Historic New England

Modern finishing materials: a discussion of nitro-cellulose products in comparison with varnishes, by Dr. Paul S. Kennedy, The Murphy Varnish Company

Text on the front cover reads, "Address read before a number of Master Painter's Associations of the United States and Canada." The author compares lacquer with other varnish products.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 292542

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.006.010

Standard specifications for the reference of architects on the use and application of shellac, compiled and published by The Shellac Information Bureau, 70 Pine Street, New York, New York

Preparing and using shellac to finish floors, as a sealer for walls and as a varnish base are described in the item.

Date: 1940s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 292545

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.006.011

Results of the Structural Clay Products Institute, Inc., 1937 moderate cost home competition, American architect and architecture, New York, New York

Small home construction is highlighted in the use of brick and other clay products in the competition winners. The pamphlet was published in "American architect and architecture," December 1937.

Date: 1937

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 292547

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.081

Goodell: Reginald Rusden Goodell (1867-1944), Bowdoin College, acquaintances [7 photographs]

Photographs (1 folder)

Date: 1893

Collection: Parson Smith family papers

GUSN: 292549

Ref. Code: MS032.07.03.11

Goodell: Reginald Rusden Goodell (1867-1944), Bowdoin College, acquaintances [9 photographs]

Photographs (1 folder)

Date: undated

Collection: Parson Smith family papers

GUSN: 292550

Ref. Code: MS032.07.03.12

Goodell: Reginald Rusden Goodell (1867-1944), Bowdoin College, group photograph [1 photograph]

Photograph (1 oversize folder)

Date: 1893

Collection: Parson Smith family papers

GUSN: 292551

Ref. Code: MS032.07.03.13

Goodell: Reginald Rusden Goodell (1867-1944) [1 of 2] [8 photographs]

Photographs (1 folder)

Date: 1901-1922, undated

Collection: Parson Smith family papers

GUSN: 292552

Ref. Code: MS032.07.03.14

Goodell: Reginald Rusden Goodell (1867-1944) [2 of 2] [5 photographs]

Photographs (1 folder)

Date: 1901-1922, undated

Collection: Parson Smith family papers

GUSN: 292553

Ref. Code: MS032.07.03.15

Goodell: Reginald Rusden Goodell (1867-1944), pan American trip [33 photographs]

Photographs (1 folder)

Date: 1914

Collection: Parson Smith family papers

GUSN: 292554

Ref. Code: MS032.07.03.16

Goodell: Susan Watson (Anderson) Goodell (1835-1888) [8 photographs]

Photographs (1 folder)

Date: 1861, undated

Collection: Parson Smith family papers

GUSN: 292555

Ref. Code: MS032.07.03.17

Parker: Louisa Anderson (Goodell) Parker (1871-1952) [6 photographs]

Photographs (1 folder)

Date: 1890, undated

Collection: Parson Smith family papers

GUSN: 292556

Ref. Code: MS032.07.03.18

Parker: Myron Alexander Parker (1865-1939) [4 photographs]

Photographs (1 folder)

Date: undated

Collection: Parson Smith family papers

GUSN: 292557

Ref. Code: MS032.07.03.19

Parker: Myron Alexander Parker (1865-1939), other acquaintances [6 photographs]

Photographs (1 folder)

Date: undated

Collection: Parson Smith family papers

GUSN: 292558

Ref. Code: MS032.07.03.20

Smith: Roswell Smith (dates unknown) [1 photograph]

Photograph (1oversize folder)

Date: undated

Collection: Parson Smith family papers

GUSN: 292559

Ref. Code: MS032.07.03.21

Boxed tintypes (cased photographs): Edward Augustus Anderson (1830-1913) [1 item]

Tintypes (1 folder)

Date: 1855-1865

Collection: Parson Smith family papers

GUSN: 292560

Ref. Code: MS032.07.03.22

Boxed tintypes (cased photographs): Charles Anderson (dates unknown) [1 item]

Tintypes (1 folder)

