Historic New England

I. Alan Balfour (developer) house, Cape Cottage, Maine

3 architectural plans, 3 elevations, and 3 preliminary sketches for a house for Mr. I. Alan Balfour in Cape Cottage, Maine (commission #2113). Drawings are signed by R. Dooley and some are signed. Two-story Cape Cod house has a red cedar shingle roof and a flush board and clapboard exterior. Hou...

Date: 1967

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

GUSN: 332479

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2113

Henry O. Ehrisman house, New Seabury, Mass.

2 plans, 3 elevations, 11 detail drawings, and 4 preliminary sketches for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Henry O. Ehrisman in New Seabury, Massachusetts (developer) in Portland, Maine (commission #2034). No drawings are signed or dated. House has a wood shingle roof, painted brick and rough sawn board...

Date: 1965-1966

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

GUSN: 332481

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2037

Lawrence Garland house, Cape Elizabeth, Maine

3 architectural plans, 3 elevations, 10 detail drawings, 2 plot plans, 2 renderings, 4 electrical plans, 1 heating plan and 3 preliminary sketches for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Garland in Cape Elizabeth, Maine (commission #2112). Drawings are signed by Royal Barry Wills, D.T.G., S.C., D.H.M....

Date: 1968-1969

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

GUSN: 332483

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2112

Robert P. Darrow house, Mendon, Vt.

2 plans, 4 elevations, 11 detail drawing, 2 electrical plans and 3 preliminary sketches for house for Dr. and Mrs. Robert P. Darrow in Mendon, Vermont (commission #2050). Some drawings are dated and singned by Frederick Crombie, Robert Minot, and N. Parker. A Cape Cod house with a red cedar shin...

Date: 1966

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

GUSN: 332485

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2050

John D. Adams house, Hopkinton, N.H.

4 plans, 6 elevations, 4 detail drawings, 9 preliminary sketches and 1 heating plan for alterations and additions to an existing house for Mr. and Mrs. John D. Adams in Hopkinton, New Hampshire (commission #2082). Drawings are dated and singned by Warren Rohter, R.T.S., D.T.G., and D.H.M. Colla...

Date: 1966-1967

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

GUSN: 332487

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2082

Robert Dennison house, Manchester, Ct.

3 plans and 12 detail drawings, and 2 preliminary sketches for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dennison in Manchester, Connecticut (commission #2036). Most drawings are dated and all are signed by Ken Duprey. Two-story Cape Cod house with a red cedar shingle roof and a brick veneer, flush board a...

Date: 1965-1966

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

GUSN: 332489

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2036

South Shore Natural Science Center, Inc., Norwell, Mass.

2 plans, 3 detail drawings, and 4 elevations for a house for South Shore Natural Science Center in Norwell, Massachusetts (commission #2171). Most drawings are dated; all drawings are signed by Ken Duprey, N. Parker, and S.W.M. Building has an asphalt shingle roof, a white cedar shingle and barn...

Date: 1968-1970

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

GUSN: 332491

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2171

Josephine Gould house, Peterboro, N.H.

3 plans, 4 elevations, 15 detail drawings, and 1 cross section for a house for Mrs. Josephine Gould in Pteterboro, N.H. (commission #2025). Most drawings are dated and all are singned by Charles Darling, and D.T.G. One-story Cape Cod house with a 1 car garage, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, a library with...

Date: 1965

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

GUSN: 332493

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2025

R. Hial Pepper house, Newport News, Va.

2 plans, 3 elevations, 1 heating, 1 electrical, 2 framing, 5 detail drawings, and 3 plot plans of a house for Mr. and Mrs. R. Hial Pepper in Newport News, Va. (commission #2045). Some drawings are signed and dated. House has a red cedar shingle roof, a white washed brick, flush board and rough s...

Date: 1966

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

GUSN: 332495

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2045

Hugh S. Ferguson house, Barnstable, Mass.

5 plans, 6 elevations, 13 detail drawings, and 1 cross section of a house for Mr. and Mrs. Hugh S. Ferguson in Barnstable, Massachusetts (commission 2018). Most drawings are dated and all are signed or initialed by Ken Duprey, John Howard, Warren Rohter, or D.H.M. exteded Cape Cod house with an ...

Date: 1965-1966

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

GUSN: 332497

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2018

Harold E. Booma house, Swampscott, Mass.

