Historic New England

Dump fire, Stowe, Vermont, 1971

The burning at the local dump was a volatile public issue in Stowe. Reed spent many hours documenting the deleterious effects of the smoke on the small town. In this view, he included a series of fence posts evocative of grave markers in a not-so-subtle allusion to the potential impact of pollution....

Date: 1971

Collection: Verner Reed Photographic Collection, 1950-1972

GUSN: 194123

Ref. Code: PC044.TMP.040

Album 23: Boston Buildings and Streets, Part 2

The photographs in Album 23 are duplicates of the photographs in Album 22. They appear to have been produced in the 1890s or early 1900s as copies of earlier prints originally produced from the 1850s to the 1880s. The originals have not been located, making these albums a significant resource for ...

Date: 1850-1880

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 194118

Ref. Code: PC009.023

Account book of M.L. Williams, Boston, Mass., 1889-1890

Records terms of leases and payments for office quarters, giving names of tenant firms and some addresses.

Date: 1889-1890

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 194119

Ref. Code: MS002.063

Account book, New York, 1861-1879

A young man's records of various employment: farm chores, carriage-building, etc. Purchases of food, books, and clothing are interspersed among farm business, shoe repair, etc. Weather reports and declaration of worth at interest (at age 21) and several New York addresses appear.

Date: 1861-1879

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 194120

Ref. Code: MS002.064

Account book, Boston, Mass., New Jersey, Delaware, ca. 1881

Minimal alphabetical index to accounts suggests investments in utilities, railroads, and real estate (Boston vicinity and Delaware), with 4 banks named and items entitled "Estate of Joseph Noble", the latter a possible clue to writer (i.e. executor). See book #94 for other material (will) of J. Nob...

Date: ca. 1881

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 194121

Ref. Code: MS002.065

Wastebook of Samuel Winn Jr., Medford, Mass., 1771-1800

Scratchings include some weather observations, some payments for deeded land, expenditures for clothing. There are lists giving value of beef quarters and of hides. Notes suggest tanyard and slaughter house. One page of musical notation and several more of ballad limericks.

Date: 1771-1800

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 194122

Ref. Code: MS002.066

Album 24: The Vale, Waltham, Mass.

This photograph album is embossed with "Waltham, The Vale" on the cover. Inside the front cover is inscribed, "Annie L. Sears & Mary P. Sears from Frank." The album includes twenty-eight 7 x 4.25 inch photographs taken circa the 1890s which emphasize the landscape of the Vale, especially trees. It a...

Date: ca. 1890

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 194124

Ref. Code: PC009.024

Account book of Rebecca E. Shattuck, Boston, Mass., 1845-1857

The expenses of a woman including clothing, furniture and notions. Book sellers' plate. 3 loose slips.

Date: 1845-1857

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 194125

Ref. Code: MS002.067

Album 25: Historic buildings in New England

Approximately fifty 4x6 photographs by Wilfred French, all annotated. An index accompanies the album. Photographs date from the 1880s to the early 1890s and include buildings in Concord, Boston, Lexington, Dedham, Dorchester, Duxbury, Salem, Cambridge, Medford, Saugus, Danvers, Winchester, Andover, ...

Date: 1880-1890

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 194127

Ref. Code: PC009.025

Account book of Martha Ingalls, Swampscott, Mass., 1864

Records purchases of household furniture. The loose papers concern settlement of estate of Martha Ingalls.

Date: 1864

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 194126

Ref. Code: MS002.068

Crushed cars, Morrisville, Vermont, 1971

Like many of Reed's photographs, this one finds abstract beauty without sacrificing an interest in environmental issues. The image can be read as an intriguing pattern of lights and darks, or, equally, as a warning about the onslaught of trash blotting out the landscape. These concerns, one aestheti...

Date: 1971

Collection: Verner Reed Photographic Collection, 1950-1972

GUSN: 194130

Ref. Code: PC044.TMP.041

Daybook of Otis E. Weld, Boston, Mass., 1895-1897

Financial entries covering a range of items from flowers and small purchases at department stores to stocks and bonds, loans, and house repairs.

Date: 1895-1897

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 194128

Ref. Code: MS002.069

Album 26: Historic houses and churches of New England

This album consists of photographs by Holden and Marion Green, probably in the 1940s, of houses which were moved, including photographs of the houses in their original locations as well as their new locations. Documented in this album is a house moved from Assonet, Mass. to Egypt, Mass.; homes moved...

