Historic New England

Clarendon Court, Newport, R.I.: a house and its ghosts, by Claus von Bülow, undated

Booklet detailing the history of Clarendon Court in Newport, Rhode Island, and its previous occupants. Photographs and illustrations of the interior and exterior of the house, its previous occupants, and floor plans are included throughout the booklet. The author of the booklet is lawyer and sociali...

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364350

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.280

The Choates at Naumkeag, Stockbridge, Massachusetts, by Morgan Bulkeley, The Trustees of Reservations, Milton, Mass., 1968

Booklet detailing the history of the Choate's family at their Naumkeag property in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. Photographs and illustrations of the interior and exterior of the house as well as its previous occupants are included throughout the booklet. The author of the booklet is author and conser...

Date: 1968

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364352

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.281

The Wadsworth-Longfellow House, Longfellow's old home: its history and its occupants, by Nathan Goold, Averill Press, Sanford, Maine, 1927

Booklet detailing the history of the Wadsworth-Longfellow House in Portland, Maine, and its occupants. Photographs and illustrations of the interior and exterior of the house as well as its previous occupants are included throughout the booklet. The author of the booklet is author and historian Nath...

Date: 1927

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364353

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.282

Vizcaya Villa and Gardens, Vizcayans, Miami, Fla., undated

Booklet detailing the history of Vizcaya Villa and Gardens located in Miami, Florida. Photographs of the interior and exterior of Vizcaya are included throughout the booklet, highlighting important rooms, decorations, and pieces of furniture. Booklet was published by the non-profit citizens' group V...

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364354

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.283

High school building, Hopedale, Mass., Robert Allen Cook, architect, Milford, Mass., circa 1908

Booklet containing photographs and floor plans for a high school building built in Hopedale, Massachusetts, by architect Robert Allen Cook in 1908. Published by Robert Allen Cook.

Date: c. 1908

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364355

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.284

Skinner Memorial Chapel, Holyoke, Mass., 1918

Booklet discussing the history of the Skinner Memorial Chapel in Holyoke, Massachusetts, and detailing its architectural and other features. Photographs of the interior and exterior of the chapel are included throughout the booklet.

Date: 1918

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364356

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.285

A modern house of learning dedicated to the public interests of the city of Springfield and erected in the year eighteen hundred and ninety eight, F. A. Bassette Co., Springfield, Mass., undated

Booklet discussing the history of the High School in Springfield, Massachusetts, later known as Classical High School, and detailing its architectural and other features. Photographs of the interior and exterior of the building, illustrations, and floor plans are included throughout the booklet. Pho...

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364357

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.286

Retail and romance, Diamond Jubilee ed., by Julia Houston Railey, Jordan Marsh Company, Boston, Mass., 1926 January

Booklet detailing the history of the Jordan Marsh Company to celebrate the company's Diamond Jubilee. Discusses the origins of the company and its current state. Includes photographs and illustrations illuminating the history of the company throughout the booklet. Booklet was written by Julia Housto...

Date: 1926

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364358

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.06.038

The official dedication program of the Newton City Hall and War Memorial Building, November 11, 1932, George D. Hall Company, Newton, Mass., 1932 November 11

Program from the dedication of the Newton City Hall and War Memorial Building. Includes the building's history, dedication program, floor plans, and photographs of the interior and exterior of the building. Advertisements for sponsors are included throughout the program. Published by the George D. H...

Date: 1923-11-11

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364359

Ref. Code: EP001.09.TMP.007

Dedication of the junior high school, Leominster, Mass., 1928 February 21

Program from the dedication of the New Junior High School in Leominster, Massachusetts. Includes a description of the history of the school's conception, dedication program, floor plans, and photographs of the interior and exterior of the school.

Date: 1928-02-21

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364360

Ref. Code: EP001.09.TMP.008

Empire State: a history, Empire State, Inc., Publicity Associates, New York City, N.Y., 1931

Booklet discussing the history of the Empire State Building and detailing its architectural and other features. Published by the Empire State, Inc. and printed by Select Printing Company, Inc. Photographs of the Empire State Building taken by various photographers are included throughout the booklet...

Date: 1931

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364361

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.287

Plymouth Memorial Building dedication, April 19, 1926, The Memorial Press, Plymouth, Mass., 1926 April 19

Program from the dedication of the Plymouth Memorial Building. Includes a description of the conception and purpose of the building, dedication program, floor plans, and photographs of the interior and exterior of the building. Published by The Memorial Press, based in Plymouth, Massachusetts.

