Historic New England

Copybook belonging to Benjamin Perkins, Phillips Academy, Andover, Mass., October 1803

First of two copybooks belonging to Benjamin Perkins (aged 14) a student at Phillips Academy, Andover, dated October 1803. Contains geometrical computations with diagrams done in color followed by exercise in navigation at various levels (e.g., plane sailing, oblique plane sailing, traverse sailing,...

Date: October 1803

Collection: Copybooks collection

GUSN: 375883

Ref. Code: MS003.015a

Copybook belonging to Fanny Emerson, undated

In a preface to her copybook, Fanny Emerson (born 1806) wrote, "To write with ease and elegance is a useful, necessary and polite accomplishment." Then follows pages of practice using initial letters in alphabetical order beginning with "Amendment," "Bennington," "Calmness," and so on, stopping at t...

Date: undated

Collection: Copybooks collection

GUSN: 375884

Ref. Code: MS003.016

Copybook belonging to Benjamin Perkins, Phillips Academy, Andover, Mass., October 1803

Second of two copybooks belonging to Benjamin Perkins (aged 14) a student at Phillips Academy, Andover, dated October 1803. Contains pages of penmanship practice using moralistic sayings such as "Keep Your Mind Serene" or "To form a fair character, actions & words must correspond." The writer has us...

Date: October 1803

Collection: Copybooks collection

GUSN: 375885

Ref. Code: MS003.015b

Copybook belonging to Oliver Capen Everett, 1824

Dated 1824, the large sheet of paper contains two poems, one entitled "Solitude," and other "To My Bed", both lettered in fine italic script written and signed by Oliver Capen Everett, Franklin W. School. The student has used faint pencil lines to guide his words.

Date: 1824

Collection: Copybooks collection

GUSN: 375886

Ref. Code: MS003.017

Copybook belonging to Leonard Williams Cushing, circa 1796

Four sheets of penmanship as practiced by Leonard Williams Cushing (b. 1782), one of which, a verse entitled "On the Sceptic" [sic], he has dated 1796. Another sheet contains three adages on the sin of pride and is recopied in an improved hand on a third sheet. The fourth contains a poem entitled "C...

Date: circa 1796

Collection: Copybooks collection

GUSN: 375887

Ref. Code: MS003.018

Copybook belonging to Susan A. Daggett, undated

Two pages of penmanship practice (identical in wording) written by Susan A. Daggett, aged 15 years, on which are two poems entitled "The Pen," and "Address to the Rose Bud." She uses different writing styles on each page. The date of execution is illegible due to a damaged corner.

Date: undated

Collection: Copybooks collection

GUSN: 375888

Ref. Code: MS003.019

Copybook belonging to Peter Allen, Braintree, Mass., February 17, 1801

This leather-bound copybook belonged to "Peter Allen, Aged 15, Braintree, February 17 in the Year 1801", and includes a separate 4-page biographical note written upon his death in 1860. The title page also carries the date 1799. Entries include arithmetical tables, such as weights and measures, prob...

Date: February 17, 1801

Collection: Copybooks collection

GUSN: 375889

Ref. Code: MS003.020

Copybook of practice words, undated

This untitled copybook consists of rows of practice words (amend, mammon, rain) occasionally adorned with sketches of domestic objects such as a wineglass, a teapot, a shovel. As the writer progresses, the pages begin to read in short sentences which, as the pages unfold, turn into a verse about the...

Date: undated

Collection: Copybooks collection

GUSN: 375890

Ref. Code: MS003.021

Copybook belonging to the Bacon family, May 27, 1823

This slight 5-page booklet carries the family name "Bacon" and is dated May 27, 1823. The content (written in brown ink) refers to the rules of grammar, parts of speech and how to parse a sentence. The handwriting is clear and even.

Date: May 27, 1823

Collection: Copybooks collection

GUSN: 375891

Ref. Code: MS003.022

Copybook belonging to Henry Hole, 1835-1836

This copybook, owned by Henry Hole, is covered in brown wrapping paper attached with sealing wax and is dated 1835-1836. The contents appear to be short essays written in Latin (one entitled "De imperio Tiberii", another "De Julio Caesare"; others are untitled). Of interest are the notations of erro...

