Historic New England

Beach goers at Marine Park in South Boston

A view of many people on the beach at Marine Park looking at the ocean and the swimmers and boats in the water.

Date: 1916-08-14

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 273334

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.2730.0040.001

Three boys in Belmont Square

A view of Belmont Square showing three boys sitting on a bench in front of the historical stone in the park. On the other side of the park are houses, and there are trees growing around the perimeter of the park.

Date: ca. 1933

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 273335

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0850.0030.003

Wood Island train station

A view of what is possibly the train station at Wood Island Park in East Boston, Mass. The image shows a building with a fenced in area to the right (possibly train tracks), a car parked nearby, and another fence along the left side of the image.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 273336

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0850.0180.003

Central Square, East Boston, looking north

A view of Central Square in East Boston showing the post office, above-ground subway trains, and pedestrians.

Date: ca. 1933

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 273337

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0850.0030.004

Central Square, East Boston, looking south

A view of Central Square in East Boston showing storefronts, the steeple of a church, an above-ground subway train, pedestrians, and horse-drawn carriages.

Date: ca. 1933

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 273338

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0850.0030.005

Our Lady of the Assumption Church, 404 Sumner Street

A view of the Our Lady of the Assumption Church in East Boston, showing the church, the roadway next to is, and a few horse-drawn carriages.

Date: ca. 1905

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 273339

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0850.0030.006

Maverick Square, East Boston

A view of Maverick Square in East Boston showing trolley cars, storefronts, pedestrians, cars, and horse-drawn carriages.

Date: ca. 1905

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 273340

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0850.0030.007

Savin Hill Avenue

A view up Savin Hill Avenue in Dorchester, Mass., showing houses along the left side of the street and a park on the right.

Date: 1905-1912

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 273341

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0790.0551.002

Savin Hill playground

A view of the Savin Hill playground in Dorchester, Mass., showing a baseball team practicing.

Date: ca. 1910

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 273342

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0790.0551.003

Intersection of Savin Hill Avenue and Dorchester Avenue

A view of the intersection of Savin Hill Ave. and Dorchester Ave. in Dorchester, Mass., showing storefronts, the street, ad telephone pole

Date: 1905-1912

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 273343

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0790.0551.004

Savin Hill Yacht Club

1 photograph ; 7 x 5 inches

Date: ca. 1910

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 273344

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0790.0551.005

Greece

Series

Collection: Original art collection

GUSN: 273345

Ref. Code: GC001.GR

Unknown

Sub-series

Collection: Original art collection

GUSN: 273346

Ref. Code: GC001.GR.Unknown

Bloomington

File

Collection: Original art collection

GUSN: 273347

Ref. Code: GC001.USIL.Bloomington

Account book of J. H. Wilbur

This account book includes information about capital stocks, merchandise values, accounts payable, expenses, salaries of employees, materials and supplies, labor costs, losses and gains, office furniture and fixtures, discounts, interest, and detailed lists of transactions for individual companies. ...

Date: 1903-1906

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 273349

Ref. Code: MS002.140

Long Island

File

Collection: Original art collection

GUSN: 273352

Ref. Code: GC001.USVA.Long Island

Exterior view of the Shirley-Eusitis House, Roxbury, Mass

An exterior view of the Shirley-Eustis House as seen from the street, showing a fence around the lawn which is covered in mostly melted snow.

Date: 1913-02-20

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 273354

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.2540.0530.003

Exterior view of the Shirley-Eustis House, Roxbury, Mass.

A view of the Shirley-Eustis House showing a man, identified as Mr. Cordingly, standing on the steps outside the west door of the building.

Date: 1919-12-26

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 273355

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.2540.0530.004

Exterior view of the Shirley-Eustis House, Roxbury, Mass.

A view of the exterior of the Shirley-Eustis House taken from accross the street, probably from an upper floor of a neighboring building or from uphill. The image shows the house as well as parts of neighboring buildings and their lawns, including a large tree next door.

Date: ca. 1890

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 273356

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.2540.0530.005

Restoration of the Shirley-Eustis House

An exterior view of the Shirley-Eustis House during its restoration, showing scaffolding around the house, a workman on a ladder, a sign that reads "Shirley Place," and a horse drawn carriage on the street in front of the building.

Date: 1915-07-28

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 273360

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.2540.0540.002

Calendar for New England Mutual Life Insurance Co., Post Office Square, Boston, Mass., 1894

The image caption reads "The return of the Mayflower."

Date: 1894

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 273891

Ref. Code: EP001.13.02.012

Calendar for New England Mutual Life Insurance Co., Post Office Square, Boston, Mass., 1895

The caption reads "Lifting of the fog, a New England fisherman off the Grand Banks."

