Historic New England

Construction of the Bourne Bridge

A black and white view of the Bourne Bridge under construction. The image shows the bridge elevated above the ground, with train tracks running along the base. Two spectators stand in the lower left corner of the image.

Date: 1934-07-22

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291246

Ref. Code: MS028.04.018.036

Presidential Yacht, USS Mayflower, passing under a drawbridge on the Cape Cod Canal as a group of people watch from the shore.

One black & white photograph of the Presidential Yacht, USS Mayflower, passing under a drawbridge on the Cape Cod Canal as a group of people watch from the shore. In 1921, President Warren G. Harding traveled through the Cape Cod Canal to take part in the Pilgrim tercentenary observances.

Date: undated, predominant 1905-1929

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291248

Ref. Code: MS028.04.014.012

Torpedo Boat Destroyer Passing Through Cape Cod Canal

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291251

Ref. Code: MS028.04.014.013

Ship on the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white snapshot of the Cape Cod Canal with a sailing ship. A large billboard is visible at the left edge of the photograph.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291252

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.002

Steamship on the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white snapshot of a steamship passing through the Cape Cod Canal. The photograph appears to have once been glued onto black paper, probably as part of a scrapbook or photograph album.

Date: 1930-1939

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291253

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.003

Coast Guard cutter at Canal Bridge Opening

A black and white photograph of the Coast Guard cutter "Jackson" passing through the Cape Cod Canal on the day of the Canal Bridge Opening, August 15, 1935.

Date: 1935-08-15

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291254

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.005

Schooner on the Cape Cod Canal

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

Date: 1928-05

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291255

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.010

Steamship on the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white snapshot of a steamship passing through the Cape Cod Canal. The photograph appears to have once been glued onto black paper, probably as part of a scrapbook or photograph album.

Date: 1930-1939

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291257

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.004

Ship on Cape Cod Canal

A black and white photograph of a ship passing through the Cape Cod Canal. In the distance, the drawbridge is up.

Date: 1934

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291259

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.006

Cruise ship on the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white photograph of a cruise ship passing through the Cape Cod Canal. In the foreground is a small vessel that appears to be tied up to a buoy. The photograph appears to have once been glued onto black paper, probably as part of a scrapbook or photograph album.

Date: 1930-1939

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291260

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.007

Ship on the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white photograph of a ship passing through the Cape Cod Canal. The photograph appears to have once been glued onto black paper, probably as part of a scrapbook or photograph album.

Date: 1925

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291262

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.008

Ship on the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white photograph of a ship passing through the Cape Cod Canal. The photograph appears to have once been glued onto black paper, probably as part of a scrapbook or photograph album.

Date: 1925

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291263

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.009

A Nantucket and New Bedford cruise line ship in Woods Hole Harbor

A black and white photograph of a cruise ship operating on the Nantucket and New Bedford line in the Woods Hole Harbor of the Cape Cod Canal.

Date: 1935-06

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291265

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.011

Ship on the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white photograph of a ship with sails down passing through the Cape Cod Canal.

Date: 1930-10-26

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291266

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.012

Ship on the Cape Cod Canal

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

Date: 1930-10-26

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291267

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.013

Cruise ship on the Cape Cod Canal

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

Date: 1930-10-26

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291268

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.014

Cruise ship on the Cape Cod Canal

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

Date: 1934-12

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291269

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.015

Cruise ship on the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white photograph of a cruise ship anchored along the banks of the Cape Cod Canal. A small group of people stand on the banks, perhaps waiting to board the ship, and a crew member is visible on deck. Another ship is visible in the background further out on the water.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291283

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.016

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: 291284

Ref. Code: MS028.04.022.017

Postcard of Bay Hill Terrace and Motor Inn, Buzzards Bay, Mass.

One color postcard of the Bay Hill Terrace and Motor Inn, Buzzards Bay, Mass., consisting of four images, one of the exterior, and several images of interior rooms. A map, illustrations, and information about the motor inn can be found on the verso of the postcard.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 291287

Ref. Code: MS028.04.028.002

Agreements regarding building of roads

Agreements regarding building of roads, 1868-1872, contains agreements regarding the continuance of Summer Street to Lincoln Avenue (1868) and an agreement with B. F. Webster (1872).

Date: 1868-1872

Collection: Rundlet-May family papers

GUSN: 291856

Ref. Code: MS025.03.03.001

Deeds

Deeds, 1852-1861, contains deeds for property in Hampton, New Hampshire (1852), on Cabot Street, Portsmouth, New Hampshire (1856), and on Middle Street, Portsmouth, New Hampshire (1861).

