Historic New England

Donald S. Smith house, Milton, Mass.

Five black-and-white photographic prints of house in Milton, Massachusetts designed by Royal Barry Wills in 1937 for Donald S. Smith.

Date: undated

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 330615

Ref. Code: AR029.04.03.EvartsC:Copy 10

Donald S. Smith house, Milton, Mass.

Five black-and-white photographic prints of house in Milton, Massachusetts designed by Royal Barry Wills in 1937 for Donald S. Smith.

Date: undated

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 330616

Ref. Code: AR029.04.03.EvartsC:Copy 11

Donald S. Smith house, Milton, Mass.

Five black-and-white photographic prints of house in Milton, Massachusetts designed by Royal Barry Wills in 1937 for Donald S. Smith.

Date: undated

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 330617

Ref. Code: AR029.04.03.EvartsC:Copy 12

Donald S. Smith house, Milton, Mass.

Five black-and-white photographic prints of house in Milton, Massachusetts designed by Royal Barry Wills in 1937 for Donald S. Smith.

Date: undated

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 330618

Ref. Code: AR029.04.03.EvartsC:Copy 13

Donald S. Smith house, Milton, Mass.

Five black-and-white photographic prints of house in Milton, Massachusetts designed by Royal Barry Wills in 1937 for Donald S. Smith.

Date: undated

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 330619

Ref. Code: AR029.04.03.EvartsC:Copy 14

Donald S. Smith house, Milton, Mass.

Five black-and-white photographic prints of house in Milton, Massachusetts designed by Royal Barry Wills in 1937 for Donald S. Smith.

Date: undated

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 330620

Ref. Code: AR029.04.03.EvartsC:Copy 15

Raymond Heffron house, Foxborough, Mass.

Set of fourteen architectural drawings of house for Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Heffron in Foxborough, Massachusetts (commission #1601) including four elevations, two plans, one plot plan, one rendering, and six details. Some drawings are signed and dated by Royal Barry Wills or Warren J. Rhoter. Drawin...

Date: 1956

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 330626

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1601

Lawns

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Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 330627

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.005

Presidential Homes (builder) houses, Pemberton, N.J.

Set of seven architectural drawings of four house designs for builder Presidential Homes in Pemberton, New Jersey (commission #1602) including three plans and four renderings. Drawings are signed by Royal Barry Wills, Merton S. Barrows, or Warren J. Rhoter; three drawings are dated. Drawings depi...

Date: 1956

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 330630

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1602

John G. Rohrbach house, Bloomfield, Conn.

Set of twenty-one architectural drawings of house for Mr. and Mrs. John G. Rohrbach in Bloomfield, Connecticut (commission #1603) including four elevations, three plans, one plot plan, two cross sections, two renderings, and nine details. Some drawings are signed and dated by Royal Barry Wills, Ken ...

Date: 1956-1957

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 330632

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1603

Leland Construction Company (builder) house, Burlington, Mass.

Set of fourteen architectural drawings of house for builder Leland Construction Company in Burllngton, Massachusetts (commission #1604) including three elevations, three plans, five framing plans, one rendering, and two details. Some drawings are signed and dated by John F. Howard or Richard Wills. ...

Date: 1958

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 330634

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1604

Creeping Bent questions and answers, O.M. Scott & Sons Co., Marysville, Ohio

Customer questions about Creeping Bent grass are answered in the brochure.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 330636

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.005.009

Bent lawns, O.M. Scott & Sons Co., Marysville, Ohio

The advantages of planting Bent grass and how to care for it are described. There is a loose price list and order form for customers.

Date: 1928

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 330637

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.005.010

Lawn care, a discussion of the vital problems of lawn making and maintenance, vol. III, June-July 1930, no. 3, published several times yearly by O.M. Scott & Sons Company, seedsmen, Marysville, Ohio

The topics covered include getting rid of earthworms, lawn maintenance and Scott's connection to a steel merger controversy in Ohio.

Date: 1930

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 330638

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.005.011

End to weeds and tiresome weeding simply, economically with Wedo, made by The Smith Agricultural Chemical Co., Columbus, Ohio and Indianapolis, Indiana

1 brochure : illustrations (some color) ; 6 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 330640

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.005.012

"Planning Your Home Wisely"

Seven illustrations used in the book "Planning Your Home Wisely" written by Royal Barry Wills and published in 1946 by Franklin Watts, Inc. Two are originals; four are prints. Five illustrations are matted. Illustrations include those shown on pages 37, 43, 44, 52, 53, 54, and 64.

