Historic New England

Workmen excavating for the Wachusett Reservoir, West Boylston, Massachusetts, 10412-B

The image depicts workmen excavating land for the construction of the Wachusett Reservoir in West Boylston, Massachusetts. Several men are visible alongside horses and carts, which are being used for transporting materials.

Date: ca. 1900

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 389415

Ref. Code: PC029.001.003.007.10412-B

Clarendon Mills, West Boylston, Massachusetts, 10413-B

The image depicts Clarendon Mills in West Boylston, Massachusetts. The structure is a large, multi-story brick building with two prominent towers. A tall chimney emits smoke, and the building is situated near a pond, which is frozen.

Date: ca. 1900

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 389416

Ref. Code: PC029.001.003.007.10413-B

View across valley after flooding of Wachusett Reservoir, West Boylston, Massachusetts, 10414-B

The image shows a view across a grassy area with sporadically planted trees, leading to the Wachusett Reservoir in West Boylston, Massachusetts. The reservoir's water is visible in the background, with distant hills rising on the other side.

Date: ca. 1900

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 389417

Ref. Code: PC029.001.009.005.10414-B

Thomas Harlow house and farm, site now covered by Wachusett Reservoir, West Boylston, Massachusetts, 10415-B

The image shows the Thomas Harlow house and farm, including several buildings and open land. A dirt road runs adjacent to the buildings, and a wooden fence is visible in the foreground. The site, located in West Boylston, Massachusetts, is now covered by the Wachusett Reservoir.

Date: ca. 1900

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 389418

Ref. Code: PC029.001.001.008.10415-B

Stephen Reed house, 685 Main Street, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 10417-B

The image depicts the Stephen Reed house located at 685 Main Street, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. It showcases a two-story building with a symmetrical facade, featuring several windows with shutters. The house is surrounded by a white picket fence and there is a path leading to the entrance. A woman s...

Date: 1892-1895

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 389419

Ref. Code: PC029.001.001.006.10417-B

Thomas Harlow farm, showing house, shed, and two barns, site now covered by Wachusett Reservoir, West Boylston, Massachusetts, 10416-B

The image depicts the Thomas Harlow farm in West Boylston, Massachusetts, with a house, a shed, and two barns visible on the property. There are leafless trees in the foreground, and expansive fields and hills are visible in the background. The site is now covered by the Wachusett Reservoir.

Date: ca. 1900

Collection: Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

GUSN: 389420

Ref. Code: PC029.001.001.008.10416-B

Financial papers of Edwin Eaton

Financial records (1 file box)

Date: 1846-1847

Collection: Bowen family papers

GUSN: 389421

Ref. Code: MS006.02.05

Financial records of Lewis Chamberlin

Financial records (1 file box)

Date: 1845-1846

Collection: Bowen family papers

GUSN: 389422

Ref. Code: MS006.02.04

"Academy end King Road", Charles A. Plummer, photographer. September, 1908

This photograph depicts an unpaved forested road. The mat is signed "Chas. A. Plummer Boston" under the photograph. Handwriting on the verso indicates the photograph was taken in September, 1908 and is "Academy end King Road New Ipswich, N.H."

Date: 1908

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 389425

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USNH.1230.0010.001

Landscape view of a large tree, possibly at Barrett House, October 1907

Print is signed "Chas. A. Plummer, Boston" under the print. On the verso are the handwritten words "Taken by Chas A. Plummer Oct. 1907"

Date: 1907

Collection: Historic New England properties photographic collection

GUSN: 389426

Ref. Code: PC006.BAR.01.008

Letter from Daniel Webster to Fletcher Webster, 1841-1843

Letter is handwritten in ink on paper with chain and laid lines and has a watermark "Amies 1833" with a bird image. The letter was sent to "Fletcher Webster Esq / Dept of State, / Washington" and bears an ink stamp from Boston. The letter is addressed to "My dear Son" and is signed "D Webster"

Date: 1841-1843, undated

Collection: Miscellaneous manuscript collection

GUSN: 389430

Ref. Code: MS029.002.057

Letter and envelope from Daniel Webster to Ezra Lincoln, 1851

1 handwritten letter on 14.25 x 9.5 inches paper.The letter is dated "Monday July 21, 51" in the upper right corner of the first page, with the words "Revere House" as its origination. Included is a 5 x 3 inch envelope addressed to Ezra Lincoln, Esq / Whip Com Room / Old State House. The envelope s...

