoal sketch of a fishing wharf drawn by an individual identified as Kara, a man worked at the household of Lura Woodside Watkins and her husband Charles Watkins. Sketch was drawn in Middleton, Massachusetts, during the 20th century. It measures 14 x 18 inches and depicts a fishing wharf, var...

Collection: Original art collection

GUSN: 358416

Ref. Code: GC001.USMA.Middleton.788

Framed serigraph print of Massachusetts Hall, University of Cambridge, Mass., by Jonathan Fisher, early 20th century

Framed serigraph print of artist Jonathan Fisher's gouache drawing "Massachusetts Hall in the University of Cambridge, New England." The original gouache drawing was completed circa 1790. The frame measures 17 1/2 by 19 1/2 inches. The print was printed by Holman's Print Shop, Inc. in Boston, Massac...

Date: undated

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 358417

Ref. Code: GC002.02.338

Peabody-Williams House collection

This collection contains architectural, genealogical, photographic, and printed materials, as well as ephemera and manuscripts, related to the Peabody-Williams House located at 7 Norman Road in Newton Highlands, Massachusetts. Architectural materials include original and photocopies of blueprints, f...

Date: 1885-2020, predominant 1891-1955

Collection: Peabody-Williams House collection

GUSN: 358419

Ref. Code: MS066

Brochure for Hotel Manger, adjoining North Station, Boston, Mass., ca.1939

4-paneled brochure advertising 2- or 3-night, all expenses paid stays at the Hotel Manger. The brochure offers photos of amenities including the Mirror Room (or main dining room), and the Proscenium Arch Metropolitan Theatre. Also included are suggested tours of Boston and Cambridge Landmarks with c...

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 358422

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.04.011

Unidentified house in Beacon Hills, Boston, Mass., circa 1880

Mounted albumen print of a street view of an unidentified house in the Beacon Hills neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. The photograph depicts the Second Empire style house with a nearby gazebo. Nearby houses can be partially seen surrounding the house. The photograph was taken by noted photograp...

Date: circa 1880

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357536

Ref. Code: PC001.01.01.USMA.010.004

New England Kennel Club 20th Annual Dog Show poster, 1904

Poster advertising the New England Kennel Club's 20th Annual Dog Show. The show was held in Boston's Mechanics Hall from February 22-25, 1904. The poster depicts a white man wearing boots, a top hat, and a sandwich board looking down at three dogs: a French bulldog, a bulldog, and a border collie. I...

Date: 1904

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 357537

Ref. Code: GC002.02.334

Two proposed designs of houses for Mr. William Chick, Brookline, Mass., undated, 1930

Two design drawings of proposed houses for William C. Chick, Esq. The first of the proposed designs shows a Tudor Revival style house completed in watercolor. The house would have been located in Brookline, Massachusetts. It was completed by the architect John Barnard Sr. and is undated. The second ...

Date: 1930, undated

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 357540

Ref. Code: AR001.USMA.0300.004

Correspondence

1 folder

Date: 1937-1979

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 357545

Ref. Code: MS028.01.026

Maps (3 of 3)

1 folder

Date: 187-1965, undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 357546

Ref. Code: MS028.01.027

Cape Cod Canal related photographs and negatives

Folder of Cape Cod Canal related photographs and negatives.

Date: 1915-1962, predominant 1930-1950

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 357596

Ref. Code: MS028.04.037

General publications (4 of 4)

1 folder (3 publications)

Date: 1905-1937

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 357597

Ref. Code: MS028.05.021

Philip W. Ansell house, Melrose, Mass.

13 black and white and 2 color images for the Philip W. Ansell (builder) house, Melrose, Massachusetts (no commission)

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 357707

Ref. Code: AR029.04.03.AnsellP

J. Anton house, Weston, Mass.

eight color photographs of the J. Anton house, Weston, Massachusetts (no associated commission)

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 357708

Ref. Code: AR029.04.03.AntonJ

J. Brown house, Wellesley, Mass. (no associated commission)

Ten black and whilte photographs of the J. Brown house, Wellesley, Mass. (no associated commissions)

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 357709

Ref. Code: AR029.04.03.BrownJ

Contains original negative number (1898-1907)

Glass plate negatives covering a range of subjects including O. W. Stevens' friends and family, family vacations, leisure activities and farming. The photographs were taken in a variety of locations, but mostly focus on Vermont, New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts

Date: 1898-1907

Collection: O. W. Stevens collection of glass-plate negatives, 1898-1912

GUSN: 357711

Ref. Code: PC067.02

No original negative number (1911-1912)

Glass plate negatives covering a range of subjects including O. W. Stevens' friends and family, family vacations, leisure activities, and farming. The photographs were taken in a variety of locations, but mostly focus on Vermont, New Hampshire, and northern Massachusetts. Less is known about these n...

Date: 1907-1912, undated

Collection: O. W. Stevens collection of glass-plate negatives, 1898-1912

GUSN: 357712

Ref. Code: PC067.01

Photograph of the twelve surviving charter members of the Algonquin Club, Boston, Mass.

