Historic New England

Advertising card for Gray's Portland Business College and School of Shorthand and Typewriting, Portland, Maine, undated

The image caption reads "On the ocean side Cushings Island, Portland, Me."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246115

Ref. Code: EP001.01.034.01.02.011

Ribbon for Cambridge Schools, Cambridge, Mass., 1896

The building in the image is Cambridge City Hall with the text "Cambridge 1630" above it and "1846-1896 Schools" below it.

Date: 1896

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246117

Ref. Code: EP001.01.034.01.02.012

Public exercises, Aethenian Society, Fairfield Seminary, Fairfield, New York, undated

The exercise presentations are listed on the inside of the leaflet. The verso lists the school officers.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246118

Ref. Code: EP001.01.034.01.02.013

When eyes take holiday, Perkins Institution and Massachusetts School for the Blind, Watertown, Mass., undated

"When eyes take holiday," by Gabriel Farrell is reprinted from the New York Herald Tribune, October 10, 1937. The pamphlet describes the work of the school in teaching the blind.

Date: 1937

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246119

Ref. Code: EP001.01.034.01.02.014

Public Exercises of the V.E.A., People's Academy, Town Hall, Morrisville, Vermont, May 11, 1858

The student presentations for the commencement are described inside the leaflet.

Date: 1858-05-11

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246120

Ref. Code: EP001.01.034.01.02.015

Brochure for the Freshman Camp, University of Vermont Christian Association, North Hero Island, Vermont, September 13-16, 1929

The brochure describes a camp for University of Vermont freshman to be held at Camp Abnaki on North Hero Island.

Date: 1929

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246121

Ref. Code: EP001.01.034.01.02.016

Invitation to an open house, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Mass., dated April 18, 1927

The invitation is for April 30 and is from the combined professional societies. The envelope is stamped April 18, 1927.

Date: 1927-04-18

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246122

Ref. Code: EP001.01.034.01.02.017

Education - General - Folder 3

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246123

Ref. Code: EP001.01.034.01.03

Invitations from the Class of '81, Bromfield School, Bromfield Hall, Harvard, Mass., 1881

The card is an invitation for an unspecified event to take place on July 1 at 8:00 p.m.

Date: 1881

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246124

Ref. Code: EP001.01.034.01.03.001

Class day exercises, location unknown, June 20, 1888

The program sequence includes a class history, class prophesies, music and a poem. The leaflet was printed at the Union Card Company in Montpelier, Vermont.

Date: 1888-06-20

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246125

Ref. Code: EP001.01.034.01.03.002

Graduation exercises, Class of '95, Limerick Academy, Town Hall, Limerick, Maine, May 2, 1895

The "Order of Exercises" is outlined inside the leaflet. The verso has an "Ode" by E.L. Allen.

Date: 1895-05-02

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246126

Ref. Code: EP001.01.034.01.03.003

Exercises of the Minervian Society, Kimball Union Academy, Meriden, New Hampshire, November 14, 1872

A French recitation, an English recitation and an address by the President are part of the presentations listed on the inside.

Date: 1872-11-14

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246127

Ref. Code: EP001.01.034.01.03.004

Teacher's ticket for the Old South lectures for young people, Old South Meeting House, Boston, Mass., 1902

The ticket is for the twentieth season entitled "How the United States grew." Eight lectures are listed from July to September. The ticket verso informs the teacher of the lecture rules, states that "America" will be sung before each lecture and describes the distribution of Old South Leaflets.

Date: 1902

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246128

Ref. Code: EP001.01.034.01.03.005

Envelope for the N.H. Business College, Manchester, New Hampshire, undated

The text on the envelope reads "The leading School of Northern New England for the practical business education of young men and women."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246129

Ref. Code: EP001.01.034.01.03.006

Anniversary exercises, Vermont Methodist Seminary and Female College, Montpelier, Vermont, 1887

The bottom of the card describes the railroad connections and accomodations provided for those attending the graduation.

