Historic New England

Payment notification from the United States Land Company, Boston, Mass., dated July 1, 1838

A notification to a shareholder that a payment is due by August 1 to the Market Bank in Boston for stock held in the United States Land Company.

Date: 1838-07-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243149

Ref. Code: EP001.01.016.09.01.007

Stock certificate for the United Electric Railsways Company, Rhode Island Hospital Trust Company, Providence, Rhode Island, 190?

The shares are $100 each on this blank stock certificate.

Date: 190?

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243150

Ref. Code: EP001.01.016.09.01.008

Stock certificate for the Boston Elevated Railway Company, American Loan & Trust Company, Boston, Mass., dated April 24, 1906

The transfer document on the verso is completed and dated April 27, 1906.

Date: 1906-04-24

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243151

Ref. Code: EP001.01.016.09.01.009

Stock certificate for the Union Railway Company, Cambridge, Mass., 1800-1899

A blank stock certificate for the Union Railway Company in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Date: 1800-1899

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243152

Ref. Code: EP001.01.016.09.01.010

Stock certificate for the Boston Elevated Railway Company, Old Colony Trust Company, Boston, Mass., dated April 6, 1926

The transfer document on the certificate verso is completed and dated April 8, 1926.

Date: 1926-04-06

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243153

Ref. Code: EP001.01.016.09.01.011

Stock certificate for the Cambridge Railroad Company, Cambridge, Mass., 186?

A dividend is available in the 1860s according to stamped information across the front of the certificate.

Date: 186?

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243154

Ref. Code: EP001.01.016.09.01.012

Billhead for Tucker Manufacturing Company, bronzed gas & kerosene fixtures, clock cases, Nos.117 & 119 Court Street, Boston, Mass., dated June 25, 1870

The company promotes Tucker's patent spring beds, iron bedsteads, folding wood cots and other items. The business has warerooms in New York at 39 & 41 Park Place.

Date: 1870-06-25

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243171

Ref. Code: EP001.01.017.01.01.001

Business card for the Jewish Family Welfare Association, 31 Bradshaw Street, Dorchester, Mass., 1920-1940

The business card is for Miss Rose G. Rabinovitz with a telephone number. The card verso has handwritten in pencil "ca. 1920-1940."

Date: 1920-1940

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243172

Ref. Code: EP001.01.018.01.01.001

Postcard for The St. Vincent de Paul Society, 1280 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The postcard describes the items collected by the Society and has a name and address form to be completed for a truck pickup.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243173

Ref. Code: EP001.01.018.01.01.002

Postcard for the Morgan Memorial, 95 Berkeley Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Historic New England acknowledges historical records may contain harmful imagery and language reflecting attitudes and biases of their creators and time in which they were made. Historic New England does not alter or edit objects and / or historical text. This is a thank you postcard to a donor. ...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243174

Ref. Code: EP001.01.018.01.01.003

Postcard for The Salvation Army, 87 Vernon Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card verso describes the Social Service Center's purpose in providing temporary work and a home for men in Boston. The Salvation Army is requesting item donations and has a form to be completed.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243175

Ref. Code: EP001.01.018.01.01.004

Postcard for the Morgan Memorial, Inc., corner Shawmut Avenue & Corning Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Historic New England acknowledges historical records may contain harmful imagery and language reflecting attitudes and biases of their creators and time in which they were made. Historic New England does not alter or edit objects and / or historical text. The postcard is a truck pickup request for ...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243177

Ref. Code: EP001.01.018.01.01.005

Circular for, Morgan Memorial, Inc., Boston, Mass., undated

This circular contains harmful, outdated terminology regarding disability. 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. Historic New England does not alte...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243181

Ref. Code: EP001.01.018.01.01.006

Billhead for Women's Educational and Industrial Union, Dr., 264 Boylston Street, Boston, Mass., dated October 27, 1894

The billhead is for the sale of instructions on making dresses and other items.

Date: 1894-10-27

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243183

Ref. Code: EP001.01.018.01.01.007

Letterhead for the Boston North End Mission, 201-205 North Street, Boston, Mass., dated April 28, 1896

The letterhead is a bequest form for financial donations. Donations can be sent to the Treasurer at 613 Carter Building, 7 Water Street, Boston. The images are of the Mission Houses on North Street and the Mount Hope Home for Children in West Roxbury.