One mounted albumen print taken by renowned Scottish-Canadian photographer William Notman. The photograph depicts a group portrait of the twelve surviving charter members of the Algonquin Club, a private social club in Boston, Massachusetts. The club was formed on April 9, 1886. At the time, it was ...

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357717

Ref. Code: PC001.01.01.USMA.010.005

Exterior view of an unidentified street corner, circa 1900

One mounted albumen print of an unidentified street corner in Massachusetts. The location is likely located in the city center of Massachusetts town.The photo displays the architectural features of a Victorian brownstone. The photographer is unknown. The photo was taken circa 1900.

Date: circa 1900

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 357720

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0005.0020

Accompanying Material (undated)

One notebook containing a record of 307 negatives. The negatives were organized by year and then by location taken. Of the 307 listed, 119 remain in the collection. Also present wer the 119 original negative sleeves which have been saved.

Date: 1898-1907, undated

Collection: O. W. Stevens collection of glass-plate negatives, 1898-1912

GUSN: 357721

Ref. Code: PC067.03

M. Barrows house, Lexington, Mass.

Five black and white images of a house for M. Barrows in Lexington, Mass.

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 357725

Ref. Code: AR029.04.03.BarrowsM

F. Beals house, Egypt, Mass.

Six black and white interior and exterior photographs of a house for F. Beals in Egypt, Mass. taken by Arthur C. Haskell. The photographs are undated

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 357728

Ref. Code: AR029.04.03.BealsF

The New England Antique Shop collection

This collection contains ephemera, design drawings, photographs, and trade catalogs related to the operations of the New England Antique Shop located on Charles Street in Boston, Massachusetts. Majority of materials are dated 1929-1939. A small portion of the collection is undated. This collection i...

Date: 1929-1937

Collection: The New England Antique Shop collection

GUSN: 357743

Ref. Code: CC023

Photographs, circa 1930

Series contains one mounted and two unmounted black and white photographic prints. The mounted photographic print depicts the interior of The New England Antique Shop with members of the Rosenberg family. The unmounted photographic prints depict three examples of hooked rugs and a room filled with v...

Date: circa 1930-1940

Collection: The New England Antique Shop collection

GUSN: 357745

Ref. Code: CC023.003

Furniture design drawings, 1937

Series contains eight pencil design drawings of five different chairs drawn by an unknown artist. The drawings are labeled as Set "A", Set "B", Set "C", Set "D", and Set "E".

Date: 1937

Collection: The New England Antique Shop collection

GUSN: 357746

Ref. Code: CC023.002

Trade catalogs, circa 1932-1933, undated

Series contains five trade catalogs with different wares, including pewter wares; mirror reproductions; and colonial furniture. Each catalog includes illustrations and photographs of the items for sale as well as additional information such as pricing and sizing.

Date: 1932-1933, undated

Collection: The New England Antique Shop collection

GUSN: 357747

Ref. Code: CC023.004

Ephemera, 1929-1939 (bulk 1937-1939)

Series contains ephemera including eight inventories; five invoices; two business cards; and three pieces of miscellaneous printed matter discussing antiques and the antique community.

Date: 1929-1939, predominant 1937-1939

Collection: The New England Antique Shop collection

GUSN: 357748

Ref. Code: CC023.001

Mason's specifications for house of Mrs. Frank Sayles, Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, Mass., circa 1870

Mason's specifications for work on Commonwealth Avenue house for Mrs. Frank Sayles in Boston, Massachusetts. The specifications came from the design of George Snell and James R. Gregerson of the architectural firm Snell & Gregerson. The specifications are dated circa 1870 and measure 11 1/4 x 9 1/2 ...

Date: circa 1870

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 357750

Ref. Code: AR001.001.003

Account book of a rug merchant, Boston, Mass., 1822-1828

A rare and extensive account book kept by a leading Boston rug merchant, recording six years of sales from January 2, 1822 through April 30 1828 throughout New England and beyond, many to prominent people, including John Quincy Adams. This volume provides outstanding evidence of precisely which styl...

Date: 1822-1828

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 357765

Ref. Code: MS002.144

Business card for Baldwin Coolidge, photographic specialist, 146 Tremont Street, Room 3, Boston, Mass., 1880s

Business card advertising the services of Baldwin Coolidge, photographic specialist. Coolidge's business was located at 146 Tremont Street, Room 3, Boston, Massachusetts. The card measures 2 3/4 x 3 1/4 inches. It is from the 1880s.

Date: 1880s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 357807

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.04.017

Francis H. Bacon Company collection

Collection contains design drawings, technical drawings, and ephemera related to the design of Mrs. Jessie Bancroft Cox's Cohasset, Massachusetts, home. The house was also known as "The Oaks". The design drawings were completed by the Francis H. Bacon Company, the company of furniture designer and i...

Date: circa 1930, undated

Collection: Francis H. Bacon Company collection

GUSN: 357808

Ref. Code: CC024

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