Date: 1835-1836

Collection: Copybooks collection

GUSN: 375892

Ref. Code: MS003.023

Copybook belonging to Frederic Dodge, 1856-1858

Copybooks worked on during three years of the education of Frederic Dodge at ages 9, 10, and 11, in the years 1856-1858 when he was a student at Harvard Grammar School. Among the many words he practiced are "Animation," "Bennington," and "Manumission." Accompanying these copybooks are two essays wri...

Date: 1856-1858

Collection: Copybooks collection

GUSN: 375893

Ref. Code: MS003.024

Copybook belonging to Eliza H. Merriam, New Salem, Mass., 1885

This is an exercise book containing columns (3 to a page) of spelling words written in pencil by Eliza H. Merriam, whose name is on the cover. A loose page of practice words carries the date 1885 and the place: New Salem, Mass.

Date: 1885

Collection: Copybooks collection

GUSN: 375894

Ref. Code: MS003.025

Copybook belonging to Pamela Holden, undated

In this "Writing Book," Pamela Holden copied out the words to several Civil War songs of the poignant and sad variety. Some titles are "Nellie Gray," "Mother is the Battle Over," "Tramp Tramp Tramp or the Prisoners Hope," and "The Dying Soldier." The handwriting in ink is neatly done.

Date: undated

Collection: Copybooks collection

GUSN: 375895

Ref. Code: MS003.026

Copybook of William Bentley Fowle, Monitorial School, Temple Place, Boston, Mass., 1830

In the year 1830, William Bentley Fowle, a teacher at the Monitorial School, preserved a sample of each of approximately 75 students handwriting. An interleaved memo places the Monitorial School on Temple Place (Boston, Mass.) and later on lower Washington Street. In a short preface, Mr. Fowle expl...

Date: 1830

Collection: Copybooks collection

GUSN: 375896

Ref. Code: MS003.027

Copybook belonging to Elizabeth M. Saunders, Gloucester Academy, June 10, 1799

Second of two parts of a copybook of Elizabeth M. Saunders, Gloucester Academy, dated June 10, 1799. This section continues with Punctuation Rules 22-33 followed by Semicolon Rules 1-4 and rules for using periods, question and exclamation marks, parentheses and so on. The writer ends with a paragrap...

Date: June 10, 1799

Collection: Copybooks collection

GUSN: 375898

Ref. Code: MS003.005b

The fairy grotto and fantoccini waltz

Cover depicts a fairy grotto. Fairies drift down a river on boats that are leaves. "Respecfully dedicated to H. Hannington, Esq."

Date: 1840

Collection: Barrett family papers

GUSN: 375908

Ref. Code: MS007.01.47.10

Four people on pond shoreline, CH322-B

The image shows four people standing along the shoreline of a pond. The area is surrounded by tall, leafless trees. The water in the pond reflects the surrounding and the figures near the shore.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 376013

Ref. Code: PC019.001.B.CH322-B

Men and women posed while sitting in front of unidentified house, CH323-B

The image depicts a group of men and women posing in front of an unidentified house. The group is seated and standing on a lawn, with some sitting on chairs and one woman holding an umbrella. The background consists of a wooden house with window shutters and ivy climbing up a lattice fence. A boy li...

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 376014

Ref. Code: PC019.001.B.CH323-B

Two women in a wooded cemetery, CH324-B

The image depicts two women walking on a path in a wooded cemetery. Numerous headstones are visible throughout the area, surrounded by tall trees and scattered foliage.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 376015

Ref. Code: PC019.001.B.CH324-B

Wooded cemetery, CH325-B

The image shows a cemetery located in a wooded area. There are several gravestones of varying shapes and sizes, with some appearing as upright slabs and others as smaller monuments.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 376016

Ref. Code: PC019.001.B.CH325-B

Unidentified building by a river, CH326-B

The image depicts an unidentified building situated near a river. The scene is heavily snow-covered, with bare trees surrounding the area. The building has a pitched roof topped with snow, and a small chimney is visible. The river is partially obscured by the foreground trees.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 376017

Ref. Code: PC019.001.B.CH326-B

Unidentified house with women on the porch and in the window, CH327-B

The image depicts a house partially obscured by trees, with a porch extending across the front. Two women are visible on the porch and another woman can be seen through a window above. The house features decorative columns and shutters.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 376018

