Historic New England

Brochure, Sawyer Tavern, Keene, New Hampshire

The tavern offers golf privileges as well as food and accomodations. Text inside the brochure reads "The latch string is always out."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324511

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.01.017

Brochure, Sawyer Tavern, Keene, New Hampshire

The tavern offers golf privileges as well as dinners and accomodations. Travelers are told to look for the stagecoach in the yard.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 324512

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.01.018

Letterhead, Stoneleigh Manor, Rye Beach, New Hampshire

The letterhead and a small folded card describe the Stoneleigh Manor property for potential guests.

Date: 1925-06-25

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325612

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.01.019

Manuscripts

This subseries consists of materials relating to some of the books written by Royal Barry Wills or Royal Barry Wills Associates. Materials include typed manuscripts and drafts, handwritten drafts, illustrations, sketches, correspondence, mock-ups, and camera-ready mechanicals. The publications in...

Date: 1940-1993, undated

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

GUSN: 325614

Ref. Code: AR029.02.01

Presentations and Speeches, 1958-2010, undated

Seven folders conatining presentations and speeches by Royal Barry Wills, Merton Barrows, Robert Minot, and Richard Wills.

Date: 1958-2010

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

GUSN: 325615

Ref. Code: AR029.02.02

Awards and Trophies, 1982-2008

Awards and Trophies, 1932-1982

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

GUSN: 325616

Ref. Code: AR029.02.03

Brochure, Bleak House, Peterborough, New Hampshire

The facilities and features of Bleak House and Peterborough are described for potential guests.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325618

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.01.020

"Houses for Good Living"

Hardbound copy of "Houses for Good Living" by Royal Barry Wills, published in 1940 by Architectural Book Publishing Co., Inc. Numerous loose items have been inserted throughout the volume including: a typed manuscript of the foreward and first five chapters; original prints of most of the black-and-...

Date: 1940

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

GUSN: 325617

Ref. Code: AR029.02.01.01

"Better Houses for Budgeteers"

Nine matted renderings used in the book "Better Houses for Budgeteers" written by Royal Barry Wills and published in 1941 by Architectural Book Publishing Co., Inc. Renderings include those shown on pages 32, 33, 34, 36, 49, 55, 57, 69, and 84. Two renderings are signed by Royal Barry Wills and o...

Date: 1941

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

GUSN: 325620

Ref. Code: AR029.02.01.02

Postcard, Appleton Inn, New ipswich, New Hampshire

The fold out postcard has a photo of the property exterior, a map and photos of the 105 year old parlor wallpaper. The postcard has an April 1912 postmark.

Date: 1912

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325621

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.01.021

Envelope, Howard, Robinson Co., dealers in groceries, hardware, dry goods, footwear and stationery, Jackson, New Hampshire

People stand in front of the general store in Jackson, New Hampshire.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325622

Ref. Code: EP001.01.045.07.01.006

Flyer for Mt. Crotched Country Club, Old Post Road, Francestown, New Hampshire

The club occupies the Gibson Tavern building and offers various sports such as hunting, fishing, golf and skiing. Directions and train service from Boston are described. Text on the flyer reads "The original Gibson Tavern building in 1800."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325623

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.01.031

Christmas suggestions for every member of the family, Jordan Marsh Company, Boston, Mass.

Gift suggestions are listed for women, men and children. A directory of merchandise is given which indicates the building and floor locations.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325624

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.03.040

Brochure, Stoneleigh Manor, the house beautiful, Rye Beach, New Hampshire

The features and amenities of the resort are described. Text in the brochure reads "The hotel is four years old and was constructed at a cost of nearly a million dollars."

Date: 1925

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325625

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.05.01.022

Summer resorts, Randolph, Vermont

The resorts described are the Randolph Inn, The Manchester, Randolph House, The Maplewood, Wayside Farm, The Old Homestead and the residence of Luke Parish, an old colonial house advertised as a gentleman's summer residence. There are photographs of all the properties.

Date: 1908

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325628

Ref. Code: EP001.12.015.002.030

Trade card, Boston Coach Axle Oil for use on carriages, cabs and buggies, Boston Coach Axle Oil, location unknown, undated

Reasons for using the lubricating oil are described on the card verso.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325629

Ref. Code: EP001.01.084.01.01.017

Trade card, Samuel Walker & Co., manufacturers of and dealers in oil and lubricating oils, Boston Standard Oil, No. 33 India Street, Boston, Mass.

The name "Boston Standard Oil" is also on the card. walker carries kerosene, mecca, paraffine, spindle, sperm, lard and petroleum fluid.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325630

Ref. Code: EP001.01.084.01.01.018

Trade card, Means, Palmer & Co., dealers in kerosene, sperm, lard and whale oils, Nos. 126 & 128 Milk Street, Boston, Mass.

The business carries Elaine and neatsfoot oils, starch, soaps, soda ash and candles of all kinds. Means is the successor to B. Dickerman, Jr. & Company.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325631

Ref. Code: EP001.01.084.01.01.019

Trade card, Gould & Co., manufacturers and wholesale dealers in paints, oils & varnishes, 69 & 71 Union Street, Boston, Mass.

