Historic New England

Photograph album: Goodell family [1 of 2]

Photograph album (1 folder)

Date: undated

Collection: Parson Smith family papers

GUSN: 292577

Ref. Code: MS032.07.03.39

Photograph album: Goodell family [2 of 2]

Photograph album (1 folder)

Date: undated

Collection: Parson Smith family papers

GUSN: 292578

Ref. Code: MS032.07.03.40

Tintype album: unidentified

Photograph album (1 folder)

Date: undated

Collection: Parson Smith family papers

GUSN: 292579

Ref. Code: MS032.07.03.41

Tintypes [18 items]

Tintypes (1 folder)

Date: undated

Collection: Parson Smith family papers

GUSN: 292580

Ref. Code: MS032.07.03.42

Stockbridge Casino Company stock certificate

A stock certificate from the Stockbridge Casino Company for one share sold to Elizabeth A. Doane.

Date: 1884-05-21

Collection: Merwin House collection

GUSN: 292583

Ref. Code: MS041.03.01.07.001

Marriage certificate, William Edward Doane and Elizabeth Adeline Wilson

A marriage certificate issued by St. Clement's Church of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, issued to Wiliam [sic] Edward Doane and Elizabeth Adeline Wilson on January 16, 1871. The certificate text is printed in black ink on green paper, with blanks that have been filled in with hand-written entries, such...

Date: 1871-01-17

Collection: Merwin House collection

GUSN: 292585

Ref. Code: MS041.03.02.07.001

Dredging on the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white panoramic view of a dredger digging during the early stages of the Cape Cod Canal's construction.

Date: 1910

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292588

Ref. Code: MS028.04.010.001

The Macknezie begins working at Cape Cod Bay and Belmont's yacht celebrates Opening Day

A black and white view of the General Mackenzie digging at Cape Cod Bay, which shows a small rowboat next to the dredger (top) and a black and white view of August Belmont's private yacht, Scout, as it sails in celebration of the Canal's opening (bottom).

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292589

Ref. Code: MS028.04.010.002

Building the breakwater

A black and white view of a discharge pipe sending material over the breakwater.

Date: 1910-09-14

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292591

Ref. Code: MS028.04.010.003

Stockbridge Library Association membership certificate

A Stockbridge Library Association membership certficate issued to Mrs. N. E. Doane on November 13, 1908, by R. R. Bowker, president, and Agnes N. Canning, secretary.

Date: 1908-11-13

Collection: Merwin House collection

GUSN: 292598

Ref. Code: MS041.03.03.10.001

The S. S. Willehod

A black and white view of the S. S. Willehod at Buzzards Bay. The image shows the crew members at the stern.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292592

Ref. Code: MS028.04.010.004

An aerial view of the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white aerial view of the Cape Cod Canal showing the two drawbridges and the Bourne Bridge.

Date: 1935

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292595

Ref. Code: MS028.04.010.005

A steamship and a boat on the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white view down the length of the Cape Cod Canal. The image shows a steamer and a boat traveling nearly parallel with each other down the Canal. The image also shows a bridge in the distance.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292599

Ref. Code: MS028.04.017.001

The railroad lift bridge and the Bourne Bridge

A black and white aerial view of the railroad lift bridge and the Bourne Bridge along the Cape Cod Canal.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292600

Ref. Code: MS028.04.017.002

A panoramic view of Bournedale

A color panoramic view of Bournedale, depicting the Cape Cod Canal running the length of the town.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292601

Ref. Code: MS028.04.029.001

"Cape Cod Ship Canal Company: charter and its amendments, contracts, for construction, supreme court decisions, etc."

A blue hardcover book detailing the legal and financial history of the Cape Cod Ship Canal Company. The book lists the Company's Board of Directors, describes charters and government acts, and depicts the contracts and amendments associated with the Company. The final major entry in the book is a de...

Date: 1887

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292605

Ref. Code: MS028.05.001.002

Programs and related; includes clippings [2 of 2]

Clippings (1 folder)

Date: 1848-1910, undated

Collection: Parson Smith family papers

GUSN: 292603

Ref. Code: MS032.07.01.30

"A Canal Across Cape Cod"

A small paperback book showing the advantages of the Bass River route through photographs as well as facts and figures. The book first lays out the advantages of the route briefly. Then it describes the route and offers testimonials in support. The book also details the plans for a canal connecting ...

Date: 1895

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292607

Ref. Code: MS028.05.001.003

"Boston Cape Cod and New York Canal Company: invitation to contractors, contractor's proposal, contract for construction, specifications, bond for construction"

Just as the title suggests, this book published by the Boston Cape Cod and New York Canal Company includes an invitation to contractors, a contractor's proposal, a contract for construction, specifications for the canal, and a bond for construction. The invitation to contractors was written by the p...

