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Trade card for Wm. H. Zinn, first class goods from all parts of the world at retail, 501 Washington Street, 55 Temple Place and 5 West Street, Boston, Mass., undated

According to the card description Zinn's stores are connected to each other.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243102

Ref. Code: EP001.01.016.05.01.006

Trade card for A. Stowell & C., importers and retailers, 24 Winter Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The image on the card verso is of a little girl, with her arm around a baby, perched atop a globe. The caption reads "Venus." Stowell deals in clocks, bronzes, silverware and jewelry.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243103

Ref. Code: EP001.01.016.05.01.007

Trade card for The First Japanese Manufacturing and Trading Company, 865 Broadway Street, New York, New York, undated

The card reads "Wholesale and retail dealers in Japanese goods." The main office is in Tokyo with a branch in Paris and an Austrian agent in Vienna.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243104

Ref. Code: EP001.01.016.05.01.008

Trade card for James Read, European and India goods, Nos.101 & 102 Court Street, Boston, Mass., ca. 1843

The card verso has "Before 1843" written in pencil.

Date: ca. 1843

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243105

Ref. Code: EP001.01.016.05.01.009

Billhead for the Walker Stetson Sawyer Co., Essex & Lincoln Streets, Boston, Mass., dated March 14, 1896

The billhead reads "Manufacturers, importers and jobbers."

Date: 1896-03-04

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243106

Ref. Code: EP001.01.016.05.01.010

Billhead for Walker Stetson Sawyer Co., Bedford & Kingston Streets, Boston, Mass., dated June 13, 1894

The company is a manufacturer, importer and jobber.

Date: 1894-06-13

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243107

Ref. Code: EP001.01.016.05.01.011

Trade card for Camille Reid, commission importer, 42 Chauncy Street, Boston, Mass. and 59 Rue de Lafayette, Paris, undated

The company provides druggists' and stationers' supplies such as boxes and labels.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243108

Ref. Code: EP001.01.016.05.01.012

Billhead for Chas W. Kennard & Co., importers, 122 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., dated April 1, 1869

This importer deals in artistic bronzes, mantel clocks, watches, fine jewelry, precious tones, silver and electro-plated ware and fancy goods.

Date: 1869-04-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243127

Ref. Code: EP001.01.016.05.01.013

Trade card for Quinn Employment Service, 293 Washington Street, corner School Street, Boston, Mass., 1920 - 1940

The card reads "All kinds of reliable help furnished." The card verso has "ca. 1920-1940" written in pencil.

Date: 1920-1940

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243128

Ref. Code: EP001.01.016.06.01.003

Trade card for Stohlbom's Employment Bureau, 43 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., 1920 - 1940

Beneath the business name it reads "Male help and married couples furnished at short notice." The card verso has "ca. 1920-1940" written in pencil.

Date: 1920-1940

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243129

Ref. Code: EP001.01.016.06.01.004

Trade card for George Langstaff, pawn broker, 62 Washington Street, Providence, Rhode Island, undated

Langstaff deals in second hand clothing, musical instruments and other items. Mrs. Langstaff will meet with ladies in their homes who have business to transact.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243130

Ref. Code: EP001.01.016.07.01.001

Trade card for John Torrey Hawkins, standard investment securities, Third National Bank Building, Springfield, Mass., undated

Windsor Sturtevant's name is given as the representative on the card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243131

Ref. Code: EP001.01.016.08.01.001

Trade card for Charles Arnold, stock and note broker, No.17 Traveller Buildings, 5 Congress Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The stockbroker buys and sells on the New York market and responds promptly to orders transacted privately or handled through the Brokers' Board.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243132

Ref. Code: EP001.01.016.08.01.002

Coffin Sanderson & Cook, comission stock brokers, 312 Pine Street, San Francisco, California, undated

The card verso reads "Refer by permission to National Gold Bank & Trust Co." followed by four names and San Francisco and three additional names and Boston.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243134

Ref. Code: EP001.01.016.08.01.003

Stock certificate for the Glencoe Mining Company, Boston, Mass., dated May 22, 1865

A stock certificate done by the Treasurer of the Glencoe Mining Company.

Date: 1865-05-22

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243135

Ref. Code: EP001.01.016.08.01.004

Stock certificate for Office of Foote & Walker, bankers, 7 Congress Street & 2 Congress Square, Boston, Mass., dated February 16, 1869

Fifty shares have been sold in this stock transaction.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243138

Ref. Code: EP001.01.016.08.01.005

Stock certificate for Ohio Petroleum leases, Boston, Mass., dated March 31, 1865

The stock certificate is for the sale of one half share, five hundred dollars, in Ohio Petroleum leases.