Date: 1946

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 330641

Ref. Code: AR029.02.01.12

Proper care of lawns, by L.J. Doogue, revised 1928, Dunham Lawn Roller Co., 113 Chambers Street, New York, New York

Lawn care is covered including grass seed, fertilizer, renovating and proper rolling. The business office is located at "Office 21, Mount Royal Hotel, Montreal."

Date: 1928

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 330645

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.005.013

Make your home beautiful, Vigoro fertilizer, Swift & Company, Chicago, Illinois

Vigoro fertilizer can be used to improve lawns, vegetables, shrubs, flowers and trees. Text stamped on the item reads "Recommended by The Rosenbaum Co., Pittsburgh, Pa."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 330646

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.083

When, where, how to use Sacco Plant Food, makes things grow! for lawns, gardens, shrubs, flowers and trees, The Smith Agricultural Chemical Company, Columbus, Ohio and Indianapolis, Indiana

Instructions are provided for applying the product to lawns, vegetables, fruits, shrubbery and flowers.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 330647

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.084

Shur-Gro odorless fertilizer, America's plant food for flowers, lawns, shrubbery, trees and gardens, Shur-Gro Fertilizer Corporation, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The fertilizer can be applied to lawns, flower gardens, shrubs, vegetable gardens, potted plants and window and porch boxes.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 330648

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.085

Practical gardening, a simpler way to make things grow, SACCO, The Smith Agricultural Chemical Company, Columbus, Ohio and Indianapolis, Indiana

SACCO plant food is clean, odorless and weedless. Directions for application are provided in the brochure.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 330650

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.086

Getting the most from your ornamental trees, shrubs, fruits and flowers, Chase Brothers Company, the Rochester Nurseries, Rochester, New York

Chase provides advice on ornamental trees, shrubs, hedging, roses, flowers, vines, rock gardens and home orchards and gardens.

Date: 1932

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 330652

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.087

Home fruit garden, preparation and care, by L.C. Corbett, edition of June 1905, Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C.

The bulletin provides guidance in developing and maintaining fruit bearing plants including soil preparation and pruning.

Date: 1905

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 330654

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.088

George E. Jenkins house, Bedford, N.H.

Set of five architectural drawings of house for Mr. and. Mrs. George E. Jenkins in Bedford, New Hampshire (commission #1605) including two plans, one plot plan, one topographic map, and one rendering. Some drawings are signed by Royal Barry Wills or Robert E. Minot; two drawings are dated. Topograph...

Date: 1956

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 330655

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1605

Eugene P. O'Reilly house, Newport, R.I.

Set of three architectural plans of house for Mr. and. Mrs. Eugene P. O'Reilly in Newport, Rhode Island (commission #1606). Also included are one page of notes. Two drawings are signed and dated by Merton S. Barrows. Drawings show two first floor plans for a house with library with fireplace, off...

Date: 1956

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 330657

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1606

Chester Williams house, Cohasset, Mass.

Set of fourteen architectural drawings of house for Mr. and Mrs. Chester Williams in Cohasset, Massachusetts (commission #1380) including four elevations, two plans, two cross sections, and six details. Some drawings are signed and dated by Richard Wills. Drawings depict a one-story Cape Cod-sty...

Date: 1952

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 330893

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1380

Don Richardson house, Cohasset, Mass.

Set of nine architectural drawings for alterations to existing house for Mr. Don Richardson in Cohasset, Massachusetts (commission #1380-A) including five elevations and four plans. Five drawings are dated; no drawings are signed. Alterations include an addition with a new garage, garden room, an...

Date: 1979

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 330897

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1380-A

Kent Smith house, Nashua, N.H.

Set of twenty-one architectural drawings of house for Mr. and Mrs. Kent Smith in Nashua, New Hampshire (commission #1388) including five elevations, five plans, and eleven details. Some drawings are signed and dated by Merton S. Barrows, Warren J. Rhoter, or Richard Wills. Drawings depict a two-s...

Date: 1952

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 330898

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1388

J. P. Marquand house, Newburyport, Mass.

Set of six architectural drawings of house for Mr. J. P. Marquand in Newburyport, Massachusetts (commission #1402) including four elevations and two plans. Drawings are signed and dated by Richard Wills. Drawings depict a one-story Cape Cod-style house with a clapboard and flush board exterior. ...

Date: 1952

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 330900

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1402

Home beautifying suggestions, including lists and sizes of ornamental plants and information for their use, Barry Nursery Company, Rochester, New York

Creating landscaping on small or modest lots in country, city and suburban settings is described. Trees, shrubs and perennials are described in detail.

