Historic New England

Photographic material

Subseries C, Photographic material, 1861-1922, undated (#4.1-5.6, C.4.1-C.4.31, OB.3.11), contains black and white photographs; color photographs; cartes de visite; miniature portraits; framed photographs; tintypes; boxed tintypes (cased photographs); and photograph and tintype albums. The majority...

Date: 1861-1922, undated

Collection: Parson Smith family papers

GUSN: 292072

Ref. Code: MS032.07.03

View of a small shingled cottage near the water.

1 black and white photograph of a small shingled cottage near the water. A life preserver hangs on the side of the cottage and an upturned boat rests nearby.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292078

Ref. Code: MS028.04.026.010

U.S. Infantrymen Landing on Silver Beach, West Falmouth, Mass., June 8, 1941.

U.S. Infantrymen Landing on Silver Beach, West Falmouth, Mass. from a "Y" boat during manuvers, June 8, 1941; 7" x 9"

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292080

Ref. Code: MS028.04.026.011

Where Emperor Will Visit, Woods, Hole, Mass., Oct. 3, 1975.

One black and white photograph of an aerial view of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Intstitution, site of visit by Japanses Emperor, Hirohito, Woods Hole, Mass., Oct. 3, 1975.

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292084

Ref. Code: MS028.04.026.012

Panoramic view of Marion, Mass., August, 1909.

One partial, album page with a panoramic view of Marion Harbor depicting people along the shore and boats in the harbor. On the verso is a panoramic view of a group portrait taken on a lawn with a stone wall, house, and the ocean in the background. A hand written note identifies the photographs as...

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292088

Ref. Code: MS028.04.026.013

Printed materials

i720This folder contains includes admission tickets for lectures on the theory and practice of physics (1826), Materia Medica (1828), and the Boston Atheneum; regulations and an invitation from the Federal Fire Society (1840, 1847, 1852), the books "System of Fencing" (1828) and "Rules and Regulatio...

Date: 1823-1853

Collection: Rundlet-May family papers

GUSN: 292091

Ref. Code: MS025.03.05.001

The Nahant cuts a channel for the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white view of the dredger Nahant digging a channel through the beach on the Cape Cod Bay during the early construction of the Cape Cod Canal. The image shows a lone figure waking behind the dredger as it digs.

Date: 1910-02-00

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292094

Ref. Code: MS028.04.027.006

The near fully-dug channel on Sandwich Beach

A black and white view of the almost fully-completed channel through Sandwich Beach for the Cape Cod Canal project.

Date: 1910-03-14

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292099

Ref. Code: MS028.04.027.007

The General Mackenzie starts digging on the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white view of the General Mackenzie starting its dredging efforts on the Cape Cod Canal. The image shows three spectators observing the work, and one worker pulling rope atop the dredge.

Date: 1910-04-10

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292100

Ref. Code: MS028.04.027.008

A land excavator clears the way for the dredging of the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white view of a land excavator as it clears the way for future dredging during the early stages of construction on the Cape Cod Canal.

Date: 1910-04-00

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292101

Ref. Code: MS028.04.027.009

A tugboat and a dredger prepare to enter the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white view of a tugboat leading a dredge as it travels toward the Cape Cod Canal from the bay. The image shows a group of figures observing the scene from the cliffs on shore.

Date: 1910-05-02

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292102

Ref. Code: MS028.04.027.010

The early stages of the breakwater

A black and white view of the outer end of the breakwater rocks appearing above the shoals of the ocean.

Date: 1910-06-04

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292103

Ref. Code: MS028.04.027.011

The sand hills entrance to the Cape Cod Canal at Cape Cod Bay

A black and white view of the former sandy hills entrance to the Cape Cod Canal at the Cape Cod Bay before the hills were removed. The image shows a small boat floating in the middle of the Canal.

Date: 1910-07-00

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292104

Ref. Code: MS028.04.027.012

The outer end of the breakwater

A black and white view of the outer end of the Cape Cod Canal breakwater rocks.

Date: 1910-09-02

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292105

Ref. Code: MS028.04.027.013

A view of the breakwater from the shore

A black and white view of the Cape Cod Canal breakwater rocks from the shore.

Date: 1910-09-02

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292106

Ref. Code: MS028.04.027.014

Work continues on the breakwater

A black and white view of the work underway on the Cape Cod Canal breakwater. The image shows a major discharge pipe in the foreground sending land over the breakwater. The image also shows dredgers digging in the background.

Date: 1910-09-14

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292107

Ref. Code: MS028.04.027.015

The General Mackenzie digs on the breakwater

A black and white view of the General Mackenzie as it dredges on one side of the breakwater, sending material over to the Cape Cod Canal side. The image shows multiple pipes running from dredges over the breakwater and onto the Canal.

