Historic New England

Billhead for Jones, McDuffee & Stratton, crockery, china, lamps, corner Federal and Franklin Streets, Boston, Mass., dated December 8, 1882

The customer purchased a Royal Grey Delhi Dinnet set from the firm.

Date: 1882-12-08

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317419

Ref. Code: EP001.01.112.01.01.053

Take one, weep no more, my lady! Onion salt is the onion crystalized and civilized, National Natural Flavors Co., Inc., 6 Barton Place, Worcester, Mass., undated

The benefits of onion salt as a seasoning and for medicinal purposes is described.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317420

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.09.01.002

Trade card for Alden Fruit Vinegar, location unknown, undated

The image caption reads "Priscilla." She carries a book and wears a short cloak, long skirt and double cap. The product is for sale at Jas. A. Dunham, dealer in Staple Fancy groceries, Delaware, Iowa.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317432

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.06.01.006

Metropolitan Railroad Company architectural drawings collection

This collection consists of thirty architectural drawings of Metropolitan Railroad Company stations by various Boston architects, three of whom are identified. David Simpson designed fourteen of the plans, which are of the Norfolk House at Roxbury and include elevations, sections, floor plans, an...

Date: 1860-1865

Collection: Metropolitan Railroad Company architectural drawings collection

GUSN: 317435

Ref. Code: AR028

Jackson family papers

This collection includes account books, agreements, calling cards, correspondence, legal degrees and other legal documents, lists of personal property, purchases and open accounts, photographs, and receipts. The majority of the documents date between 1870 and 1877, the exception being the account bo...

Date: 1870-1919, undated, predominant 1876-1877

Collection: Jackson family papers

GUSN: 317451

Ref. Code: MS054

David Simpson

This series contains David Simpsons designs for the Norfolk House at Roxbury. One drawing depicts the facade of the car house and is framed. Two drawings are of elevations of the car house and engine house. Five are floor plans and framing plans for the car and engine houses and two are vertical...

Date: 1862

Collection: Metropolitan Railroad Company architectural drawings collection

GUSN: 317493

Ref. Code: AR028.01

John D. Wester

Within this series are John D. Westers designs for two Metropolitan Railroad Company car houses.

Date: 1860-1865

Collection: Metropolitan Railroad Company architectural drawings collection

GUSN: 317494

Ref. Code: AR028.02

Joseph R. Richards

This series contains the front elevation and the floor plan of an unidentified stable by Joseph R. Richards. On the floor plan, Richards wrote a message to a man named Joseph F. Paul.

Date: 1863

Collection: Metropolitan Railroad Company architectural drawings collection

GUSN: 317496

Ref. Code: AR028.03

Unidentified Architects

This series contains the drawings for three unidentified Metropolitan stations by unidentified architects.

Date: 1860-1865

Collection: Metropolitan Railroad Company architectural drawings collection

GUSN: 317499

Ref. Code: AR028.04

Proposal for Norfolk House at Roxbury

This is John D. Westers design for the Norfolk House at Roxbury. It is a front elevation of the car house.

Date: 1861

Collection: Metropolitan Railroad Company architectural drawings collection

GUSN: 317501

Ref. Code: AR028.02.01

Unidentified proposal

This is a colored design for an unidentified Metropolitan car house. It is a front elevation of the car house.

Date: 1860-1865

Collection: Metropolitan Railroad Company architectural drawings collection

GUSN: 317502

Ref. Code: AR028.02.02

Unidentified car house

This project contains three drawings of a small car house. The first drawing is a front and side elevation of the car house. The second is a front and side elevation of the framing of the car house and the third is a top down framing of the car house.

Date: 1860-1865

Collection: Metropolitan Railroad Company architectural drawings collection

GUSN: 317503

Ref. Code: AR028.04.01

Unidentified car house and stable

This project contains eight drawings. Two are side elevations of the car house and stable. Four are framing plans and two are floor plans.

Date: 1860-1865

Collection: Metropolitan Railroad Company architectural drawings collection

GUSN: 317504

Ref. Code: AR028.04.02

Unidentified building

This project includes the side elevation and framing plan of a small unidentified building.

Date: 1860-1865

Collection: Metropolitan Railroad Company architectural drawings collection

GUSN: 317505

Ref. Code: AR028.04.03

Begin right with Frenlite, Frenlite cookery book, J.W. French & Co., Ltd., Frenlite House, London, England

Pastries, breads, cakes, biscuits and Christmas recipes using Frenlite flour are described in the item. There is an illustration of the Frenlite flour mills.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317656

Ref. Code: EP001.14.06.005

Estate cook book, revised edition,The Estate Stove Co., Hamilton, Ohio

Text on the cover reads "Some extra good recipes for baking and roasting by Time and Temperature." The focus is on using Estate Gas Ranges which provide uniform temperatures. The foreword is written by Ada Bessie Swann, director, Estate Cookery Club.

