Historic New England

Artwork of Boston, part 6

"Art Work: Boston, published in twelve parts. The W. H. Parish Publishing Company, 1891". Photomechanicals with text on history of Boston Custom House, Perkins Institute for the Blind (South Boston), view from the Gate House (Chestnut Hill), Army and Navy Monument (Boston Common), residence of C...

Date: 1891

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 194287

Ref. Code: PC009.094-6

Account book, Bridgewater, Mass., 1792-1797, 1801

Keeper not identified. Accounts appear to be those of a proprietor of a general store which seems to have specialized in the sale of spirits, besides thread, flax, vegetables and other staples. It also seems to have provided many services, such as hauling, butchering, etc. The majority of debtors ar...

Date: 1792-1801

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 194289

Ref. Code: MS002.118

Artwork of Boston, part 7

"Art Work: Boston, published in twelve parts. The W. H. Parish Publishing Company, 1891". Photomechanicals with text on history of Boston. Beacon St. Mall, Commonwealth Avenue, Marine Hospital (Chelsea), scenes in Forest Hills Cemetary, view of pier (Marine Park). Cover missing.

Date: 1891

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 194288

Ref. Code: PC009.094-7

Artwork of Boston, part 8

"Art Work: Boston, published in twelve parts. The W. H. Parish Publishing Company, 1891". Photomechanicals with text on history of Boston. View of East Boston from Harbor, pumping station (Chestnut Hill), Beacon St. from Exeter St., Gore Hall (Harvard College), Arlington Street Church/First Con...

Date: 1891

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 194290

Ref. Code: PC009.094-8

Account book of John Hamilton, possibly Waterborough, Maine, 1803-1858

Accounts owed to John Hamilton [and other Hamiltons] for providing services [farming], and "riving staves," spinning, animal care, and particularly, shoe making. Dates from 1803-1858. Waterborough, ME. Some birth and death dates in the Hamilton family are noted. Not all pages are used.

Date: 1803-1858

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 194293

Ref. Code: MS002.119

Artwork of Boston, part 9

"Art Work: Boston, published in twelve parts. The W. H. Parish Publishing Company, 1891". {Photomechanicals with text on history of Boston) Post office, Adams Square and Washington St., Memorial Hall (Harvard), Cathedral of the Holy Cross, The Drive - showing large reservoir (Chestnut Hill), Was...

Date: 1891

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 194292

Ref. Code: PC009.094-9

Artwork of Boston, part 10

"Art Work: Boston, published in twelve parts. The W. H. Parish Publishing Company, 1891". Photomechanicals with text on history of Boston View of Boston Harbor, Boston Athletic Association, scene in Public Garden, Washington Elm (Cambridge), Crispus Attucks and Erickson statues.

Date: 1891

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 194294

Ref. Code: PC009.094-10

Waste book, Holliston, Mass., 1805-1807, 1836-1840, 1868, 1873-1874

1805-1807, charges for general merchandise, including "money lent" in addition to charges for staples, rum, and tobacco. Resumes again in 1836-1840, with charges for general merchandise, paint, and "hoods." And again, resumes in January 1868, with what seems to be a record of expenses, followed by b...

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 194297

Ref. Code: MS002.120

Artwork of Boston, part 11

"Art Work: Boston, published in twelve parts. The W. H. Parish Publishing Company, 1891". Photomechanicals with text on history of Boston, Franklin Park, State House, Navy Yard, First Spiritual Temple (Exeter St.), Dartmouth St., New South Church, Latin and English High School.

Date: 1891

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 194295

Ref. Code: PC009.094-11

Artwork of Boston, part 12

"Art Work: Boston, published in twelve parts. The W. H. Parish Publishing Company, 1891". Photomechanicals with text on history of Boston. Forest Hills Cemetary, City Point, Church of the Immaculate Conception, Boston College, Washington St., Massachusetts Charitable Mechanics Association build...