Date: 1940s

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 194131

Ref. Code: PC009.026

Account book of William Allen, East Bridgewater, Mass., 1833-1837

Personal expenses include everything from books to tooth brushes, vividly suggesting daily life at school in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Date: 1833-1837

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 194129

Ref. Code: MS002.070

Daybook of School District #5, Wheelock, Vermont, 1867-1893

Records transactions involved with the operation of a school both in cash received and expenses ranging from teachers' pay and board to wood and insurance. Dates may suggest school-year schedule of a New England farm town.

Date: 1867-1893

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 194132

Ref. Code: MS002.071

Album 27: Views of the New England Coast by Henry Peabody

This album includes ninety-eight photographs by Henry Peabody documenting harbors, shorelines, and prominent buildings from Hull, Mass., to Grand Manan, New Brunswick. The album includes images of lighthouses, hotels, bathing scenes, and wharves. The album appears to have been produced for the Detro...

Date: ca. 1900

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 194135

Ref. Code: PC009.027

Account book of West Parish Meetinghouse, Salisbury, Mass., 1794-1941 continuously

Tax collections and parish expenditures including maintenance of buildings and fences, and payments to several other sects within the town. Also gives ministers' salaries, price of wood and pasturage, and cost of repairs to organ. Twentieth century management of funds occupies central section.

Date: 1794-1941

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 194133

Ref. Code: MS002.072

Accounts daybook of William Endicott and Oliver Hubbard, Boston, Mass., 1797-1807

Records the cost to customers of pieces of tailored wearing apparel with fabric and labor listed separately. There are between 10 and 20 payments recorded per page, and 3 or 4 pages per week. See books 30 and 42 for other Oliver owners of account books.

Date: 1797-1807

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 194134

Ref. Code: MS002.073

Daybook of Hadley Richards, Newport, New York, Feb. 6-Oct. 29, 1847

Records amounts of beef, pork, lamb, etc. with price per pound. The number of customers is great and the size of purchase small. A very few creditors' names appear. 15 pages reused for newspaper clippings and published poetry (mid nineteenth century). The two newer sheets are someone's attempt to st...

Date: 1847

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 194136

Ref. Code: MS002.074

Album 28: Boston and vicinity

This album of snapshots created by amateur photographer Dorothy Wirth includes images of Lexington, Hingham, Framingham, Concord, Sudbury, Beacon Hill (Boston), and Wayland, Mass.; and Poland Springs and Kittery, Maine. The pages of the album are annotated.

Date: ca. 1950

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 194137

Ref. Code: PC009.028

Account book, Amherst, Mass., 1846-1849

Daily business in small quantities of meat recorded with about 45 customers per page, and about 3 pages per week. Occasional extraneous items like shingles, tallow etc. Last 6 pages record payments for labor, some groceries, etc.

Date: 1846-1849

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 194138

Ref. Code: MS002.075

Album 29: Brimfield, Massachusetts

This album consists of approximately twenty photographs of buildings in Brimfield, Massachusetts, taken from 1900 to 1910. The album emphasises civic structures, and it includes one panorama.

Date: 1900-1910

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 194139

Ref. Code: PC009.029

Album 31: James Atkins Noyes Residence, 71 Sparks Street, Cambridge, Mass

This album documents the residence of James Atkins Noyes of Cambridge, Mass. It includes twelve prints of interior and exterior views of the residence. The interior images document a hallway and staircase, a dining room, a sitting room or parlor, and bedrooms, and they show details such as wallpaper...

Date: 1895

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 194140

Ref. Code: PC009.031

Daybook of Mill Merino, possibly Providence, R.I., 1826-1829

Itemizes purchases of varied stock (foods, household items, fabrics, tools etc.) by "Mill Merino," and the retail sales to customers (between 5 and 20 per day). Yardgoods are prominent. 6 pages reused for published recipes. The loose page and inside covers have some lists, remedies, and recipes. A n...

Date: 1826-1829

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 194142

Ref. Code: MS002.076

Album 32: Medford, Massachusetts

This album consists of approximately fifty photographs of historic buildings, public buildings, churches, and streets in Medford, Massachusetts. The images are extremely useful for documentation, and they are of good quality. The photographs were exposed in 1903, and some are copies of 1890s photogr...

Date: 1903

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 194141

Ref. Code: PC009.032

Album 33: 330 Beacon Street, Boston, Mass.

This album documents a residence, possibly belonging to James Eaton, at 330 Beacon Street in Boston, Mass., on the corner of Beacon and Fairfield Streets. The album includes interior and exterior views (see pages 17, 19, 21, 23, 27, 31, and 35 for wallpaper). The album appears to be the work of a pr...

