Historic New England

Pond Lilies

1 nitrate and 1 nitrate or acetate negatives

Date: 1931, undated

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331171

Ref. Code: PC053.01.50.027

Rose Garden

5 glass plate and acetate or nitrate negatives

Date: 1936

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331172

Ref. Code: PC053.01.50.028

Shows

2 glass plate and acetate or nitrate negatives

Date: undated

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331173

Ref. Code: PC053.01.50.029

Sunflowers

2 glass plate negatives

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331174

Ref. Code: PC053.01.50.030

Mrs. Foote's Rose Garden

21 glass plate and acetate or nitrate negatives

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331175

Ref. Code: PC053.01.50.031

Baker's Garden

16 glass plate and acetate or nitrate negatives

Date: undated

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331176

Ref. Code: PC053.01.50.032

"Please Pass the Weevils", "Old Newport House Stories"

Writing of a personal nature by Royal Barry Wills including reminiscenes about his childhood and working as a bellhop at a Maine coastal resort hotel. Materials include typed manuscripts, handwritten drafts, and original sketches.

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 331177

Ref. Code: AR029.01.03.003

"Please Pass the Weevils", "When We Were Young", "Old Newport Stories"

Unpublished story titled "Turtle Soup" written by Richard Wills and Royal Barry Wills. Typed manuscript tells a story about two young boys and thier misadventures in capturing wild turtles to sell for turtle soup.

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 331178

Ref. Code: AR029.01.03.004

Fog

\li-15This subseries contains glass plate negatives of scientific fog experiments at Col. Green's Estate, Round Hills, in South Dartmouth, Massachusetts.

Date: undated

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331180

Ref. Code: PC053.01.51

"When We Were Young"

Three folders of writings by Royal Barry Wills on a variety of subjects. Materials include typed manuscripts and handwritten drafts.

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 331179

Ref. Code: AR029.01.03.005

Fruit

This subseries includes film and glass plate negatives of blueberries in Spruce Head, Maine, huckleberries, and strawberries in Falmouth, Massachusetts. See the Falmouth, Massachusetts geographic file for more images.

Date: 1929, undated

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331181

Ref. Code: PC053.01.52

Funerals

This subseries includes glass plate and fnitrate or acetate negatives of funerals and funeral scenes throughout New England.

Date: undated

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331182

Ref. Code: PC053.01.53

Blaney Funeral Marblehead, Mass.

5 glass plate negatives

Date: undated

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331183

Ref. Code: PC053.01.53.001

Supt. Crowley

1 glass plate negative

Date: undated

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331184

Ref. Code: PC053.01.53.002

General - funerals

4 glass plate negatives

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331185

Ref. Code: PC053.01.53.003

Gen. Clarence R. Edwards

2 glass plate negatives

Date: undated

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331186

Ref. Code: PC053.01.53.004

Furniture

This subseries includes glass plate negatives of colonial furniture, including benches and chairs.

Date: undated

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331187

Ref. Code: PC053.01.54

Perspective rendering of House at Northeast Harbor, Maine

Item

Date: undated

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 331188

Ref. Code: AR001.USME.1300.002

Gambling

This subseries includes glass plate negatives of colonial furniture, including benches and chairs

Date: undated

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331189

Ref. Code: PC053.01.55

G.A.R. Veterans

This subseries contains glass plate and film negatives of G.A.R. Vets and their spouses at various events throughout New England. G.A.R. vets were the Grand Army of the Republic, a fraternal organization composed of veterans of the Union Army, Union Navy, Marines, and the U.S. Revenue Cutter Servic...

Date: 1924-1942, undated

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331190

Ref. Code: PC053.01.56

Ghosts

This subseries contains glass plate negatives that depict ghosts and ghostly figures. The negatives were a part of a feature in Yankee Magazine called Spirit Appearances.

