Historic New England

"Cape Cod Canal"

This book is simply a complete transcription of a speech delivered to the Boston Chamber of Commerce by William Barclay Parsons. Parsons begins his address by recounting the history of the Cape Cod Canal dating back to the 17th century. He then goes on to relay his geographical plan for the Canal, s...

Date: 1910-05-25

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292622

Ref. Code: MS028.05.001.005

"The History and Economic Value of Canals, with Special Reference to the Cape Cod Canal" (2 copies)

This essay, presented to the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers in New York, explains the value of the modern canal with a increased emphasis on that of the Cape Cod Canal. Author J.W. Miller begins his work by telling the history of the canal, dating back to ancient times. He also giv...

Date: 1910-11-17

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292627

Ref. Code: MS028.05.001.006

Anita Marie (Chilen) Lincoln baby book

This scrapbook contains cards and gift lists from Anita Marie Chilen's two baby showers. She was born on December 10, 1941, in Brookfield, Missouri. Entries include the hospital bill for mother and child and over 60 birthday cards and newspaper clippings for Anita and her younger sister Marie.

Date: 1941

Collection: Scrapbooks collection

GUSN: 292648

Ref. Code: MS004.055

Livability unlimited with homes and products of wood, National Lumber Manufacturers Association, 1319 18th Street, Washington, D.C.

The pamphlet promotes wood products for exterior and interior design in home building. A separate letter is included with a form for odering additional copies of the item.

Date: 1959-05-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 292687

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.013.001

Masonite home improvement guide, how to modernize your home inside and out with Masonite panel products, Masonite Corporation, 111 W. Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois

Suggestions for remodeling older homes using Masonite hardboard panels are described in the pamphlet.

Date: 1950s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 292691

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.013.002

The cutter of the dredge General Mackenzie

A black and white view of the cutting attachment for the dredger General Mackenzie. The image shows a man standing next to the cutter in overalls holding a shovel.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292689

Ref. Code: MS028.04.027.058

"Cape Cod Canal" (2 copies)

This publication is a small guide created for sailors of the Cape Cod Canal following the Canal's inception in 1914. The guide begins by enumerating some facts and figures regarding the size and benefit of the Canal. The guide lists four major reasons to use the Canal in the section following. Then ...

Date: 1915-04-20

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292696

Ref. Code: MS028.05.002.001

Here is the complete Weldwood selection of fine prefinished woods, United States Plywood Corporation, 55 West 44th Street, New York 36, New York

Weldwood Prefinished Panels are shown in available colors. Customers are invited to showrooms to truly experience the lacquer finish found on fine furniture.

Date: 1950s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 292692

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.013.003

Sample pattern sheet for Gilford, Inc., 515 Madison Ave., New York 22, New York

Text at the top of the sheet reads "Kindly add these new patterns to your Master Sample Book." The pattern on one side is "Trader Horn" for wallcovering and upholstery. The pattern on the verso is "Constellation" vinyl wallcovering fabric.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 292701

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.013.004

"A Little Visit to the Cape Cod Canal"

This small book aims to give the general public a glimpse of the construction of the Cape Cod Canal. The book does this through a small bit of narrative writing, but it accomplishes its goal primarily through photographs. 16 of the book's 18 pages are photographs depicting the construction of the Ca...

Date: 1913

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292700

Ref. Code: MS028.05.002.002

Gil-Co-Weave breathable vinyl fabrics for upholstery and wallcovering, Gilford Leather Co., Inc., 515 Madison Ave., New York 22, New York

"Gil-Co-Weave is a vinyl fabric that gives the comfort of woven fabric and the cleanability of vinyl." Color samples are shown for customers.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 292702

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.013.005

Transite walls by Johns-Manville, 22 East Fortieth Street, New York, New York

The walls are a combination of asbestos and cement and are used for commercial building installations. There is a Boston office located at 49 Federal Street. A list of installations is on the back cover.

Date: 1938

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 292705

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.013.006

"The Cape Cod Canal: Illustrated" (3 copies)

This book combines illustration and narrative writing in describing the broad history of the Cape Cod Canal. Dalton begins by detailing the inclinations of Miles Standish to tame the Cape Cod Bay in the 1620's. He goes on to explain George Washington's motivations in sending James Bowdoin to survey ...

Date: 1911-03-00

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292707

Ref. Code: MS028.05.002.003

Building facades of Kydex 5000, Rohm and Haas Company, Independence Mall West, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The durability and toughness of Kydex panels and sheets for exterior wall coverings is described. There is a separate cover letter and postcard for requesting additional information.