Date: 1926-04-19

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364362

Ref. Code: EP001.09.TMP.009

The George Washington Masonic National Memorial, The George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association, Alexandria, Va., 1925

Booklet containing plans for the George Washington Masonic National Memorial in Alexandra, Virginia. Includes floor plans of the memorial and illustrations of what the interior and exterior will look like once built. Booklet published by The George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association.

Date: 1925

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364364

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.288

The Chrysler Building, Chrysler Tower Corporation, Lexington Avenue at 42nd Street, New York, N.Y., 1930

Booklet discussing the history of the Chrysler Building and detailing its architectural and other features. Published by Chrysler Tower Corporation. Photographs of the Chrysler Building taken by various photographers are included throughout the booklet.

Date: 1930

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364365

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.289

Official souvenir book and dedication book and dedication program of the Worcester Memorial Auditorium, September 26th-30th 1933, Commonwealth Press, Worcester, Mass., 1933

Souvenir booklet and program from the dedication of the Worcester Memorial Auditorium. Includes a description of the conception and purpose of the auditorium, description of the auditorium itself, a list of sponsors, and the dedication program. A list of the 355 men who died while in active service ...

Date: 1933

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364366

Ref. Code: EP001.09.TMP.010

New plans for the Old South Church in Boston, Old South Society, Boston, Mass., undated

Booklet containing new plans for the Old South Church in Boston, Massachusetts. Includes floor plans of the church and illustrations of what the interior will look like once renovated. Published by Old South Society. A receipt from Goodspeed's Book Shop, Inc., located in Boston, Massachusetts, is be...

Date: undated

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 364367

Ref. Code: AR001.USMA.0250.017

Above the clouds & old New York: an historical sketch of the site and description of the many wonders of the Woolworth Building, by H. Addington Bruce, Munder-Thomsen Press, Baltimore, Md., 1913

Booklet discussing the history of the site of the Woolworth Building and detailing its architectural and other features. Written by author H. Addington Bruce and published for distribution among the visitors of the Woolworth Tower by Munder-Thompsen Press circa 1913. Illustrations and photographs of...

Date: 1913

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364368

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.290

The cathedral of commerce, by Edwin A. Cochran, Broadway Park Place Co., New York, N.Y., 1921

Two booklets discussing the history of the Woolworth Building and detailing its architectural and other features. Published by Broadway Park Place Co. and designed and printed by Thomsen-Ellis Company. The foreword was written by clergyman and author S. Parkes Cadman. The author is Edwin A. Cochran....

Date: 1921

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364369

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.291

An industrial city, The Barta Press, Boston, Mass., undated

Catalog describing the Beverly, Massachusetts, factory of the United Shoe Machinery Company. Topics discussed include the factory's daily operations, hygiene, information about a local trade school run in conjunction with the City of Beverly, and more. Photographs of different rooms and outdoor loca...

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364374

Ref. Code: EP001.01.073.01.02.021

The marvellous increase in southern cotton mills: photographic reproductions of sixty of the one thousand modern textile manufacturing plants in cotton growing states, The Public Information Bureau, 1923

Catalog contains photographic reproductions of textile manufacturing establishments, with a particular focus on southern cotton mills, to demonstrate the growth of the sector in comparison to New England. Articles provide facts and figures related to the growth of southern textile mills in compariso...

Date: 1923

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364375

Ref. Code: EP001.01.064.01.01.022

A manual of home building, edited by Arthur Bates Lincoln, Home Owners' Service Institute, Inc., 441 Lexington Avenue, New York City, N.Y., 1927

Manual published by the Home Owners' Service Institute, Inc. Edited by Arthur Bates Lincoln, the Institute's consulting architect. Discusses topic related to home building such as selecting and buying lumber, installing plumbing, and selecting wallpaper, among others. Includes floor plans and illust...

Date: 1927

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 364390

Ref. Code: EP005.784

2775 Glen House, White Mountains, New Hampshire

Stereo view of Glen House in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 364398

Ref. Code: PC001.04.03.1050.001

C. B. Smith's home owners hand book, Housing Publications, Inc., 25 West 43rd Street, New York City, N.Y., 1935

Handbook published by Housing Publications, Inc. Described on the front cover as "a complete compilation of building information." Discusses a variety of topics, including "roofs, walls, insulation, plumbing, heating, stoves, ranges, air-conditioning, refrigeration, painting, varnishing, electricity...

