Historic New England

New North Station crochure, Boston and Maine Railroad, Boston, Mass., ca. 1935

Brochure advertising the newly-constructed North Station in downtown Boston. Throughout the borchure are images of the new structure's exterior and interior. The brochure gives details about how the concourse is organized, locations of important offices, The back of the brochure lists the architects...

Date: 1935

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 359395

Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.01.043

Papers of Samuel Gragg, 1796-1846, undated (bulk 1801-1810)

Series contains receipts, including an 1810 receipt documenting the sale of Gragg's chairs in Sierra Leone, Africa; an account ledger; a summons; letters; a mortgage contract; promissory notes; a creditor's notice; and miscellaneous manuscripts related to the household and business operations of Sam...

Date: 1796-1846, undated, predominant 1801-1810

Collection: Samuel Gragg manuscript collection

GUSN: 359456

Ref. Code: MS067.001

Papers of Washington Parker Gragg, 1832-1885 (bulk 1830s, 1860-1863)

Series contains receipts; relinquishment of shares; interrogatory notes; materials related to land conveyances; and letters related to Washington Parker Gragg.

Date: 1832-1885, undated

Collection: Samuel Gragg manuscript collection

GUSN: 359457

Ref. Code: MS067.002

Other papers, 1804-1882, undated

Series contains a receipt; a land conveyance; a letter; a partial genealogy; and miscellaneous manuscripts related to various members of the Gragg family.

Date: 1804-1882, undated

Collection: Samuel Gragg manuscript collection

GUSN: 359458

Ref. Code: MS067.003

Letter to John Langdon, Esq., 1783 25 September

Letter received by John Langdon, Esq. in 1783 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The letter was written on September 25, 1783 in London, England, by London-based merchant bank Lane, Son & Fraser. It discusses the repayment of a bill by the author to John Langdon and clarifies the author will be cautious ...

Date: 1783

Collection: Miscellaneous manuscript collection

GUSN: 359474

Ref. Code: MS029.002.029

Cabinet cards, circa 1890

Series contains thirty-six cabinet cards of funerary monuments manufactured by various marble manufacturers in Rutland, Vermont, including eleven cabinet cards of monuments from Everson & Co.; seven cabinet cards of monuments from Producers' Marble Co.; fifteen cabinet cards of monuments from Ripley...

Collection: Monument salesman collection

GUSN: 359475

Ref. Code: CC026.001

Lithographs, 1892, undated

Series contains forty lithographs and one pencil sketch of funerary monuments manufactured by various marble manufacturers in Rutland, Vermont. Two lithographs are dated 1892 and signed by H. G. Kotten. The rest of the collection are undated and not associated with any artists of marble manufacturer...

Date: 1892, undated

Collection: Monument salesman collection

GUSN: 359480

Ref. Code: CC026.002

Frank N. Nathan Company and Church Co. collection

Collection contains eighty-three mounted and unmounted pencil and watercolor design drawings from two Boston jewelry companies: the Frank N. Nathan Company and Church Co. The drawings illustrate designs for rings, brooches, and pendants among other jewelry items. Items in the collection are dated 19...

Date: predominant 1940-1949

Collection: Frank N. Nathan Company and Church Co. collection

GUSN: 359532

Ref. Code: CC027

Advertisement for Tremont on the Common, 151 Tremont Street, York Realty Company, 120 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., ca 1960

Advertisement for the Tremont on the Common Apartment complex distributed by the York Realty Company. The front of the advertisement displays a color image of the building's exterior as viewed from Boston Common. The interior images utilize both conceptual images of the apartment interiors and photo...

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 359537

Ref. Code: EP001.01.097.01.01.010

Mental Photographs: An Album for Confessions, 1874-1879

Album titled "Mental Photographs: An Album for Confessions of Tastes, Habits, and Convictions" belonging to Elizabeth J. Gilman. This is the cartes-de-visite edition of the album meant to hold "76 Photographs of 23 questions each," although the album contains no cartes-de-visites. The album was publ...

Date: 1874-1879

Collection: Miscellaneous manuscript collection

GUSN: 359608

Ref. Code: MS029.002.030

Southbridge

File

Collection: Domestic interiors photographic collection

GUSN: 359652

Ref. Code: PC002.USMA.Southbridge

George E. WIlliams standing in front of a shed, circa 1930

One black-and-white photographic print of George E. Williams standing outdoors in front of a shed with the door open. Photographer is unknown. Photograph is dated circa 1930.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 359681

Ref. Code: PC001.02.02.1850.0100.001

New England parades photographic collection

Collection contains thirteen mounted photographic prints, twenty-three postcards, and three unmounted photographic prints. Materials depict parades in towns across New England. Towns pictured in the collection are: Littleton, New Hampshire; Dover, New Hampshire; Madbury, New Hampshire; Hartford, Con...

