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Set of architectural drawings of the Wallace Library and Art Building, Fitchburg, Mass., 1880s

Include east side elevation and plan of first floor of the Wallace Library and Art Building, Fitchburg, Mass. The building was erected in 1884 and demolished in 1965. For detailed description of this building, see: "Emerson, W. A. Fitchburg, Ma. - Past and Present" (1887), pp. 67-75.

Date: 1880-1889

Collection: Henry M. Francis architectural collection

GUSN: 375834

Ref. Code: AR007.02.002

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Set of architectural drawings of the L. J. Brown House, Fitchburg, Mass., 1885

Contains elevations, sections, and floor plans for the L. J. Brown House, 48 Highland Avenue, Fitchburg, Mass.

Date: 1885

Collection: Henry M. Francis architectural collection

GUSN: 375835

Ref. Code: AR007.02.003

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Front elevation of the Cushing Block, Fitchburg, Mass., 1885

Contains front elevation of the Cushing Block, 23 Laurel Street, Fitchburg, Mass.

Date: 1885

Collection: Henry M. Francis architectural collection

GUSN: 375836

Ref. Code: AR007.02.004

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Set of architectural drawings of the E. F. Belding House, Fitchburg, Mass., Dec. 1886, 1888

Contains exterior elevations, an elevation of a towe, floor plans, and details of principal inside finish for the E. F. Belding House, Summer Street at Bluff Avenue, Fitchburg, Mass.

Date: Dec. 1886, 1888

Collection: Henry M. Francis architectural collection

GUSN: 375837

Ref. Code: AR007.02.005

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Elevation of Millers River Bank Block, Millers River, Mass., 1890

Elevation of the Miller's River Bank Block in Miller's River, Mass.

Date: May 1890

Collection: Henry M. Francis architectural collection

GUSN: 375838

Ref. Code: AR007.04.001

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Architectural drawing of the sideboard of the James A. Stiles House, Gardner, Mass., 1899

Drawing of a sideboard for James A. Stiles, of Gardner, Mass.

Date: September 1899

Collection: Henry M. Francis architectural collection

GUSN: 375839

Ref. Code: AR007.03.001

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Floor plans and front elevation of a residence for Charles S. Dickinson, Baldwinville, Mass., undated

Contains the front elevation and 1st and 2nd floor plans of a residence for Charles S. Dickinson in Baldwinville, Mass.

Date: undated

Collection: Henry M. Francis architectural collection

GUSN: 375840

Ref. Code: AR007.01.001

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Set of architectural drawings of Baxter D. Whitney's Mill, Winchendon, Mass., 1885

Contains the details of a tower or a mill belonging to Baxter D. Whitney in Winchendon, Mass. See "AABN" March 4, 1876 for two drawings of the project.

Date: 1885

Collection: Henry M. Francis architectural collection

GUSN: 375842

Ref. Code: AR007.05.001

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Architectural drawings of Fitchburg High School, Fitchburg, Mass., 1893

Architectural drawings of Fitchburg High School, Fitchburg, Mass., made by Henry M. Francis' son and business partner, Frederick L. Francis.

Date: 1893

Collection: Henry M. Francis architectural collection

GUSN: 375843

Ref. Code: AR007.02.006

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Rear elevation of an unidentified public building, designed by Henry M. Francis, 1870

Rear elevation made by architect Henry M. Francis of an unidentified public building.

Date: 1870

Collection: Henry M. Francis architectural collection

GUSN: 375845

Ref. Code: AR007.06.002

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Architectural drawing of an unidentified church, designed by Henry M. Francis, 1890

Architectural drawing made by architect Henry M. Francis of an unidentified church.

Date: 1890

Collection: Henry M. Francis architectural collection

GUSN: 375846

Ref. Code: AR007.06.003

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Architectural drawing of an unidentified church, designed by Henry M. Francis, undated

Architectural drawing made by architect Henry M. Francis of an unidentified church.