Date: 1935

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 364393

Ref. Code: EP005.743

Columbia bicycles, Westfield Manufacturing Co., Westfield, Mass., 1926

Trade catalog published by Westfield Manufacturing Co. in Westfield, Mass., advertising Columbia bicycles. Includes color illustrations of various models with description of features and pricing information. On back cover is an illustrations of the manufacturing plant.

Date: 1926

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364526

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.002.006

Burton & Lewis' ball-bearing roller skates, Burton & Lewis, sole manufacturer of ball-bearing roller skates, 33 to 41 North Street, Boston, Mass., 1885

Trade catalog published by Burton & Lewis advertising Burton & Lewis' ball-bearing roller skates. Described as the "cheapest in the world." Includes a price list and illustrations of the skates, wheels, hanger, and other features.

Date: 1885

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364530

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.004.019

Illustrated catalog, Musicians Supply Company, 218 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass., 1915

Trade catalog published by the Musicians Supply Company in Boston, Massachusetts. Advertises string instruments, such as violas and violins and supplies for the instruments, such as strings, bags, and pegs. Includes some illustrations, item numbers, brief descriptions of each item, and price lists.

Date: 1915

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364532

Ref. Code: EP001.12.016.082

Wholesale price list, season 1882-3, Samuel Winslow, manufacturer of skates and straps, double clamp club skates, unequalled ladies skates, patent roller skates, Worcester, Mass., 1882

Trade catalog published by Samuel Winslow of the Samuel Winslow Skate Manufacturing Company in Worcester, Massachusetts. Includes illustrations, prices, item numbers, and a brief description for each item.

Date: 1882

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364533

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.004.020

L. B. bookcases, Library Bureau, undated

Trade catalog published by Library Bureau advertising L. B. bookcases. Contains illustrations of bookcases manufactured by Library Bureau, brief descriptions for each item, price lists, and dimensions.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364534

Ref. Code: EP001.12.009.002.131

H. P. Cummings Construction Co., general contractors, booklet no. 1, Ware, Mass., 1915

Trade catalog published by the H. P. Cummings Construction Co., general contractors. Includes information on various building the company built, including hospitals, churches, mercantile buildings, dams, and mills, among others. Contains black-and-white photographs of buildings constructed by the co...

Date: 1915

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364535

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.292

H. P. Cummings Construction Co., general contractors, booklet no. 3, Ware, Mass., 1921

Trade catalog published by the H. P. Cummings Construction Co., general contractors. Includes information on various building the company built, including residences, public buildings, dams, and mills, among others. Contains black-and-white photographs of buildings constructed by the company through...

Date: 1921

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364536

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.293

H. P. Cummings Construction Co., general contractors, sixth edition, Ware, Mass., 1950

Trade catalog published by the H. P. Cummings Construction Co., general contractors. Includes information on various building the company built, including colleges, hospitals, banks, religious buildings, and mills, among others. Contains black-and-white photographs of buildings constructed by the co...

Date: 1950

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364537

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.005.294

Exterior of Ware National Bank, Ware, Mass., undated

Photograph of the exterior of Ware National Bank in Ware, Massachusetts. The bank was built by H. P. Cummings Construction Co. based in Ware, Massachusetts. Photograph is unknown. Photograph is undated.

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 364619

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.3120.0010.001

Interior of Ware National Bank, Ware, Mass., undated

Photograph of the interior of Ware National Bank in Ware, Massachusetts. The bank was built by H. P. Cummings Construction Co. based in Ware, Massachusetts. Photograph is unknown. Photograph is undated. A stamp for H. P. Cummings Construction Co. is on the verso.

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 364620

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.3120.0010.002

The SamOset, Ricker Hotel Company, Rockland, Maine, 1910

This brochure contains harmful imagery, including stereotypical caricatures of Native Americans. Historic New England acknowledges historical records / objects may contain harmful imagery and language reflecting attitudes and biases of their creators and time in which they were made. Historic New...

Date: 1910

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364622

Ref. Code: EP001.01.062.03.01.037

New Hampshire - Plainfield

File

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 364625

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USNH.1365

New Hampshire - Plainfield - Maxfield Parrish House - Unmounted

File part

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 364626

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USNH.1365.0010

Plainfield

File

Collection: Domestic interiors photographic collection

GUSN: 364627

Ref. Code: PC002.USNH.Plainfield

Indestructible Fuel & Fire Kindler, The Indestructible Fuel & Kindler Co., North Cambridge, Mass., undated

Brochure advertising the Indestructible Fuel & Fire Kindler, a "light indestructible compound capable of absorbing 1-4 oz. of kerosene or any oil." Advertised as "the best, safest, and cheapest kindler in the world." The material was patented in 1882. The Indestructible Fuel & Fire Kindler comes in ...