3 plans, 4 elevations, 1 plot plan, and 11 detail drawings for a of a house for Mr. and Mrs. Harold E. Booma in Swampscott, Massachusetts (commission 2011). Drawings are initialed by S.C. and signed by Frederick Crombie; none are dated. One and a half-story Cape Cod house with an asphalt roof, a...

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 332499

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2011

Big Bromley Corp., ski house, Manchester, N.H.

5 plans, 8 elevations, 6 detail drawings, and 1 preliminary sketch for a house for Big Bromley Corp., in Manchester, New Hampshire (commission #2038). All are dated and signed by Richard Wills. Building has a red cedar shingle roof, with a flush board exterior. Building has 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, ...

Date: 1967

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

GUSN: 332501

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2138

Harry Midgeley house, Peru, Vt.

2 plans, 3 elevations, 2 detail drawings, 2 electrical plans and 2 preliminary sketches for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Harry Midgeley in Peru, Vermont (commission #2158). All drawings are dated and signed by P.N. and B.W. House has a red cedar shingle roof, a white cedar shingle and flush board ex...

Date: 1968

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

GUSN: 332503

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2158

Roger F. Von Roth house (Big Bromley Corp.), Manchester, Vt.

2 plans, 3 elevations, 1 cross section, and 2 electrical plans for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Roger F. Von Roth (Big Bromley Corp.) in Manchester, Vermont (commission #2173). Drawings are singned by B.W. Two-level Cape Cod house with a red cedar shingle roof and a flush board and rough sawn board ...

Date: 1968

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

GUSN: 332505

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2173

Arabian perfumo wonder, The Arabian Perfumo Co., Bridgewater, Connecticut

The sealed envelope apparently contains perfume sheets. The illustration caption reads "Parizada the Arabian perfume beauty." Perfumo came into existence during Parizada's visit to London. The description on the verso states it is recommended for sick chambers and can be carried as a disinfectant. ...

Date: 1898

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 332507

Ref. Code: EP001.01.028.02.01.002

Trade card, Thomas L. Hutchins, glassware, china, Nos. 92 & 94 South Main Street, Providence, Rhode Island

Text inside the card announces that Thomas L. Hutchins has purchased the stock of Thomas M. Hutchins. The specialties are listed including Red Lahore dinner and tea ware, Haviland's French china, John Moses's stone porcelain and toilet sets.

Date: 1881-12-24

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 332508

Ref. Code: EP001.01.055.01.01.012

Mennen's Borated Talcum Toilet Powder, Gerhard Mennen Company, 54 Orange Street, Newark, New Jersey

The talcum powder is advertised as an antidote to sunburn, prickly heat and chafing. It can be used after bathing or shaving and is suitable for children. In the illustration a woman uses the powder at the beach. A little girl standing next to her holds a large powder container. The trademark with...

Date: 1906-07-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 332509

Ref. Code: EP001.15.021

Mennen's Borated Talcum Toilet Powder, Gerhard Mennen Co., 54 Orange Street, Newark, New Jersey

The talcum powder is advertised as an antidote to prickly heat, chafing and sunburn. It can be used after bathing or shaving and is suitable for children. The product is called "The National Safeguard of American complexions and summer comfort." In the illustration a boy sailor waves from a floatin...

Date: 1907-08-04

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 332512

Ref. Code: EP001.15.022

Casco Bay and Harpswell Lines connecting Portland Maine with the islands and mainland shores of Casco Bay, Portland, Maine

A description of the ferry lines is provided with information on ticket prices, hotel rates and a map. Rear Admiral Robert E. Peary's home on Eagle Island is shown in a photograph.

Date: 1913

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 332514

Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.02.026

Day trips between Boston and the far famed Nantasket Beach and historic Plymouth, Nantasket Beach Steamboat Company, Rowe's Wharf, 340 Atlantic Avenue, junction of Broad and High Streets, office, 7 Rowe's Wharf, Boston, Mass.

Information on prices, timetables and hotels is provided for travelers. Points of interest along the routes are shown in photographs. There is an extensive description of Paragon Park. Noteworthy steamships are described in text and photographs.

Date: 1907-05-27

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 332516

Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.02.027

Narragansett Pier: the ideal seaside resort, by Brander Matthews, Passenger Department, New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Co., New York, New York

Summer activities are described for potential tourists visiting the Narragansett Pier area. Directions from New York City and Boston are provided. Text inside the front cover reads, "From an article written for Harpers Weekly by Brander Matthews. Courtesy of the author and Messrs. Harper & Bros."