The business carries copal and shellac varnishes, John Lucas greens, John L. Whiting paint and varnish brushes and Gould's sperm-lubricating oil.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325632

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.042

Trade card, A.L. Cutler & Co., manufactureres of copal varnishes, importers and dealers in paints, oils, colors, etc., No. 43 India Street, Boston, Mass.

Varnish and paint for coaches, carriages, houses, furniture and cabinet finishing is described inside the card. There is a price list inside the back cover. An illustration of the factory on Island Street, Roxbury is on the back cover.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325633

Ref. Code: EP001.01.086.01.01.043

Trade card, Edward E. Burnham & Co., wholesale dealers in and packers of fresh, dry and pickled fish, Brown's Wharf, Commercial Street, Gloucester, Mass.

Burnham also deals in ship stores and fishermen's outfits.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325634

Ref. Code: EP001.01.046.02.01.039

The Diana Korzenik Collection of Painted Tintypes

This collection consists of over five hundred tintype portraits purchased by Dr. Diana Korzenik at flea markets in New England. It contains over two hundred large (whole plate or mammoth) tintypes (Series I-IV, VIII). Most of these are loose plates. Over 40 are framed or mounted, although not all fr...

Date: 1856-1920, undated, predominant 1865-1900

Collection: The Diana Korzenik Collection of Painted Tintypes

GUSN: 325646

Ref. Code: PC068

Chelsea, Mass. Glass Plate Negative Collection, 1906-1910

These 13 glass plate negatives are photographs from Chelsea, Mass., from 1906 to 1910, taken by an unidentified photographer. They include a photo of the Town Hall (construction still visible), Chelsea High School, the Armory, the Universalist Church (one shot of the exterior and three shots of the ...

Date: 1906-1910

Collection: Chelsea, Mass. Glass Plate Negative Collection, 1906-1910

GUSN: 325647

Ref. Code: PC069

Perkins Fancy Heavy Waxed Paper for picnics, parties, fruit baskets, American Tissue Mills, Holyoke, Mass.

The folder has five sheets of printed wax paper, two with a nautical design, two with a dutch female figure and one with flowers. The folder originally contained 25 sheets, 11 x13. Two women and a man sit around an umbrella-covered table with sandwiches and drinks.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325673

Ref. Code: EP001.12.005.001.045

Bay State All Purpose Tinting Color, 20 strong easy-to-mix colors, made by Wadsworth, Howalnd & Co., 141 Federal Street, Boston, Mass.

In addition to the color chips tips are provided for graining, glazing, antiquing and staining.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325842

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.118

Bay State Wonder-Tones, the rubber base interior paint, manufactured by Wadsworth, Howland & Co., Boston, Mass.

The paint is easy to apply and dries in 20 minutes. A chart is provided for coordinating the colors in rooms.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325843

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.119

Bay State Wonder-Tones, the new vinyl interior paint, manufactured by Wadsworth, Howland & Co., Boston, Mass.

The advantages and features of the paint are described for customers on the verso of the item.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325844

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.120

Bay State marvelous new wall and trim finishes, Wadsworth, Howland & Co., Boston, Mass.

The brochure describes One-Coat Dultint Flat Wall Enamel, One-Coat Dultint Semi-Gloss Enamel and One-Coat Interior Gloss Enamel.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325846

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.121

Art of making old things new, Transformagic by Du Pont, E.I. Du Pont De Nemours & Co., Inc., Wilmington, Delaware

Cape Cod artist Peter Hunt provides guidance in refurbishing old furniture items with Du Pont paint. There are instructions for creating designs on furniture and other pieces. Tips for painting are also provided. Text on the back cover reads, "Dupont Paint Service Store, 751 Massachusetts Avenue, Ca...

Date: 1949

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325848

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.122

"Houses Have Funny Bones"

Materials relating to the book titled "Houses Have Funny Bones" written by Royal Barry Wills and published in 1951 by The Bond Wheelwright Company. The book consists of a series of essays largely focused on Wills' architectural practice including observations about clients and workmen on his commiss...

Date: ca. 1951

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

GUSN: 325847

Ref. Code: AR029.02.01.03

Painting repairs and utilities, War Department, Washington, D.C., October 1946

The manual provides guidance for the interior and exterior painting of buildings and structures on military bases. There are references and an index. Text stamped on the item reads "John E. Ward, 15 Robinson Rd., Lexington 73, Mass."

Date: 1946

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325850

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.123

400 One-Coat Flat, 12 beautiful new intermixed handsome ready mixed colors, Bay State, Wadsworth, Howland & Co., Boston, Mass.

The features and advantages of the paint are described for customers.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325851

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.124

Du Pont Duco Enamel, one coat magic, E.I. Du Pont De Nemours & Co., Inc., Wilmington, Delaware

The Duco Enamel can be used to paint furniture and interior walls and woodwork.