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364661

Ref. Code: EP001.01.047.01.02.008

Clothes 1807 & 1907, Cooley Brothers, Westfield, Mass., undated

Brochure advertising men's clothing sold by the Cooley Brothers based in Westfield, Massachusetts. Features illustrated figures of men wearing items sold by Cooley Brothers with accompanying captions.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364667

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.001.038

Kodak, Eastman Kodak Company, Rochester, N.Y., 1928 May

Brochure advertising products sold by the Eastman Kodak Company based in Rochester, New York. Contains black-and-white photographs taken by Kodak cameras and illustrations of Kodak cameras with accompanying accessory dimensions and pricing.

Date: 1928

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364683

Ref. Code: EP001.12.003.002.024

Neponset Roofing draws trade, F. W. Bird & Son, makers, East Walpole, Mass., undated

Advertisement for Neponset Roofing products made by F. W. Bird & Son based in East Walpole, Massachusetts. Features a color illustration of a hardware store selling Neponset Roofing with a long line of customers outside.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364710

Ref. Code: EP001.01.026.01.02.028

C. H. Hartshorn, Inc. collection

A collection of twenty-one product photographs showing furniture sold by C. H. Hartshorn, Inc., a company based in Gardner, Massachusetts. Furniture featured include armchairs; settees; tables; love seats; and room ensembles, among others. Eighteen of the product photograph provides additional produ...

Date: undated

Collection: C. H. Hartshorn, Inc. collection

GUSN: 364711

Ref. Code: CC028

Portrait of Caroline Frances Perry Jewett

Bust length reproduction portrait of Caroline Frances Perry Jewett (Sarah Orne Jewett's Mother) facing right; small white cap, black buttoned dress. Reproduction is on display at the Sarah Orne Jewett house.

Date: undated

Collection: Jewett family papers

GUSN: 364727

Ref. Code: MS014.03.03.08

Price list, 1879-1880, Barney & Berry's, Springfield, Mass., 1879

Price list of items such as skates and skating accessories sold by Barney & Berry's, based in Springfield, Massachusetts. Price list was published by Barney & Berry's and is dated 1879.

Date: 1879

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364726

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.004.021

Season 1918-1919, catalog no. 11, Springfield Commercial Body Co., designers and manufacturers of commercial automobile bodies, 367 Washington Street, Springfield, Mass., 1918

Trade catalog advertising automobile body products published by the Springfield Commercial Body Co., based in Springfield, Massachusetts. Products featured include doors, various vehicle bodies, ambulances, undertaker models, cabs, and windshields, among others. The majority of products featured inc...

Date: 1918

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364728

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.001.065

Illustrated catalogue of the Poole Piano Company, grand and upright pianos, Nos. 5 and 7 Appleton Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Trade catalog published by the Poole Piano Company, based in Boston, Massachusetts. Contains illustrations of pianos with accompanying descriptions, dimensions, warranty information, and testimonials.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364731

Ref. Code: EP001.12.016.083

Properties of the American Woolen Company, American Woolen Company, Fourth Avenue, 18th and 19th Streets, New York City, N.Y., undated

Catalog containing illustrations of the mills owned and operated by the American Woolen Company. Also contains a list of the officers of the American Woolen Company as well as an illustration of the company's New York City office building. Published by the American Woolen Company.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 364738

Ref. Code: EP001.01.114.01.03.023

Postcard for the Worcester Art Museum, Perkins & Butler, Inc., Worcester, Mass., undated

Postcard featuring a color print of the Worcester Art Museum in Worcester, Massachusetts. Postcard was published by Perkins & Butler, Inc. of Worcester, Massachusetts. A brief history and description of the Worcester Art Museum is on the verso.

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 364739

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.USMA.5340.0100.001

Assorted architectural renderings, undated

1 folder

Date: undated

Collection: Loring & Phipps architectural collection

GUSN: 364786

Ref. Code: AR041.001.01

Private residence renderings [1 of 2], undated

1 folder

Date: undated

Collection: Loring & Phipps architectural collection

GUSN: 364787

Ref. Code: AR041.001.02

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