Date: 1896-04-28

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243185

Ref. Code: EP001.01.018.01.01.008

Trade card for James R. Nichols & Co., manufacturing chemists, 150 Congress Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Nichols is a manufacturer of fine chemicals used in medicine and the arts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243186

Ref. Code: EP001.01.019.01.01.001

Trade card for the Rumford Chemical Works, 58, 59, & 60 South Water Street, Providence, Rhode Island, undated

Rumford deals in printers' dyers' and paper makers' drugs and chemicals. The card verso has a cow's head image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243187

Ref. Code: EP001.01.019.01.01.002

Billhead for Stetson & Driver, Dr., manufacturing and analytical chemists, No.59 Broad Street, Boston, Mass., dated January 1, 1880

The chemists deal in essential oils, extracts, essences, colorings and syrups.

Date: 1880-01-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243188

Ref. Code: EP001.01.019.01.01.003

Ticket for St. Mary's Church, Providence, Rhode Island, April 19, 1898

This 25 cents raffle ticket is for "a drawing of a richly upholstered arm chair for the benefit of St. Mary's Church, Providence, Rhode Island." The image is captioned "St. Joseph pray for us."

Date: 1898-04-19

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243190

Ref. Code: EP001.01.020.01.01.002

Business card for the Rev. Perley C. Grant, 11 Powder House Terrace, W. Somerville, Mass., undated

The Rev. Perley C. Grant serves as pastor for the Day Street Congregational Church.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243192

Ref. Code: EP001.01.020.01.01.001

Trade card for jewelers, location unkown, undated

The card verso has a list of birthday stones. The bottom of the verso reads "Watches and jewelry repaired by skilled workmen."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243193

Ref. Code: EP001.01.020.01.01.003

Trade card for the People's Church, corner of Columbus Avenue and Berkeley Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The card reads "The owner of this card has purchased one [brick image] in the People's Church." The lower part of the card describes in more detail the completed building.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243194

Ref. Code: EP001.01.020.01.01.004

Trade card for the Trinity Baptist Church, Trenton Street near Marion, East Boston, Mass., undated

The card verso lists the service days and times.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243195

Ref. Code: EP001.01.020.01.01.005

Postcard for the benefit sale at the Edward Everett Hale Chapel, 64 Marlboro Street, Boston, Mass., April 29, 1930

The Edward Everett Hale Chapel is the location for a benefit sale to support the Baldwinsville Hospital Cottages for Children and the Robert Gould Shaw Printing Class. The First Church Club is in charge of the benefit.

Date: 1930-04-29

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243196

Ref. Code: EP001.01.020.01.01.006

Pocket directory of the principal churches in Boston, Mass., May 1, 1904

A Boston church directory which lists the name, location, pastor, service and Sunday school times. Churches are listed on both sides of the card.

Date: 1904-05-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243197

Ref. Code: EP001.01.020.01.01.007

How the "Old South" has saved us, William Everett, Boston, Mass., undated

The Old South Church's role in early Boston history is told. The pamphlet is an appeal for items or monetary donations for the Church fair.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 243198

Ref. Code: EP001.01.020.01.01.008

Trade card for C.E. Burlingame, architectural draughtsman and designer, Milton Avenue, corner Maxwwell Street, Dorchester District, Boston, Mass., undated

This designer specializes in opera houses, music halls, mercantile buildings, hotels, churches and dwellings.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242146

Ref. Code: EP001.01.007.01.02.001

Trade card for Modern Blue Print Co., architectural supplies, 51 Cornhill and 108 Newbury, Boston, Mass., undated

The business has supplies and instruments for engineers and architects and provides reproduction services.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242148

Ref. Code: EP001.01.007.01.02.002

Trade card for James P. Whalen, display engineer, St. Louis, Missouri, undated

The image behind Whalen's name is the St. Louis Multiplex Trade Mark. The General Office and Factory is on 918 North Tenth Street in St. Louis, Missouri and the New York Salesroom is at 1133 Broadway, corner 26th Street, New York.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242150

Ref. Code: EP001.01.007.01.02.003

Trade card for W.C. Langley, architect, Lawrence, Mass., undated

The card shows a T-square, protractor and compass to illustrate the architect's profession.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242151

Ref. Code: EP001.01.007.01.02.004

Trade card for Frank Chouteau Brown, architect, 9 Mount Vernon Square, Boston, Mass., undated

This trade card is also a greeting card with the message "Best wishes for a Prosperous New Year" beneath the image. The image is captioned "House at West Newton Hill for Robert H. Loomis Esq."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242152

Ref. Code: EP001.01.007.01.03.004

Trade card for Frank Chouteau Brown, architect, 9 Mount Vernon Square, Boston, Mass., undated

The image caption reads "House at Winchester, Massachusetts for Tom Dreier Esq."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242153

Ref. Code: EP001.01.007.01.03.005

Trade card for Frank Chouteau Brown, architect, 9 Mt. Vernon Square, Boston, Mass., ca. 1902

The image caption reads "Moving!from 9 Park Street to No. 9 Mt. Vernon Square Boston. To find Mt. Vernon Square just follow the Trail!" The architect specializes in dwellings and alterations and english domestic and colonial work.

