Historic New England

A modern house of learning dedicated to the public interests of the city of Springfield and erected in the year eighteen hundred and ninety eight, F. A. Bassette Co., Springfield, Mass., undated

Booklet discussing the history of the High School in Springfield, Massachusetts, later known as Classical High School, and detailing its architectural and other features. Photographs of the interior and exterior of the building, illustrations, and floor plans are included throughout the booklet. Pho...

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364357

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.286

Retail and romance, Diamond Jubilee ed., by Julia Houston Railey, Jordan Marsh Company, Boston, Mass., 1926 January

Booklet detailing the history of the Jordan Marsh Company to celebrate the company's Diamond Jubilee. Discusses the origins of the company and its current state. Includes photographs and illustrations illuminating the history of the company throughout the booklet. Booklet was written by Julia Housto...

Date: 1926

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364358

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.06.038

The official dedication program of the Newton City Hall and War Memorial Building, November 11, 1932, George D. Hall Company, Newton, Mass., 1932 November 11

Program from the dedication of the Newton City Hall and War Memorial Building. Includes the building's history, dedication program, floor plans, and photographs of the interior and exterior of the building. Advertisements for sponsors are included throughout the program. Published by the George D. H...

Date: 1923-11-11

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364359

Ref. Code: EP001.09.TMP.007

Dedication of the junior high school, Leominster, Mass., 1928 February 21

Program from the dedication of the New Junior High School in Leominster, Massachusetts. Includes a description of the history of the school's conception, dedication program, floor plans, and photographs of the interior and exterior of the school.

Date: 1928-02-21

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364360

Ref. Code: EP001.09.TMP.008

Empire State: a history, Empire State, Inc., Publicity Associates, New York City, N.Y., 1931

Booklet discussing the history of the Empire State Building and detailing its architectural and other features. Published by the Empire State, Inc. and printed by Select Printing Company, Inc. Photographs of the Empire State Building taken by various photographers are included throughout the booklet...

Date: 1931

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364361

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.287

Plymouth Memorial Building dedication, April 19, 1926, The Memorial Press, Plymouth, Mass., 1926 April 19

Program from the dedication of the Plymouth Memorial Building. Includes a description of the conception and purpose of the building, dedication program, floor plans, and photographs of the interior and exterior of the building. Published by The Memorial Press, based in Plymouth, Massachusetts.

Date: 1926-04-19

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364362

Ref. Code: EP001.09.TMP.009

The George Washington Masonic National Memorial, The George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association, Alexandria, Va., 1925

Booklet containing plans for the George Washington Masonic National Memorial in Alexandra, Virginia. Includes floor plans of the memorial and illustrations of what the interior and exterior will look like once built. Booklet published by The George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association.

Date: 1925

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364364

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.288

The Chrysler Building, Chrysler Tower Corporation, Lexington Avenue at 42nd Street, New York, N.Y., 1930

Booklet discussing the history of the Chrysler Building and detailing its architectural and other features. Published by Chrysler Tower Corporation. Photographs of the Chrysler Building taken by various photographers are included throughout the booklet.

Date: 1930

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364365

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.289

Official souvenir book and dedication book and dedication program of the Worcester Memorial Auditorium, September 26th-30th 1933, Commonwealth Press, Worcester, Mass., 1933

Souvenir booklet and program from the dedication of the Worcester Memorial Auditorium. Includes a description of the conception and purpose of the auditorium, description of the auditorium itself, a list of sponsors, and the dedication program. A list of the 355 men who died while in active service ...

Date: 1933

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364366

Ref. Code: EP001.09.TMP.010

New plans for the Old South Church in Boston, Old South Society, Boston, Mass., undated

Booklet containing new plans for the Old South Church in Boston, Massachusetts. Includes floor plans of the church and illustrations of what the interior will look like once renovated. Published by Old South Society. A receipt from Goodspeed's Book Shop, Inc., located in Boston, Massachusetts, is be...

Date: undated

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 364367

Ref. Code: AR001.USMA.0250.017

Above the clouds & old New York: an historical sketch of the site and description of the many wonders of the Woolworth Building, by H. Addington Bruce, Munder-Thomsen Press, Baltimore, Md., 1913

Booklet discussing the history of the site of the Woolworth Building and detailing its architectural and other features. Written by author H. Addington Bruce and published for distribution among the visitors of the Woolworth Tower by Munder-Thompsen Press circa 1913. Illustrations and photographs of...