Date: 1907

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292621

Ref. Code: MS028.05.001.004

"Cape Cod Canal"

This book is simply a complete transcription of a speech delivered to the Boston Chamber of Commerce by William Barclay Parsons. Parsons begins his address by recounting the history of the Cape Cod Canal dating back to the 17th century. He then goes on to relay his geographical plan for the Canal, s...

Date: 1910-05-25

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292622

Ref. Code: MS028.05.001.005

"The History and Economic Value of Canals, with Special Reference to the Cape Cod Canal" (2 copies)

This essay, presented to the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers in New York, explains the value of the modern canal with a increased emphasis on that of the Cape Cod Canal. Author J.W. Miller begins his work by telling the history of the canal, dating back to ancient times. He also giv...

Date: 1910-11-17

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292627

Ref. Code: MS028.05.001.006

Anita Marie (Chilen) Lincoln baby book

This scrapbook contains cards and gift lists from Anita Marie Chilen's two baby showers. She was born on December 10, 1941, in Brookfield, Missouri. Entries include the hospital bill for mother and child and over 60 birthday cards and newspaper clippings for Anita and her younger sister Marie.

Date: 1941

Collection: Scrapbooks collection

GUSN: 292648

Ref. Code: MS004.055

Livability unlimited with homes and products of wood, National Lumber Manufacturers Association, 1319 18th Street, Washington, D.C.

The pamphlet promotes wood products for exterior and interior design in home building. A separate letter is included with a form for odering additional copies of the item.

Date: 1959-05-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 292687

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.013.001

Masonite home improvement guide, how to modernize your home inside and out with Masonite panel products, Masonite Corporation, 111 W. Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois

Suggestions for remodeling older homes using Masonite hardboard panels are described in the pamphlet.

Date: 1950s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 292691

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.013.002

The cutter of the dredge General Mackenzie

A black and white view of the cutting attachment for the dredger General Mackenzie. The image shows a man standing next to the cutter in overalls holding a shovel.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292689

Ref. Code: MS028.04.027.058

"Cape Cod Canal" (2 copies)

This publication is a small guide created for sailors of the Cape Cod Canal following the Canal's inception in 1914. The guide begins by enumerating some facts and figures regarding the size and benefit of the Canal. The guide lists four major reasons to use the Canal in the section following. Then ...

Date: 1915-04-20

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292696

Ref. Code: MS028.05.002.001

Here is the complete Weldwood selection of fine prefinished woods, United States Plywood Corporation, 55 West 44th Street, New York 36, New York

Weldwood Prefinished Panels are shown in available colors. Customers are invited to showrooms to truly experience the lacquer finish found on fine furniture.

Date: 1950s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 292692

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.013.003

Sample pattern sheet for Gilford, Inc., 515 Madison Ave., New York 22, New York

Text at the top of the sheet reads "Kindly add these new patterns to your Master Sample Book." The pattern on one side is "Trader Horn" for wallcovering and upholstery. The pattern on the verso is "Constellation" vinyl wallcovering fabric.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 292701

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.013.004

"A Little Visit to the Cape Cod Canal"

This small book aims to give the general public a glimpse of the construction of the Cape Cod Canal. The book does this through a small bit of narrative writing, but it accomplishes its goal primarily through photographs. 16 of the book's 18 pages are photographs depicting the construction of the Ca...

Date: 1913

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292700

Ref. Code: MS028.05.002.002

Gil-Co-Weave breathable vinyl fabrics for upholstery and wallcovering, Gilford Leather Co., Inc., 515 Madison Ave., New York 22, New York

"Gil-Co-Weave is a vinyl fabric that gives the comfort of woven fabric and the cleanability of vinyl." Color samples are shown for customers.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 292702

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.013.005

Transite walls by Johns-Manville, 22 East Fortieth Street, New York, New York

The walls are a combination of asbestos and cement and are used for commercial building installations. There is a Boston office located at 49 Federal Street. A list of installations is on the back cover.

Date: 1938

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 292705

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.013.006

"The Cape Cod Canal: Illustrated" (3 copies)

This book combines illustration and narrative writing in describing the broad history of the Cape Cod Canal. Dalton begins by detailing the inclinations of Miles Standish to tame the Cape Cod Bay in the 1620's. He goes on to explain George Washington's motivations in sending James Bowdoin to survey ...