Date: 1891

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 194298

Ref. Code: PC009.094-12

Three daybooks, Braggville General Store near Holliston, Mass., 1866-1872

Vol. I: Feb 21, 1866 - June 1867 Vol. II: Dec. 8, 1870 - April 29, 1871 Vol. III: Jan 1, 1872 - Mar. 30, 1872 Three daybooks, according to information received form their donor Lena Bragg, were kept by Dennis Hartshorn, clerk of the Braggville General Store near Holliston, MA. (Braggville is th...

Date: 1866-1872

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 194303

Ref. Code: MS002.121

Alexander W. Longfellow's Record of Architectural Commissions

Alexander W. Longfellow, (presumed) record of architectural commissions. Over 30 professionally made photographs document interiors and exteriors of buildings in Little Harbor, New Hampshire; Boston, Dorchester, Roxbury, Lancaster, Charlestown and Brookline, Massachusetts.; Allegheny and Pittsburg,...

Date: 1890s

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 194301

Ref. Code: PC009.097

Ames Memorial Building, North Easton, Mass.

Monographs of American Architecture; 111; The Ames Memorial Buildings, North Easton, Massachusetts. H. H. Richardson, Architect. 23 plates.Gravure process, excellent quality.

Date: 1934

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 194304

Ref. Code: PC009.098

Account books 122.1-122.6

Series

Date: 1825-1850

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 194308

Ref. Code: MS002.122

Historic Houses of Massachusetts by Wilfred French

Historic houses of Massachusetts. 21 photographs likely to have been taken by Wilfred French and probably dated to the 1880s. Individual plates are identified on back and relate to historic structures in the vicinity of Boston, and in many cases are duplicated by photographs in the geographic files...

Date: ca. 1880

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 194307

Ref. Code: PC009.100

"Representative American Yachts" by Henry G. Peabody

"Representative American Yachts" is a collection of images of yachts by Henry G. Peabody with descriptive sketches by George Stewart. It contains one hundred twelve plates (possibly gravure reproduction) with twenty-four pages of text. The images are arranged by the length of the pictured vessels wi...

Date: 1893

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 194314

Ref. Code: PC009.103

New Ipswich Mill Company, ledger B, New Ipswich, N.H., 1834

"New Ipswich [NH] Mill Company, Ledger B," 1834

Date: 1834

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 194310

Ref. Code: MS002.122.01

Christmas reflections, Boston, 1955

A group of children stand pressed to the glass of a toy store window, looking wistfully at the treasures within.

Date: 1955

Collection: Verner Reed Photographic Collection, 1950-1972

GUSN: 194322

Ref. Code: PC044.TMP.048

Unattributed account book, 1828-1834

Unattributed volume, dating generally from 1828 until 1836, itemizing personal and business expenses. Blank pages in the back of the volume have been used for drafts of essays, addresses, etc. although the author of these is unknown.

Date: 1828-1834

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 194312

Ref. Code: MS002.122.02

Factory account book, New Ipswich, N.H. and Skowhegan , Maine, 1825-1837

New Ipswich, NH and Skouhegan [sic], ME factory operating expenses (manufacturing textiles), dating generally from 1825-1837. There are also entries referring to real estate, manufacturing, etc.

Date: 1825-1837

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 194313

Ref. Code: MS002.122.03

Ledger of George Barrett, 1835-1850s

"George Barrett" -- "Ledger" (marked on spine), general and business expenses, 1835-1850s.

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 194315

Ref. Code: MS002.122.04

Account book of Bullard and Barrett, Boston, Mass., 1829-1834

"Bullard and Barrett" (stamped on front board). Expenses relating to manufacturing in Boston, 1829-1834.

Date: 1829-1834

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 194317

Ref. Code: MS002.122.05

Moosehead Lake, Maine

Moosehead Lake, Maine, 1887. 40 scenic views. Variable photographic quality.

Date: 1887

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 194320

Ref. Code: PC009.107

Manufacturing account book, New Ipswich, N.H., 1830-1837

New Ipswich, 1830-1837. Primarily manufacturing expenses.

Date: 1830-1837

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 194318

Ref. Code: MS002.122.06

The Vale, Waltham

Waltham, The Vale, 1884.13 photographs by Augustine H. Folsom of the exterior and landscaping of the Vale. The taking of these photographs may have coincided with a visit to the Vale by painter Frank Duveneck, whose subsequent landscapes reflect - though only generically - the configuration of some ...