Date: 1913

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364368

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.290

The cathedral of commerce, by Edwin A. Cochran, Broadway Park Place Co., New York, N.Y., 1921

Two booklets discussing the history of the Woolworth Building and detailing its architectural and other features. Published by Broadway Park Place Co. and designed and printed by Thomsen-Ellis Company. The foreword was written by clergyman and author S. Parkes Cadman. The author is Edwin A. Cochran....

Date: 1921

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364369

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.291

An industrial city, The Barta Press, Boston, Mass., undated

Catalog describing the Beverly, Massachusetts, factory of the United Shoe Machinery Company. Topics discussed include the factory's daily operations, hygiene, information about a local trade school run in conjunction with the City of Beverly, and more. Photographs of different rooms and outdoor loca...

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364374

Ref. Code: EP001.01.073.01.02.021

The marvellous increase in southern cotton mills: photographic reproductions of sixty of the one thousand modern textile manufacturing plants in cotton growing states, The Public Information Bureau, 1923

Catalog contains photographic reproductions of textile manufacturing establishments, with a particular focus on southern cotton mills, to demonstrate the growth of the sector in comparison to New England. Articles provide facts and figures related to the growth of southern textile mills in compariso...

Date: 1923

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364375

Ref. Code: EP001.01.064.01.01.022

A manual of home building, edited by Arthur Bates Lincoln, Home Owners' Service Institute, Inc., 441 Lexington Avenue, New York City, N.Y., 1927

Manual published by the Home Owners' Service Institute, Inc. Edited by Arthur Bates Lincoln, the Institute's consulting architect. Discusses topic related to home building such as selecting and buying lumber, installing plumbing, and selecting wallpaper, among others. Includes floor plans and illust...

Date: 1927

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 364390

Ref. Code: EP005.784

2775 Glen House, White Mountains, New Hampshire

Stereo view of Glen House in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 364398

Ref. Code: PC001.04.03.1050.001

C. B. Smith's home owners hand book, Housing Publications, Inc., 25 West 43rd Street, New York City, N.Y., 1935

Handbook published by Housing Publications, Inc. Described on the front cover as "a complete compilation of building information." Discusses a variety of topics, including "roofs, walls, insulation, plumbing, heating, stoves, ranges, air-conditioning, refrigeration, painting, varnishing, electricity...

Date: 1935

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 364393

Ref. Code: EP005.743

Columbia bicycles, Westfield Manufacturing Co., Westfield, Mass., 1926

Trade catalog published by Westfield Manufacturing Co. in Westfield, Mass., advertising Columbia bicycles. Includes color illustrations of various models with description of features and pricing information. On back cover is an illustrations of the manufacturing plant.

Date: 1926

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364526

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.002.006

Burton & Lewis' ball-bearing roller skates, Burton & Lewis, sole manufacturer of ball-bearing roller skates, 33 to 41 North Street, Boston, Mass., 1885

Trade catalog published by Burton & Lewis advertising Burton & Lewis' ball-bearing roller skates. Described as the "cheapest in the world." Includes a price list and illustrations of the skates, wheels, hanger, and other features.

Date: 1885

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364530

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.004.019

Illustrated catalog, Musicians Supply Company, 218 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., 1915

Trade catalog published by the Musicians Supply Company in Boston, Massachusetts. Advertises string instruments, such as violas and violins and supplies for the instruments, such as strings, bags, and pegs. Includes some illustrations, item numbers, brief descriptions of each item, and price lists.

Date: 1915

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364532

Ref. Code: EP001.12.016.082

Wholesale price list, season 1882-3, Samuel Winslow, manufacturer of skates and straps, double clamp club skates, unequalled ladies skates, patent roller skates, Worcester, Mass., 1882

Trade catalog published by Samuel Winslow of the Samuel Winslow Skate Manufacturing Company in Worcester, Massachusetts. Includes illustrations, prices, item numbers, and a brief description for each item.

Date: 1882

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364533

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.004.020

L. B. bookcases, Library Bureau, undated

Trade catalog published by Library Bureau advertising L. B. bookcases. Contains illustrations of bookcases manufactured by Library Bureau, brief descriptions for each item, price lists, and dimensions.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364534

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.131

H. P. Cummings Construction Co., general contractors, booklet no. 1, Ware, Mass., 1915

Trade catalog published by the H. P. Cummings Construction Co., general contractors. Includes information on various building the company built, including hospitals, churches, mercantile buildings, dams, and mills, among others. Contains black-and-white photographs of buildings constructed by the co...