Date: 1917

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 330905

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.103

Improved Paper Machinery Co. plant, Nashua, N.H.

Set of six architectural drawings for alterations to a plant building for Improved Paper Machinery Co. in Nashua, New Hampshire (commission #1409) including three elevations, two details, and one rendering. Drawings are signed by Royal Barry Wills or Warren J. Rohter; one drawing is dated. Altera...

Date: 1952

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 330902

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1409

Improved Paper Machinery Co. plant, Nashua, N.H.

Set of ten architectural drawings for alterations to a plant building for Improved Paper Machinery Co. in Nashua, New Hampshire (commission #1410) including five elevations, three plans, and two cross sections. Drawings are signed by Warren J. Rhoter. Two sets of drawings, labeled "Scheme 4" and ...

Date: 1952

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 330904

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1410

Mildred Stone house, Winchester, Mass.

Set of twenty-two architectural drawings of house for Miss Mildred Stone in Winchester, Massachusetts (commission #1411) including three elevations, four plans, one plot plan, six framing plans, one cross section, and seven details. Most drawings are signed and dated by Merton S. Barrows, Warren J. ...

Date: 1952-1953

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 330906

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1411

When winter comes, a little letter on home decoration for the winter months, Little Tree Farms American Forestry Company, 419-C Boylston Street, Boston, Mass.

Suggestions are provided for decorating house properties with evergreens using window boxes, pots and tubs. Commercial properties are also solicited. There is a small phtograph of the Copley Plaza Hotel with evergreens from the business. Part of the sheet is detached.

Date: 1922

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 330914

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.104

John D. Langmuir house, Concord, N.H.

Set of eighteen architectural drawings of house for Mr. and Mrs. John D. Langmuir in Concord, New Hampshire (commission #1412) including four elevations, three plans, one plot plan, one cross section, one rendering, and eight details. Most drawings are signed by Royal Barry Wills, Merton S. Barrows ...

Date: 1952

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 330908

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1412

William E. Dorman house, Boxford, Mass.

Set of twenty-three architectural drawings of house for Mr. and Mrs. William E. Dorman in Boxford, Massachusetts (commission #1413) including four elevations, three plans, one plot plan, one cross section, and fourteen details. Drawings are signed and dated by Richard Wills. Drawings depict a two...

Date: 1952-1953

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 330911

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1413

China Clipper

2 glass plate negatives

Date: undated

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 330913

Ref. Code: PC053.01.09.002

Dirigibles

11 glass plate and acetate or nitrate negatives

Date: undated

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 330915

Ref. Code: PC053.01.09.003

East Boston Airport

11 glass plate and acetate or nitrate negatives

Date: 1934, undated

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 330916

Ref. Code: PC053.01.09.004

Beautifying the home grounds, by L.C. Corbett, Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C.

Advice is given for laying out yard and property areas in order to plant shrubs, trees and vines.

Date: 1904

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 330918

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.105

French Flyers

3 glass plate and acetate or nitrate negatives

Date: undated

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 330917

Ref. Code: PC053.01.09.005

General

20 glass plate and acetate or nitrate negatives

Date: 1934-1937, undated

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 330919

Ref. Code: PC053.01.09.006

Headlines

2 glass plate negatives

Date: undated

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 330920

Ref. Code: PC053.01.09.007

John Hartley house, Warwick, R.I.

Set of six architectural drawings of house for Mr. and Mrs. John Hartley in Warwick, Rhode Island (commission #1422) including three elevations and three plans. Drawings are signed and dated by Richard Wills. Drawings depict a two-story Cape Cod-style house with a saltbox garage wing, two front d...

Date: 1953

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 330921

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1422

Old Orchard Beach

10 glass plate and acetate or nitrate negatives

Date: 1927-1929

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 330922

Ref. Code: PC053.01.09.008

Zepplin

6 glass plate and acetate or nitrate negatives

Date: 1929, undated

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 330923

Ref. Code: PC053.01.09.009

Aviation Disasters

This subseries contains images of airplane and aviation disasters and crashes. The glass plate and acetate or nitrate negatives highlight crashes in the Samosa Islands, the Charles River and other areas of Massachusetts, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Also included are images of the Hindenburg disas...

Date: 1933-1937, undated

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 330926

Ref. Code: PC053.01.10

Jean Corrente house, Warwick, R.I.

One architectural drawing for alterations to existing house for Mrs. Jean Corrente in Warwick, Rhode Island (commission #1422-A) showing an elevation and a plan. Drawing is signed and dated by Steven J. Hackbarth. Alterations include an extension of the dining room.

Date: 1989

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 330925

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1422-A