Date: 1884

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 194321

Ref. Code: PC009.108B

Washington Street, Boston, 1955

Two teen boys look into the camera. Behind them is a bustling street scene packed with people.

Date: 1955

Collection: Verner Reed Photographic Collection, 1950-1972

GUSN: 194328

Ref. Code: PC044.TMP.049

Account book of George A. Brown, Boston, Mass., 1839-1844

"Account book of George A. Brown from Oct 1, 1839" [inscribed on front page] to 1844 [date of last entry]. The Boston City Directory lists Brown as a cabinetmaker, whose shop was located on Blackstone St., and whose residence was on Belknap St. His accounts list the purchase of mahogany and veneers...

Date: 1839-1844

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 194326

Ref. Code: MS002.123

Account book of William Ballard, 1851-1868

"William Ballard's diary, account book, memorandum, copies of letters. First entry March 29, 1851. Last June 1, 1868. (amended to July 16th, 1868). This entry is dated March 29, 1851." [see note below regarding time span.] Accounts of a Boston merchant, itemizing furnishings and other household g...

Date: 1851-1868

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 194333

Ref. Code: MS002.124

New England Views

Views of Mooselookmeguntic, Rumford, Paris Hill and Cape Neddick, Maine; Jackson, New Hampshire; and Stockbridge, Massachusetts. Largely scenic in scope. Content includes fishing, clamming, sailboats, summer camps in the 1890s. Also landscapes, churches and homes. Index in album.

Date: 1890-1895

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 194329

Ref. Code: PC009.112

Moving Day, Pease Air Force Base, Portsmouth, N.H., 1956

Reed shot this image for "Life" magazine to illustrate a story on how the Air Force aids the families of its personnel. While documenting the relocation of a family, his eye was caught by this young boy on a tricycle making lazy circles around the gas station next door. The image captures perfectly ...

Date: 1956

Collection: Verner Reed Photographic Collection, 1950-1972

GUSN: 194334

Ref. Code: PC044.TMP.050

Views of the White Mountains

Views of the White Mountains, with descriptions by M. F. Sweetser, Portland, Maine: Chisholm Brothers, 1879. Includes Bethlehem and North Conway.

Date: 1879

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 194332

Ref. Code: PC009.113

Account books, 1807-08, 1817-1833

Bound together: two account books. The first, dating from 1807-1808, evidently was kept by a clerk (as evidenced by the entry for October 1808: "To Theodore Lyman for my services as a clerk [...]," as well as someone making purchases of liquors and cloth for ship's stores or for individuals. This is...

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 194341

Ref. Code: MS002.125

In search of snow, Stowe, Vermont, 1964

A young child, dressed warmly, pulls a sled down a dirt road in search of a perfect hill. Snow is piled on either side of the country road.

Date: 1964

Collection: Verner Reed Photographic Collection, 1950-1972

GUSN: 194338

Ref. Code: PC044.TMP.051

Picturesque Litchfield County

Picturesque Litchfield County, by Rev. Newell Calhoun. Chicago: The Gravure Illustration Company, 1900.9 part work, including Winsted, Norfolk, New Milford, New Hartford, Torrington, Sharon, Lakeville, Salisbury, Litchfield, Thomaston, Canaan, and Washington. Excellent photographic quality. 9 parts...

Date: 1900

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 194339

Ref. Code: PC009.115

Worcester Illustrated

"Worcester Illustrated." Portfolio of 53 (gravure) plates, excellent quality, wide coverage of local buildings and scenic sites, 1884. Plate #2 titled "Asylum for the Chronic Insane" is missing.

Date: 1884

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 194343

Ref. Code: PC009.116

Account book of Samuel Harris, Boston, Mass., Jan. 24, 1800 - Jan. 12, 1809

Records payments to himself for hours worked and to "boy." Also records purchases of lumber and hardware, in addition to rental of shays and other expenses.