Date: 1915

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364535

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.292

H. P. Cummings Construction Co., general contractors, booklet no. 3, Ware, Mass., 1921

Trade catalog published by the H. P. Cummings Construction Co., general contractors. Includes information on various building the company built, including residences, public buildings, dams, and mills, among others. Contains black-and-white photographs of buildings constructed by the company through...

Date: 1921

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364536

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.293

H. P. Cummings Construction Co., general contractors, sixth edition, Ware, Mass., 1950

Trade catalog published by the H. P. Cummings Construction Co., general contractors. Includes information on various building the company built, including colleges, hospitals, banks, religious buildings, and mills, among others. Contains black-and-white photographs of buildings constructed by the co...

Date: 1950

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364537

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.294

Exterior of Ware National Bank, Ware, Mass., undated

Photograph of the exterior of Ware National Bank in Ware, Massachusetts. The bank was built by H. P. Cummings Construction Co. based in Ware, Massachusetts. Photograph is unknown. Photograph is undated.

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 364619

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.3120.0010.001

Interior of Ware National Bank, Ware, Mass., undated

Photograph of the interior of Ware National Bank in Ware, Massachusetts. The bank was built by H. P. Cummings Construction Co. based in Ware, Massachusetts. Photograph is unknown. Photograph is undated. A stamp for H. P. Cummings Construction Co. is on the verso.

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 364620

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.3120.0010.002

The SamOset, Ricker Hotel Company, Rockland, Maine, 1910

This brochure contains harmful imagery, including stereotypical caricatures of Native Americans. Historic New England acknowledges historical records / objects may contain harmful imagery and language reflecting attitudes and biases of their creators and time in which they were made. Historic New...

Date: 1910

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364622

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.03.01.037

Compilation of sermons preached to the First Universalist Meeting-house, Cambridgeport, Mass., 1822-1823

1 bound volume (3 sermons); 5 1/2 x 8 7/8 inches

Date: 1822-1823

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 366769

Ref. Code: EP001.19.16.04

A sermon, delivered at the dedication of the Universalist Meeting-House in Cambridge-port, on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 1822

1 sermon (16 pages)

Date: 1822

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 366772

Ref. Code: EP001.19.16.04.001

Substance of a discourse, delivered April 23, 1823, at the installation of the Rev. Thomas Whittemore, to the pastoral charge of the First Universalist Society in Cambridge, 1823

1 sermon (22 pages)

Date: 1823

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 366773

Ref. Code: EP001.19.16.04.002

A sermon, delivered before the First Universalist Society, in Cambridge, on the evening of the second sabbath in February, 1823

1 sermon (20 pages)

Date: 1823

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 366774

Ref. Code: EP001.19.16.04.003

A short history of the first settlement of Dedham, with some account of the Improvements made therein since it became a Shire town, by Rev. Wm. Montague, circa 1830

1 tract (10 pages); 5 1/4 x 8 3/8 inches

Date: circa 1830, undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 366780

Ref. Code: EP001.19.09.004

Compilation of sermons given at Milton, printed by Thomas Fleet, Jr., 1796

1 bound volume (2 sermons); 5 7/8 x 9 1/4 inches

Date: 1796

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 366782

Ref. Code: EP001.19.16.02

A sermon preached at Milton, the Lord's Day after the interment of the Reverend Nathaniel Robbins, A.M., Pastor of said church, who expired the 19th day of May, A.D. 1795, by Thomas Thacher

1 funeral sermon (26 pages, uncut)

Date: 1796

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 366785

Ref. Code: EP001.19.16.02.001

The comfortable chambers, opened and visited upon the departure of that aged and faithful servant of God, Mr. Peter Thatcher, the never to be forgotten Pastor of Milton : who made his flight thither on December 17, 1727, by Cotton Mather , the last sermon the Author ever delivered

1 funeral sermon (24 pages, uncut)

Date: 1796

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 366788

Ref. Code: EP001.19.16.02.002

Tracts, treatises, and sermons - Unidentified

1 folder (3 items)

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 366789

Ref. Code: EP001.19.17

Parish and Meeting-House: a sermon by Samuel McChord Crothers, Minister of the First Parish and First Church in Cambridge...preached on the return to the Meeting-House, December 15, 1901