Date: undated

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331191

Ref. Code: PC053.01.57

Glass Blowing

This subseries includes glass plate negatives of Mr. Bautz, a glass blower for Howe & French Co. The negatives depict Mr. Bautz created ornaments, vases, and other materials by blowing them out of glass

Date: 1930

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331192

Ref. Code: PC053.01.58

Graves

This subseries contains glass plate and film negatives of three gravestones, including one of Mary Goose, who was said the be Mother Goose in the Granary Burying Ground in Boston, Massachusetts, Molly Pitcher in Lynn, Massachusetts, and an unknown grave in Hamilton-Wareham, Massachusetts.

Date: 1929, undated

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331193

Ref. Code: PC053.01.59

Mother Gooses

1 glass plate negative

Date: 1929

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331194

Ref. Code: PC053.01.59.001

Molly Pitcher

1 glass plate negative

Date: 1602

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331195

Ref. Code: PC053.01.59.002

China, Ceramics, Glass, and Decorative Objects

56 photographs

Collection: Katrina Kipper Photographic Collection

GUSN: 326350

Ref. Code: PC070.15

Clocks

14 photographs

Collection: Katrina Kipper Photographic Collection

GUSN: 326351

Ref. Code: PC070.16

Home Interiors

39 photographs and three sketches

Collection: Katrina Kipper Photographic Collection

GUSN: 326352

Ref. Code: PC070.17

Home Exteriors

5 photographs

Collection: Katrina Kipper Photographic Collection

GUSN: 326353

Ref. Code: PC070.18

How to iron plain and fancy things easier, quicker, better with the Kenmore Ironer, Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, Illinois

Instructions with photographs describe how to iron clothing and household items. There is a separate "Parts list for Kenmore Ironer Models 110.513640, 110.513650."

Date: 1951

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326358

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.003.079

Envelopes

Two copies of envelopes, providing the addresses for Kipper and clients.

Collection: Katrina Kipper Photographic Collection

GUSN: 326359

Ref. Code: PC070.19

Thomas Moser, summer newsletter, Thos. Moser Cabinetmakers, 72 Wright's Landing, P.O. Box 1237, Auburn, Maine

The newsletter features the Edo Collection and spaces using Moser furniture such as a wine tasting room and a boat galley.

Date: 2002

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326391

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.120

Think terracotta, Ibstock Hathernware, Station Works, Rempstone Road, Normanton on Soar, Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

Terracotta in building and restoration work is described in the brochure. There is a letter to an unidentified potential client dated January 5, 1995 and a pass to Restoration 95 in Boston, February 26-28, 1995.

Date: 1995

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326392

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.006.022

Van Dyke's Restorers, Van Dyke's Supply Co., Inc., 39771 SD Hwy. 34 E., P.O. Box 278, Woonsocket, South Dakota

All types of hardware from doors and windows to kitchens and baths are described in the catalog.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326396

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.001.020

Lawrence Leathers, 1957 calendar, A.C. Lawrence Leather Co., a division of Swift & Company, Inc., Peabody, Mass.

The calendar photo images have interiors and exteriors of historic buildings and outdoor scenes. Text on the cover reads "Historical New England." Text on the back cover reads "Up-and-up calendar, designed and manufactured by A. Pomerantz & Co., Philadelphia, Pa."

Date: 1957

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326414

Ref. Code: EP001.12.016.072

Jessitt-Gold Interiors, Corona, California

Window treatments, fabrics and hardware are described in the catalog.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326416

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.008.013

Country collection, Deck House, Inc., 930 Main Street, Acton, Mass.

Four models are described with dimensions and floor plans.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326417

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.159

Country house plans, fall 2000, Better Homes and Gardens

Articles on rural building sites, kitchens and communicating with your builder are included along with the house plans. Text on the front cover reads, "Better Homes and Gardens special interest publications."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326418

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.160

Weathervanes, by Kenneth Lynch, Kenneth Lynch & Sons, Inc., Wilton, Connecticut, published by Canterbury Publishing Co., Canterbury, Connecticut

Weathervane history, styles and materials are presented for customers. The restoration of the Old North Church weathervane following the 1954 hurricane is described. There are several pages devoted to cupolas, finials, miniature windmills and remote reading instruments. There is a separate brochure ...