Date: undated

Collection: Henry M. Francis architectural collection

GUSN: 375847

Ref. Code: AR007.06.004

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Set of architectural drawings of an unidentified public building on Prospect St., designed by Henry M. Francis, undated

Set of architectural drawings made by architect Henry M. Francis of an unidentified public building on Prospect St. Potentially the Parish House of First Parish in Fitchburg.

Date: undated

Collection: Henry M. Francis architectural collection

GUSN: 375848

Ref. Code: AR007.06.005

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Set of architectural drawings of an unidentified building with spire, designed by Henry M. Francis, undated

Set of architectural drawings made by architect Henry M. Francis of an unidentified building with a spire.

Date: undated

Collection: Henry M. Francis architectural collection

GUSN: 375849

Ref. Code: AR007.06.006

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Architectural drawing of an unidentified public building on Day Street, designed by Henry M. Francis, undated

Architectural drawing made by architect Henry M. Francis of an unidentified building on Day Street. Potentially the former Universalist Church in Fitchburg.

Date: undated

Collection: Henry M. Francis architectural collection

GUSN: 375850

Ref. Code: AR007.06.007

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Set of architectural drawings of a design for a City Hall, designed by Henry M. Francis, undated

Set of architectural drawings made by architect Henry M. Francis of a design for a City Hall (possible an addition to the Fitchburg City Hall?).

Date: undated

Collection: Henry M. Francis architectural collection

GUSN: 375851

Ref. Code: AR007.06.008

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Set of architectural drawings of an unidentified school, designed by Henry M. Francis, undated

Set of architectural drawings made by architect Henry M. Francis of an unidentified school (could be one of the five that he designed in Fitchburg). Contains one rear elevation, one ground floor plan, two 1st floor plans, two 2nd floor plans, and one 3rd floor plan.

Date: undated

Collection: Henry M. Francis architectural collection

GUSN: 375852

Ref. Code: AR007.06.009

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Set of architectural drawings of four unidentified residences, designed by Henry M. Francis, undated

Set of architectural drawings made by architect Henry M. Francis of four unidentified residences.

Date: undated

Collection: Henry M. Francis architectural collection

GUSN: 375853

Ref. Code: AR007.06.010

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Set of architectural drawings of an unidentified stable, designed by Henry M. Francis, undated

Set of architectural drawings made by architect Henry M. Francis of an unidentified stable (possibly Crocker Stable, Mechanic Street, Fitchburg, Mass.). Sheets are numbered 4, 5, 7, 8, 21, and 23, and contain a roof plan, longitudinal section, cross section, details, and west elevation.

Date: undated

Collection: Henry M. Francis architectural collection

GUSN: 375854

Ref. Code: AR007.06.011

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Architectural drawing of J. M. Twitchell's Block, Fitchburg, Mass., undated

Contains architectural drawing of inside finish details for J. M. Twitchell's Block, corner of Maine Street and Oliver Street, Fitchburg, Mass.

Date: undated

Collection: Henry M. Francis architectural collection

GUSN: 375855

Ref. Code: AR007.02.007

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Foundation plan of the A. A. Marshall House, Fitchburg, Mass., undated

Contains foundation plan for A. A. Marshall's house, 31 Prospect Street, Fitchburg, Mass.

Date: undated

Collection: Henry M. Francis architectural collection

GUSN: 375856

Ref. Code: AR007.02.008

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Architectural drawing of the Charles F. Baker House, Fitchburg, Mass., undated

Contains Interior details for Charles F. Baker's house, 15 Arlington Street, Fitchburg, Mass.

Date: undated

Collection: Henry M. Francis architectural collection

GUSN: 375857

Ref. Code: AR007.02.009

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Architectural drawing of the Herbert Wallace House, Fitchburg, Mass., undated

Contains details of the dining room finish for Herbert Wallace's house, 52 School Street, Fitchburg, Mass.