1 sermon (12 pages); 4 3/4 x 6 7/8 inches

Date: 1901

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 366793

Ref. Code: EP001.19.15.004

Hints for visiters[sic] and travelers, No. 341, American Tract Society, circa 1835-1840

1 tract (4 pages); 4 3/8 x 7 1/16 inches

Date: circa 1835-1840, undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 366795

Ref. Code: EP001.19.10.011

Theodore Parker to a young man, Register Tract Series, No. 20, the Christian Register Association, Boston, Mass., 1899

1 tract (8 pages); 3 1/4 x 5 1/2 inches

Date: 1899

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 366798

Ref. Code: EP001.19.15.002

What converted me, by Charles F. Dole, circa 1900

1 tract (8 pages); 5 1/4 x 7 3/4 inches

Date: circa 1900, undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 366801

Ref. Code: EP001.19.15.003

The Regulations and General Laws to be observed by members of the Independent Order of Rechabites in the United States of America, 1845

Item

Date: 1845

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 366804

Ref. Code: EP001.19.11.008

Catalogue of the cabinet and pictures in Pilgrim Hall, Plymouth, 1891, Avery & Doten Printers, Plymouth, Mass., 1891

Exhibition catalog containing 47 pages detailing the contents of Pilgrim Hall Museum in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Describes materials housed in each display case in the museum with associated provenance. Printed circa 1891 by Avery & Doten printers based in Plymouth, Massachusetts.

Date: 1891

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 366805

Ref. Code: EP001.07.03.01.016

Entry pass, Camp of the First Brigade, Infantry Camp Guards, Quincy, Mass., August 7-8, 1856

Entry pass to Camp of the First Brigade at the Infantry Camp Guards located at Quincy, Mass. The pass is for August 7-8, 1856, and is issued by order of Brig. Gen. Andrews and P.S. Davis, Brigade-Major. The pass is signed by a "Joshua Jenkins".

Date: August 7-8, 1856

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 366808

Ref. Code: EP001.11.07.01.012

Paul Revere Silver Co., 286 Congress Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Trade catalog containing 32 pages advertising silver products, such as plates, teapots, and lighting, among others, sold by the Paul Revere Silver Co. Includes information such as pricing and product dimensions throughout. Each product illustration is assigned a figure number.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 366810

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.006.032

Authentic reproductions of cabinet hardware, A.A. Lyman Co., Successor to A.L. Firmin, 34 Portland Street, Boston, Mass., undated

One trade catalog, 24 pages, showing reproductions of cabinet and clock hardware, made from materials including brass, wrought iron, wood, and glass, among others. Includes illustrations of hardware reproductions with associated product dimensions and item numbers. Published by A.A. Lyman Co.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 366815

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.001.023

Booklet for The Young Men's Christian Association. Providence, R.I., circa 1914

One bound booklet published by the Young Men's Christian Association of Providence, Rhode Island. Booklet promotes the construction and amenities of the organization's new building. Includes information about officers and funding campaign. Features interior photographs and floor plans of the buildin...

Date: 1914

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 366816

Ref. Code: EP001.01.024.01.03.020

Entry pass, "General Burnside's review", Headquarters Camp Meigs, Readville, Mass., Feb. 3rd, 1864

Entry pass to Camp Meigs in Readville, Mass., for Feb. 3rd, 1864, the day of the troops' review by General Ambrose E. Burnside. The pass was issued by order of Brig. Gen. Richard A. Peirce, who commanded the camp during parts of the American Civil War.

Date: 1864

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 366817

Ref. Code: EP001.11.07.01.013

Appeal flyer, Committee of the Young Men's Fremont Club, Boston, Mass., July 30, 1856

Single-sheet appeal flyer made by the Boston chapter of the Young Men's Fremont Club (also known as the Young Men's Republican Union), an anti-slavery and pro-Republican activist group formed in New York City in 1856. The flyer, printed July 30, 1856, appeals for donations to help the Club host a co...

Date: 1856

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 366824

Ref. Code: EP001.01.092.01.02.001

Collaged scrapbook pages made by Moses A. Wood, circa 1874-1880

Two double-sided collaged pages from a scrapbook. It is unknown whether these pages were part of a larger scrapbook or created separately. The pages are covered with newspaper clippings, printed memorabilia, invitations, certificates, and lithographs; the materials date from circa 1874 to 1880. Seve...

Date: circa 1874-1880, undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 366830

Ref. Code: EP001.15.037

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