Date: 1852-1861

Collection: Rundlet-May family papers

GUSN: 291857

Ref. Code: MS025.03.03.002

Estate of Jane (Hill) Rundlet

Estate documents (1 folder)

Collection: Rundlet-May family papers

GUSN: 291858

Ref. Code: MS025.03.03.003

Estate of James Rundlet, agreements regarding real estate

Estate of James Rundlet, 1852, contains agreements regarding real estate, bank accounts, cancelled checks, correspondence, household bills paid, insurance policies, receipts for legacies, tax bills for an aqueduct and pew, and incomplete wills and inventory.

Date: 1852

Collection: Rundlet-May family papers

GUSN: 291859

Ref. Code: MS025.03.03.004

Burchartz Long Span Floor System, Building Improvement Co., Whitehall Building, New York

The Buchartz System of fireproof floor construction is described in detail for potential customers. A list of buildings using it is provided in the pamphlet. The System is available from Edward A. Tucker Company, Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1913

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 291862

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.005.007

Parquet floors and borders, 34th edition, manufactured by The Interior Hardwood Co., Indianapolis, Indiana

Designs for the floor strips and borders are described with the width and wood type. A price list for January 1912 is included.

Date: 1907

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 291863

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.005.008

Patterns of Minton's Tiles for floors, for sale by Miller & Coates, 279 Pearl Street, New York, New York

The sheet has ten designs. The bottom of the sheet reads "Other patterns and prices will be sent on application." Minton is located at Stoke-on-Trent, England.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 291868

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.005.009

Minton floor tiles, Minton & Co., Stoke-upon-Trent, England

The patterns are labelled A-H. The botton of the sheet reads "Printed at the Press of Leighton Brothers."

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 291870

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.005.010

Minton floor tile, Minton & Co., Stoke-upon-Trent, England

A single pattern is shown with a scale in feet. The botton of the sheet reads "Printed at the Press of Leighton Brothers."

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 291873

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.005.011

Correspondence

Series I. Correspondence, 1817-1985, undated (#1.1-1.12), contains letters, postcards, and related envelopes; expense account sheets and receipts; drawings and images of family crests; and genealogical resource material. The majority of the correspondence belongs to Marie Vipont deRiviere (Doane) M...

Date: 1817-1985, undated

Collection: Merwin House collection

GUSN: 291924

Ref. Code: MS041.01

Diaries, journals, and notebooks

Series II. Diaries, journals, and notebooks, 1832-1947, undated (#1.13-1.14, C.1.5-C.1.7, C.1.14-C.1.18, C.1.20-C.1.24), contains diaries, journals, notebooks, letters, genealogical resource material, and clippings regarding the Doane, Merwin, and Wilson families. Included in the series are a handw...

Date: 1832-1947, undated

Collection: Merwin House collection

GUSN: 291925

Ref. Code: MS041.02

Other family papers

Series III. Other family papers, 1716-1965, undated (#1.15-1.27, C.1.1-C.1.4, C.1.8-C.1.13, C.1.19, OB.1.5-OB.1.6, OB.2.7), contains contracts, deed, indentures, a marriage certificate, and other legal documents; ephemera and memorabilia (including a wallet and magnifying glass belonging to Marie Vi...

Date: 1716-1965, undated

Collection: Merwin House collection

GUSN: 291926

Ref. Code: MS041.03

Contracts, deeds, indentures, and stock certificates

Subseries A, Contracts, deeds, indentures, and stock certificates, 1716-1926 (#1.15-1.17, OB.1.5), contains contracts regarding the appointment of Elisha Doane (1762-1832) as a Justice of the Peace in Boston, Massachusetts; a legal document granting James Doane (dates unknown) power of attorney over...

Date: 1716-1926

Collection: Merwin House collection

GUSN: 291927

Ref. Code: MS041.03.01

Genealogical material and memorabilia

Subseries B, Genealogical material and memorabilia, 1822-1871, undated (#1.18-1.21, C.1.1-C.1.4, OB.1.6), contains clippings, ephemera, genealogical material, memorabilia, and a marriage certificate. The clippings include articles regarding the ancestry of Abraham Lincoln (U.S. President, 1861-1865...

Date: 1822-1871, undated

Collection: Merwin House collection

GUSN: 291928

Ref. Code: MS041.03.02

Membership papers

Subseries C, Membership papers, 1908-1965, undated (#1.22-1.26, C.1.11-C.1.13, OB.1.5), contains membership cards, applications, certificates, and other related societal/organizational papers, belonging to the Doane and Merwin families. Membership certificates include the Bunker Hill Monument Assoc...

Date: 1908-1965, undated

Collection: Merwin House collection

GUSN: 291929

Ref. Code: MS041.03.03

Printed material

Subseries D, Printed material, 1784-1955 (#1.27, C.1.8-C.1.10, C.1.19, OB.2.7), contains printed material reflecting the Doane family's interest in genealogy. Included in the subseries is an 1849 pamphlet entitled, Excellency of the Righteous: A Discourse Occasioned by the Death of Honorable Elisha...

Date: 1784-1955

Collection: Merwin House collection

GUSN: 291930

Ref. Code: MS041.03.04