Date: 1910-09-00

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292108

Ref. Code: MS028.04.027.016

The railroad bridge near the Buzzards Bay end of the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white view of the finished railroad lift bridge spanning the width of the Cape Cod Canal at the Buzzards Bay end. The image shows a dredger digging near the bridge.

Date: 1910-11-00

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292109

Ref. Code: MS028.04.027.017

The first cargo arrives at the port of Sandwich

A black and white view of the barge Cassie as it arrives at the port of Sandwich. Cassie is the first cargo to arrive at this port. In the image, Cassie is towed by the tugboat Mary Arnold.

Date: 1910-12-14

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292110

Ref. Code: MS028.04.027.018

Early construction on the Bourne Bridge

A black and white view of the partially-constructed Bourne Bridge that will eventually span the width of the Cape Cod Canal.

Date: 1911-02-00

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292111

Ref. Code: MS028.04.027.019

Postcard of Cape Cod Canal, Sagamore,Bourne, Mass.

One black & white, photographic postcard of the Cape Cod Canal showing workers standing beside a line of railroad cars loaded with sand, Sagamore, Bourne, Mass.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291289

Ref. Code: MS028.04.028.003

Warship on the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white photograph of a warship passing through the Cape Cod Canal.

Date: 1941-09

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291290

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.018

Dredge on the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white photograph of a large dredge and a large, flat craft on the Cape Cod Canal. The photograph is labeled Aug. 1939.

Date: 1939-08

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291291

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.019

Ships on the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white photograph of three vessels on the Cape Cod Canal. The closest to the camera is a large vessel, possibly a cruise ship, followed by two smaller vessels.

Date: 1939-10-23

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291292

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.020

Ships on the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white photograph of three vessels on the Cape Cod Canal. One is possibly a cruise ship.

Date: 1939-10-23

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291293

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.021

Steamship "Sword Line" on the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white photograph of a large, possibly steam-powered vessel with the words "SWORD LINE" painted on the side passing through the Cape Cod Canal.

Date: 1939-10-23

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291294

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.022

"Arizona Sword" sinking in the Cape Cod Canal (2 copies)

Two copies of a black and white photograph of the freighter Arizona Sword sinking after a collision in the Cape Cod Canal with the Berwindvale on May 5, 1951. The back of the photo bears the erroneous inscription, "Alexander Sword (small freighter) after colliding with the Berwind Vale (coal collier...

Date: 1951-05-05

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291296

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.023

"Arizona Sword" sinking in the Cape Cod Canal (2 copies)

Two copies of a black and white photograph of the freighter Arizona Sword sinking after a collision in the Cape Cod Canal with the Berwindvale on May 5, 1951. A uniformed official looks on. The back of the photo bears the erroneous inscription, "Alexander Sword."

Date: 1951-05-05

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291297

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.024

"Arizona Sword" sinking in the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white photograph of the freighter Arizona Sword sinking after a collision in the Cape Cod Canal with the Berwindvale on May 5, 1951. The back of the photo bears the erroneous inscription, "The Alexander Sword at the bottom of Cape Cod Canal."

Date: 1951-05-05

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291298

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.025

"Arizona Sword" sinking in the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white photograph of the freighter Arizona Sword sinking after a collision in the Cape Cod Canal with the Berwindvale on May 5, 1951.

Date: 1951-05-05

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291299

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.026

Vessels on the Canal

A black and white photograph of two vessels on the Cape Cod Canal, possibly a steamboat and a sailboat. The back of the photograph bears the insrcription, "Cape Cod Canal at Bourne, July 1915."

Date: 1915-07-00

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291300

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.027

Postcard of "Old Bourne House" destroyed by fire, March 8, 1911.

One black & white, photographic postcard of the "Old Bourne House" destroyed by fire, March 8, 1911 depicting a crowd of people and horses and carriages surrounding a building on fire as man climbs a ladder to the roof of an adjacent building.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291302

Ref. Code: MS028.04.028.004

Cruise ship on the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white photograph of a cruise ship on the Cape Cod Canal.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291304

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.028

Motorboat on the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white photograph of a small motorboat on the Cape Cod Canal. Power lines, a tower, and a small building are visible on the banks behind it.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291305

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.029

Postcard of the Post Office, Woods Hole, Mass.

One photographic, black & white, postcard of the exterior of the Post Office, Woods Hole, Mass.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291306

Ref. Code: MS028.04.028.005

Sailing ships on the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white photograph of two sailing ships on the Cape Cod Canal. A caption on the image reads, "Sailing ships in tow, Cape Cod Canal."