Date: 1851

Collection: Miscellaneous manuscript collection

GUSN: 389546

Ref. Code: MS029.002.058

Transportation

Sub-series

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 389548

Ref. Code: EP001.11.12

Railroad Passes

Sub-sub-series

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 389549

Ref. Code: EP001.11.12.001

Train tickets

Sub-sub-series

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 389550

Ref. Code: EP001.11.12.002

Boston and Maine Railroad Passes

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 389551

Ref. Code: EP001.11.12.001.0100

Canadian Pacific Railway Passes

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 389552

Ref. Code: EP001.11.12.001.0200

Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railway Passes

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 389553

Ref. Code: EP001.11.12.001.0300

Maine Central Railroad Passes

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 389554

Ref. Code: EP001.11.12.001.0400

New York Central Railroad Passes

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 389555

Ref. Code: EP001.11.12.001.0500

New York, New Haven, & Hartford Railroad Company Passes

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 389556

Ref. Code: EP001.11.12.001.0600

Northern Pacific Railway Passes

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 389557

Ref. Code: EP001.11.12.001.0700

The Pennsylvania Railroad Passes

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 389558

Ref. Code: EP001.11.12.001.0800

Southern Pacific Company Passes

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 389559

Ref. Code: EP001.11.12.001.0900

Spokane, Portland & Seattle Railroad Co. Passes

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 389560

Ref. Code: EP001.11.12.001.1000

Artifacts

Sub-series

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 389561

Ref. Code: PC022.001.003

Early American

File part

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 389562

Ref. Code: PC022.001.003.001

Coins and Medals

File part

Collection: Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

GUSN: 389563

Ref. Code: PC022.001.003.002

Boston and Maine Railroad Pass, 1944-1945

This rail pass is printed in blue ink on white cardstock. No. 7768. Typed information indicates the passholder was A.B. Smith "Pensioned Passgr Trf. Mgr. Northern Pacific Rwy Co". A.B. Smith's signature is on the back of the card

Date: 1944-1945

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 389564

Ref. Code: EP001.11.12.001.0100.01

Boston and Maine Railroad Pass, 1946

This rail pass is printed in orange ink on white cardstock. No. 7320. Typed information indicates the passholder was A.B. Smith "Pensioned Passgr Traffic Mgr. Northern Pacific Rwy Co".

Date: 1946

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 389565

Ref. Code: EP001.11.12.001.0100.02

Canada Pacific Railway Lines pass, 1942

This rail pass is printed in blue ink on white cardstock. No.2392. Typed information indicates the passholder was A.B. Smith "Pensd. Passenger Traffic Manager. Northern Pacific Railway".

Date: 1942

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 389566

Ref. Code: EP001.11.12.001.0200.01

Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company pass, 1942-1943

This rail pass is printed in red and black ink on white cardstock. No. 24449. Typed information indicates the passholder was Mr. A.B. Smith "Pensioned Pass. Traf. Mgr. Northern Pacific Ry".

Date: 1942-1943

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 389567

Ref. Code: EP001.11.12.001.0300.01

Maine Central Railroad pass, 1943-1944

This rail pass is printed in black and red ink on pink cardstock. No. 1943. Typed information indicates the passholder was Mr. A.B. Smith "Retired Passenger Traffic Mgr. Northern Pacific Railway Co".

Date: 1943-1944

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 389571

Ref. Code: EP001.11.12.001.0400.01

Maine Central Railroad Company pass, 1946

This rail pass is printed on yellow paper with red and black ink. No. 1440. Typed information indicates the passholder was A.B. Smith "Retired Pass. Traf. Mgr. Northern Pacific Railway Co".

Date: 1946

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 389572

Ref. Code: EP001.11.12.001.0400.02

New York Central System pass, 1942

This rail pass is printed in black, blue, and red ink on white cardstock. No. 2884. Typed information indicates the passholder was Mr. A.B. Smith "Pensioned Passenger Traffic Manager. Northern Pacific Railway Co".

Date: 1942

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 389573

Ref. Code: EP001.11.12.001.0500.01

New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Co. pass, 1944

This rail pass is printed in blue and red ink on white cardstock. No. 571. Typed information indicates the passholder was Mr. A.B. Smith "Retired Passenger Traffic Manager. Northern Pacific Railway Company". A.B. Smith's signature is on the back of the card

Date: 1944, predominant 1944

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 389574

Ref. Code: EP001.11.12.001.0600.01

New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Co. pass, 1946

This rail pass is printed in blue and red ink on white cardstock. No. 615. Typed information indicates the passholder was Mr. A.B. Smith "Retired Passenger Traffic Manager. Northern Pacific Railway Company".

Date: 1946

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 389575

Ref. Code: EP001.11.12.001.0600.02