Date: 1865-03-31

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243139

Ref. Code: EP001.01.016.08.01.006

Stock certificate for the Boston Elevated Railway Company, Old Colony Trust Company, Boston, Mass., dated September 28, 1927

The form on the certificate verso has been completed but lacks a date.

Date: 1927-09-28

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243141

Ref. Code: EP001.01.016.09.01.001

Stock certificate for the United Electric Railways Company, Rhode Island Hospital Trust Company, Providence, Rhode Island, 190?

This is a blank stock certificate.

Date: 190?

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243143

Ref. Code: EP001.01.016.09.01.002

Stock certificate for the Boston Elevated Railway Company, Old Colony Trust Company, Boston, Mass., dated June 20, 1922

The transfer form on the certificate verso has been completed and is dated March 17, 1926.

Date: 1922-06-20

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243145

Ref. Code: EP001.01.016.09.01.003

Stock certificate for the Boston Elevated Railway Company, Old Colony Trust Company, Boston, Mass., dated June 14, 1922

The transfer form on the certificate verso has been completed and is dated July 13, 1927.

Date: 1922-06-14

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243146

Ref. Code: EP001.01.016.09.01.004

Stock certificate for the Boston Elevated Railway Company, Old Colony Trust Company, Boston, Mass., dated May 1, 1924

The transfer document on the certificate verso is completed but undated.

Date: 1924-05-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243147

Ref. Code: EP001.01.016.09.01.005

Stock certificate for the Boston and Providence Rail Road Corporation, Boston, Mass., dated May 31, 1872

The word "Cancelled" is handwritten across the certificate.

Date: 1872-05-31

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243148

Ref. Code: EP001.01.016.09.01.006

Payment notification from the United States Land Company, Boston, Mass., dated July 1, 1838

A notification to a shareholder that a payment is due by August 1 to the Market Bank in Boston for stock held in the United States Land Company.

Date: 1838-07-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243149

Ref. Code: EP001.01.016.09.01.007

Stock certificate for the United Electric Railsways Company, Rhode Island Hospital Trust Company, Providence, Rhode Island, 190?

The shares are $100 each on this blank stock certificate.

Date: 190?

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243150

Ref. Code: EP001.01.016.09.01.008

Stock certificate for the Boston Elevated Railway Company, American Loan & Trust Company, Boston, Mass., dated April 24, 1906

The transfer document on the verso is completed and dated April 27, 1906.

Date: 1906-04-24

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243151

Ref. Code: EP001.01.016.09.01.009

Stock certificate for the Union Railway Company, Cambridge, Mass., 1800-1899

A blank stock certificate for the Union Railway Company in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Date: 1800-1899

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243152

Ref. Code: EP001.01.016.09.01.010

Stock certificate for the Boston Elevated Railway Company, Old Colony Trust Company, Boston, Mass., dated April 6, 1926

The transfer document on the certificate verso is completed and dated April 8, 1926.

Date: 1926-04-06

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243153

Ref. Code: EP001.01.016.09.01.011

Stock certificate for the Cambridge Railroad Company, Cambridge, Mass., 186?

A dividend is available in the 1860s according to stamped information across the front of the certificate.

Date: 186?

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243154

Ref. Code: EP001.01.016.09.01.012

Billhead for Tucker Manufacturing Company, bronzed gas & kerosene fixtures, clock cases, Nos.117 & 119 Court Street, Boston, Mass., dated June 25, 1870

The company promotes Tucker's patent spring beds, iron bedsteads, folding wood cots and other items. The business has warerooms in New York at 39 & 41 Park Place.

Date: 1870-06-25

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243171

Ref. Code: EP001.01.017.01.01.001

Business card for the Jewish Family Welfare Association, 31 Bradshaw Street, Dorchester, Mass., 1920-1940

The business card is for Miss Rose G. Rabinovitz with a telephone number. The card verso has handwritten in pencil "ca. 1920-1940."

Date: 1920-1940

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243172

Ref. Code: EP001.01.018.01.01.001

Postcard for The St. Vincent de Paul Society, 1280 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The postcard describes the items collected by the Society and has a name and address form to be completed for a truck pickup.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243173

Ref. Code: EP001.01.018.01.01.002

Postcard for the Morgan Memorial, 95 Berkeley Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Historic New England acknowledges historical records may contain harmful imagery and language reflecting attitudes and biases of their creators and time in which they were made. Historic New England does not alter or edit objects and / or historical text. This is a thank you postcard to a donor. ...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243174

Ref. Code: EP001.01.018.01.01.003

Postcard for The Salvation Army, 87 Vernon Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card verso describes the Social Service Center's purpose in providing temporary work and a home for men in Boston. The Salvation Army is requesting item donations and has a form to be completed.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243175