Date: 1910

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 332519

Ref. Code: EP001.01.117.01.02.028

Joseph N. Russo house, Oyster Harbors, Mass.

4 plan, 5 elevations, 15 detail drawing, and 2 electrical plans for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Joseph N. Russo in Oyster Harbors, Massachusetts. (commission #2053). Most drawings are dated and singned by Ken Duprey, Robert Minot, D.T.G. and R.S.D. Two-story Colonial Revival house with a red cedar ...

Date: 1966

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

GUSN: 332529

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2053

Richard Nead house, Dover, Mass.

3 plans, 3 elevations, 21 detail drawings, 3 electrical plans, 3 heating plans and 1 preliminary sketch for a for house for Mr. and Mrs. Richard Nead in Dover, Massachusetts (commission 2110). Drawings are initialed by D.H.M., P.N., B.W., and R.D. most are dated. Colonial Revival house with a r...

Date: 1967-1968

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

GUSN: 332531

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2110

Mrs. Richard R. Clemence house and one room school house, Johnston, R.I.

4 plans, 4 elevations, 1 rendering of a house and one room school house for Mrs. Richard R. Clemence in Johnston, Rhode Island (commission 1895). No drawing are dated some are signed by John Howard and Merton S. Barrows. Cape Cod house and one room school house. House has a living room with a f...

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 332548

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1895

Mark Harrington house, Litchfield, Conn.

3 plans, 4 elevations, 17 details, and 1 plot plan for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Mark Harrington in Litchfield, Connecticut (commission #1828). Most drawings are dated and all are signed by Warren Rohter, Ken Duprey, Robert Minot, and P.S.T. Two-story Cape Cod house with a two car garage, cedar ...

Date: 1961

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

GUSN: 332550

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1828

Richard S. Robie house, Mirror Lake, N.H.

4 architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Richard S. Robie in Mirror Lake, N.H. (commission #2336). All sketches are signed by Richard Wills and R.D.. All sketches are dated.

Date: 1972-1973

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

GUSN: 334460

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2336

Kenneth Henderson house, West Southport, Maine

15 architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Henderson in West Southport, Maine. (commission #2337). All drawings are signed by Richard Wills, John Howard, and R.D. Some drawings are dated. House has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths.

Date: 1972-1973

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

GUSN: 334462

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2337

Reproduction of a studio portrait of Robert Ball Edes, Boston, Mass., ca. 1862

Studio portrait of Robert Ball Edes

Date: 1862

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 334464

Ref. Code: PC008.02.028

Pricilla Fortescue house, Hill, N.H.

12 architectural drawings for a house for Mrs. Pricilla Fortesque in Hill, New Hampshire (commission #2338). All drawings are signed by John Howard and R.D. Some drawings are dated. House has 2 bedrooms, a lavatory, and 1 bath.

Date: 1972-1973

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

GUSN: 334465

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2338

Studio portrait of Tom Edmands, Boston, Mass., undated

Studio portrait of Tom Edmands

Date: undated

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 334466

Ref. Code: PC008.02.029

Studio portrait of B. J. Lang, Boston, Mass., ca. 1862

Studio portrait of B. J. Lang.

Date: 1862

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 334468

Ref. Code: PC008.02.030

William A. Fresh house, Mount Vernon, N.H.

6 architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. William A. Fresh in Mount Vernon, New Hampshire (commission #2339). All drawings are signed by R.D. All drawings are dated. House has 4 bedrooms, a lavatory, and 2 baths.

Date: 1972-1973

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

GUSN: 334469

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2339

Club Taconnet, Rome, Maine

30 architectural drawings for multiple buildings for Club Taconnet on Joyce Island in Rome, Maine (commission #2340-2346, 2380, 2386). Some commission #'s were recycled by the firm and reused for unrelated homes in other places. Commissions within Club Taconnet Development 2340 - Staff house f...

Date: 1972-1987

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

GUSN: 334471

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2340, 2346, 2380, 2386

J. Robert Effinger house, Hinsdale, Ill.

3 architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. J. Robert Effinger in Hinsdale, Illinois (commission #2347). Drawings are signed and dated by R.D.

Date: 1973

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

GUSN: 334475

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2347

Henry L. Goree house, Holly Springs, Miss.