Date: undated

Collection: Parson Smith family papers

GUSN: 292561

Ref. Code: MS032.07.03.23

Boxed tintypes (cased photographs): unidentified [3 items] [1 of 3]

Tintypes (1 folder)

Date: undated

Collection: Parson Smith family papers

GUSN: 292562

Ref. Code: MS032.07.03.24

Boxed tintypes (cased photographs): unidentified [1 item] [2 of 3]

Tintypes (1 folder)

Date: undated

Collection: Parson Smith family papers

GUSN: 292563

Ref. Code: MS032.07.03.25

Boxed tintypes (cased photographs): unidentified [1 item] [3 of 3]

Tintypes (1 folder)

Date: undated

Collection: Parson Smith family papers

GUSN: 292564

Ref. Code: MS032.07.03.26

Cartes de visite: landscapes and other [1 of 2] [14 photographs]

Cartes de visite (1 folder)

Date: 1869, undated

Collection: Parson Smith family papers

GUSN: 292565

Ref. Code: MS032.07.03.27

Cartes de visite: people [1 of 2] [14 photographs]

Cartes de visite (1 folder)

Date: 1895, undated

Collection: Parson Smith family papers

GUSN: 292566

Ref. Code: MS032.07.03.28

Cartes de visite; people [2 of 2] [16 photographs]

Cartes de visite (1 folder)

Date: 1895, undated

Collection: Parson Smith family papers

GUSN: 292567

Ref. Code: MS032.07.03.29

Framed photograph: Myron Alexander Parker (1865-1939) [1 photograph]

Photographs (1 folder)

Date: undated

Collection: Parson Smith family papers

GUSN: 292568

Ref. Code: MS032.07.03.30

Framed photograph: unidentified man [1 photograph]

Photograph (1 folder)

Date: undated

Collection: Parson Smith family papers

GUSN: 292569

Ref. Code: MS032.07.03.31

Framed photograph: unidentified man and car [1 photograph]

Photograph (1 folder)

Date: undated

Collection: Parson Smith family papers

GUSN: 292570

Ref. Code: MS032.07.03.32

Framed tintypes [2 photographs]

Tintypes (1 folder)

Date: undated

Collection: Parson Smith family papers

GUSN: 292571

Ref. Code: MS032.07.03.33

Miniature portraits [11 photographs]

Photographs (1 folder)

Date: undated

Collection: Parson Smith family papers

GUSN: 292572

Ref. Code: MS032.07.03.34

Other photographs: other unidentified individuals and places [1 of 3] [33 photographs]

Photographs (1 folder)

Date: undated

Collection: Parson Smith family papers

GUSN: 292573

Ref. Code: MS032.07.03.35

Other photographs: other unidentified individuals and places [2 of 3] [6 photographs]

Photographs (1 folder)

Date: undated

Collection: Parson Smith family papers

GUSN: 292574

Ref. Code: MS032.07.03.36

Other photographs: other unidentified individuals and places [3 of 3] [8 photographs]; includes folders and signatures

Photographs (1 folder)

Date: undated

Collection: Parson Smith family papers

GUSN: 292575

Ref. Code: MS032.07.03.37

Photograph album: Goodell family

Photograph album (1 folder)

Date: 1903-1904, undated

Collection: Parson Smith family papers

GUSN: 292576

Ref. Code: MS032.07.03.38

Photograph album: Goodell family [1 of 2]

Photograph album (1 folder)

Date: undated

Collection: Parson Smith family papers

GUSN: 292577

Ref. Code: MS032.07.03.39

Photograph album: Goodell family [2 of 2]

Photograph album (1 folder)

Date: undated

Collection: Parson Smith family papers

GUSN: 292578

Ref. Code: MS032.07.03.40

Tintype album: unidentified

Photograph album (1 folder)

Date: undated

Collection: Parson Smith family papers

GUSN: 292579

Ref. Code: MS032.07.03.41

Tintypes [18 items]

Tintypes (1 folder)

Date: undated

Collection: Parson Smith family papers

GUSN: 292580

Ref. Code: MS032.07.03.42

Stockbridge Casino Company stock certificate

A stock certificate from the Stockbridge Casino Company for one share sold to Elizabeth A. Doane.

