Historic New England

Trees and plants from Vermont for 1930, George D. Aiken, Putney, Vermont

Trees, shrubs, flowers and fruit trees are described for customers. There is a loose order sheet and a handwritten list of items.

Date: 1930

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 347453

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.165

Save your garden from insects and disease, Garden Hose Spray Co., Inc., Cambridge, Mass.

The sprayer and cartridges are described for insect control, fertilizer application and plant diseases. Text on the cover reads "As easy as watering your lawn." The product is available from Breck's, 85 State and 85 Franklin Streets, Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1937

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 347454

Ref. Code: EP001.01.002.04.01.013

For yards of happiness around the clock, Hyde Bird Feeder Company, 56 Felton Street, Waltham, Mass.

The catalog has bird feeders, bird houses and lists shrubs and trees which attract birds. There is a separate combination order form and envelope.

Date: 1952-1953

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 347456

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.003.048

Mahoney's Rocky Ledge Farm & Nursery, 242 Cambridge St., Route 3, Winchester, Mass.

The brochure has a keyed map of the nurseries. The business has a farm stand and flower shop which can deliver flowers through FTD and Teleflorist.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 347457

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.166

Peonies, hardy garden perennials, ornamental evergreens, shade trees and shrubs, Cherry Hill Nurseries, 1928, T.C. Thurlow's Sons, Inc., West Newbury, Massachusetts

The inside of the front cover has a list of awards won by the business. There is an index to the peonies at the end of the catalog. Pages 47-50 are loose.

Date: 1928

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 347459

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.167

Photographs, 1940s-1960s, undated

This subseries contains photographs about Royal Barry Wills and his family and colleagues at social events

Date: 1940-1969, undated

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

GUSN: 347461

Ref. Code: AR029.01.02

Burpee's bulbs for fall planting 1934, W. Atlee Burpee Co., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The bulbs offered are described with colors, quantities and prices. There is an order form and loose envelope. The catalog mailing envelope is included.

Date: 1934

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 347463

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.168

Hardy plants for New England gardens 1931, Gray & Cole, Ward Hill, Massachusetts

The business carries perennials, rock plants, flowering shrubs and evergreens.

Date: 1931

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 347467

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.169

Biographical Information, 1941-2014

This sbuseries contains biographical information about the Royal Barry Wills Associates

Date: 1941-2014

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

GUSN: 347466

Ref. Code: AR029.01.01

Ornamental iron and zinc fountains, J.W. Fiske Iron Works, 78 and 80 Park Place, New York, New York

Fountain designs are described with dimensions and ground basin requirements. The item has a loose "Price list 1928 Fountains, basins and jets."

Date: 1927

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 347469

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.003.049

Weathervanes by Todhunter, Arthur Todhunter, 414 Madison Avenue, between 48th & 49th Streets, New York, New York

The weathervanes are shown in silhouette with dimensions and prices.

Date: 1924

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 347470

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.006.009

Notebook 31

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Collection: Casey family papers

GUSN: 347252

Ref. Code: MS008.22.09.03.31

Notebook 32

Item

Collection: Casey family papers

GUSN: 347253

Ref. Code: MS008.22.09.03.32

Notebook 33

Item

Collection: Casey family papers

GUSN: 347254

Ref. Code: MS008.22.09.03.33

Notebook 34

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Collection: Casey family papers

GUSN: 347255

Ref. Code: MS008.22.09.03.34

Notebook 35

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Collection: Casey family papers

GUSN: 347256

Ref. Code: MS008.22.09.03.35

Notebook 36

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Collection: Casey family papers

GUSN: 347257

Ref. Code: MS008.22.09.03.36

Handbill, The Boston Herald's branch office for want advs., 18 State Street, corner Devonshire Street, Boston, Mass.

Text below the photograph reads "Want Advs. Received from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 347258

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.01.021

Rate sheet, classified advs., The Boston Herald, 171 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass.

The rates for different types of ads are listed on the item and will go into effect May 1, 1909. Samples are on the item verso.

Date: 1909

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 347259

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.01.022

Envelope, The Boston Herald, Classified Advertising Department, 171 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass.

The item is a business envelope for the Herald's Classified Advertising Department.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 347260

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.01.023

Envelope, Boston Herald, 171 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass.

The Herald building illustration shows pedestrians and an automobile.

Date: 1909

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 347261

Ref. Code: EP001.01.088.01.01.024

May's 20th century catalogue 1900, L.L. May & Co., seedsmen, St. Paul, Minnesota

May carries seeds for vegetables, fruits and flowers. There is a loose business envelope and leaflet describing fees for money orders.