10 architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Henry L. Goree in Holly Springs, Mississippi (commission #2342). Drawings are signed by Ken Duprety, Robert Minot, and S.W.M.

Date: 1972-1974

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

GUSN: 334477

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2342

Raymond H. Nicholls house, Cape Elizabeth, Maine

8 architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Raymond H. Nicholls in Cape Elizabeth, Maine (commission #2348). Drawings are signed and dated by John Howard and on drawing is dated house has 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, and a lavatory.

Date: 1973

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

GUSN: 334479

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2348

George S. Tripp house, Easthampton, Mass.

9 architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. George S. Tripp in Easthampton, Massachusetts (commission #2350). Drawings are signed and dated by R.J.P. House has 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, and a lavatory.

Date: 1973

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

GUSN: 334481

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2350

Audio & Audiovisual recordings, 1956-1960, undated

Audio and audiovisual recordings

Date: 1956-1960, undated

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

GUSN: 334483

Ref. Code: AR029.02.04

1960 Office Christmas party

Box 1 - 1960 Royal Barry Wills office Christmas party. 7" audio reel (acetate)

Date: 1960

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

GUSN: 334486

Ref. Code: AR029.02.04.01

Symposium on Public Relations - MSAA meeting

Box 2 - Symposium on Public Relations - MSAA meeting, April 11, 1956 7" audio reel (acetate)

Date: 1956

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

GUSN: 334487

Ref. Code: AR029.02.04.02

Office Christmas party

Box 3 - Office Christmas partie 1957-1959 7" audio reel (acetate)

Date: 1957-1959

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

GUSN: 334488

Ref. Code: AR029.02.04.03

National Homes Corporation

Box 4 - undated, possible, audio (16mm, 600ft) file of RBW.

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 334489

Ref. Code: AR029.02.04.04

Royal Barry Wills interview on WEEI with Priscilla Fortescue

Box 5 - 2/10/1958 There are two interviews about the house in McCalls magazine on this record. Royal Barry Wills interview on radio station WEEI with Priscilla Fortescue. The discussion includes copper lanterns, description of the Royal Barry Wills designed house featured in the 1958 McCalls magazin...

Date: 1958

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

GUSN: 334490

Ref. Code: AR029.02.04.05

David Zenker house, Harding Township, N.J.

52 architectural drawings for a house for Dr. and Mrs. David Benker in Harding Township, New Jersey (commission 2353). Many drawings are dated and signed by R.D., R.J.P., and John Howard. House has 6 bedrooms, 4 baths, and 2 lavatories. FRAGILE - drawings torn and curling at edges

Date: 1973-1974

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

GUSN: 334492

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2353

Joan O'Reilly house, Cape Elizabeth, Maine

7 architectural drawings for a house for Mrs. Joan O'Reilly in Cape Elizabeth, Maine (commission 2354). Site plan is dated and signed. House has 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, and 1 lavatory. Collaborator: H. I. & E. C. Jordan - surveyors, ME FRAGILE - drawings torn and curling at edges

Date: 1973

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

GUSN: 334495

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2354

Phillip Awad house, Weston, Mass.

7 architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Awad in Weston, Massachusetts (commission 2355). Most drawings are dated and all are signed by R.D. House has 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, and 1 lavatory.

Date: 1973

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

GUSN: 334498

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2355

Gerald T. Moore house, Harvard, Mass.

33 architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Gerald T. Moore in Harvard, Massachusetts (commission 2357). Most drawings are dated and all are signed by Ken Duprey.

Date: 1973-1974

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

GUSN: 334500

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2357

Russell Square Condominiums, Lexington, Mass.

80 architectural drawings for Russell Square Condominiums in Lexington, Massachusetts (commission 2359). Most drawings are dated and signed by N. Parker, John Howard, Richard Wills, and S.W.M. Multiple structures for development

Date: 1973-1974

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

GUSN: 334502

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2359

William C. Deekle house, Charlestown, R.I.

20 architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. William C. Deekle in Charlestown, Rhode Island (commission 2362). Most drawings are dated and signed by R.J.P. and B.C.N.

Date: 1973-1974

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

GUSN: 334504

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2362

William N. Simonds Jr. hopuse, Bradford, N.H.

5 architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. William N. Simonds in Bradford, New Hampshire (commission 2364). Some drawings are dated and signed by Robert Minot house has 2 bedrooms and 1 bath.

Date: 1973

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

GUSN: 334506

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2364

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