Historic New England

Snug homes of friendly wood, Arkansas Soft Pine Bureau, Little Rock, Ark., 1936

Plan book for wood homes published by the Arkansas Soft Pine Bureau. Each listing covers a two-page spread with exterior views of the completed home, floor plans, the cubage, a cost estimate, and a paragraph detailing unique features of the house. The end of the plan book contains some articles abou...

Date: 1936

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 358793

Ref. Code: EP005.425

Book of homes, Boston Herald-Traveler, Boston, Mass., 1920

Plan book for house designs compiled by the Boston Architectural Club and published by the Boston Herald-Traveler. Each listing comes with a photographic print or illustration of the completed house, the design number, the architects name, a paragraph describing the features of the house, and floor ...

Date: 1920

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 358794

Ref. Code: EP005.426

The Boston Herald-Traveler's book of homes: how to plan, finance and build your home, Building Department of the Boston Herald and Traveler, Boston, Mass., 1922

Plan book of house designs published by the Building Department of the Boston Herald and Traveler. The first portion of the plan book provides articles discussing topics of construction, maintenance, and decoration. The house designs in the latter portion of the plan book contains the house designs ...

Date: 1922

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 358796

Ref. Code: EP005.427

The Boston Post book of homes: how to plan, build and finance your home, The Boston Post, Boston, Mass., undated

Plan book for house designs published by The Boston Post. The first half of the plan book contains articles for house construction and maintenance, as well as the house designs. Each house design comes with a floor plan, an illustration of the house (provided by either Boston-based architects Robert...

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 358797

Ref. Code: EP005.428

The Boston Post book of homes, The Boston Post, Boston, Mass., 1936

Plan book for home designs published by The Boston Post. The first half of the plan book provides two-page spreads of each house design, supplemented with floor plans, payment plans, construction outlines, photographic prints of the completed house, and descriptions of the house's unique features. T...

Date: 1936

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 358798

Ref. Code: EP005.429

The Boston Post book of all electric homes, The Boston Post, Boston, Mass., 1937

Plan book for electric homes published by by the Boston Post. The majority of the plan book contains two-page spreads of home designs, with supplementary information including the cost of construction, photographic prints of the completed homes, the names of the architects, floor plans, construction...

Date: 1937

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 358799

Ref. Code: EP005.430

The Architectural Exhibitor, vol. 5, no. 2, Architects Exhibit Corporation, 11 Beacon Street, Boston, Mass., 1931

Periodical published by the Architects Exhibit Corporation. The majority of the catalog contains articles focusing on specific aspects of interior decoration and household maintenance. Most articles are accompanied with photographic prints or illustrations to support the claims and information,

Date: 1931

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 358801

Ref. Code: EP005.431

A dream house for a small budget, Armstrong Cork Company, Lancaster, Pa., 1947

Plan book for a house design published by the Armstrong Cork Company. The folder in which the inserts are located has a floor plan and blueprint on one side. There are individual inserts for exterior views of the house, a description of the house and the process of coming up with the design, a list ...

Date: 1947

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 358802

Ref. Code: EP005.432

Catalogue of the cabinet and pictures in Pilgrim Hall, Plymouth, 1891, Avery & Doten Printers, Plymouth, Mass., 1891

Exhibition catalog containing 47 pages detailing the contents of Pilgrim Hall Museum in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Describes materials housed in each display case in the museum with associated provenance. Printed circa 1891 by Avery & Doten printers based in Plymouth, Massachusetts.

Date: 1891

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 366805

Ref. Code: EP001.07.03.01.016

Entry pass, Camp of the First Brigade, Infantry Camp Guards, Quincy, Mass., August 7-8, 1856

Entry pass to Camp of the First Brigade at the Infantry Camp Guards located at Quincy, Mass. The pass is for August 7-8, 1856, and is issued by order of Brig. Gen. Andrews and P.S. Davis, Brigade-Major. The pass is signed by a "Joshua Jenkins".

Date: August 7-8, 1856

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 366808

Ref. Code: EP001.11.07.01.012

Paul Revere Silver Co., 286 Congress Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Trade catalog containing 32 pages advertising silver products, such as plates, teapots, and lighting, among others, sold by the Paul Revere Silver Co. Includes information such as pricing and product dimensions throughout. Each product illustration is assigned a figure number.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 366810

Ref. Code: EP001.12.012.006.032

Authentic reproductions of cabinet hardware, A.A. Lyman Co., Successor to A.L. Firmin, 34 Portland Street, Boston, Mass., undated

One trade catalog, 24 pages, showing reproductions of cabinet and clock hardware, made from materials including brass, wrought iron, wood, and glass, among others. Includes illustrations of hardware reproductions with associated product dimensions and item numbers. Published by A.A. Lyman Co.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 366815

Ref. Code: EP001.12.014.001.023

Booklet for The Young Men's Christian Association. Providence, R.I., circa 1914

One bound booklet published by the Young Men's Christian Association of Providence, Rhode Island. Booklet promotes the construction and amenities of the organization's new building. Includes information about officers and funding campaign. Features interior photographs and floor plans of the buildin...

Date: 1914

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 366816

Ref. Code: EP001.01.024.01.03.020

Entry pass, "General Burnside's review", Headquarters Camp Meigs, Readville, Mass., Feb. 3rd, 1864

Entry pass to Camp Meigs in Readville, Mass., for Feb. 3rd, 1864, the day of the troops' review by General Ambrose E. Burnside. The pass was issued by order of Brig. Gen. Richard A. Peirce, who commanded the camp during parts of the American Civil War.