Date: 1895

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 273892

Ref. Code: EP001.13.02.013

Calendars for New England Mutual Life Insurance Co., Post Office Square, Boston, Mass., 1897

The caption reads "A wreck off Highland Light, Cape Cod, Mass."

Date: 1897

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 273894

Ref. Code: EP001.13.02.014

Calendar for New England Mutual Life Insurance Co., Post Office Square, Boston, Mass., 1898

The caption below the Washington portrait reads "Washington at Valley Forge." The caption below the smaller image at the bottom reads "Washington's Headquarters at Valley Forge." At the bottom of the item stamped text reads "Compliments of E.A. Pierce, 181 Devonshire St. Room 17."

Date: 1898

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 273909

Ref. Code: EP001.13.02.015

Calendar for New England Mutual Life Insurance Co., Post Office Square, Boston, Mass., 1899

The image caption reads "An old New England homestead." At the bottom of the item stamped text reads "Compliments of E.A. Pierce, 181 Devonshire St. Room 17."

Date: 1899

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 273911

Ref. Code: EP001.13.02.016

Calendar for New England Mutual Life Insurance Co., Post Office Square, Boston, Mass., 1900

The image caption reads "King Philip, The last of the Wampanoags, signing the Treaty of 1671 with the Mass. Bay Colony in the Old Church at Taunton." At the bottom of the item stamped text reads "Compliments of E.A. Pierce, 181 Devonshire St. Room 17."

Date: 1900

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 273912

Ref. Code: EP001.13.02.017

Calendar for New England Mutual Life Insurance Co., Post Office Square, Boston, Mass., 1901

The image caption reads "The Boston Massacre, first blood of the Revolution, March 5, 1770." At the bottom of the item stamped text reads "Compliments of E.A. Pierce, 181 Devonshire St. Room 17."

Date: 1901

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 273916

Ref. Code: EP001.13.02.018

Calendar for New England Mutual Life Insurance Co., Post Office Square, Boston, Mass., 1902

The image caption reads "The ancient and the modern witch of New England." At the bottom of the item stamped text reads "Compliments of E.A. Pierce, 181 Devonshire St. Room 17."

Date: 1902

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 273919

Ref. Code: EP001.13.02.019

Calendar for New England Mutual Life Insurance Co., Post Office Square, Boston, Mass., 1903

The marriage of John and Priscilla Alden is commemorated in the illustration. The image caption reads "The marriage of Priscilla."

Date: 1903

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 273922

Ref. Code: EP001.13.02.020

Calendar for John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company, Boston, Mass., 1887

The image caption reads "John Hancock at Lexington directing the Minute Men to sound the alarm, 1775." The verso has a description of Hancock's role in the ringing of the bell to sound the alarm on the night of April 18, 1775.

Date: 1887

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 273926

Ref. Code: EP001.13.01.001

Ephemera scrapbook

This scrapbook contains harmful imagery and language including racist and stereotypical caricatures. 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...

Date: undated

Collection: Scrapbooks collection

GUSN: 273944

Ref. Code: MS004.003

Camden, Maine, scrapbook

This scrapbook contains newspaper clippings, many from the Camden Whig and Courier showing dates from 1889-1900. Articles include news of summer events and visitors as well as year-round news and comments. These include weather, deaths, boat yard launchings, weddings and visiting yachts.. These clip...

Date: 1889-1900

Collection: Scrapbooks collection

GUSN: 273945

Ref. Code: MS004.004

Boston area trade and greeting cards scrapbook

This scrapbook page contains harmful imagery regarding sexual harassment. 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 alter...

Collection: Scrapbooks collection

GUSN: 273946

Ref. Code: MS004.005

Scrapbook; Boston area trade cards

This large "Card Album" contains a carefully arranged collection of Boston area trade cards interspersed with colorful embossed stickers and cards with sayings and biblical quotes. Included are images of famous political figures, humorous illustrations including a series of baseball terms, and trade...

Date: ca. 1882

Collection: Scrapbooks collection

GUSN: 273947

Ref. Code: MS004.006

Blank scrapbook

This blank scrap book is notable for its decorative embossed cover art. The latest copyright date is listed as 1881. Pages include an alphabetical index and pre-glued adhesives on each page.

Collection: Scrapbooks collection

GUSN: 273951

Ref. Code: MS004.007

Scrapbook of artwork

This slight album contains four pages depicting two house interiors, a girl's costume, and a servies of studies done in ink and chalk, possibly executed as part of an art lesson. The reverse of one image reads "Grade IV Stowager". the album is handmade, bound with brads. Applied illustrations on the...