Date: undated

Collection: New England parades photographic collection

GUSN: 359682

Ref. Code: PC081

The Small Home, Architects Small House Service Bureau, 1200 Second Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minn., 1931

Bound volume containing issues of The Small Home magazines and pattern books published by the Architects' Small House Service Bureau between January and December of 1931. The content of the periodicals range from articles about proper home upkeep and interior design to advertisements and testimonial...

Date: 1931

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 359688

Ref. Code: EP005.462

Hodgson portable houses, E. F. Hodgson Co., 116-118 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., 1910

Plan book published by E. F. Hodgson Co. advertising portable houses. Although only two pages, the catalog serves as a preview for a larger catalog to come out later in the year. Within are black-and-white photographic prints showcasing the types of homes to be advertised. Each photographic print co...

Date: 1910

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 359689

Ref. Code: EP005.463

152 Tremont Street, Boston, MA

Image is of 152 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., between West and Boylston Streets. Image shows horse drawn carriages in front of Chickering & Sons piano makers. There is a paino displayed in each store front window. Also in the photograph is The Berlitz School of Languages and Mason & Hamlin Co.

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 359706

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.8210.001

Sav-A-Chair rung fastener, Fulton Products Co., New York, NY, circa 1935

Advertisement for rung fasteners from the Fulton Products Company. Advertisement shows consumer how to attach rung fasteners onto chairs, and provides 10 samples. Three samples are missing from this advertisement. The top of the card lists the patent number for the rung fasteners, and the back of th...

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 359712

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.03.01.024

Carley Life Float Company collection, circa 1915, 1917

Collection contains one albumen print on mount, one letter and envelope, one postal card, and one product specifications related to the Carley Life Float Company of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The albumen print depicts approximately thirty undidentified boys in a Carley Life Float. It is undated and...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 359713

Ref. Code: EP001.12.016.078

Papers of Silas Casey III (1841-1913)

Series XLI, Papers of Silas Casey III (1841-1913), 1882-1917, undated, contains biographical materials; correspondence sent by Silas Casey III; financial records in the form of receipts; portraits of Casey; and miscellaneous printed materials.

Date: 1882-1917, undated

Collection: Casey family papers

GUSN: 359723

Ref. Code: MS008.42

Papers of Florida Gordon Casey (1841-1898)

Papers of Florida Gordon Casey (1841-1898), 1861-1898, undated, contains correspondence sent and received by Florida Gordon Casey as well as correspondence sent by others; financial records; legal records; notebooks; objects; photographs and prints; and miscellaneous printed matter. The vast majorit...

Date: 1861-1898, undated

Collection: Casey family papers

GUSN: 359724

Ref. Code: MS008.43

Papers of Edward Wanton Casey (1850-1981)

Series XLIV, Papers of Edward Wanton Casey (1850-1891), 1890-1891, undated, contains portraits of Casey; a photograph of Casey's headstone; two group photographs depicting Sicangu Lakota Plenty Horses, the Native American warrior who shot and killed Casey in 1891, during his trial; a mounted photogr...

Date: 1890-1891, undated

Collection: Casey family papers

GUSN: 359725

Ref. Code: MS008.44

Papers of Julia Clifford Bloodgood (1865-1911)

Series XLV, Papers of Julia Clifford Bloodgood (1865-1911), 1886-1889, contains correspondence received by Casey and a bond purchased by Casey. The series is arranged alphabetically by record type, and thereunder chronologically.

Date: 1886-1889

Collection: Casey family papers

GUSN: 359726

Ref. Code: MS008.45

Papers of Elizabeth Casey Scott (1844-1912)

Series XLVI, Papers of Elizabeth Casey Scott (1844-1912), 1912, contains a news clipping of Scott's obituary.

Date: 1912

Collection: Casey family papers

GUSN: 359727

Ref. Code: MS008.46

Miscellaneous papers

Series XLVII, Miscellaneous papers, [ADD DATES], undated, contains correspondence; printed matter; objects; photographs and prints; and miscellaneous papers. Materials are not related to one particular individual and further document the history of the Casey family and the Civil War.

Date: 1858-2009, undated

Collection: Casey family papers

GUSN: 359728

Ref. Code: MS008.47

Photographs and prints

Subseries T, Photographic and prints, undated, contains two cabinet cards depicting Thomas Lincoln Casey in uniform and one boudoir card depicting the complete Washington Monument.