Ref. Code: EP001.01.018.01.01.004

Postcard for the Morgan Memorial, Inc., corner Shawmut Avenue & Corning Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Historic New England acknowledges historical records may contain harmful imagery and language reflecting attitudes and biases of their creators and time in which they were made. Historic New England does not alter or edit objects and / or historical text. The postcard is a truck pickup request for ...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243177

Ref. Code: EP001.01.018.01.01.005

Circular for, Morgan Memorial, Inc., Boston, Mass., undated

This circular contains harmful, outdated terminology regarding disability. Historic New England acknowledges historical records / objects may contain harmful imagery and language reflecting attitudes and biases of their creators and time in which they were made. Historic New England does not alte...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243181

Ref. Code: EP001.01.018.01.01.006

Billhead for Women's Educational and Industrial Union, Dr., 264 Boylston Street, Boston, Mass., dated October 27, 1894

The billhead is for the sale of instructions on making dresses and other items.

Date: 1894-10-27

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243183

Ref. Code: EP001.01.018.01.01.007

Letterhead for the Boston North End Mission, 201-205 North Street, Boston, Mass., dated April 28, 1896

The letterhead is a bequest form for financial donations. Donations can be sent to the Treasurer at 613 Carter Building, 7 Water Street, Boston. The images are of the Mission Houses on North Street and the Mount Hope Home for Children in West Roxbury.

Date: 1896-04-28

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243185

Ref. Code: EP001.01.018.01.01.008

Trade card for James R. Nichols & Co., manufacturing chemists, 150 Congress Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Nichols is a manufacturer of fine chemicals used in medicine and the arts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243186

Ref. Code: EP001.01.019.01.01.001

Trade card for the Rumford Chemical Works, 58, 59, & 60 South Water Street, Providence, Rhode Island, undated

Rumford deals in printers' dyers' and paper makers' drugs and chemicals. The card verso has a cow's head image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243187

Ref. Code: EP001.01.019.01.01.002

Billhead for Stetson & Driver, Dr., manufacturing and analytical chemists, No.59 Broad Street, Boston, Mass., dated January 1, 1880

The chemists deal in essential oils, extracts, essences, colorings and syrups.

Date: 1880-01-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243188

Ref. Code: EP001.01.019.01.01.003

Ticket for St. Mary's Church, Providence, Rhode Island, April 19, 1898

This 25 cents raffle ticket is for "a drawing of a richly upholstered arm chair for the benefit of St. Mary's Church, Providence, Rhode Island." The image is captioned "St. Joseph pray for us."

Date: 1898-04-19

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243190

Ref. Code: EP001.01.020.01.01.002

Business card for the Rev. Perley C. Grant, 11 Powder House Terrace, W. Somerville, Mass., undated

The Rev. Perley C. Grant serves as pastor for the Day Street Congregational Church.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243192

Ref. Code: EP001.01.020.01.01.001

Trade card for jewelers, location unkown, undated

The card verso has a list of birthday stones. The bottom of the verso reads "Watches and jewelry repaired by skilled workmen."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243193

Ref. Code: EP001.01.020.01.01.003

Trade card for the People's Church, corner of Columbus Avenue and Berkeley Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card reads "The owner of this card has purchased one [brick image] in the People's Church." The lower part of the card describes in more detail the completed building.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243194

Ref. Code: EP001.01.020.01.01.004

Trade card for the Trinity Baptist Church, Trenton Street near Marion, East Boston, Mass., undated

The card verso lists the service days and times.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243195

Ref. Code: EP001.01.020.01.01.005

Postcard for the benefit sale at the Edward Everett Hale Chapel, 64 Marlboro Street, Boston, Mass., April 29, 1930

The Edward Everett Hale Chapel is the location for a benefit sale to support the Baldwinsville Hospital Cottages for Children and the Robert Gould Shaw Printing Class. The First Church Club is in charge of the benefit.

Date: 1930-04-29

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243196

Ref. Code: EP001.01.020.01.01.006

Pocket directory of the principal churches in Boston, Mass., May 1, 1904

A Boston church directory which lists the name, location, pastor, service and Sunday school times. Churches are listed on both sides of the card.

Date: 1904-05-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243197

Ref. Code: EP001.01.020.01.01.007

How the "Old South" has saved us, William Everett, Boston, Mass., undated

The Old South Church's role in early Boston history is told. The pamphlet is an appeal for items or monetary donations for the Church fair.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243198

Ref. Code: EP001.01.020.01.01.008

King's Chapel, a landmark of old Boston, Home Savings Bank of Boston, Boston, Mass., 1940

A short history of King's Chapel prepared by the Home Savings Bank of Boston to accompany a historical calendar issued by the Bank. The pamphlet is the seventh in the series.

Date: 1940

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243200

Ref. Code: EP001.01.020.01.01.009