Ref. Code: PC019.001.B.CH327-B

Woman and girl sitting on a bench outdoors, CH328-B

The image shows a woman and a girl sitting on a bench outdoors. The woman is dressed in a shawl and a long dress, while the girl is wearing a patterned dress and a hat adorned with flowers. They are surrounded by trees and grass, with a wall and building visible in the background.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 376019

Ref. Code: PC019.001.B.CH328-B

Woman on the porch of an unidentified house, CH329-B

A woman stands on the porch of an unidentified house. The porch is adorned with lush plants and ornate woodwork. A shrub and pathway are visible in the foreground.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 376020

Ref. Code: PC019.001.B.CH329-B

Exterior view of unidentified house, CH330-B

The image depicts an exterior view of an unidentified house. The house is partially obscured by a large tree with bare branches in the foreground. The surroundings consist of additional trees and nearby buildings in the background. The area in front of the house shows some fencing and scattered mate...

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 376021

Ref. Code: PC019.001.B.CH330-B

Peleg Whitman Chandler tomb, Forest Hills Cemetery, Jamaica Plain, Boston, Massachusetts, CH331-B

The image shows the tomb of Peleg Whitman Chandler in Forest Hills Cemetery in Jamaica Plain, Boston, Massachusetts. It is a substantial, rectangular monument with the name "Peleg Whitman Chandler" prominently engraved on the front. The tomb is surrounded by trees with bare branches and is set on a ...

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 376022

Ref. Code: PC019.001.B.CH331-B

Peleg Whitman Chandler tomb, Forest Hills Cemetery, Jamaica Plain, Boston, Massachusetts, CH332-B

The image shows the Peleg Whitman Chandler tomb located in Forest Hills Cemetery in Jamaica Plain, Boston, Massachusetts. The scene includes a large tomb structure amidst a grassy area surrounded by trees, with smaller headstones visible nearby. Flags are placed near the tomb, and the area is shaded...

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 376023

Ref. Code: PC019.001.B.CH332-B

Spider web in grass, CH179-A

The image shows a spider web situated on a patch of grass. The web has a textured surface and is lighter than the surrounding grass, standing out against the darker background.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 376024

Ref. Code: PC019.001.A.CH179-A

Field of flowers, CH180-A

The image depicts a field of flowers, featuring numerous daisy-like blooms clustered closely together. The flowers have prominent petals and dark centers, with stems and foliage visible beneath them.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 376025

Ref. Code: PC019.001.A.CH180-A

Dog with puppies, CH181-A

The image depicts a dog with several puppies gathered closely together. The adult dog is standing, while the puppies are either seated or partially hidden under it. To the left, a person's legs are visible, clad in boots. A wooden crate is visible in the background.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 376026

Ref. Code: PC019.001.A.CH181-A

Stream in the woods, CH182-A

The image depicts a stream flowing through a wooded area, surrounded by rocks and foliage. Water cascades over the rocks, forming a small waterfall.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 376027

Ref. Code: PC019.001.A.CH182-A

Mushrooms in the grass, CH183-A

The image shows several mushrooms in a grassy area. There are four visible mushrooms; two with their caps facing up, revealing the textured undersides, while the other two are shown at different angles.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 376028

Ref. Code: PC019.001.A.CH183-A

Boats along the shoreline, house in the distance, CH333-B

The image depicts several boats along a calm shoreline. In the distance, a house is visible on the left, set against a backdrop of trees and an open field. Rocks line the foreground along the waterâs edge.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 376029

Ref. Code: PC019.001.B.CH333-B

Boats along the shoreline, CH334-B

The image depicts several small boats along a rocky shoreline. A person is seated in one of the boats near the front. In the background, there is an island covered with trees and a larger boat with a mast.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 376030

Ref. Code: PC019.001.B.CH334-B

Townscape on the shore, CH335-B

The image shows a small town located along a shoreline. There are several buildings, primarily houses, lining the coast. In the foreground, rocky terrain leads to calm water, where a few small boats can be seen moored or floating. The background features trees and additional structures.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 376031

Ref. Code: PC019.001.B.CH335-B

Two large houses on the shore, CH336-B

The image depicts two large houses situated on a shoreline. Both houses have a similar two-story structure and are positioned near the water, with a grassy area in the foreground. A flagpole is visible in front of one of the houses and there are pathways leading to each building. The shoreline and w...