Date: 1925

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317660

Ref. Code: EP001.14.04.005

Knox Gelatine dainty desserts, candies, salads, Charles B. Knox Gelatine Co., Inc., Johnstown, New York

Recipes for jellies, soups, salads, desserts, parties and convalescents are described in the item.

Date: 1930

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317661

Ref. Code: EP001.14.05.002

Successful baking for flavor and texture, by Martha Lee Anderson, 4th edition, Church & Dwight Company, Inc., 70 Pine Street, New York, New York

The recipes use Arm & Hammer and Cow Brand Baking Soda products and were prepared in the Church & Dwight Test Kitchen. Recipes for cakes, frostings, cookies, biscuits and muffins are included. Cleaning methods using baking soda are described for homemakers. Text on the cover reads "Tested recipes."

Date: 1936

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317663

Ref. Code: EP001.14.05.007

National Presto Cooker (Model '40') recipe book, instructions and cooking time tables, National Pressure Cooker Company, Eau Claire, Wisconsin and Los Angeles, California

The table of contents lists foods such as vegetables, meats, fish, breads and soups which can be done in a pressure cooker. There are recipes for children, infants and a canning section.

Date: 1947

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317666

Ref. Code: EP001.14.05.014

Aunt Jenny's favorite recipes, Lever Brothers Company, Cambridge, Mass.

Spry Vegetable Shortening is used in the recipes for frying, main dishes, breads and desserts. Actress Edith Spencer played "Aunt Jenny" on the radio and in cookbooks and advertisements for the shortening.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317669

Ref. Code: EP001.14.06.003

Clabber Girl baking book, Hulman and Company, Terre Haute, Indiana

Muffins, cakes, cookies and other pastries are better with Clabber Girl Baking Powder.

Date: 1934

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317671

Ref. Code: EP001.14.05.003

Cook's book, recipes prepared for KC Baking Powder, Jaques Mfg. Co., Chicago, Illinois

Recipes for main dishes, breads and dessert are provided in the item. Quantity recipes for breads are given for church dinners or other large groups.

Date: 1939

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317673

Ref. Code: EP001.14.05.009

New art of modern cookery, presented by the General Electric Kitchen Institute, Nela Park, Cleveland, Ohio

The use of electric appliances is promoted through appetizer, bread, cocktails, fish, poultry, meat and dessert recipes.

Date: 1936

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317675

Ref. Code: EP001.14.05.008

Estate records

This series is a collection of correspondence, invoices, and legal documents related to the settlement of Nathaniel Jackson's (1837-1876) estate.

Date: 1870-1877, undated

Collection: Jackson family papers

GUSN: 317677

Ref. Code: MS054.001

Correspondence

This subseries includes three letters, which were written by or to Annie Jackson, the widow of Nathaniel Jackson (1837-1876). \trowd\trgaph108\clbrdrtrdrw15rdrs \cellx6726ntblRollins, William H. to Annie Jackson (dates), July 11, 1876. Notifies her that the judge has granted her an allowance. [1 ...

Date: 1876, undated

Collection: Jackson family papers

GUSN: 317678

Ref. Code: MS054.001.001

Financial records

This subseries includes invoices related to the settlement of Nathaniel Jackson's (1837-1876) estate. The invoices are primarily for services, including medical and auction services, farm labor, and advertisements for the estate sale. Named individuals in this series include M. T. Betton (auctioneer...

Date: 1870-1877, undated

Collection: Jackson family papers

GUSN: 317679

Ref. Code: MS054.001.002

Legal documents

This subseries includes legal documents related to the settlement of Nathaniel Jackson's (1837-1876) estate. Documents include a letter of administration appointing William E. Jackson as administrator of his brother Nathaniel's estate; an agreement between William Jackson and John Mooney related to ...

Date: 1876, undated

Collection: Jackson family papers

GUSN: 317680

Ref. Code: MS054.001.003

Account books

This series includes two account books kept by Nathaniel Jackson (1868-1947), son of Nathaniel Jackson (1837-1876) for the Manchester, New Hampshire, construction firm Head and Dowst.

Date: 1890-1919

Collection: Jackson family papers

GUSN: 317681

Ref. Code: MS054.002

Photographs

This series consists of a cartes-de-visite photograph album. A list in the front of the album identifies many of the sitters. They include the following: Ella Brown; Mrs. Frank Brown; Martha and Mary Brown (twin sisters); Abbie and Nellie Ham (wife and daughter of Edward); Albert Ham Sr. and his wif...

Date: undated

Collection: Jackson family papers

GUSN: 317682

Ref. Code: MS054.003

Other papers

This series includes three calling cards (one for Mrs. S. H. Mills and two for Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Seward) and the envelope in which the estate documents had been stored.

Date: undated

Collection: Jackson family papers

GUSN: 317683

Ref. Code: MS054.004

Ice box cookery, selected and tested recipes for the busy housewife, Home Service Division, Southwestern Ice Manufacturers' Association, Dallas, Texas

The item has directions for using an icebox and recipes for appetizers, salads, rolls, meats, vegetables, and desserts. Individual pages are devoted to household hints and ice in the sick room to assist people with disabilities and injuries.