Date: 1949

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325852

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.125

Du Pont Flow Kote Wall Paint, E.I. Du Pont De Nemours & Co., Inc., Wilmington, Delaware

There is a color chart to assist customers in coordinating the washable rubber-base paint.

Date: 1954

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325853

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.126

Dutch Boy Latex House Paint, modern beatury and protection, Dutch Boy, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio

The advantages of this exterior house paint are described inside the brochure. The paint is available at Mackay Hardware, 166 Bedford Street, Lexington, Massachusetts.

Date: 1972

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325854

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.127

Dutch Boy House Paint and Sash & Trim Colors, National Lead Company, 111 Broadway, New York, New York

Color chips and photographs illustrate the house paint.

Date: 1965

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325855

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.128

Mont-Rok 4 hour floor, porch and deck enamel, a synthetic waterproof and weather-resisting finish, made only by Adelphi Paint & Color Works, Inc., Ozone Park, New York

The brochure describes the product features and has directions for use. There is a separate color chip card titled "Additional trim color, bright yellow."

Date: 1948

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325856

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.129

"Living on the Level"

Materials relating to the book titled Living on the Level" written by Royal Barry Wills and published in 1954 by Houghton Mifflin Company. The materials are arranged as follows:

Date: 1954

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

GUSN: 325857

Ref. Code: AR029.02.01.04

"Tree Houses"

Materials relating to the book titled "Tree Houses" written by Royal Barry Wills and published in 1957 by Houghton Mifflin Company. The book contains a short story of two young boys who build and modify a tree house over a number of years. This is followed by detailed instructions for building a var...

Date: 1955-1957

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

GUSN: 325858

Ref. Code: AR029.02.01.05

"More Houses for Good Living"

Materials relating to the book titled "More Houses for Good Living" written by Royal Barry Wills Associates (Richard Wills, Robert E. Minot, and Warren J. Rohter) and published in 1968 by Architectural Book Publishing Company. The materials include mock-ups, drafts of the text, correspondence, s...

Date: 1968

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

GUSN: 325861

Ref. Code: AR029.02.01.06

"Houses for Good Living"

Two folders containing mounted camera-ready mechanicals for the book titled "Houses for Good Living" written by Royal Barry Wills Associates (Richard Wills, Jessica Barry Wills, Douglas Lipscomb, and Robert Pesiri) and published in 1993 by Architectural Book Publishing Co., Inc.

Date: 1993

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

GUSN: 325862

Ref. Code: AR029.02.01.07

"Confessions of a Cape Codder"

Two folders of materials relating to article titled "Confessions of a Cape Codder" written by Royal Barry Wills and published in the April 1949 issue of Architectural Record. Materials include: business letter, check stub, typed transcript of text, prints of illustrations (one not used in article), ...

Date: 1949

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

GUSN: 325863

Ref. Code: AR029.02.01.08

Adelphi trim colors, Adelphi Paint & Color Works, Inc., Ozone Park, New York

The paint can be used on doors, shutters, sashes and trim.

Date: 1949

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325865

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.130

Take it off, 2 sensational strippers for every kind of paint, Tecnik Incorporated, Los Angeles, California; Chicago, Illinois

Striplac removes paint and varnish from wood surfaces. Striptek removes finishes from metal surfaces.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325868

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.131

Plagued with wet walls? Convert your basement into a dry livable room with Waterfoil, A.C. Horn Co., Inc., 10th Street and 44th Avenue, Long Island City, New York

The brochure describes how to use Waterfoil which will prevent seepage in masonry walls and basements.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325870

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.132

So you're going to paint a floor, Bay State Paints, Wadsworth, Howland & Co., Boston, Mass.

The brochure provides guidance in applying paint, varnish, sealers, shellacs and enamels to wood, concrete and cement floors.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325871

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.133

Super-elastic Steelcote Rubber Enamel, a sturdier enamel for all interior and exterior uses, Steelcote Manufacturing Co., St. Louis, Missouri

The paint can be used on such surfaces as walls, cabinets, furniture and boats.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325872

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.134

"Kathy Ryan's Colonial Primer"

One folder containing materials titled "Kathy Ryan's Colonial Primer by Royal Barry Wills." Materials include: fourteen pages in ink on trace with original sketches and text describing the evolution of the Cape Cod and Colonial styles of houses; a stapled photocopy which contains additional pages no...

Date: ca.1960

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

GUSN: 325875

Ref. Code: AR029.02.01.09

Unidentified or unpublished manuscripts

Eight folders containing a variety of unpublished or unidentified writings relating to architecture by Royal Barry Wills. Four oversize folders of illustrations which were not included in any publication. Some illustrations are signed by Amelia Brooks Valtz, Anne Rosie, or Hugh Asher Stubbins Jr. On...

Date: 1925-1961, undated

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

GUSN: 325877

Ref. Code: AR029.02.01.13

Permite Mirror-Chrome Aluminum, Paint and Varnish Division, Aluminum Industries, Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio

The paint, for interior and exterior uses can be used on radiators, furnace pipes, engines, trash cans, shelving and toys.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 325888

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.135

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