Date: undated

Collection: Henry M. Francis architectural collection

GUSN: 375858

Ref. Code: AR007.02.010

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Interior elevation of the Board of Trade Hall, Fitchburg, Mass., undated

Interior elevation of the Board of Trade Hall in Fitchburg, Mass. Building was possibly Aubuchon Hardware at one point, was torn down in 1988.

Date: undated

Collection: Henry M. Francis architectural collection

GUSN: 375859

Ref. Code: AR007.02.011

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Set of architectural drawings of a design for the YMCA Building, Fitchburg, Mass., undated

Plans of first and second floors for the YMCA Building, corner of Main and Fox Streets, Fitchburg, Mass. Top story was removed prior to 1989, later became Shawmut Bank.

Date: undated

Collection: Henry M. Francis architectural collection

GUSN: 375860

Ref. Code: AR007.02.012

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Elevations of the A. P. Kimball House, Fitchburg, Mass., undated

Two elevations of the A. P. Kimball House, potentially located at 55 Garnett Street, Fitchburg, Mass. House is 2nd Empire style and the second elevation has been heavily reworked on its left side; it also bears the Francis' seal.

Date: undated

Collection: Henry M. Francis architectural collection

GUSN: 375861

Ref. Code: AR007.02.013

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Kitchen design for unidentified space at Fitchburg State University, Fitchburg, Mass., undated

Kitchen design (with barrel) for either Hastings Hall or Cedar Street Home at Fitchburg State University, Fitchburg, Mass.

Date: undated

Collection: Henry M. Francis architectural collection

GUSN: 375862

Ref. Code: AR007.02.014

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Architectural drawing of hall arch for Dr. Jonas A. Marshall's house, Fitchburg, Mass., undated

Architectural drawing of a hall arch for the house of Dr. Jonas A. Marshall, 428 Main Street, Fitchburg, Mass. The house was built by Dr. Jonas A. Marshall. C. J. Billings married Marshall's daughter and owned the house for a time; later, James Phillips purchased the house. The house was demolished ...

Date: undated

Collection: Henry M. Francis architectural collection

GUSN: 375864

Ref. Code: AR007.02.015

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Design for a newel post for C. J. Billings' house, Fitchburg, Mass., undated

Design for a newel post for the house of C. J. Billings, 428 Main Street, Fitchburg, Mass. The house was built by Dr. Jonas A. Marshall. C. J. Billings married Marshall's daughter and owned the house for a time; later, James Phillips purchased the house. The house was demolished prior to 1989. Se...

Date: undated

Collection: Henry M. Francis architectural collection

GUSN: 375865

Ref. Code: AR007.02.016

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Set of architectural drawings for the residence of James Phillips, Jr., Fitchburg, Mass., undated

Contains front elevation, design for a front fence, and a sketch of a proposed extension on the north side for the residence of James Phillips, Jr., 428 Main Street, Fitchburg, Mass. The house was built by Dr. Jonas A. Marshall. C. J. Billings married Marshall's daughter and owned the house for a t...

Date: undated

Collection: Henry M. Francis architectural collection

GUSN: 375866

Ref. Code: AR007.02.017

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Copybook belonging to Roby Pearce, undated

The cover of this copybook contains harmful imagery including stereotypical depictions of indigenous people. 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. ...

Date: undated

Collection: Copybooks collection

GUSN: 375868

Ref. Code: MS003.001

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Copybook of place names and phrases, February 1824

In this copybook dated February 1824, the writer practiced in a large hand place names such as Boston, Charleston, Andover, Salem, Haverhill, and phrases such as "Fame attends merit" and "Be kind to the poor." Some pages are loose, others are larger sheets folded in to fit.