Date: 1800-1809

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 194344

Ref. Code: MS002.126

Art Work of Plymouth County, Massaschusetts

"Art Work of Plymouth County, Massachusetts. Published in Nine Parts, Chicago: the W. H. Parish Publishing Company, 1896." Cross-referenced in geographic files. Buildings and scenic views. [Gravure] prints are of high quality.

Date: 1896

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 194349

Ref. Code: PC009.119

North and South Shore Views

"North and South Shore Views." Photomechanical prints by the Forbes Company, illustrating scenic views and hotels in Nantasket, Marblehead, and Manchester. This volume lacks at least 5 plates, probably of Manchester. The Manchester Historical Society holds the complete volume.

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 194351

Ref. Code: PC009.121

Little & Browne Architectural Projects

Albums compiled by the architects Arthur Little and Herbert Browne documenting completed work for several clients.The majority of photographs in these albums were probably commissioned by the firm of Little and Browne to the photographic studios of William Clark (formerly of Soule Photograph Company...

Date: ca.1900

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 194354

Ref. Code: PC009.122A

Scrapbook of Herbert Browne

Albums compiled by the architects Arthur Little and Herbert Browne documenting completed work for several clients.The majority of photographs in these albums were probably commissioned by the firm of Little and Browne to the photographic studios of William Clark (formerly of Soule Photograph Company...

Date: ca. 1900

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 194358

Ref. Code: PC009.122B

Temporary

Series

Collection: Casey family papers

GUSN: 194359

Ref. Code: MS008.TMP

Little & Browne Architectural Projects

Albums compiled by the architects Arthur Little and Herbert Browne documenting completed work for several clients.The majority of photographs in these albums were probably commissioned by the firm of Little and Browne to the photographic studios of William Clark (formerly of Soule Photograph Company...

Date: ca. 1900

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 194364

Ref. Code: PC009.122C

Temporary

Series

Collection: Rundlet-May family papers

GUSN: 194362

Ref. Code: MS025.TMP

Account Books

Sub-series

Collection: Rundlet-May family papers

GUSN: 194363

Ref. Code: MS025.TMP.AB

Adventure and account book of James Rundlet, Portsmouth, N.H., 1791 - 1793

Brief accounts of shipments of butter, limes, meats, and fish between New Hampshire, West Indies, and Jamaica, naming customer, insurance, and duty charges and profits incurred. Ships mentioned by name.

Collection: Rundlet-May family papers

GUSN: 194367

Ref. Code: MS025.TMP.AB.JR001

Little & Browne Architectural Projects

Albums compiled by the architects Arthur Little and Herbert Browne documenting completed work for several clients.The majority of photographs in these albums were probably commissioned by the firm of Little and Browne to the photographic studios of William Clark (formerly of Soule Photograph Company...

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 194368

Ref. Code: PC009.122D

Little & Browne Architectural Projects - Gardens

Albums compiled by the architects Arthur Little and Herbert Browne documenting completed work for several clients.The majority of photographs in these albums were probably commissioned by the firm of Little and Browne to the photographic studios of William Clark (formerly of Soule Photograph Company...

Date: 1908-1909

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 194372

Ref. Code: PC009.122E

Account book of Roger Orvis, Goshen, Conn., 1771-1807, 1809-1814

Manuscript account books kept from 1771 to 1807 by builder, furniture-maker, and agricultural worker Roger Orvis of Goshen and Norfolk, Litchfield County, CT, to record his work framing buildings, performing specified agricultural work, and making bedsteads and sleighs, for named Litchfield County ...

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 194374

Ref. Code: MS002.136

Account book of Talcott Curtiss, Granville, Hampden County, Mass., 1813-1817

Manuscript business account book, 1813 to 1817, kept by young furniture maker Talcott Curtiss of Granville, Hampden County, MA, to record the wide range of items he built for named customers on specified dates for reported prices, as well as his purchases of cherry, chestnut, hemlock, and pine board...

Date: 1813-1817

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 194375

Ref. Code: MS002.137

Account book of Mary A.N. Swaim, John T. Heard, and Seth Caldwell, Jr., Boston, Mass., Nov. 1865- Dec. 1869

Listing of property, holdings, and investments with value.

Date: 1865-1869

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 194208

Ref. Code: MS002.095

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