Historic New England

Class A hotels, points about Boston and New York, Hotel Booklet Company, 1270 Broadway, New York, New York

Hotels are listed with brief descriptions of points of interest in each city. Photographs of the Hotel Puritan are inside the front and back covers. There is a foldout hotel map of the United States with small photographs of hotels in major cities. There is a map of central Boston with historic land...

Date: 1912

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317396

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.04.03.038

Lynn beach

A beach in Lynn, Massachusetts with groups of people using the area for swimming and recreation.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 317407

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.1640.0040.004:Copy 1

Trade card for C.H. Tilley, dealer in choice groceries, meats and vegetables, corner Knight and Ring Streets, Providence, Rhode Island

Text on the front reads "Fine teas a specialty." Sailboats illustrate the card.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317409

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.04.01.049

Trade card for Edward R. Young, wholesale and retail dealer in teas, choice groceries, cigars, No. 28 Market Square and 3 South Main Street, Providence, Rhode Island

Fruits carried in the store are listed on the left side of the card. The illustration shows goods being unloaded, pedestrians and customers looking in the store windows. A portion of the card is missing.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317410

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.04.01.050

Trade card for John Mullins, furniture, carpets, matting, 218 & 220 Market Street, Newark, New Jersey, undated

The business calls itself the "largest credit house in America." All types of goods for housekeeping are available. The card illustration is the U.S. steel cruiser "Boston."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317412

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.01.06.018

Ticket folder for Cook's American Tours, 245 Broadway, Thomas Cook & Son, New York, New York

The ticket stubs in the item are for the Keeseville, Ausable Chasm & Lake Champlain Railroad. The tickets are round trip between Fort Kent and Ausable Chasm. The folder describes the terms of use for the tickets. Cook has an office at 336 Washington Street in Boston.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317415

Ref. Code: EP001.01.118.01.01.003

Billhead for E. Swasey & Company, pottery, crockery & glassware, 273 & 275 Commercial Street, Portland, Maine, August 4, 1909

The business imports and manufactures pottery, crockery and glassware. The customer purchased meat tubs, jars and covers.

Date: 1909-08-04

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317416

Ref. Code: EP001.01.093.01.02.011

Billhead for Dame, Stoddard & Kendall, cutlery, fishing tackle, & skates, 374 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., dated September 23, 1889

An illustration of the business premises is on the left side of the billhead. The business is the successor to Bradford & Anthony and was established in 1800.

Date: 1889-09-23

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317418

Ref. Code: EP001.01.029.01.01.010

Billhead for Jones, McDuffee & Stratton, crockery, china, lamps, corner Federal and Franklin Streets, Boston, Mass., dated December 8, 1882

The customer purchased a Royal Grey Delhi Dinnet set from the firm.

Date: 1882-12-08

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317419

Ref. Code: EP001.01.112.01.01.053

Take one, weep no more, my lady! Onion salt is the onion crystalized and civilized, National Natural Flavors Co., Inc., 6 Barton Place, Worcester, Mass., undated

The benefits of onion salt as a seasoning and for medicinal purposes is described.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317420

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.09.01.002

Trade card for Alden Fruit Vinegar, location unknown, undated

The image caption reads "Priscilla." She carries a book and wears a short cloak, long skirt and double cap. The product is for sale at Jas. A. Dunham, dealer in Staple Fancy groceries, Delaware, Iowa.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317432

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.06.01.006

Metropolitan Railroad Company architectural drawings collection

This collection consists of thirty architectural drawings of Metropolitan Railroad Company stations by various Boston architects, three of whom are identified. David Simpson designed fourteen of the plans, which are of the Norfolk House at Roxbury and include elevations, sections, floor plans, an...

Date: 1860-1865

Collection: Metropolitan Railroad Company architectural drawings collection

GUSN: 317435

Ref. Code: AR028

Jackson family papers

This collection includes account books, agreements, calling cards, correspondence, legal degrees and other legal documents, lists of personal property, purchases and open accounts, photographs, and receipts. The majority of the documents date between 1870 and 1877, the exception being the account bo...