Date: 1900

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 347262

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.160

Abstract to Thomas Lincoln Casey, December 7, 1880

Item

Collection: Casey family papers

GUSN: 347264

Ref. Code: MS008.22.03.15.12.01

Certificate of Membership to Thomas Lincoln Casey, December 22, 1880

Item

Collection: Casey family papers

GUSN: 347265

Ref. Code: MS008.22.03.15.12.09

Col. [Francis] U. Farquhar to Thomas Lincoln Casey, December 11, 1880

Item

Collection: Casey family papers

GUSN: 347266

Ref. Code: MS008.22.03.15.12.05

Robert Klotz to Thomas Lincoln Casey, December 9, 1880

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Collection: Casey family papers

GUSN: 347267

Ref. Code: MS008.22.03.15.12.04

Sen. [Henry B.] Anthony to Thomas Lincoln Casey, December 9, 1880

Item

Collection: Casey family papers

GUSN: 347268

Ref. Code: MS008.22.03.15.12.03

Thomas Lincoln Casey to John F. Weir, December 26, 1880, copy

Item

Collection: Casey family papers

GUSN: 347269

Ref. Code: MS008.22.03.15.12.11

Thomas Lincoln Casey to [George H.] Elliot, December 20, 1880

Item

Collection: Casey family papers

GUSN: 347270

Ref. Code: MS008.22.03.15.12.07

William R. Babcock to Thomas Lincoln Casey, December 29, 1880

Item

Collection: Casey family papers

GUSN: 347271

Ref. Code: MS008.22.03.15.12.12

[Alexander] Ramsey to Thomas Lincoln Casey, December 8, 1880

Item

Collection: Casey family papers

GUSN: 347272

Ref. Code: MS008.22.03.15.12.02

[George H. Elliot] to Thomas Lincoln Casey, December 22, 1880

Item

Collection: Casey family papers

GUSN: 347273

Ref. Code: MS008.22.03.15.12.08

[George H.] Elliot to Thomas Lincoln Casey, December 24, 1880

Item

Collection: Casey family papers

GUSN: 347274

Ref. Code: MS008.22.03.15.12.10

[James] B. Beck to Thomas Lincoln Casey, December 12, 1880

Item

Collection: Casey family papers

GUSN: 347275

Ref. Code: MS008.22.03.15.12.06

Postcards, eight historical murals, by Charles Hoffbauer, in the home office building of century-old New England Mutual Life Insurance Company, at Copley Square, Boston, Mass.

The postcards are: 1)Samoset bids the Pilgrims welcome at Plymouth, 1621. 2)Governor Winthrop arrives at Salem on the "Arbella," 1630. 3)Governor Shirley's expedition against Louisburg, 1745. 4)Tense "Old South" meeting leads to Boston Tea Party, 1773. 5)Paul Revere gives the alarm to the countrysid...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 347284

Ref. Code: EP001.01.065.01.01.027

To our visitors, envelope of literature, New England Mutual Life Insurance Company, 501 Boylston Street, Boston, Mass.

The envelop contains: 1)Eight postcards of the Charles Hoffbauer murals. 2)A postcard for the mural of the New England Mutual charter signing. 3)A postcard showing the design for the New England Mutual Life building in Copley Square. 4)Brochure titled "What is a boy?" 5)Brochure titled "What is a g...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 347286

Ref. Code: EP001.01.065.01.01.028

Nine mural paintings by Charles Hoffbauer in the home office of the New England Mutual Life Insurance Company, Copley Square, Boston, Mass.

There are individual descriptions of each mural, remarks by Massachusetts Governor Christian A. Herter at the unveiling of the charter mural, and background on the artist.

Date: 1954

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 347289

Ref. Code: EP001.01.065.01.01.029

Circular, look ye! hark ye! good printer men all! Mittineague Paper Company, Mittineague, Mass.

1 circular : color illustration ; 12 x 9 inches

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 347303

Ref. Code: EP001.01.087.01.03.022

Trade card, Excelsior Side Wheel Mower, manufactured by Chadborn & Coldwell Mfg. Co., Newburgh, New York

The features of the lawn mower are described on the verso with a price list. A woman mows the lawn with a man at leisure looking on. Two people play croquet in the background.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 347304

Ref. Code: EP001.01.053.01.01.020

Trade card, Geo. T. Tilden, architect, 18 Pemberton Square, Boston, Mass.

A cherub figure holds a compass and has a pencil behind his ear. He stands on a platform holding a T-square and a triangle. Text at the bottom of the card reads "29 Pemberton Sq."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 347305

Ref. Code: EP001.01.007.01.02.007

Iced coffee recipes, a new, easy way to make a delicious cold drink with your favorite beverage together with other delightful hot-weather recipes, Standard Brands Incorporated, New York, New York

Iced coffee recipes, hot weather recipes and outdoor dish recipes are described. The inside of the back cover lists methods for making coffee. The back cover has a National Recovery Administration (NRA) code eagle.

Date: 1934

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 347306

Ref. Code: EP001.14.05.005

Billhead for Charles G. Allen & Co., manufacturers of The Yankee Horse Rake and the Victor Steel Swivel Plow, Barre, Mass., dated June 22, 1896

A man drives a horse-drawn rake in the illustration.

Date: 1896-06-22

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 347307

Ref. Code: EP001.01.002.02.01.014

Invitation, The Boston Society of Architects, The Boston Architectural Club invite you and guests to a private view of their annual exhibition at the Rogers Building, 491 Boylston Street, Boston, Monday afternoon, April 26, 1926 from 4 to 6 o'clock

Text in the lower left corner of the card reads "Tea will be served."

Date: 1926-04-26

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 347308

Ref. Code: EP001.01.007.01.02.008

Landscape art, Little-Tree Landscaping and Forestry Service, Framingham Centre, Mass.

The item has examples of private estates, public parks, and forests. A description of the landscaping and forestry service with planting plans is provided.

Date: 1929

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 347309

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.161

Walpole cedar furniture, Walpole Woodworkers, Inc., Walpole, Mass.

The business carries chairs, tables, swings, cushion furniture, and benches for outdoor settings. Fences and small buildings can also be done for interested customers.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 347334

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.003.040