Collection: Casey family papers

GUSN: 359730

Ref. Code: MS008.22.20

Correspondence received

Subseries A, Correspondence received, 1880-1893, undated, contains correspondence received by Florida Gordon Casey. The vast majority of correspondence are dated following the death of Casey's husband General Silas Casey (1807-1882) and relate to her efforts to obtain a pension. Other topics include...

Date: 1880-1893, undated

Collection: Casey family papers

GUSN: 359731

Ref. Code: MS008.43.01

Corporate gifts and awards, Simon Pearce, Windsor, Vt, 2009

Trade catalog for corporate and retirement gifts published by Simon Pearce. Types of gifts listed include glass prisms, cardholders, glass paper weights in various shapes, decanters, bowls, and clocks encased in glass. Each listing provides the name of the product, the price, and dimensions. Options...

Date: 2009

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 359096

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.002.010

Prize Possessions: exclusive and traditional awards, Norwood, Mass., 2013

Trade catalog for multiple kinds of awards distributed by Prize Possessions. The kinds of awards listed in the catalog are crystal trophies, recognition and achievement awards, crystal glassware, designs for gold plaques and awards, pewter awards, and silver-plate designs.Each listing comes with a p...

Date: 2013

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 359097

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.002.011

Moore family cartes-de-visite album, Cambridge, Mass., 1896-1901

Album measuring 6 1/4 x 4 1/2 inches containing cartes-de-visites of the Moore family. The majority are of Robert Lowell Moore (1896-1986) and a small number are of an unidentified young child. Also pictured are Moore's mother, Jane Hancox (Newell) Moore (1857-1945), father, James Lowell Moore (1860...

Date: 1869-1901

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 359105

Ref. Code: PC009.306

Street view of the Ruggles-Fayerweather House, Cambridge, Mass., circa 1900

One mounted black-and-white photographic print of a street view of the Ruggles-Fayerweather House on Brattle Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In the bottom right corner, an unidentifed young boy is standing next to the fence running in front of the property. The third floor of the house is obscur...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 359106

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0500.0180.001

Designs for low-cost wood homes, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C., 1969

Trade catalog distributed by the U.S Department of Agriculture listing house designs for wood homes. Each house design comes with a 2-3 page listing comprising of images of the house and its features, descriptions of the house's features and the inspiration behind them, and the name of the designer....

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 359121

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.266

Boston Gift Show Exhibition Programs

The Boston Gift Show Exhibition Programs, 1964-1971, contains 8 event programs and 1 souvenir folder for an annual gift show held at the Parker House Hotel (now the Omni Parker House). Each program provides a brief list of locations within the hotel for attendees to dine as well as a brief overview ...

Date: 1964-1971

Collection: Boston Gift Show Exhibition Programs

GUSN: 359136

Ref. Code: EP008

Blockbuster membership card, Blockbuster, 25 Storey Ave., Newburyport, Mass., 1996

Membership card distributed by Blockbuster. The frotn of the card has the logo of the company, accompanied by the URL to their website. The side verso has the name of the cardhollder, and contact information for the store at which the membership was issued.

Date: 1996

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 359139

Ref. Code: EP001.01.038.01.01.028

Native chicken and fresh eggs from New England farms, New England Poultry and Egg Institute, 711 Bolyston Street, Boston, Mass., undated

This pamphlet contains harmful imagery and language including cartoonish imagery of disabled persons and a reference to disabled persons in a derogatory manner. Historic New England acknowledges historical records / objects may contain harmful imagery and language reflecting attitudes and biases ...

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 359146

Ref. Code: EP001.07.03.01.012

New England ducklings, Massachusetts Duck Growers Association, 30 Huntington Ave., Boston, Mass., undated

This pamphlet contains harmful imagery including a stereotypical depiction of a Chinese person. 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: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 359148

Ref. Code: EP001.07.03.01.013

"Hullo!", School of Printing, North End Union, Boston, Mass., 1909

This advertisement contains harmful language including stereotypical depictions of speech. 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 Engla...

Date: 1909

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 359155

Ref. Code: EP001.01.094.01.02.025

Recipe books, 1860, undated

Two notebook filled with recipes. The larger notebook measures 8 x 5/14 inches. The book is undated and the author is unknown. One clipping containing recipes from an unidentified newspaper is within the front cover. The smaller notebook measures 4 3/4 x 3 inches and dates 1860. The author is a woma...