Date: 1870-1919, undated, predominant 1876-1877

Collection: Jackson family papers

GUSN: 317451

Ref. Code: MS054

David Simpson

This series contains David Simpsons designs for the Norfolk House at Roxbury. One drawing depicts the facade of the car house and is framed. Two drawings are of elevations of the car house and engine house. Five are floor plans and framing plans for the car and engine houses and two are vertical...

Date: 1862

Collection: Metropolitan Railroad Company architectural drawings collection

GUSN: 317493

Ref. Code: AR028.01

John D. Wester

Within this series are John D. Westers designs for two Metropolitan Railroad Company car houses.

Date: 1860-1865

Collection: Metropolitan Railroad Company architectural drawings collection

GUSN: 317494

Ref. Code: AR028.02

Joseph R. Richards

This series contains the front elevation and the floor plan of an unidentified stable by Joseph R. Richards. On the floor plan, Richards wrote a message to a man named Joseph F. Paul.

Date: 1863

Collection: Metropolitan Railroad Company architectural drawings collection

GUSN: 317496

Ref. Code: AR028.03

Unidentified Architects

This series contains the drawings for three unidentified Metropolitan stations by unidentified architects.

Date: 1860-1865

Collection: Metropolitan Railroad Company architectural drawings collection

GUSN: 317499

Ref. Code: AR028.04

Proposal for Norfolk House at Roxbury

This is John D. Westers design for the Norfolk House at Roxbury. It is a front elevation of the car house.

Date: 1861

Collection: Metropolitan Railroad Company architectural drawings collection

GUSN: 317501

Ref. Code: AR028.02.01

Unidentified proposal

This is a colored design for an unidentified Metropolitan car house. It is a front elevation of the car house.

Date: 1860-1865

Collection: Metropolitan Railroad Company architectural drawings collection

GUSN: 317502

Ref. Code: AR028.02.02

Unidentified car house

This project contains three drawings of a small car house. The first drawing is a front and side elevation of the car house. The second is a front and side elevation of the framing of the car house and the third is a top down framing of the car house.

Date: 1860-1865

Collection: Metropolitan Railroad Company architectural drawings collection

GUSN: 317503

Ref. Code: AR028.04.01

Unidentified car house and stable

This project contains eight drawings. Two are side elevations of the car house and stable. Four are framing plans and two are floor plans.

Date: 1860-1865

Collection: Metropolitan Railroad Company architectural drawings collection

GUSN: 317504

Ref. Code: AR028.04.02

Unidentified building

This project includes the side elevation and framing plan of a small unidentified building.

Date: 1860-1865

Collection: Metropolitan Railroad Company architectural drawings collection

GUSN: 317505

Ref. Code: AR028.04.03

Begin right with Frenlite, Frenlite cookery book, J.W. French & Co., Ltd., Frenlite House, London, England

Pastries, breads, cakes, biscuits and Christmas recipes using Frenlite flour are described in the item. There is an illustration of the Frenlite flour mills.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317656

Ref. Code: EP001.14.06.005

Estate cook book, revised edition,The Estate Stove Co., Hamilton, Ohio

Text on the cover reads "Some extra good recipes for baking and roasting by Time and Temperature." The focus is on using Estate Gas Ranges which provide uniform temperatures. The foreword is written by Ada Bessie Swann, director, Estate Cookery Club.

Date: 1925

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317660

Ref. Code: EP001.14.04.005

Knox Gelatine dainty desserts, candies, salads, Charles B. Knox Gelatine Co., Inc., Johnstown, New York

Recipes for jellies, soups, salads, desserts, parties and convalescents are described in the item.

Date: 1930

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317661

Ref. Code: EP001.14.05.002

Successful baking for flavor and texture, by Martha Lee Anderson, 4th edition, Church & Dwight Company, Inc., 70 Pine Street, New York, New York

The recipes use Arm & Hammer and Cow Brand Baking Soda products and were prepared in the Church & Dwight Test Kitchen. Recipes for cakes, frostings, cookies, biscuits and muffins are included. Cleaning methods using baking soda are described for homemakers. Text on the cover reads "Tested recipes."