Date: ca. 1902

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242155

Ref. Code: EP001.01.007.01.03.006

Trade card for Frank Chouteau Brown, architect, 9 Park St., Boston, Mass., 1917

The image caption reads "The English House among the Trees Brookline."

Date: 1917

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242156

Ref. Code: EP001.01.007.01.03.007

Trade card for Frank Chouteau Brown, architect, 9 Mt. Vernon Square, Boston, Mass., undated

The image is captioned "Loggia front house in Brookline."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242157

Ref. Code: EP001.01.007.01.03.008

Trade card for Frank Chouteau Brown, architect, No. 9 Mt. Vernon Square, Boston, Mass., December 9, 1926

The image is captioned "A pair of cottages Greystone Beach, Marblehead Mass."

Date: 1926-12-09

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242158

Ref. Code: EP001.01.007.01.03.009

Trade card for Frank Chouteau Brown, architect, Boston, Mass., ca. 1902

The card is captioned "House at Marblehead Neck, Mass."

Date: ca. 1902

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242159

Ref. Code: EP001.01.007.01.03.010

Trade card for Frank Chouteau Brown, architect, No. 9 Mount Vernon Square, Boston, Mass., August 1, 1927

The card is captioned "Cottage Nanepashemet Road, Marblehead Neck, Massachusetts.".

Date: 1927-08-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242161

Ref. Code: EP001.01.007.01.03.011

Trade card for Frank Chouteau Brown, architect, No. 9 Mt. Vernon Square, Boston, Mass., January 19, 1919

The image is captioned "Colonnade of the Nations, principal facade, proposed Liberty Memorial for the City of Boston."

Date: 1919-01-19

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242182

Ref. Code: EP001.01.007.01.03.012

Trade card for Frank Chouteau Brown, architect, 9 Mount Vernon Square, Boston, Mass., undated

The image is captioned "Detail house at West Newton, Massachusetts." The bottom of the card has a New Year's greeting.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242183

Ref. Code: EP001.01.007.01.03.013

Trade card for Frank Chouteau Brown, Architect, 9 Mount Vernon Square, Boston, Mass., undated

The image is captioned "Residence of J. Ernest Mullen Esq., Chestnut Street, West Newton, Mass."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242185

Ref. Code: EP001.01.007.01.03.014

Trade card for Frank Chouteau Brown, architect, Ticknor House, 9 Park St., Boston, Mass., undated

The image is captioned "Thomas R. Young House, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242186

Ref. Code: EP001.01.007.01.03.015

Trade card for Frank Chouteau Brown, architect, No. 9 Mount Vernon Square, Boston, Mass., undated

The image is captioned "Brick house at Waban, Mass."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242187

Ref. Code: EP001.01.007.01.03.016

Trade card for Frank Chouteau Brown, architect, Ticknor House, 9 Park St., Boston, Mass., undated

The image is captioned "A cottage at Lincoln, Mass."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242188

Ref. Code: EP001.01.007.01.03.017

Trade card for Frank Chouteau Brown, architect, 9 Mt. Vernon Square, Boston, Mass., undated

The image is captioned "F.L. Richardson House at Waban, Mass." To the right of the image is a holiday greeting.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242189

Ref. Code: EP001.01.007.01.03.018

Trade card for Frank Chouteau Brown, architect, No. 9 Mount Vernon Square, Boston, Mass., 192?

The image is captioned "Cottage, Marblehead Neck, Mass." The lower left corner of the image reads "Pond side."

Date: 192?

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242190

Ref. Code: EP001.01.007.01.03.019

Trade card for Frank Chouteau Brown, architect, 9 Mount Vernon Square, Boston, Mass., undated

The image is captioned "Dining room, Brookline, Mass."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242193

Ref. Code: EP001.01.007.01.03.020

Trade card for Frank Chouteau Brown, architect, 9 Park Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The image is captioned "Garage on Clyde Street, Brookline, Mass."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242194

Ref. Code: EP001.01.007.01.03.021

Trade card for Frank Chouteau Brown, architect, 9 Mt. Vernon Square, Boston, Mass., undated

The image is captioned "Sun porch & terrace, house in Brookline, Mass."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242199

Ref. Code: EP001.01.007.01.03.022

Trade card for Frank Chouteau Brown, architect, 9 Mt. Vernon Sq., Boston, Mass., undated

The image is captioned "Design for a proposed theatre."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 242200

Ref. Code: EP001.01.007.01.03.023

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