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291307

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.030

Wreck on the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white photograph of a sinking vessel on the Cape Cod Canal. The vessel is unidentified, and there is no date.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291308

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.031

Vessels on the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white photograph of two vessels close together on the Cape Cod Canal. People are visible on the decks of both vessels.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291309

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.032

Ship passing through drawbridge on the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white photograph of a large vessel passing through the drawbridge over the Cape Cod Canal. The photograph is mounted on grey paper, and underneath is written, "Bridge over Cape Cod Canal."

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291310

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.033

Postcard of Saint Margaret's Roman Catholic Church and Rectory, Buzzards Bay, Cape Cod, Mass., 1964.

One color photographic postcard of the exterior of Saint Margaret's Roman Catholic Church and Rectory, Buzzards Bay, Cape Cod, Mass., 1964. Postmarked "50th Anniversary Cape Cod Cana 1914-1964."

Date: 1964

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291313

Ref. Code: MS028.04.028.006

Postcard of the Bourne Bridge Over Cape Cod Canal, Cape Cod, Mass. 1964.

One color photographic postcard of the Bourne Bridge Over Cape Cod Canal, Cape Cod, Mass. 1964. Postmarked "50th Anniversary Cape Cod Cana 1914-1964." A steamship is shown passing beneath the bridge.

Date: 1964

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291315

Ref. Code: MS028.04.028.007

Savannah Line cruise ship at Eden Park Tourist Camp

A black and white photograph of a cruise ship anchored along the shore of the Cape Cod Canal. The back of the photograph bears the inscription, "Savannah Line Boat at Entrance of Eden Park Tourist Camps, The following to go on address side of card: Eden Park Tourist Camps, Bournedale, Mass." The pho...

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291316

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.034

Postcard of a Panoramic View of Bournedale, Mass.

One triptych, color postcard of a Panoramic View of Bournedale, Mass. depcting the Cape Cod Canal and houses along the shore.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291317

Ref. Code: MS028.04.028.008

Cruise ship on the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white photograph of a cruise ship passing through the Cape Cod Canal.

Date: 1939-07-00

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291319

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.035

First Flight Cover, Air Mail Route S-33, Buzzards Bay to Boston, Mass., May 19, 1938.

Fiirst Flight Cover Air Mail Route S-33, Buzzards Bay to Boston, Mass., May 19, 1938. Stamped, postmarked, envelope, National Air Mail Week, May 15 - 21, 1938 with cachet, "largest vertical lift bridge in the world, Buzzard's Bay, Mass".

Date: 1938

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291320

Ref. Code: MS028.04.028.009

Scrapbook page, front

The front of a page from a scrapbook, which includes four images related to the Cape Cod Canal. The upper left shows the raised drawbridge from the perspective of the road. The upper right shows a small vessel on the Canal. The bottom left shows possibly the same vessel at closer range. The bottom r...

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291322

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.036

Scrapbook page, back

The back of a page from a scrapbook, which includes two images. The top image shows two women sitting on the edge of a small boat that is not in the water; the boat is on a dock or other wooden surface. The image is labeled Orleans. The women are both wearing dresses and hats. The bottom image shows...

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291324

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.037

First Flight Cover, Air Mail Route S-33, Buzzards Bay to Boston, Mass., May 19, 1938.

Fiirst Flight Cover Air Mail Route S-33, Buzzards Bay to Boston, Mass., May 19, 1938. Stamped, postmarked, envelope, National Air Mail Week, May 15 - 21, 1938 with cachet, of "largest vertical lift bridge in the world, Buzzard's Bay, Mass".

Date: 1938

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291325

Ref. Code: MS028.04.028.010

First Flight Cover, Air Mail Route S-33, Buzzards Bay to Boston, Mass., May 19, 1938.

Fiirst Flight Cover Air Mail Route S-33, Buzzards Bay to Boston, Mass., May 19, 1938. Stamped, postmarked, envelope, National Air Mail Week, May 15 - 21, 1938 with cachet, "largest vertical lift bridge in the world, Buzzard's Bay, Mass".

Date: 1938

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291326

Ref. Code: MS028.04.028.011

First day cover, Twenty-fith Anniversary First Shovelful of Earth Dug at Bournedale, Mass., June 22, 1934.

One Twenty-fifth Anniversary Cover First Shovelful of Earth Dug at Bournedale, Mass., June 22, 1909 - June 22, 1934. Stamped, postmarked, envelope, June 22, 1934 with cachet, map of Cape Cod and yacht.

Date: 1934

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291327

Ref. Code: MS028.04.028.012

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