Historic New England

Opening Cape Cod Canal Bridges souvenir program (2 copies)

Two copies of the souvenir program from the opening of the Cape Cod Canal bridges in 1935. The program includes many advertisements for businesses in the Cape Cod Canal region as well as a few pages of information about the bridges, including construction costs and photographs. The contents of the p...

Date: 1935

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289504

Ref. Code: MS028.01.022.002

Opening Cape Cod Canal Bridges souvenir program envelopes (2 copies)

Two copies of the envelope from the souvenir program from the opening of the Cape Cod Canal bridges in 1935. The envelope includes the words "souvenir program" in large letters as well as the Town of Bourne seal. Also affixed is a stamp commemorating the opening of the bridges. One copy of the envel...

Date: 1935

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289505

Ref. Code: MS028.01.022.003

Cape Cod Guide and Program, Cape Cod Canal Bridge Openings (2 copies)

Two copies of a guide and program from the opening of the bridges across the Cape Cod Canal in 1935. This program features an image of the Bourne Town Hall and Soldiers' Monument on the cover. The program includes a history of the Canal and the bridges, a road map, a directory of hotels and restaura...

Date: 1935

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289506

Ref. Code: MS028.01.022.004

"Canal Capers of 1947" ticket stub

A ticket stub from "Canal Capers of 1947," which was presented by St. Peter's Church and held at the Bourne Memorial Community Building on May 27th and 28th. The ticket is for an 8:00pm show, and it is ticket number 847.

Date: 1947-05

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289515

Ref. Code: MS028.01.023.002

Cape Cod Canal 50th Anniversary souvenir program (2 copies)

Two copies of the souvenir program from the 50th Anniversary Celebration for the Cape Cod Canal held in 1964. The program features a large color photograph of a ship and a small sailboat passing through the Canal just in front of the Bourne Bridge. The program includes a history of the Cape Cod Cana...

Date: 1964

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289519

Ref. Code: MS028.01.023.003

"Corrected Chart of Cape Cod Canal" toll schedule

A toll schedule for the Cape Cod Canal for yachts, motor boats, and other non-commercial vessels. The toll schedule is on the back of a large map which shows routes through the canal.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289521

Ref. Code: MS028.01.024.001

Announcement about change in tolls

An announcement that during the Pageant of Cape Cod, August 15-19, 1914, there will be reduction in tolls for vessels weighing less than 15 gross tons.

Date: 1914-08

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289522

Ref. Code: MS028.01.024.002

"Motor Boat" article

An article about the Cape Cod Canal in "Motor Boat" magazine that features information about the tolls charged for various types of vessels.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289523

Ref. Code: MS028.01.024.003

"The Pilgrim's Fulfillment" advertisement (36 copies)

Thirty-six copies of a pamphlet advertising "The Pilgrim's Fulfillment," a forthcoming book by Robert A. Thompson about the history of the Cape Cod Canal beginning with the pilgrims in 1623. Each copy of the pamphlet has hand-written notes regarding the price of the book and the author's mailing add...

Date: 1964

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289527

Ref. Code: MS028.01.016.011

Certificate for investing in "The Pilgrim's Fulfillment"

A certificate which an investor could fill out and send to the author of the forthcoming book, "The Pilgrim's Fulfillment" by Robert A. Thompson about the history of the Cape Cod Canal beginning with the pilgrims in 1623. The form indicates that the investors must give a minimum of five dollars. The...

Date: 1964

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289529

Ref. Code: MS028.01.016.012

Massachusetts Steamship Lines summer schedule

A pamphlet advertising the Massachusetts Steamship Lines summer schedule for 1946. The cover features an illustration of a map with landmarks indicated.

Date: 1946-07-01

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289531

Ref. Code: MS028.01.002.016

Chart of Cape Cod Canal, also approaches in Buzzards Bay and Barnstable Bay

A map showing water routes through the canal for boats. The map appears to have been cut from a periodical. On the back is an article about "Cinuscan II," a military cruiser.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289534

Ref. Code: MS028.01.010.017

Cape Cod Standard-Times calendar

A calendar poster produced by the Cape Cod Standard Times for the year 1937. It includes all of the months of the year on one page with the words "The Old Passeth and a New Day of Navigation Dawns on Cape Cod" followed by a paragraph about the recent and planned improvements and bridges across the c...

Date: 1937

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289614

Ref. Code: MS028.01.004.001

Cape Cod Standard-Times Morning Mercury calendar

A calendar poster produced by the Cape Cod Standard Times for the year 1937. It includes all of the months of the year on one page with the words "The Old Passeth and a New Day of Navigation Dawns on Cape Cod" followed by a paragraph about the recent and planned improvements and bridges across the c...

Date: 1937

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289615

Ref. Code: MS028.01.004.002

A Cape Codder's Idea of the United States of America

A placemat from Doucette's Snack Bar that is titled "A Cape Codder's Idea of the United States of America" and featuers a mock map of the United States. The map shows Cape Cod almost as large as the rest of the country, with the New England States individually identified and also very large, and the...

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289617

Ref. Code: MS028.01.011.001

"The World's Largest Matchbook"

A fifteen inch long orange matchbook that reads "The World's Largest Matchbook" on one side and features illustrations of scenes from Cape Cod on the other side.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289620

Ref. Code: MS028.01.013.001

Filene's Restaurant menu

A bi-fold menu featuring a map on the outside covers. The map features Massachusetts, including Cape Cod. The menu features appetizers, entrees, vegetables and potatoes, sandwiches, desserts, beverages, and meal specials.

Date: 1940-08-30

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289622

Ref. Code: MS028.01.015.001

Cape Cod placemat set (2 copies)

Two sets of of paper Cape Cod placemats featuring an illustration of a map of Cape Cod. The map is green on a white background. One set is incomplete, but the other is in its original packaging with the label, which reads "For the Perfect Hostess, Royal Hi-Ness, Place mats for every day use."

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289624

Ref. Code: MS028.01.018.001

Cape Cod Canal toll schedule (2 copies)

A toll scheduel issued by the Boston, Cape Cod & New York Canal Company for various types of vessels. The tolls range from three dollars to twenty-four dollars.

Date: 1915-04-20

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 289625

Ref. Code: MS028.01.025.001

Calendars

The collection contains approximately 51 calendars and 2 envelopes. The majority of calendars were published between 1883-1910 by the John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company and the New England Mutual Life Insurance Company. These two Boston- based companies incorporated themes into their calenda...

Date: 1883-1940

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 289639

Ref. Code: EP001.13

Correspondence sent

This folder, within the papers of Mary Mellus (Mame) Tucker Clayton (1858-1899), includes correspondence dated 1893.

Date: 1893