Historic New England

William Walker Cowles house, West Newton, Mass.

7 architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. William Walker Cowles in West Newton, Massachusetts (commissiion #2006). Drawings are initialed by D.T.G. All drawings are dated.

Date: 1964

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

GUSN: 333072

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2006

William Walker Cowles house, West Newton, Mass.

3 architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. William Walker Cowles in West Newton, Massachusetts (commissiion #2006-B). Drawings are initialed by D.T.G. All drawings are dated. Alterations and additions

Date: 1964

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

GUSN: 333074

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2006-B

First Congregational Church, Boxford, Mass.

57 architectural drawings for alterations and additions for the First Congreational Church in Boxford, Massachusetts (commissiion #2007). Drawings are signed by Merton Barrows and initialed by D.H.M, Joyce, N.P., A.L.J., J.P.A., A.W.J., and H.L.H. Most drawings are dated. Many drawings are dupl...

Date: 1965

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

GUSN: 333075

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2007

John W. Douglass house, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

30 architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. John W. Douglass in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (commissiion #2010). Most drawings are signed by Ken Duprey and Warren Rohter others are initialed by S.C. and D.T.G.. Most drawings are dated. Cape Cod home with a gambrel roof, a salt box, 1 ca...

Date: 1964-1965

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

GUSN: 333077

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2010

Carl B. Rechner house, Cohasset, Mass.

24 architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Carl B. Rechner in Cohasset, Massachusetts (commissiion #2013). Many drawings are signed or initaled by R.T.S. and S.C. Most drawings are dated. One-Story Cape Cod home with a 2 car garage, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a living room, family room...

Date: 1965-1966

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

GUSN: 333080

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2013

Richard B. Hardy house, Sturbridge, Mass.

18 architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Richard B. Hardy in Sturbridge, Massachusetts (commissiion #2017). Many drawings are dated and all are signed by D.T.G. One drawing appears to have been cut off along the top. Some edges of drawings are torn. Two-Story home with a 1 car...

Date: 1965-1966

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

GUSN: 333082

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2017

Bill and Clint Whittaker, Northfield, Mass.

1 mounted photograph

Date: 1896

Collection: Northfield and Athol, Massachusetts Amateur photography collection, 1896

GUSN: 333084

Ref. Code: PC072.001

"Old Homestead," The Barn, Athol, Mass.

1 mounted photograph

Collection: Northfield and Athol, Massachusetts Amateur photography collection, 1896

GUSN: 333085

Ref. Code: PC072.002

Henry Nash's House, Northfield, Mass.

1 mounted photograph

Date: 1896

Collection: Northfield and Athol, Massachusetts Amateur photography collection, 1896

GUSN: 333086

Ref. Code: PC072.003

Schoolhouse at the Farms, Northfield, Mass.

1 mounted photograph

Date: 1896

Collection: Northfield and Athol, Massachusetts Amateur photography collection, 1896

GUSN: 333087

Ref. Code: PC072.004

"Old Homestead" from the South, Northfield, Mass.

1 mounted photograph

Date: 1896

Collection: Northfield and Athol, Massachusetts Amateur photography collection, 1896

GUSN: 333088

Ref. Code: PC072.005

"Munn's Ferry," Wire ferry across Connecticut River, Northfield, Mass.

1 mounted photograph

Date: 1896

Collection: Northfield and Athol, Massachusetts Amateur photography collection, 1896

GUSN: 333089

Ref. Code: PC072.006

"Old Homestead," from the Brook, Northfield, Mass.

1 mounted photograph

Date: 1896

Collection: Northfield and Athol, Massachusetts Amateur photography collection, 1896

GUSN: 333090

Ref. Code: PC072.007

"Old Schoolhouse," Meadow Road, Northfield, Mass.

1 mounted photograph

Date: 1896

Collection: Northfield and Athol, Massachusetts Amateur photography collection, 1896

GUSN: 333091

Ref. Code: PC072.008

Diamond Dyes color card, Wells & Richardson Co., Inc., Burlington, Vermont, undated

There are 16 standard Diamond Dye colors. Insturctions are provided for tinting shades with these colors.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 333106

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.05.029

Plymouth Rock plain gelatine recipes, Plymouth Rock Gelatine Co., Boston, Mass.

Gelatin recipes for salads and desserts are provided in the item.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 333108

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.01.01.010

Envelope, Frank C. Pettis, wholesale & retail dealer in oysters, 447 South Water Street, Providence, Rhode Island

Text on the envelope reads "Washington Oyster Market." Pettis is the successor to Robert Pettis Company.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 333110

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.02.01.040

Billhead for L.S. Learned, stationery, L.S. Learned's Manufactory, Cambridgeport, Mass., dated March 31, 1865

Learned manufactures paper, account books and envelopes. The business was established in 1840.