Date: February 1824

Collection: Copybooks collection

GUSN: 375870

Ref. Code: MS003.002

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Copybook belonging to Jeannine T. Rand, December 10, 1872

In almost mint condition, this copybook belonged to Jeannine T. Rand and is dated Dec. 10th, 1872. Its green cover is entitled "National System of Penmanship in 12 Numbers" as proscribed by Payson, Dunton and Scribner's. This one is numbered #3. The back cover carries diagrams demonstrating the pri...

Date: December 1872

Collection: Copybooks collection

GUSN: 375871

Ref. Code: MS003.003

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Copybook, "The Perfect Penman", Providence, R.I., circa 1847

This small exercise book, entitled "The Practical Penman," gives examples of receipts for payments to local merchants, acknowledgements of invitations, notes from parents requesting excuses from school, all written in exemplary italic script. This small publication aims to provide examples of fine ...

Date: circa 1847

Collection: Copybooks collection

GUSN: 375872

Ref. Code: MS003.004

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Copybook belonging to Elizabeth M. Saunders, Gloucester Academy, June 10, 1799

First of two parts of a copybook of Elizabeth M. Saunders, Gloucester Academy, dated June 10, 1799. This 16-page part lists 21 rules of grammar with examples, chiefly devoted to the uses of the comma. The writer has taken much care with the handwriting clarity, layouts, and headings.

Date: June 10, 1799

Collection: Copybooks collection

GUSN: 375873

Ref. Code: MS003.005a

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Copybook belonging to Angeline S. Sweetser, Lynnfield, Mass., 1830-1833

Here are four loose pages of penmanship practice written by "Angeline S. Sweetser, Lynnfield, Mass., 1833," executed during the years 1830 - 1833 when she was ages 13 - 15 years old. On each of the oversized pages, the exercises are contained in decorative cartouches outlined in red and yellow. Her ...

Date: 1830-1833

Collection: Copybooks collection

GUSN: 375874

Ref. Code: MS003.006

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Copybook belonging to Jennie E. Holbrook, undated

This paperbound "Drawing Book, for Copies" contains childlike pencil drawings of buildings, birds, pets, and leaves. The front cover indicates the drawing book was the property of Jennie E. Holbrook. Front and back covers serve as advertising information for Peters & Moore, stationers of Waltham, ...

Date: undated

Collection: Copybooks collection

GUSN: 375875

Ref. Code: MS003.007

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Copybook belonging to Marie Durholz, 1879

This paperbound exercise book was owned by student Marie Durholz and is dated 1879. It contains approximately 24 pages of arithmetic problems, definitions, computations, and a list of vocabulary words. Notably, the student writes in brown ink in a very fine hand and her computations are often over...

Date: 1879

Collection: Copybooks collection

GUSN: 375876

Ref. Code: MS003.008

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Copybook of mathematical porblems, circa 1800-1810

Both numbers and letters are written in this lengthy exercise book, which contains numerous rules for solving mathematical problems, forms of receipts, promissory notes, and occasional pages of penmanship practice, all evidently a preparation for handling business transactions and even banking. For ...

Date: circa 1800-1810, undated

Collection: Copybooks collection

GUSN: 375877

Ref. Code: MS003.009

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Copybook belonging to Paschal D. Lyon, undated

The seven pages of penmanship in this copybook were written by Paschal D. Lyon. The cover image of the paperbound book is illustrated with an engraving of a view of the New State House, Boston; the back is printed with two poems "On the Shortness of Human Life." The writers topics, written in po...

Date: undated

Collection: Copybooks collection

GUSN: 375878

Ref. Code: MS003.010

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Copybook, "Constitution of Associated Instructors of Youth in Boston", Boston, Mass., January 22, 1812

This is a small printed booklet entitled "Constitution of Associated Instructors of Youth in Boston" as adopted January 22, 1812. Included is a handwritten list of the names of those instructors "alphabetically arranged." The articles are numbered I through XXIII and all refer to the aims and govern...