Date: 1911-03-00

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292707

Ref. Code: MS028.05.002.003

Building facades of Kydex 5000, Rohm and Haas Company, Independence Mall West, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The durability and toughness of Kydex panels and sheets for exterior wall coverings is described. There is a separate cover letter and postcard for requesting additional information.

Date: 1968-06-14

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 292708

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.013.007

Letters: January-May

Letters (1 folder)

Date: 1866

Collection: Elizabeth (Tyson) Vaughan (1871-1949) papers

GUSN: 292801

Ref. Code: MS013.01.01.010

Letters re: Sarah (Anthony) Tyson's (1842-1873) baby, June-December

Letters (1 folder)

Date: 1866

Collection: Elizabeth (Tyson) Vaughan (1871-1949) papers

GUSN: 292802

Ref. Code: MS013.01.01.011

Letters, January 1867-January 1868

Letters (1 folder)

Date: 1867-1868

Collection: Elizabeth (Tyson) Vaughan (1871-1949) papers

GUSN: 292803

Ref. Code: MS013.01.01.012

Letters, 1869-1872, undated; includes genealogical material re: Russell family

Letters (1 folder)

Date: 1869-1872, undated

Collection: Elizabeth (Tyson) Vaughan (1871-1949) papers

GUSN: 292804

Ref. Code: MS013.01.01.013

Letters, undated

Letters (1 folder)

Date: undated

Collection: Elizabeth (Tyson) Vaughan (1871-1949) papers

GUSN: 292805

Ref. Code: MS013.01.01.014

Letters: fragments

Letters (1 folder)

Date: 1862, undated

Collection: Elizabeth (Tyson) Vaughan (1871-1949) papers

GUSN: 292806

Ref. Code: MS013.01.01.015

Account book of Elizabeth (Tyson) Vaughan (1871-1949); includes loose material

Account books (1 folder)

Date: 1925-1944

Collection: Elizabeth (Tyson) Vaughan (1871-1949) papers

GUSN: 292807

Ref. Code: MS013.02.01.002

Diary of Elizabeth (Tyson) Vaughan (1871-1949)

Diaries (1 folder)

Date: 1891-1892

Collection: Elizabeth (Tyson) Vaughan (1871-1949) papers

GUSN: 292808

Ref. Code: MS013.02.01.001

Genealogy: account of Sally Russell's life according to Sarah Twain

Genealogies (1 folder)

Date: 1816

Collection: Elizabeth (Tyson) Vaughan (1871-1949) papers

GUSN: 292809

Ref. Code: MS013.02.01.003

Genealogy: genealogical charts re: Russell, Tyson, and Anthony families

NOTE: CONTAINS OVERSIZE MATERIAL

Date: undated

Collection: Elizabeth (Tyson) Vaughan (1871-1949) papers

GUSN: 292810

Ref. Code: MS013.02.01.004

Old-Time New England: The Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities

1 folder

Date: 1958

Collection: Elizabeth (Tyson) Vaughan (1871-1949) papers

GUSN: 292811

Ref. Code: MS013.02.03.003

Sheetrock finisher for that flat surface effect, United States Gypsum Company, 205 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois

The product can be applied to joints and nail heads after the drywall has been installed. It is available from Windsor Cement Co., 18 Tremont Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1924

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 292827

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.013.010

Homes, build with sheetrock the fireproof wall board, United States Gypsum Company, 205 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois

Reasons for using sheetrock as the wallboard in your home are described. The product is available from G. Fuller & Son Lumber Co., 550 Western Avenue, Brighton, Massachusetts.

Date: 1923

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 292828

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.013.011

Farm sheetrock the fireproof wallboard for farm buildings, United States Gypsum Company, 205 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois

The advantages of sheetrock for farm buildings is described. It is available from Windsor Cement Co., 18 Tremont Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1923

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 292830

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.013.012

Permanent economical ceiling for commercial buildings, United States Gypsum Company, 205 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois

The Company wants customers to use sheetrock instead of sheet metal for ceilings. It is available from Windsor Cement Co., 446 Albany Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: 1924

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 292831

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.013.013

Remodeling, old homes made new with sheetrock, United States Gypsum Company, 205 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois

The brochure describes where sheetrock can be used. The product is available from G. Fuller & Son Lumber Co., 550 Western Avenue, Brighton, Massachusetts.

Date: 1923

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 292832

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.013.014

"Cape Cod and Buzzards Bay: Reminders, Memories, Contacts"

This book recollects an address that Newcomen Society of New England member Thomas Tripp made to the rest of the organization. The book begins by discussing Tripp's credentials before starting the address. His speech focuses solely on the history of the New England area, beginning with the settling ...

Date: 1948

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292858

Ref. Code: MS028.05.003.006

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