Date: 1971

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326419

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.001.018

Ironware International, catalog, 710 Fessey Park Road, Nashville, Tennessee

The chandeliers and sconces are hand forged in Normandy, France. The products are available from Sintra House, One Design Place, Suite 426, Boston, Mass.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326440

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.006.008

Residences at the Ritz-Carlton Towers, sales center, 172 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass.

The folder contains the following items: 1)A prospectus which describes the condominiums to be built at the Ritz-Carlton Towers. 2)A brochure titled "The city known for making history is doing it again, announcing Boston's second Ritz-Carlton Hotel." 3)Two Loews Theatres Boston Common grand opening ...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326446

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.161

Ceramic tile by the world famous designer Valentino, imported exclusively by Tile International, 319 Waverly Oaks Road, Waltham, Mass.

Customers are invited to the showroom to see the Valentino collection for bathrooms or kitchens.

Date: ca. 1981

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326452

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.005.021

William A. Dole Jr. house, Melrose, Mass.

Set of twenty-two architectural drawings of house for William A. Dole Jr. in Melrose, Massachusetts (commission #100) including seven elevations, eight plans, one plot plan, and six details. Drawings are in pencil on trace and are undated. One is signed "R B Wills." Drawings depict a two-story, t...

Date: ca. 1925, undated

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

GUSN: 326455

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.100

Tile Fashions, Inc., 525 Providence Hwy., Norwood, Mass.

The business features terracotta, Mexican wall and floor tiles, and marble and decorative Italian ceramic tiles. The stores also carry imported pedestal sinks and Italian crystal bath cabinets and fixtures.

Date: 1982

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326458

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.005.022

Hartco solid oak parquet floor covering, do it yourself Hartco Wood Foam-Tile with Par-K-Stik, Tibbals Flooring Company, Oneida, Tennessee

Step-by-step instructions for applying the wood foam-tiles is provided in the brochure.

Date: 1980

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326460

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.005.023

Catalog number 141, Sears, Roebuck and Co., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Merchandise carried by the Philadelphia Sears store is described in the catalog. The front cover has an image of the store.

Date: 1920

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 326466

Ref. Code: EP001.12.010.001.036

H. C. Crandall house, Malden, Mass.

Set of eight architectural drawings of house for H. C. Crandall in Malden, Massachusetts (commission #106) including four elevations, three plans, and one detail. Drawings are in pencil on trace; no drawings are dated or signed. Drawings depict a two-story, three-bay Dutch Colonial-style house wi...

Date: ca. 1925, undated

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

GUSN: 326468

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.106

Wilhelmina T. Harding house, Newton, Mass.

Set of thirteen architectural drawings of house for Mrs. Wilhelmina T. Harding in Newton, Massachusetts (commission #114) including four elevations, four plans, three framing plans, and one detail. Drawings are in pencil on trace; no drawings are dated or signed. Drawings depict a two-story, thre...

Date: ca. 1925, undated

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

GUSN: 326470

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.114

Henry Cragin Walker house, Duxbury, Mass.

Set of twelve architectural drawings of house for Henry Cragin Walker in Duxbury, Massachusetts (commission #142) including four elevations, two plans, one plot plan, and five details. Plot plan and detail drawings are in pencil on trace; elevations and plans are in ink on coated cloth. No drawings ...

Date: ca. 1925, undated

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

GUSN: 326472

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.142

Charles G. Eichenberger house, Egypt, Mass.

Set of eight architectural drawings for renovation of house of Charles G. Eichenberger in Egypt, Massachusetts (commission #144) including three elevations, three plans, and two details. Drawings are in pencil on trace. Four drawings are dated; one is signed by Royal Barry Wills.

Date: 1927

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

GUSN: 326474

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.144

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