Date: 1968-06-14

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 292708

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.013.007

"The Cape Cod Canal"

This booklet provides a brief description of the Cape Cod Canal. There are 3 total pages of writing, while the rest are photographs. The writer explains the specifics regarding the Cape Cod Canal, including its length and width, the cost of the project, and the shortened route from New York to Bosto...

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292713

Ref. Code: MS028.05.002.004

Bird Art-Bric Siding, it pays to have the best, Bird & Son, Inc., East Walpole, Mass.

Siding in brick patterns and colors is promoted to give homes the look of real brick and to protect them from winter cold and summer heat. Bird roofs are availabe from Allied Roofing Co., 283 Celley Road in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 292710

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.013.008

Internal organs

Drawings (1 folder)

Date: undated

Collection: Rundlet-May family papers

GUSN: 292711

Ref. Code: MS025.07.06.001

Sketches

Sketches (1 folder)

Date: undated

Collection: Rundlet-May family papers

GUSN: 292712

Ref. Code: MS025.07.06.002

Sheetrock estimator, United States Gypsum Company, 205 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois

The brochure has a table giving the "number of square of sheetrock, number of pounds of nails and number of lineal feet of panel strips for various size rooms."

Date: 1924

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 292714

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.013.009

"Cape Cod and Its Canal"

This book is a description of the Cape Cod Canal by the Vice President of the Cape Cod Canal Construction Company. Miller begins by expounding the early history of the Canal going back to the 17th and 18th centuries. He follows this by explaining the project's recent history in the late 1800s. Then ...

Date: 1914

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292716

Ref. Code: MS028.05.002.005

Account book of Elizabeth (Tyson) Vaughan (1871-1949); includes loose material

Account books (1 folder)

Date: 1925-1944

Collection: Elizabeth (Tyson) Vaughan (1871-1949) papers

GUSN: 292807

Ref. Code: MS013.02.01.002

Diary of Elizabeth (Tyson) Vaughan (1871-1949)

Diaries (1 folder)

Date: 1891-1892

Collection: Elizabeth (Tyson) Vaughan (1871-1949) papers

GUSN: 292808

Ref. Code: MS013.02.01.001

Genealogy: account of Sally Russell's life according to Sarah Twain

Genealogies (1 folder)

Date: 1816

Collection: Elizabeth (Tyson) Vaughan (1871-1949) papers

GUSN: 292809

Ref. Code: MS013.02.01.003

Genealogy: genealogical charts re: Russell, Tyson, and Anthony families

NOTE: CONTAINS OVERSIZE MATERIAL

Date: undated

Collection: Elizabeth (Tyson) Vaughan (1871-1949) papers

GUSN: 292810

Ref. Code: MS013.02.01.004

Old-Time New England: The Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities

1 folder

Date: 1958

Collection: Elizabeth (Tyson) Vaughan (1871-1949) papers

GUSN: 292811

Ref. Code: MS013.02.03.003

Sheetrock finisher for that flat surface effect, United States Gypsum Company, 205 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois

The product can be applied to joints and nail heads after the drywall has been installed. It is available from Windsor Cement Co., 18 Tremont Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1924

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 292827

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.013.010

Homes, build with sheetrock the fireproof wall board, United States Gypsum Company, 205 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois

Reasons for using sheetrock as the wallboard in your home are described. The product is available from G. Fuller & Son Lumber Co., 550 Western Avenue, Brighton, Massachusetts.

Date: 1923

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 292828

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.013.011

Farm sheetrock the fireproof wallboard for farm buildings, United States Gypsum Company, 205 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois

The advantages of sheetrock for farm buildings is described. It is available from Windsor Cement Co., 18 Tremont Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1923

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 292830

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.013.012

Permanent economical ceiling for commercial buildings, United States Gypsum Company, 205 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois

The Company wants customers to use sheetrock instead of sheet metal for ceilings. It is available from Windsor Cement Co., 446 Albany Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1924

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 292831

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.013.013

Remodeling, old homes made new with sheetrock, United States Gypsum Company, 205 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois

The brochure describes where sheetrock can be used. The product is available from G. Fuller & Son Lumber Co., 550 Western Avenue, Brighton, Massachusetts.

Date: 1923

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 292832

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.013.014

"Cape Cod and Buzzards Bay: Reminders, Memories, Contacts"

This book recollects an address that Newcomen Society of New England member Thomas Tripp made to the rest of the organization. The book begins by discussing Tripp's credentials before starting the address. His speech focuses solely on the history of the New England area, beginning with the settling ...