Date: 1865-03-31

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 333111

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.01.01.011

Recipes for cooking Glen Mills breadstuffs, presented by Glen Mills Cereal Co., Newburyport, Mass.

The recipes incorporate Company products to create breads, muffins, cakes, cookies, puddings and oat meal.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 333112

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.01.01.011

Starting baby on his 65,000 mile walk, Mrs. Day's Ideal Baby Shoe Co., Inc., Danvers, Mass.

Infant foot development is described with types of shoes for each stage.

Date: 1967

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 333114

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.02.01.016

Ticket, grand concert and ball for the benefit of the German School, given by the German glee clubs and orchestras of Manchester, New Hampshire, Wednesday evening, January 23, 1895 in Mechanics' Hall

The admission ticket is 25 cents. The ticket states the concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. with the doors opening at 7:00 p.m.

Date: 1895-01-23

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 333115

Ref. Code: EP001.01.038.01.01.026

Norton Fishman house and offices, Norwood, Mass.

61 architectural drawings, 27 of which are unnumbered preliminary sketches, for a house for Dr. and Mrs. Norton Fishman in Norwood, Massachusetts (commission 2015). Most drawings are dated and most are signed and initialed by Merton S. Barrows, John Howard, Frederick Crombie, Warren Rohter, Charle...

Date: 1965-1966

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

GUSN: 333128

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2015

How to choose the right colonial chair, Nichols & Stone Co., Gardner, Mass.

The historic background of colonial period pieces is described with suggestions for their placement in the home. The business creates reproductions of colonial chairs and rockers such as Boston, Nantucket, Governor Bradford and Windsor. The manufacturing process is outlined in photos and text. Ther...

Date: 1950s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 333149

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.124

United States of America war ration book one, no. 254690, U.S. Office of Price Administration, U.S. Government Printing Office, 1942

The ration book was printed in 1942 and issued according to the handwritten date on July 7, 1943. Four stamps remain in the book.

Date: 1942

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 333151

Ref. Code: EP001.01.116a.010

United States of America war ration book one, no. 254688, U.S. Office of Price Administration, U.S. Government Printing Office, 1942

The ration book was printed in 1942 and issued according to the handwritten date on July 7, 1943. Four stamps remain in the book.

Date: 1942

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 333152

Ref. Code: EP001.01.116a.011

Architectural rendering of an unidentified Greek Revival facade with added Italianate detail, location and date unknown.

This pen and ink architectural rendering on paper depicts what appears to be a Greek Revival style dwelling with mid nineteenth century Italianate details and additions. The location and exact date of the drawing is unknown.

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 333161

Ref. Code: AR001.UNK.033

"Parsonage in the Tudor Style" Copied from Plate 45, Design XVII of The Architect by William Ranlett, Vol. 1, New York, 1849.

This sketch is a copy of a cottage from plate 45 from William H. Ranlett's, The Architect, A Series of Original Designs, For Domestic And Ornamental Cottages and Villas, Connected With Landscape Gardening, Adapted to the United States: Illustrated by Drawings of Ground Plots, Plans, Perspective View...

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 333162

Ref. Code: AR001.UNK.034

Souvenir portrait of three men at Rockland Studio, Natasket, Mass. (2 copies)

Two copies of an undated souvenir tintype photograph portrait of three men. The photograph was taken by Pease & Ellis Photographers at Rockland Studio, opposite the roller coaster at Nantasket, Massachusetts.

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 333163

Ref. Code: PC001.02.02.2500.0100.001

Souvenir of a Century of Progress International Exposition, published for Max Rigot Selling Co., Chicago, Curt Teich & Company, Inc., Chicago, Illinois

The fair housed exhibits in science and industry and incorporated elements of Chicago history to highlight the centennial. It also had an amusement park and beer garden. An index and map is inside the back cover.

Date: 1933

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 333166

Ref. Code: EP001.01.038.01.03.025

Unknown Groups

This series includes three separate subseries of glass plates that were grouped together for an unknown reason by Lorna Trowbridge, Archivist and Librarian for Yankee Publishing, Inc. The first are 5 x 7 and 5 x 8 glass plate negatives that were described as being wonderful images of everyday life. ...