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 376032

Ref. Code: PC019.001.B.CH336-B

Houses along the shoreline, CH337-B

The image depicts a landscape with several houses situated along a shoreline. A sandy path winds through the foreground, leading towards the houses in the distance. The shoreline and water are visible beyond the houses, with some vegetation covering the terrain.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 376033

Ref. Code: PC019.001.B.CH337-B

Townscape on the shore, CH338-B

The image depicts a townscape situated along a shoreline. In the foreground, there is a rocky shore with some trees partially visible on the left. Several boats are moored on the calm water. In the background, a collection of buildings and structures is visible, with hills rising in the distance.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 376034

Ref. Code: PC019.001.B.CH338-B

Boats along the shore, CH339-B

The image shows several boats along a calm shoreline. In the foreground, there are small boats floating on the water. In the distance, larger sailboats are visible, along with a faint outline of land on the horizon.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 376035

Ref. Code: PC019.001.B.CH339-B

Unidentified house on hill, CH340-B

The image shows a grassy hillside with a house situated at the top. The house is partially visible, surrounded by trees. The landscape is expansive, with open fields in the foreground leading up to the wooded hill.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 376036

Ref. Code: PC019.001.B.CH340-B

Unidentified buildings, CH184-A

The image shows two unidentified buildings on a grassy hillside overlooking a vast landscape. In the background, there are rolling hills and open fields. The buildings appear to be residential and some vegetation can be seen around them.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 376037

Ref. Code: PC019.001.B.CH184-A

Portrait of man with dog in Central Park, New York, New York, CH341-B

The image shows a man seated next to a large rock in Central Park, New York, with a dog standing beside him. The man is wearing a bowler hat and has a beard. In the background, sheep can be seen grazing in the park.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 376038

Ref. Code: PC019.001.B.CH341-B

Men and women in boats on a pond, CH342-B

The image shows several men and women seated in multiple small boats on a pond. The boats are close together near the shoreline and some of the individuals are holding paddles. Trees and foliage line the background.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 376039

Ref. Code: PC019.001.B.CH342-B

Portrait of man with horse outside of barn, CH343-B

The image depicts a man standing next to a horse outside of a barn. The barn doors are open, revealing the interior. The man is dressed in a suit and hat, holding the horse by its bridle.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 376040

Ref. Code: PC019.001.B.CH343-B

Woods after a snow storm, CH344-B

The image depicts a wooded area covered in snow following a snowstorm. The trees are laden with snow, and the ground is blanketed in white.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 376041

Ref. Code: PC019.001.B.CH344-B

Man sitting on a bench, CH345-B

A man is seated on a bench in an outdoor setting. He is dressed formally, with a suit and bow tie, and is holding a small object in his hand. The background shows some vegetation and a portion of a brick structure.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 376042

Ref. Code: PC019.001.B.CH345-B

Men and women in boats on a pond, CH346-B

The image shows men and women seated in boats on a pond. The boats are gathered near the shore, surrounded by foliage and trees along the water's edge. The individuals are dressed in attire typical of the era, with one person visibly rowing.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 376043

Ref. Code: PC019.001.B.CH346-B

Woods by lake shoreline, CH347-B

The image depicts a wooded area along the shoreline of a lake. Several tall trees with bare branches extend across the scene, with the lake visible in the background behind them. The distant shoreline is visible on the other side of the lake.

Date: 1860-1949

Collection: Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

GUSN: 376044

Ref. Code: PC019.001.B.CH347-B

Unidentified building, front exterior, 92 Brook Avenue, Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts, 8886-B

The image shows the front exterior of an unidentified building located at 92 Brook Avenue in Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts. The structure is a brick building with multiple windows and doorways, each accessible by a set of stairs. The facade has decorative brickwork along the roofline. The is par...

Date: ca. 1915

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375757

Ref. Code: PC016.001.006.8886-B

View of Buckley Avenue apartments, rear exterior and hole, Buckley Avenue, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, 8887-B

The image shows the rear exterior of Buckley Avenue apartments in Roxbury, Boston, with a focus on a construction site featuring a large hole. Several people are visible, including some working around the site which is surrounded by a stone retaining wall. In the foreground, there are stacks of conc...

Date: 1930-08-05

Collection: Boston Building Department photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

GUSN: 375758

Ref. Code: PC016.001.012.8887-B

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