Date: 1887

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246130

Ref. Code: EP001.01.034.01.03.007

Benjamin Franklin primer, Boston School Supply Co., 15 Bromfield Street, Boston, Mass., 1880, c1878

The work "is a good-natured satire on the primers and first readers in common use." Pages 3 and 4 are missing in this copy.

Date: 1880

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246131

Ref. Code: EP001.01.034.01.03.008

Annual banquet, Barnes School, East Boston School Center, East Boston, Mass., May 12, 1938

The program lists the invited guests, the entertainment and the menu.

Date: 1938-05-12

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246132

Ref. Code: EP001.01.034.01.03.009

Public exercises of the graduating class, Vermont Methodist Seminary, Montpelier, Vermont, June 21, 1888

The card verso lists the music, orations and essays done by the students.

Date: 1888-06-21

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246133

Ref. Code: EP001.01.034.01.03.010

Public exercises of the graduating class, Vermont Methodist Seminary, Montpelier, Vermont, June 21, 1888

The card verso lists the music, orations and essays done by the students.

Date: 1888-06-21

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246134

Ref. Code: EP001.01.034.01.03.011

Public exercises of the graduating class, Vermont Methodist Seminary, Montpelier, Vermont, June 20, 1889

The program contains the class ode and the various courses of study offered. The program verso lists the second honor students.

Date: 1889-06-20

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246137

Ref. Code: EP001.01.034.01.03.012

Deeds, not words, location unknown, undated

The students listed in the program are from towns in Vermont. The program verso lists the courses of study.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246138

Ref. Code: EP001.01.034.01.03.013

Deeds, not words, location unknown, undated

The students listed in the program are from towns in Vermont. The program verso lists the courses of study.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246139

Ref. Code: EP001.01.034.01.03.014

Mount Tom Summer School, Easthampton, Mass., 1937

The brochure describes the location, purpose, instruction, recreation and religious services. The verso lists the faculty and covers the school fees.

Date: 1937

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246140

Ref. Code: EP001.01.034.01.03.015

Misses Whitney Select Boarding and Day School for Young Ladies and Misses, No. 9 Main Street, Worcester, Mass., 1863

The leaflet outlines the subjects to be taught and the tuition fees charged. It also states that no prizes or marks of merit will be given.

Date: 1863

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246141

Ref. Code: EP001.01.034.01.03.016

I.N. Carleton's Home and Day School for Boys, Bradford, Mass., 1886

The leaflet describes the school and lists testimonials and references.

Date: 1886

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246142

Ref. Code: EP001.01.034.01.03.017

Billhead for the Kimball Union Academy, Meriden, New Hampshire, dated November 18, 1925

A book and laboratory fee is charged in this billhead.

Date: 1925-11-18

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246144

Ref. Code: EP001.01.034.01.03.018

New Hampshire school register, Manchester, New Hampshire, 1870

The register is for the term beginning August 29 and ending November, 1870 for the school in district no. 15, Grammar Department, Town of Claremont.

Date: 1870

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246145

Ref. Code: EP001.01.034.01.03.019

Open house, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Mass., April 30, 1927

The program lists the activities taking place in M.I.T. buildings throughout the day. The open house is done under the auspices of the Student Combined Professional Societies.

Date: 1927-04-30

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246147

Ref. Code: EP001.01.034.01.03.020

Senior dramatics, Smith College, Northampton, Mass., 1907

The program is for "Much ado about nothing" presented June 14-15, 1907 by the Senior Class of Smith College.

Date: 1907

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246149

Ref. Code: EP001.01.034.01.03.021

Trade card for Vaughan A. Richardson, electrical contractor, 51 Summit Street, Waltham, Mass., undated

The card reads "Successor to Harry L. Anderson."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246150

Ref. Code: EP001.01.035.01.01.001

Matchbook for General Electric Focused Tone, The Ohio Match Co., Wadsworth, Ohio, undated

The matchbook reads "The original metal-tube radio."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246151

Ref. Code: EP001.01.035.01.01.002

Trade card for Gay & Pulsifer, locksmiths and electricians, 350 Warren Street, corner Edgewood, Roxbury, Mass. and 159 Norfolk Street, Dorchester, Mass., undated