Date: undated

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 333174

Ref. Code: PC053.07

City scenes and Individuals

This subseries contains 14 glass plate negatives, most of which are 5 x 7. The negatives include images of children at the beach and Crowall's General store in Bernardston, Massachusetts. Also included are images of the court house in Lawrence, Massachusetts, the fire house in Newburyport, Massach...

Date: undated

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 333175

Ref. Code: PC053.07.01

Recreation and Industry

4 glass plate negatives

Date: undated

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 333178

Ref. Code: PC053.07.02

Group portraits, Family Celebrations, and Stores

This subseries is a group of 69 glass plate, acetate and nitrate negatives from Yankee Publishing that were not included in the original listing from Lorna Trowbridge. This subseries of negatives were not interfiled into the general subjects, geographic, or any other series because it is believed t...

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 333179

Ref. Code: PC053.07.03

Martha Codman Karolik Manuscript Collection, 1856-1964

This collection was gathered by Martha Codman Karolik and contains several objects related to herself and her family. It is comprised of notebooks containing newspaper clippings gathered by her mother; manuscript material such as correspondence, empty envelopes, an autograph book, her great-great-gr...

Date: 1856-1964, undated

Collection: Martha Codman Karolik Manuscript Collection, 1856-1964

GUSN: 333187

Ref. Code: MS060

Henry M. White house, Brookside, N.J.

15 architectural plans for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Henry M. White Jr. in Brookside, N.J. (commission 2039). Some drawings are dated and all are signed by John Howard, R.S.J. and R.T.S. Two-story, Colonial Revival home with a red cedar roof and a flush board and clapboard exterior. House has a ...

Date: 1965

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

GUSN: 333198

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2039

Henry M. White house, Brookside, N.J.

1 architectural drawing for alterations to an existing house for Mr. and Mrs. Henry M. White Jr. in Brookside, N.J. (commission 2039-A). Drawing is dated and signed by Richard Wills Alterations

Date: 1969

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

GUSN: 333200

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2039-A

First Church of the Christ Scientist, Andover, Mass.

42 architectural drawing First Church of Christ Scientist in Andover, Massachusetts (commission 2040). Majority of drawings are dated and signed by Merton S. Barrows, N. Parker, E.J.P., N.L.P., J.P.A., N. Parker, and Joyce. Alterations

Date: 1969

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

GUSN: 333201

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2040

Hugo Beit house, Massawippi, Quebec

13 architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Beit in Massawippi, Quebec (commission #2021). Drawings are dated and singned by Frederick Crombie. Extended Cape Cod home with a 2 car salt box garage, covered porch, 2 bedrooms, a lavatory, and 1 bathroom.

Date: 1965

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

GUSN: 333239

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2021

William Bommer house, South Dartmouth, Mass.

34 architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. William Bommer in South Dartmouth, Massachusetts (commission #2022). Most drawings are dated and initialed by S.C. and R.S.J.. House has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a lavatory, dining room, family room, and study.

Date: 1965

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

GUSN: 333241

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2022

Edward H. Turner house. Begrade, Maine

16 architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Turner in Belgrade, Maine (Commission #2023). Most drawings are dated and signed by Ken Duprey, Frederick Crombie, and R.T.S. Cape Cod house has covered porch, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living room, and kitchen.

Date: 1965

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

GUSN: 333243

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2023

Motel and Office for Candle Light Motel, Greenfield, Mass.

24 architectural drawings for a house for the Candle Light Motel in Greenfield, Massachusettss. (commission #2026). Most drawings are dated and all are singned by Merton S. Barrows, S.C., D.H.M.

Date: 1965

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

GUSN: 333245

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2026

Newspaper clippings notebooks

This series comprises two notebooks most likely compiled by Martha's mother containing miscellaneous newspaper clippings. Among them there are varies reports, stories, and poetry. A special attention should be given to the clippings related to Mrs. Harrison Gray Otis, an important member of the Bost...

Date: 1860-1874, undated

Collection: Martha Codman Karolik Manuscript Collection, 1856-1964

GUSN: 333246

Ref. Code: MS060.01

Black notebook

Item

Date: 1870-1874, undated

Collection: Martha Codman Karolik Manuscript Collection, 1856-1964

GUSN: 333248

Ref. Code: MS060.01.002

Ephemera

Several objects related to the most varied areas of Martha Karolik's life. The series contain an autograph book most likely compiled by her mother, two letters found within the book, correspondence and propagandistic material about the Armenian-Syrian cause evidencing Martha's philanthropist activit...

Date: 1856-1964, undated

Collection: Martha Codman Karolik Manuscript Collection, 1856-1964

GUSN: 333253

Ref. Code: MS060.02