Historic New England

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

Charles D. McMakin house, McLean, Va.

6 architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. McMakin in McLean, Virginia (commission 2365). All drawings are signed by S.W.M. and none are dated. House has 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, and 1 lavatory

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 334508

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2365

S. Charles Conarck house, Old Field, Long Island, New York

6 architectural drawings for a house for Dr. and Mrs. S. Charles Conarck in Old Field in Long Island, New York (Commission 2225). Few drawings are dated and most are signed by D. House has 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.

Date: 1969

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

GUSN: 334513

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2225

Gilbert B. Hebard house, Knoxville, Ill.

22 architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert B. Hebard in Knoxville, Illinois (Commission 2366). Most drawings are dated and all are signed by Ken Duprey, Robert Minot, N. Parker, and P.C.T. House has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

Date: 1973-1974

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

GUSN: 334514

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2366

Mark K. Smith house, Corinth, Vt.

12 architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Mark K. Smith in Corinth, Vermont (Commission 2367). No drawings are dated and most are signed by S.W.M. and R.P. House has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.

Date: undated

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

GUSN: 334516

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2367

Robert D. Johnson house, McLean, Va.

16 architectural preliminary sketchs and site plans for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Johnson in McLean, Virginia (Commission 2368). Some drawings are dated and most are signed by S.W.M. and R.P. House has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Collaborator - Berry Engineers, Vienna, Virginia A...

Date: 1971-1973

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

GUSN: 334518

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2368

John J. Edwards house, Kingston, N.Y.

17 architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. John J. Edwards in Kingston, New York (Commission 2369). Most drawings are dated and all are signed by John Howard House has 3 bedrooms, a lavatory, and 2 bathrooms.

Date: 1972-1973

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

GUSN: 334519

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2369

Regional Development Co. Milton, Mass.

37 architectural drawings for a house for the Regional Development Co. in Milton, Massachusetts (Commission 2370). Most drawings are dated and all are signed by S.W.M. and N. Parker House has 5 bedrooms, 2 lavatories, and 3 bathrooms.

Date: 1973-1974

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

GUSN: 334522

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2370

Regional Development Co. Milton, Mass.

15 architectural drawings for alterations and additons to an existing house for the Regional Development Co. in Milton, Massachusetts (Commission 2370-A). Some drawings are dated and some are signed by Richard Wills. Alterations and additions

Date: 1992-1994

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

GUSN: 334524

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2370-A

E.I. Montague house, Cohasset, Mass.

25 architectural drawings for alterations and additions to an existing house for Mr. and Mrs. E. I. Montague in Cohasset, Mass. (Commission 2371). Some drawings are dated and some are signed by B.C.N. and R.P. Alterations and additions

Date: 1973

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

GUSN: 334525

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2371

Helen Breen house, Orleans, Mass.

22 architectural drawings for a house for Mrs. Helen Breen in Orleans, Massachusetts (Commission 2372). Some drawings are dated and some are signed by John Howard and B.Nutter, House has 2 bedrooms and 2 baths.

Date: 1973

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

GUSN: 334527

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2372

Richard H. Love house, New Cumberland, Penn.

10 architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Love in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania (Commission 2373). Some drawings are dated and some are signed by B.Nutter and R.P. House has 4 bedrooms, a lavatory, and 2 baths.

Date: 19733-1974

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

GUSN: 334529

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2373

David Fleischer house, Weston, Mass

52 architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. David Fleischer in Weston, Massachusetts (Commission 2374). Some drawings are dated and some are signed by N. Parker, S.W.M., S. Moore, and Richard Wills. House has 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a lavatory.

Date: 19733-1974

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

GUSN: 334531

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2374

David Fleischer house, Weston, Mass.

8 architectural drawings for alterations and additions to an existing house for Mr. and Mrs. David Fleischer in Weston, Massachusetts (Commission 2374-A). Some drawings are dated and some are signed by Richard Wills and S.J.H. Alterations and additions

Date: 1990

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

GUSN: 334534

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2374-A

Jerry Williams house, Milton, Mass.

4 architectural drawings for alterations and additions to an existing house for Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Williams in Milton, Massachusetts (Commission 2375). Most drawings are dated and signed by Richard Wills and John Howard. Alterations and additions

Date: 1973

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

GUSN: 334535

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2375

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