Date: 1930

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317685

Ref. Code: EP001.14.05.001

Plain and party food for 2 or 4 or 6, by Mary Lee Taylor, Pet Milk Company, 1418 Arcade Building, St. Louis, Missouri

The recipes for everyday and holiday meals use Pet Milk. Radio personality Mary Lee Taylor promoted Pet Milk on her show.

Date: 1946

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317695

Ref. Code: EP001.14.05.011

Meals men like for 2 or 4 or 6, by Mary Lee Taylor, Pet Milk Company, 1418 Arcade Building, St. Louis, Missouri

Main dish and dessert recipes promote the use of Pet Milk. Taylor was a radio personality who presented recipes on her show.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317696

Ref. Code: EP001.14.05.012

Making good meals better for 2 or 4 or 6, by Mary Lee Taylor, Pet Milk Company, 1418 Arcade Building, St. Louis, Missouri

Some of the recipes presented include Mexican hash, Creole fish, Swiss steak, banana cobbler, fudge pudding and Parker House rolls. Mary Lee Taylor discussed recipes and meal plans, which promoted Pet Milk, on her radio show.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317705

Ref. Code: EP001.14.05.013

Kitchen wizard cookbook, by Deborah Jarvis, illustrated by Arthur Robins, Scholastic Inc., New York, New York

Recipes inspired by "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz," "Gullivers' Travels," "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" and Davy Crockett are presented for children to create in the kitchen.

Date: 1977

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317709

Ref. Code: EP001.14.07.003

Cram, Wentworth & Goodhue

This firm was in operation from approximately 1892-1897.

Date: 1894

Collection: Ralph Adams Cram study collection of lantern slides

GUSN: 317710

Ref. Code: PC064.01.02

All Saint's Church, Brookline, MA

Exterior

Date: 1894

Collection: Ralph Adams Cram study collection of lantern slides

GUSN: 317711

Ref. Code: PC064.01.02.01

Cram, Goodhue & Ferguson

This firm was in operation from approximately 1897-1913.

Date: 1900-1919

Collection: Ralph Adams Cram study collection of lantern slides

GUSN: 317712

Ref. Code: PC064.01.03

St. Stephen's Church, Cohasset, MA

Exterior

Date: 1900-1907

Collection: Ralph Adams Cram study collection of lantern slides

GUSN: 317713

Ref. Code: PC064.01.03.01

Calvary Episcopal Church, Pittsburgh, PA

Exterior, Interior

Date: 1904

Collection: Ralph Adams Cram study collection of lantern slides

GUSN: 317714

Ref. Code: PC064.01.03.02

University of the South, Sewanee, TN

Rendering, Plan

Date: 1904-1905

Collection: Ralph Adams Cram study collection of lantern slides

GUSN: 317715

Ref. Code: PC064.01.03.03

St. Mary's Church, Walkerville, Ontario, Canada

Exterior

Date: 1905

Collection: Ralph Adams Cram study collection of lantern slides

GUSN: 317716

Ref. Code: PC064.01.03.04

First Unitarian Church, West Newton, MA

Exterior, Interior

Date: 1905-1906

Collection: Ralph Adams Cram study collection of lantern slides

GUSN: 317717

Ref. Code: PC064.01.03.05

St. Thomas Church, New York, NY

Exterior, Interior

Date: 1905-1913

Collection: Ralph Adams Cram study collection of lantern slides

GUSN: 317718

Ref. Code: PC064.01.03.06

Sage Memorial Church, Far Rockaway, NY

Exterior

Date: 1908-1910

Collection: Ralph Adams Cram study collection of lantern slides

GUSN: 317719

Ref. Code: PC064.01.03.07

West Point Academy, West Point, NY

Exterior, Interior, Rendering

Date: 1910

Collection: Ralph Adams Cram study collection of lantern slides

GUSN: 317720

Ref. Code: PC064.01.03.08

Chapin Hall, Williams College, Williamstown, MA

Exterior

Date: 1912

Collection: Ralph Adams Cram study collection of lantern slides

GUSN: 317721

Ref. Code: PC064.01.03.09

Church of the New Jerusalem, Bryn Athyn, PA

Plan, Section

Date: 1913-1919

Collection: Ralph Adams Cram study collection of lantern slides

GUSN: 317722

Ref. Code: PC064.01.03.10

House of Hope Church, Presbyterian, St. Paul, MN

Exterior, Interior

Date: 1914

Collection: Ralph Adams Cram study collection of lantern slides

GUSN: 317723

Ref. Code: PC064.01.03.11

Second Church Unitarian, Beacon St. at Park Drive, Boston, MA

Exterior, Interior

Date: 1914

Collection: Ralph Adams Cram study collection of lantern slides

GUSN: 317724

Ref. Code: PC064.01.03.12

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