Date: ca. 1875

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 194143

Ref. Code: PC009.033

Album 34: Family snapshots

This album of candid photographs of individuals, posed portraits, interior and exterior architectural views, and landscape views was compiled by Caroline Smith. It includes images of Shaw Farm in York, Maine; a residence on Aspinwall Avenue in Brookline, Mass.; a residence on St. Paul Street in Broo...

Date: 1903-1914

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 194144

Ref. Code: PC009.034

"French Plates, Worcester and Whitinsville, Massachusetts"

This small album is hand labeled "French Plates, Worcester and Whitinsville, Massachusetts, Arranged by K.M.F., 1898." It contains nine cyanotypes mounted on paper. The sheets of paper are bound together with a blue ribbon. The images show interiors and exteriors of houses in Worcester and Whitinsvi...

Date: 1898

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 193807

Ref. Code: PC009.238

Wery last obserwations of Weller, Senior to Boz, on his departure from London

Cover features a head-and-shoulders portrait of Charles Dickens.

Date: 1842

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 193830

Ref. Code: EP001.10.TMP.053

Snapshots of family and friends in Massachusetts and New York

This leather-bound album holds 202 black-and-white snapshots from 1919-1933. Included are a number of shots of groups of girls taken throughout many years camping, playing, and traveling together. Also families and shots of individuals on Cape Cod, in Dorchester, Northfield, Massachusetts, and locat...

Date: 1919-1933

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 193808

Ref. Code: PC009.239

Frank Cousins Art Co. sample book

This album is a salesman's order book for the Frank Cousins Art Co. of Salem, Massachusetts. It contains 128 black and white 7.5 x 9.5 inch photographs of Colonial architectural details, including building exteriors, doorways, railings, interior views, wallpapers, stairs, windows, fireplaces, brass ...

Date: 1890-1900

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 193810

Ref. Code: PC009.241

Mansard style house

This portfolio consists of twenty-one black and white photographs which document an unidentified Mansard style house, probably located in Worcester, Mass. at the turn of the nineteenth century. The photographs were taken by C. L. Blair, 44 Front Street, Worcester, Mass. The collection includes exter...

Date: ca. 1890

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 193811

Ref. Code: PC009.242

H. L. Wilkinson House

A house portrait album owned by the Wilkinson family of Franklin, Mass. This bound album contains thirteen black and white photographs (7.5 x 9.5) illustrating a house and its rooms at the turn of the nineteenth century. Each photo is a detailed study of the furnishings and decor. Rooms include livi...

Date: 1900

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 193812

Ref. Code: PC009.243

Birch Knoll, Franklin, Massachusetts

This album is embossed with "Birch Knoll, Franklin, Massachusetts" on the cover. The album contains seventeen black and white photographs of the interior and exterior of a home owned by Anna Wilkinson Rathbun taken around 1900. The photographs in this album are all stamped by the photographer R. J. ...

Date: ca. 1900

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 193813

Ref. Code: PC009.244

Artwork of Providence, RI

Portfolio of B&W gravure plates of Providence, RI published in nine parts by the W. J. Parish Publishing Co in 1896. Parts 1 & 9 are missing. 42 plates with 62 images. Each part is stamped on the front right lower corner "Gift of Franklin Reed, 1984." Plates of Providence, showing landscapes, do...

Date: 1896

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 193814

Ref. Code: PC009.245

Historical Views of New England

Album of small original photographs c 1910-1920. Album, together with Album # 247, is green morocco and green cloth, ribbed 6 panel spines. From the private library of Edward Osbourne Bassett. Most photos mounted in albums with a few loose between the pages. They have been removed to a separate f...

Date: 1910-1920

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 193815

Ref. Code: PC009.246

Historical Views of New England

Album of small original photographs c 1910-1920. Album, together with Album # 246 is green morocco and green cloth, ribbed 6 panel spines. From the private library of Edward Osbourne Bassett. Most photos mounted in albums with a few loose between the pages. They have been removed to a separate fo...

Date: 1910-1920

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 193816

Ref. Code: PC009.247

Pierce-Perry-Farmer House, High Street, Newburyport, Mass.

This is an album bound in leather which includes forty-eight very detailed black and white photographs of the Pierce-Perry-Farmer house in Newburyport, Mass. It includes both exterior and interior views. The exterior views show the Federalist mansion and gardens. The interior views highlight sitting...