Date: 1948

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292858

Ref. Code: MS028.05.003.006

"Scenic Cape Cod in Natural Color"

This color book depicts the scenery and atmosphere of Cape Cod, starting with the Cape Cod Canal and concluding with an illustrated map of the region. The book contains 15 color photomechanical reproductions with many aerial views and landscape shots.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292859

Ref. Code: MS028.05.003.007

"Resolves of the State of Massachusetts"

This book documents the various resolves made by the State of Massachusetts legislature on January 16, 1812. One of these resolves requests that the governor get survey reports from the Secretary of War regarding the "practicability and utility" of a canal between Cape Cod Bay and Buzzards Bay (pg. ...

Date: 1827

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292862

Ref. Code: MS028.05.004.002

"Report and Estimate on the Buzzards and Barnstable Bay Canal, Massachusetts"

After having surveyed Cape Cod, the Board of Internal Improvement for the Massachusetts House of Representatives drafted a plan for a canal to connect Buzzards Bay with Cape Cod Bay. The plan details specific goals for the canal's cost, design, measurements, and location.

Date: 1830-02-08

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292865

Ref. Code: MS028.05.004.003

"Report of the Advisory Council of the Joint Committee of the Massachusetts Legislature on a Ship Canal to connect Barnstable Bay and Buzzards Bay"

This report describes the terrain of the Cape Cod region and presents a draft of a plan to begin work on a canal. Much of the report is devoted to the analysis of tides. There are two fold out charts depicting the times and heights of the tides.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292867

Ref. Code: MS028.05.004.004

"Letter of the Secretary of War to the Committee on Commerce of the Senate"

Sent by the Secretary of War WM. Belknap, this letter summarizes the advantages of a canal between Cape Cod Bay and Buzzards Bay. Following Belknap's letter, the Chief of Engineers, General A. A. Humphreys sent letter describing the history of the canal and estimating the construction time and costs...

Date: 1870-05-20

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292870

Ref. Code: MS028.05.004.005

Terrace Gables from the Cottage Club, Falmouth Heights, Mass., undated

An exterior view of Terrace Gables from the Cottage Club, Falmouth Heights, Massachusetts.

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 292878

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0980.0070.007

The Falmouth House, Falmouth, Mass., undated

Exterior view of the Falmouth Hotel, with antique automobiles parked outside, and two dogs lying on the porch, Falmouth, Mass.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 292879

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0980.0060.003

Mill Road Looking North, Falmouth, Mass., undated

A man riding in a horse and carriage traveling along the Mill Road beside the water, Falmouth, Mass.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 292882

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0980.0060.004

Legal: Will (copy)

File part

Date: 1741

Collection: Sayward family papers

GUSN: 292951

Ref. Code: MS031.01.01.01

Correspondence

File part

Date: 1771-1784

Collection: Sayward family papers

GUSN: 292952

Ref. Code: MS031.01.02.01

Financial: Account book, accounts, accounts settled

File part

Date: 1741-1778

Collection: Sayward family papers

GUSN: 292953

Ref. Code: MS031.01.02.02

Financial: Blackburn receipt

File part

Date: 1762

Collection: Sayward family papers

GUSN: 292954

Ref. Code: MS031.01.02.03

Financial: Division of land, letters received, notes

File part

Date: 1741-1778

Collection: Sayward family papers

GUSN: 292955

Ref. Code: MS031.01.02.04

Legal: Appointments, oaths, will (copy), petition

File part

Date: 1761-1784, undated

Collection: Sayward family papers

GUSN: 292956

Ref. Code: MS031.01.02.05

Literary: Note, obituary

File part

Date: 1792, undated

Collection: Sayward family papers

GUSN: 292957

Ref. Code: MS031.01.02.06

Maps

File part

Date: undated

Collection: Sayward family papers

GUSN: 292958

Ref. Code: MS031.01.02.07

Legal: Indenture, will (copy)

File part

Date: 1779-1813

Collection: Sayward family papers

GUSN: 292959

Ref. Code: MS031.01.03.01

Literary: Genealogy, obituaries

File part

Date: undated

Collection: Sayward family papers

GUSN: 292960

Ref. Code: MS031.01.03.02

Miscellaneous: Letters, obituaries

File part

Date: 1775-1831, undated

Collection: Sayward family papers

GUSN: 292961

Ref. Code: MS031.01.04.01

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