The business deals in electric gas lighting, electric bells and repair of locks.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246152

Ref. Code: EP001.01.035.01.01.003

Trade card for Clark & Mills Electric Co., contracting engineers, 69 Newbury Street, Boston, Mass. and 1444 Massachusetts Avenue, Harvard Square, Cambridge, undated

The company does electric wiring, telephone and bell systems and complete electric installations.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246153

Ref. Code: EP001.01.035.01.01.004

Handbill for the Sawyer Elevator, Wesley Sawyer, F.A. Sawyer, Franklin, New Hampshire, September 10, 1867

The elevator has been used for the last two years in the Franklin Woolen Company's Mill. It was invented and patented by Wesley Sawyer October 31, 1865.

Date: 1867-09-10

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246155

Ref. Code: EP001.01.036.01.01.001

Trade card for Letteney & Howes Co., elevators, 55 1/2 Sudbury Street, Boston, Mass., undated

The business will repair elevators and dumb waiters. They are the successors to the Hoyt Elevator Company.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246156

Ref. Code: EP001.01.036.01.02.001

Trade card for F.E. Prendergast, civil engineer and surveyor, 43 Milk Street, Boston, Mass., undated

Prendergast's residence is in Newton Highlands.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246157

Ref. Code: EP001.01.037.01.01.001

Trade card for Edward P. Adams, civil engineer, draughtsman and penman, Medford, Mass., undated

The business order box is located at 232 Washington Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246158

Ref. Code: EP001.01.037.01.02.001

Ticket for the Young Men's Club guest night, First Congregational Church, location unknown, November 30, 1908

The lecture for the evening will be "Under the Tropical Sun" an account of Frank Plumley's experiences in Venezuela.

Date: 1908-11-30

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246159

Ref. Code: EP001.01.038.01.01.002

Ticket for the Jubilee Convention, Mechanics' Hall, Huntington Avenue, Boston, Mass., undated

The ticket is for a balcony seat on Friday evening, June 14.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246160

Ref. Code: EP001.01.038.01.01.003

Lift-exchange ticket book, Mt. Mansfield Company, Inc., Stowe, Vermont, undated

The lift ticket book has two remaining coupon in it.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246161

Ref. Code: EP001.01.038.01.01.004

Ticket for the King's Daughters' entertainment, location unknown, undated

A ticket reserving a place for a King's Daughters' entertainment.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246163

Ref. Code: EP001.01.038.01.01.005

Trade card for the New York Vaudeville and Dramatic Exchange Lyceum Bureau, Rooms 12-13, 3 Tremont Row, Boston, Mass., undated

The lower left corner of the card reads "Moving Pictures."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246164

Ref. Code: EP001.01.038.01.01.006

Trade card for the Professors Wilkes, astrologers, 1243 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., undated

According to the card these astrologers "give reliable advice upon all matters" and are located near the Grand Opera House.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246165

Ref. Code: EP001.01.038.01.01.007

Trade card for the stereopticon lectures by Reverend Junius E. Mead, Burlington, Vermont, undated

Mead gives lectures on the "homes of the pilgrim fathers, the shrines of Canterbury and Westminster and some haunts of Wesley."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246166

Ref. Code: EP001.01.038.01.01.008

Trade card for a professional hypnotist, location unknown, undated

The hypnotist gives public and private exhibitions and has reasonable charges.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246167

Ref. Code: EP001.01.038.01.01.009

Trade card for the Springfield Skating Rink, Bridge Street, Springfield, Mass., undated

The card verso describes a "Grand Fancy Dress Costume and Skating Carnival" to take place on Friday evening, March 25.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246168

Ref. Code: EP001.01.038.01.01.010

Trade card for the Springfield Skating Rink, Bridge Street, Springfield, Mass., undated

The card verso describes a "Grand Fancy Dress Costume and Skating Carnival" to take place on Friday evening, March 25.The image is captioned "Espagne."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 246169

Ref. Code: EP001.01.038.01.01.011