Date: 1864

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 366817

Ref. Code: EP001.11.07.01.013

Appeal flyer, Committee of the Young Men's Fremont Club, Boston, Mass., July 30, 1856

Single-sheet appeal flyer made by the Boston chapter of the Young Men's Fremont Club (also known as the Young Men's Republican Union), an anti-slavery and pro-Republican activist group formed in New York City in 1856. The flyer, printed July 30, 1856, appeals for donations to help the Club host a co...

Date: 1856

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 366824

Ref. Code: EP001.01.092.01.02.001

Collaged scrapbook pages made by Moses A. Wood, circa 1874-1880

Two double-sided collaged pages from a scrapbook. It is unknown whether these pages were part of a larger scrapbook or created separately. The pages are covered with newspaper clippings, printed memorabilia, invitations, certificates, and lithographs; the materials date from circa 1874 to 1880. Seve...

Date: circa 1874-1880, undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 366830

Ref. Code: EP001.15.037

Politics - General - Folder 2

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 366831

Ref. Code: EP001.01.092.01.02

Certificates

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 366832

Ref. Code: EP001.20.01

Yamanaka & Co. collection

Collection contains seven decorative gift bags in varying sizes produced for use by Yamanaka & Co. at their Boston, Massachusetts, location. Each bag is decorated with a different Asian art design. Each bag is stamped with the logo, name, and address of Yamanaka & Co.

Date: undated

Collection: Yamanaka & Co. collection

GUSN: 366833

Ref. Code: CC029

Storrowton: a New England village. Eastern States Exposition, West Springfield, Mass., 1930 September

One booklet containing 25 pages detailing the buildings and history of Storrowton. Storrowton is a re-created village of 18th and 19th century buildings. Buildings include houses, schools, meetinghouse, and a tavern among others. Storrowton is in West Springfield, Massachusetts. Booklet includes pho...

Date: 1930

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 366839

Ref. Code: EP001.07.03.01.017

Newburyport - Lithography

File

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 366846

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.6355

Exterior view of the Belleville Congregational Church, Newburyport, Mass., 1860s

Framed lithograph of the Belleville Congregational Church in Newburyport, Massachusetts. Lithograph features the church's steeple and stained glass windows. A couple, young girl, and horse and carriage are pictured in the foreground. Underneath the image is the following: "Respectfully inscribed to ...

Date: 1860s

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 366847

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.6355.001

Sarah (Anthony) Tyson (1842-1873) correspondence

15 folders

Date: 1858-1872, undated

Collection: Elizabeth (Tyson) Vaughan (1871-1949) papers

GUSN: 366850

Ref. Code: MS013.01.01

Elizabeth (Tyson) Vaughan (1871-1949) correspondence

1 folder

Date: 1912-1937

Collection: Elizabeth (Tyson) Vaughan (1871-1949) papers

GUSN: 366851

Ref. Code: MS013.01.02

Letters, 1912-1937

Letters (1 folder)

Date: 1912-1937

Collection: Elizabeth (Tyson) Vaughan (1871-1949) papers

GUSN: 366852

Ref. Code: MS013.01.02.001

The Independent Gold Hunter on his way to California, circa 1850

Framed chromolithograph titled "The Independent Gold Hunter on His Way to California," created by Nathaniel Currier circa 1850. Chromolithograph depicts an inappropriately dressed prospector wearing knee high boots, a knee length coat, a tin pot for a hat, and carrying a suitcase and various tools s...

Collection: Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

GUSN: 366856

Ref. Code: GC002.02.343

Ephemera

Series III: Ephemera contains ephemera related to the life and activities of Elizabeth "Elise" (Tyson) Vaughan (1871-1949). The items in this series mainly date to the early decades of the 20th century. They include stationery and related materials (#3.10, 3.14, 5.1, 5.5), greeting cards, notes and ...

Date: 1799-1955, undated

Collection: Elizabeth (Tyson) Vaughan (1871-1949) papers

GUSN: 366853

Ref. Code: MS013.03

Photographs

Series V: Photographs primarily consists of images of garden displays and flower arrangements encountered by Elizabeth (Tyson) Vaughan (1871-1949) during her involvement with the Garden Club of America and other horticultural organizations. The photographs in Subseries A depict displays and presenta...

Date: 1935-1942, undated

Collection: Elizabeth (Tyson) Vaughan (1871-1949) papers

GUSN: 366854

Ref. Code: MS013.05

Manuscripts

5 folders

Date: 1816-1944, undated

Collection: Elizabeth (Tyson) Vaughan (1871-1949) papers

GUSN: 366857

Ref. Code: MS013.02.01

Garden Club of America and related materials

15 folders

Date: 1925-1948

Collection: Elizabeth (Tyson) Vaughan (1871-1949) papers

GUSN: 366858

Ref. Code: MS013.02.02

Hamilton House-related materials

4 folders

Date: 1909-1974, undated

Collection: Elizabeth (Tyson) Vaughan (1871-1949) papers

GUSN: 366859

Ref. Code: MS013.02.03

Artwork

2 folders (1 oversize)

Date: 1866-1870, undated

Collection: Elizabeth (Tyson) Vaughan (1871-1949) papers

GUSN: 366860

Ref. Code: MS013.02.04

1 folder

Date: 1905-1930, undated

Collection: Elizabeth (Tyson) Vaughan (1871-1949) papers

GUSN: 366877

Ref. Code: MS013.04.01.012

Mexico

1 folder

Date: undated

Collection: Elizabeth (Tyson) Vaughan (1871-1949) papers

GUSN: 366878

Ref. Code: MS013.04.01.013

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