Collection: Scrapbooks collection

GUSN: 273952

Ref. Code: MS004.008

Scrapbook of sewing and craft projects

This scrap book contains pictures using stitched yarns, colored paper patterns, woven strip patterns, or pinpricks. The condition of the binding is loose.

Collection: Scrapbooks collection

GUSN: 273953

Ref. Code: MS004.009

Scrapbook of cutouts

This clothbound bland book contains approximately 25 pages of cutout images of flowers, horses and riders, hunting scenes, birds, sailing ships and, most notably, horsedrawn fire apparatus and firefighters in action, dating from the late 1800s.

Collection: Scrapbooks collection

GUSN: 273954

Ref. Code: MS004.011

"Our Home" scrapbook

This home-made paperbound booklet entitled "Our Home" contains 12 pages of pasted-in views of house interiors, possibly dating from the 1920's. Each picture is annotated by the owner, Isabel Phillips, with critical comments regarding color schemes, designs and the comfort factor of pictured furnitur...

Collection: Scrapbooks collection

GUSN: 273956

Ref. Code: MS004.013

Quotations scrapbook

This hardbound blank book contains clippings and jottings by the owner, Margaret Danforth, who recorded quotations from a variety of writers and poets such as Shakepeare and Lincoln. The pages are interleaved with many loose newspaper an magazine clippings with sayings, poems, sentimental observatio...

Collection: Scrapbooks collection

GUSN: 273958

Ref. Code: MS004.014

Scrapbook of design clippings

This partially filled blank book, purchased in Boston, contains clippings and advertisements in the Art Nourveau stayle, dating from the 1890's. The owner was evidently interested in the type styles and designs of the period. A handwritten annotation refers to a book on Church Embroidery and there i...

Collection: Scrapbooks collection

GUSN: 274001

Ref. Code: MS004.015

Scapbook of sketches

The artist's initialls F.S. are inscribed on the front cover of this album, which contains watercolors, pencil and charcoal sketches done in an amateur style. Some topics include ladies with hats in profile, gentlemen in profile, and a lady in costume with a parasol. Notably, the artist has sketched...

Collection: Scrapbooks collection

GUSN: 274002

Ref. Code: MS004.016

Calendar for John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company, Boston, Mass., 1888

The image caption reads "American farmers firing the shots heard round the world." There is a portrait of John Hancock in the upper left corner of the illustration and an exterior view of the Hancock House in the lower right corner of the illustration.

Date: 1888

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 274003

Ref. Code: EP001.13.01.002

Calendar for John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company, Boston, Mass., 1889

The image caption reads "Responding to Paul Revere's alarm, April 19, 1775." The item verso describes the central image and the illustrations around the border. This is the fourth in the series of John Hancock historical calendars.

Date: 1889

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 274004

Ref. Code: EP001.13.01.003

Calendars for John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company, Boston, Mass., 1890

The illustration is the Boston Tea Party with the months shown as boxes of tea.

Date: 1890

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 274006

Ref. Code: EP001.13.01.004

Calendar for John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company, Boston, Mass., 1891

The image caption reads "John Hancock visiting President Washington Boston 1789."

Date: 1891

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 274007

Ref. Code: EP001.13.01.005

Calendar for John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company, Boston, Mass., 1892

The image caption reads "John Hancock, Colonel of the Cadets, receiving General Gage. Long Wharf, Boston, May 13th, 1774." The illustration is signed "Copeland 91." The bottom of the item reads "Photograve, Fred H. Allen & Co. Published by J.H. Foster, Hancock Bldg., Boston."

Date: 1892

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 274023

Ref. Code: EP001.13.01.006

Calendar for John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company, Boston, Mass., 1896

The image caption reads "Sunset, July 4th 1776. John Hancock announcing that the Declaration has been signed." The left side of the image has an exterior veiw of Independence Hall in Philadelphia.

Date: 1896

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 274038

Ref. Code: EP001.13.01.007

Calendar for John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company, Boston, Mass., 1897

The item has a portrait of John Hancock, two views of Faneuil Hall (1763, 1896), the Massachusetts seal, lottery tickets and the grasshopper weathervane.

Date: 1897

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 274040

Ref. Code: EP001.13.01.008

Calendar for John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company, Boston, Mass., 1898

The central image is the Sons of Liberty celebrating the repeal of the Stamp Act, August 14,1766 around the Liberty Tree. The lower right corner of the image has a tablet marking the location of the Tree at Essex and Washington Streets. The calendar has tear off pages for the months July-December 18...

Date: 1898

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 274041

Ref. Code: EP001.13.01.009

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