Date: 1936

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317663

Ref. Code: EP001.14.05.007

National Presto Cooker (Model '40') recipe book, instructions and cooking time tables, National Pressure Cooker Company, Eau Claire, Wisconsin and Los Angeles, California

The table of contents lists foods such as vegetables, meats, fish, breads and soups which can be done in a pressure cooker. There are recipes for children, infants and a canning section.

Date: 1947

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317666

Ref. Code: EP001.14.05.014

Aunt Jenny's favorite recipes, Lever Brothers Company, Cambridge, Mass.

Spry Vegetable Shortening is used in the recipes for frying, main dishes, breads and desserts. Actress Edith Spencer played "Aunt Jenny" on the radio and in cookbooks and advertisements for the shortening.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317669

Ref. Code: EP001.14.06.003

Clabber Girl baking book, Hulman and Company, Terre Haute, Indiana

Muffins, cakes, cookies and other pastries are better with Clabber Girl Baking Powder.

Date: 1934

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317671

Ref. Code: EP001.14.05.003

Cook's book, recipes prepared for KC Baking Powder, Jaques Mfg. Co., Chicago, Illinois

Recipes for main dishes, breads and dessert are provided in the item. Quantity recipes for breads are given for church dinners or other large groups.

Date: 1939

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317673

Ref. Code: EP001.14.05.009

New art of modern cookery, presented by the General Electric Kitchen Institute, Nela Park, Cleveland, Ohio

The use of electric appliances is promoted through appetizer, bread, cocktails, fish, poultry, meat and dessert recipes.

Date: 1936

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 317675

Ref. Code: EP001.14.05.008

Estate records

This series is a collection of correspondence, invoices, and legal documents related to the settlement of Nathaniel Jackson's (1837-1876) estate.

Date: 1870-1877, undated

Collection: Jackson family papers

GUSN: 317677

Ref. Code: MS054.001

Correspondence

This subseries includes three letters, which were written by or to Annie Jackson, the widow of Nathaniel Jackson (1837-1876). \trowd\trgaph108\clbrdrtrdrw15rdrs \cellx6726ntblRollins, William H. to Annie Jackson (dates), July 11, 1876. Notifies her that the judge has granted her an allowance. [1 ...

Date: 1876, undated

Collection: Jackson family papers

GUSN: 317678

Ref. Code: MS054.001.001

Financial records

This subseries includes invoices related to the settlement of Nathaniel Jackson's (1837-1876) estate. The invoices are primarily for services, including medical and auction services, farm labor, and advertisements for the estate sale. Named individuals in this series include M. T. Betton (auctioneer...

Date: 1870-1877, undated

Collection: Jackson family papers

GUSN: 317679

Ref. Code: MS054.001.002

Legal documents

This subseries includes legal documents related to the settlement of Nathaniel Jackson's (1837-1876) estate. Documents include a letter of administration appointing William E. Jackson as administrator of his brother Nathaniel's estate; an agreement between William Jackson and John Mooney related to ...

Date: 1876, undated

Collection: Jackson family papers

GUSN: 317680

Ref. Code: MS054.001.003

Account books

This series includes two account books kept by Nathaniel Jackson (1868-1947), son of Nathaniel Jackson (1837-1876) for the Manchester, New Hampshire, construction firm Head and Dowst.

Date: 1890-1919

Collection: Jackson family papers

GUSN: 317681

Ref. Code: MS054.002

Photographs

This series consists of a cartes-de-visite photograph album. A list in the front of the album identifies many of the sitters. They include the following: Ella Brown; Mrs. Frank Brown; Martha and Mary Brown (twin sisters); Abbie and Nellie Ham (wife and daughter of Edward); Albert Ham Sr. and his wif...

Date: undated

Collection: Jackson family papers

GUSN: 317682

Ref. Code: MS054.003