Date: 1884-05-21

Collection: Merwin House collection

GUSN: 292583

Ref. Code: MS041.03.01.07.001

Marriage certificate, William Edward Doane and Elizabeth Adeline Wilson

A marriage certificate issued by St. Clement's Church of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, issued to Wiliam [sic] Edward Doane and Elizabeth Adeline Wilson on January 16, 1871. The certificate text is printed in black ink on green paper, with blanks that have been filled in with hand-written entries, such...

Date: 1871-01-17

Collection: Merwin House collection

GUSN: 292585

Ref. Code: MS041.03.02.07.001

Dredging on the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white panoramic view of a dredger digging during the early stages of the Cape Cod Canal's construction.

Date: 1910

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292588

Ref. Code: MS028.04.010.001

The Macknezie begins working at Cape Cod Bay and Belmont's yacht celebrates Opening Day

A black and white view of the General Mackenzie digging at Cape Cod Bay, which shows a small rowboat next to the dredger (top) and a black and white view of August Belmont's private yacht, Scout, as it sails in celebration of the Canal's opening (bottom).

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292589

Ref. Code: MS028.04.010.002

Building the breakwater

A black and white view of a discharge pipe sending material over the breakwater.

Date: 1910-09-14

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292591

Ref. Code: MS028.04.010.003

Stockbridge Library Association membership certificate

A Stockbridge Library Association membership certficate issued to Mrs. N. E. Doane on November 13, 1908, by R. R. Bowker, president, and Agnes N. Canning, secretary.

Date: 1908-11-13

Collection: Merwin House collection

GUSN: 292598

Ref. Code: MS041.03.03.10.001

The S. S. Willehod

A black and white view of the S. S. Willehod at Buzzards Bay. The image shows the crew members at the stern.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292592

Ref. Code: MS028.04.010.004

An aerial view of the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white aerial view of the Cape Cod Canal showing the two drawbridges and the Bourne Bridge.

Date: 1935

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292595

Ref. Code: MS028.04.010.005

A steamship and a boat on the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white view down the length of the Cape Cod Canal. The image shows a steamer and a boat traveling nearly parallel with each other down the Canal. The image also shows a bridge in the distance.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292599

Ref. Code: MS028.04.017.001

The railroad lift bridge and the Bourne Bridge

A black and white aerial view of the railroad lift bridge and the Bourne Bridge along the Cape Cod Canal.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292600

Ref. Code: MS028.04.017.002

A panoramic view of Bournedale

A color panoramic view of Bournedale, depicting the Cape Cod Canal running the length of the town.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292601

Ref. Code: MS028.04.029.001

"Cape Cod Ship Canal Company: charter and its amendments, contracts, for construction, supreme court decisions, etc."

A blue hardcover book detailing the legal and financial history of the Cape Cod Ship Canal Company. The book lists the Company's Board of Directors, describes charters and government acts, and depicts the contracts and amendments associated with the Company. The final major entry in the book is a de...

Date: 1887

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292605

Ref. Code: MS028.05.001.002

Programs and related; includes clippings [2 of 2]

Clippings (1 folder)

Date: 1848-1910, undated

Collection: Parson Smith family papers

GUSN: 292603

Ref. Code: MS032.07.01.30

"A Canal Across Cape Cod"

A small paperback book showing the advantages of the Bass River route through photographs as well as facts and figures. The book first lays out the advantages of the route briefly. Then it describes the route and offers testimonials in support. The book also details the plans for a canal connecting ...

Date: 1895

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292607

Ref. Code: MS028.05.001.003

"Boston Cape Cod and New York Canal Company: invitation to contractors, contractor's proposal, contract for construction, specifications, bond for construction"

Just as the title suggests, this book published by the Boston Cape Cod and New York Canal Company includes an invitation to contractors, a contractor's proposal, a contract for construction, specifications for the canal, and a bond for construction. The invitation to contractors was written by the p...

Date: 1907

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292621

Ref. Code: MS028.05.001.004

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