Date: undated

Collection: Miscellaneous manuscript collection

GUSN: 359156

Ref. Code: MS029.002.026

Account book of Eliza Lovejoy, 1820

One account book measuring 4 1/2 x 3 inches belonging to Eliza Lovejoy. The book is titled "The Ladie's Annual Present, or Pocket Companion for 1798." and was printed in London, England, by Thos. Willis at Stationer's Court on Lugdate Street. On top of serving as an account book also includes market...

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 359157

Ref. Code: MS002.146

Loyal Lovejoy materials, 1877, 1883

Materials related to Loyal Lovejoy including an envelope and wedding reception invitation for his daughter, Mary Lovejoy, and five clippings of obituaries and articles commemorating Lovejoy upon his death. The clippings are dated 1877 and the envelope and invitation are dated 1883. The envelope and ...

Collection: Miscellaneous manuscript collection

GUSN: 359159

Ref. Code: MS029.002.027

Trade card for Francis W. Wilson, architect and engineer, Board of Trade Building, Boston, Mass., ca. 1920

Trade card for Francis W. Wilson, an architect and Engineer based out of Boston. On the card is an image of the Leighton Auto Company's Garage building in Brockton, Mass., described as a building made of reinforced concrete.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 359162

Ref. Code: EP001.01.007.01.02.009

Business card for Ruth's Hobby Shoppe, Middlesex Road, Tyngsboro, Mass., circa 1940

Business card for Ruth's Hobby Shoppe in Tyngsboro, Massachusetts. According to the card, the shop dealt in antiques, glassware, primitives, buttons, and choice dolls. The owner of the shop was Ruth Boucher. The card is also a red-colored, transparent, plastic material.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 359163

Ref. Code: EP001.01.005.01.015

Business card for Joseph Tassel, antiques, 471 Eastern Avenue, Chelsea 50, Mass., circa 1950

Business card for Joseph Tassel. The business card has a printed image of a chair alongside a lamp post. The address of the business is located at the bottom of the card.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 359164

Ref. Code: EP001.01.005.01.016

Photograph of Mrs. Jonathan Godfrey's weddings presents, 1886 December

One mounted albumen print of Mrs. Jonathan Godfrey's wedding presents in December 1886. The print depicts various presents, such as silverware, glassware, tableware, vases, and other presents. The print provides insight into wedding gift giving practices during the late 19th century. The photographe...

Date: 1886

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 359175

Ref. Code: PC001.02.02.9250.0100.001

Installation of Colonial New England kitchen at the Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin, 1904

Three cabinet cards of the installation of a Colonial New England kitchen on display at the Wisconsin Historical Society in Madison, Wisconsin. The furnishings used in the installation were from the Stephen Robbins Homestead in Lexington, Massachusetts. They were donated by Ellen A. Stone of Lexingt...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 359176

Ref. Code: PC001.02.02.6100.0100.001

Two photographic prints of the exterior of the Burgess House, Wareham, Mass., undated

Two black-and-white photographic prints of the exterior of the Burgess House in Wareham, Massachusetts. The photographer is unknown. The photographs are undated.

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 359178

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.3130.0020.001

Wareham

File

Collection: Domestic interiors photographic collection

GUSN: 359180

Ref. Code: PC002.USMA.Wareham

Living Room, Burgess House, Wareham, Mass., undated

One mounted albumen print of the interior of the living room in the Burgess House in Wareham, Massachusetts. Photograph was taken by Small's, a photographic studio in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. Photograph is undated.

Date: undated

Collection: Domestic interiors photographic collection

GUSN: 359181

Ref. Code: PC002.USMA.Wareham.169-1.01

Parlor, Burgess House, Wareham, Mass., undated

One mounted albumen print of the interior of the parlor in the Burgess House in Wareham, Massachusetts. Photograph was taken by Small's, a photographic studio in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. Photograph is undated.

Date: undated

Collection: Domestic interiors photographic collection

GUSN: 359183

Ref. Code: PC002.USMA.Wareham.169-1.02

Guest room, Burgess House, Wareham, Mass., undated

One mounted albumen print of the interior of the guest room in the Burgess House in Wareham, Massachusetts. Photograph was taken by Small's, a photographic studio in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. Photograph is undated.

Date: undated

Collection: Domestic interiors photographic collection

GUSN: 359184

Ref. Code: PC002.USMA.Wareham.169-1.03

Guest room, Burgess House, Wareham, Mass., undated

One mounted albumen print of the interior of the guest room in the Burgess House in Wareham, Massachusetts. Photograph was taken by Small's, a photographic studio in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. Photograph is undated.

Date: undated

Collection: Domestic interiors photographic collection

GUSN: 359185

Ref. Code: PC002.USMA.Wareham.169-1.04

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