Date: ca. 1939

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 193817

Ref. Code: PC009.248

New England Family Album

Photo album with red snake/alligator print front and back cover containing approximately 30 leaves with 281 snapshots. Photographs are mostly 3 x4 black and white images with some larger photographs ( 3 1/2 x 5 7/8 inches). The first few pages are loose and missing some the photographs. Album app...

Date: 1948-1949

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 193818

Ref. Code: PC009.249

Account book 127, 1840-1845

Account book listing charges made by customers between 1840 and 1845 and recorded by an unknown purveyor of goods and services. Entries are listed by customer, then chronologically by purchase. Customers include: Moses Davis; John Dinsmore, Jr.; Simeon Kimbal; William McDaniel; Jeremiah Hall & C...

Date: 1840-1845

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 193819

Ref. Code: MS002.127

Account book 128, Vermont, 1873-1873

This account book for a northern Vermont manufacturer kept track of orders between 1872 and 1873. Customers ordered a variety of building parts such as blinds, windows, moldings, rails, and doors; precise measurements for many of these construction components are given, as are requested delivery dat...

Date: 1872-1873

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 193821

Ref. Code: MS002.128

Plan book of William G. Shillaber, Mass., 1866-1924

Plan book of William G. Shillaber's properties in Boston, Newton, Cambridge, Peabody, and Brighton. Plan book with photographs and surveys of properties as well as account sheets, deeds, and newspaper articles about real estate, land values, taxes, building methods, and Boston neighborhoods. Accoun...

Date: 1866-1924

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 193822

Ref. Code: MS002.129

Account book of H.K. Keith and Co., June 30-October 25, 1856

Account book of H. K. Keith & Co., with recorded sales from June 30 to October 25, 1856. Entries list daily retail sales, primarily for food items, clothing, dyes, soap, tea, and textiles. Also included are dyes, varnishes, spirits, and oils. Majority of sales appear to take place on Saturdays. ...

Date: 1856

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 193823

Ref. Code: MS002.130

Stock book of Henry K. Keith and Co., Feb. 1, 1860

"Stock Book" of Henry K. Keith & Co., February 1, 1860 detailing inventory of clothing, dry goods, writing supplies, pens, ink, and household items (including lamps, bottles, bowls, and polish). Other entries of interest include snuff boxes, reticules, hymnals, whips, ferrules, and curry combs. Quan...

Date: 1860-02-01

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 193824

Ref. Code: MS002.131

Account book of Nahum Keene, Duxbury, Mass., Mar. 24, 1852

Account book of Nahum Keene of Duxbury, Massachusetts, March 24, 1852, detailing inventory of clothing and textile goods, including dyes and accessories, such as veils, ribbons, gloves, and shawls. Other utilitarian items include: serving pieces; bed pans; scythes; and spices and various condiments ...

Date: 1852-03-24

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 193825

Ref. Code: MS002.132

Stock book of L.F. Brett, Duxbury, Mass., Feb. 1, 1843

Stock book of L. F. Brett of Duxbury, Massachusetts, dated February 1, 1843. Listed are a variety of clothing items and accessories, such as scarves, handkerchiefs, and hosiery. Other entries refer to children's clothing, sewing supplies and notions, foundations, and textiles. Household items listed...

Date: 1843-02-01

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 193826

Ref. Code: MS002.133

Account book of James Short, Newbury, Mass., 1742-1801

This family account book was kept by James Short of Newbury, Massachusetts, between 1742 and 1801. Other family members mentioned include Nicolas Short and John Short. Monies exchanged were in pounds Sterling. Goods and services exchanged included a wide variety of agrarian activities and basic need...

Date: 1742-1801

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 193827

Ref. Code: MS002.134

Account book of Andrew Ayers, Northfield, Mass., 1818-1852

Account book of Andrew Ayers of Northfield, Massachusetts, kept 1818-1852, in which he records on an almost daily basis receipts for goods and services rendered. Goods sold include: bushels of corn, oats and potatoes; barrels of cider; pounds of beef; pecks of onions and pork; "soap greece;" and loa...

Date: 1818-1852

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 193828

Ref. Code: MS002.135

The whalemen's quick step

Cover depicts a military encampment on Boston Common with the Massachusetts State House in the background. Soldiers perform drills. Visible in the background is the Hancock Mansion.

Date: 1842

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 193834

Ref. Code: EP001.10.TMP.054

Gov. Morton's grand march

Cover features a head-and-shoulders portrait of Governor Morton seated in three-quarter profile.

Date: 1843

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 193836

Ref. Code: EP001.10.TMP.055

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