Date: January 22, 1812

Collection: Copybooks collection

GUSN: 375879

Ref. Code: MS003.011

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Copybook belonging to Miss Catherine Riley, undated

This copybook, the property of Miss Catharine Riley, includes penmanship exercises using "select sentences" such as "France Stands in a Commanding Situation" and "Imprint on your mind the love of Truth." The cover is illustrated with an engraved depiction of a "Lilliputian Army marching between the ...

Date: undated

Collection: Copybooks collection

GUSN: 375880

Ref. Code: MS003.012

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Copybook of astronomical and navigational principles, undated

Four large pages of astronomical and navigational principles are described in small, precise handwriting and accompanied by carefully drawn and colored explanatory diagrams. Each principle is headed in large, elaborately formed letters. Topics covered include "Eclipse of the Sun," "Parallel Spheres,...

Date: undated

Collection: Copybooks collection

GUSN: 375881

Ref. Code: MS003.013

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Copybook of "select sentences", circa 1819-1829

"Select sentences," promissory notes (some dated 1819), receipts for goods, and inspirational poems written in fine italic handwriting are practiced in this copybook. Examples of payments refer to Holland gin and French brandy. Samples of correspondence are dated 1829. The cover of the book is illus...

Date: circa 1819-1829, undated

Collection: Copybooks collection

GUSN: 375882

Ref. Code: MS003.014

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Copybook belonging to Benjamin Perkins, Phillips Academy, Andover, Mass., October 1803

First of two copybooks belonging to Benjamin Perkins (aged 14) a student at Phillips Academy, Andover, dated October 1803. Contains geometrical computations with diagrams done in color followed by exercise in navigation at various levels (e.g., plane sailing, oblique plane sailing, traverse sailing,...

Date: October 1803

Collection: Copybooks collection

GUSN: 375883

Ref. Code: MS003.015a

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Copybook belonging to Fanny Emerson, undated

In a preface to her copybook, Fanny Emerson (born 1806) wrote, "To write with ease and elegance is a useful, necessary and polite accomplishment." Then follows pages of practice using initial letters in alphabetical order beginning with "Amendment," "Bennington," "Calmness," and so on, stopping at t...

Date: undated

Collection: Copybooks collection

GUSN: 375884

Ref. Code: MS003.016

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Copybook belonging to Benjamin Perkins, Phillips Academy, Andover, Mass., October 1803

Second of two copybooks belonging to Benjamin Perkins (aged 14) a student at Phillips Academy, Andover, dated October 1803. Contains pages of penmanship practice using moralistic sayings such as "Keep Your Mind Serene" or "To form a fair character, actions & words must correspond." The writer has us...

Date: October 1803

Collection: Copybooks collection

GUSN: 375885

Ref. Code: MS003.015b

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Copybook belonging to Oliver Capen Everett, 1824

Dated 1824, the large sheet of paper contains two poems, one entitled "Solitude," and other "To My Bed", both lettered in fine italic script written and signed by Oliver Capen Everett, Franklin W. School. The student has used faint pencil lines to guide his words.

Date: 1824

Collection: Copybooks collection

GUSN: 375886

Ref. Code: MS003.017

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Copybook belonging to Leonard Williams Cushing, circa 1796

Four sheets of penmanship as practiced by Leonard Williams Cushing (b. 1782), one of which, a verse entitled "On the Sceptic" [sic], he has dated 1796. Another sheet contains three adages on the sin of pride and is recopied in an improved hand on a third sheet. The fourth contains a poem entitled "C...

Date: circa 1796

Collection: Copybooks collection

GUSN: 375887

Ref. Code: MS003.018

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Copybook belonging to Susan A. Daggett, undated

Two pages of penmanship practice (identical in wording) written by Susan A. Daggett, aged 15 years, on which are two poems entitled "The Pen," and "Address to the Rose Bud." She uses different writing styles on each page. The date of execution is illegible due to a damaged corner.

Date: undated

Collection: Copybooks collection

GUSN: 375888

Ref. Code: MS003.019

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