Historic New England

Lewis and Clark, pathfinders of the great northwest, John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company, Boston, Mass., 1950

The Lewis and Clark Expedition is described for readers.

Date: 1950

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 287258

Ref. Code: EP001.01.065.03.01.010

Thomas A. Edison, benefactor of mankind, John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company, Boston, Mass., 1932

Edison's early life and inventions such as the phonograph and light bulb are described.

Date: 1932

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 287262

Ref. Code: EP001.01.065.03.01.011

John Jay, first chief justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company, Boston, Mass., 1936

John Jay's public service career encompassed the Continental Congress, governor of New York and chief justice of the Supreme Court.

Date: 1936

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 287263

Ref. Code: EP001.01.065.03.01.012

Framing the Declaration of Independence, John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company, Boston, Mass., 1926

Events leading up to the creation and signing of the document are described in the pamphlet.

Date: 1926

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 287266

Ref. Code: EP001.01.065.03.01.013

Constitution of the United States, John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company, Boston, Mass., 1933-1946

The complete text of the document is given with the 1st-21st amendments.

Date: 1933-1946

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 287275

Ref. Code: EP001.01.065.03.01.014

Patriotic songs of America, John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company, Boston, Mass., 1928

Words and music are provided for eight songs including "Yankee Doodle" and "Dixie."

Date: 1928

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 287276

Ref. Code: EP001.01.065.03.01.015

Christmas carols, John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company, Boston, Mass., undated

An introduction to Christmas carols is provided with the words and music for eleven carols.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 287277

Ref. Code: EP001.01.065.03.01.016

Story of the John Hancock, John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company, Boston, Mass., 1949

The Company's history from its founding in 1862 to 1949 is provided. The history describes the buildings at 197 Clarendon and 200 Berkeley Streets in Boston.

Date: 1949

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 287278

Ref. Code: EP001.01.065.03.01.017

Iver Johnson firearms, catalog no. 19A, Iver Johnson's Arms and Cycle Works, Fitchburg, Mass.

Revolvers and rifles are described for the consumer. A price list provides additional details for purchase.

Date: 1919

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 287280

Ref. Code: EP001.12.016.007

Groceries [2 of 2]

NOTE: See #OB.3.4 for items removed

Date: 1923

Collection: Langdon family papers

GUSN: 287312

Ref. Code: MS040.03.14

Groceries, oversize

NOTE: Items removed from #1.14

Date: 1923

Collection: Langdon family papers

GUSN: 287313

Ref. Code: MS040.03.15

Hardware and paint

NOTE: See #OB.3.5 for items removed

Date: 1923

Collection: Langdon family papers

GUSN: 287315

Ref. Code: MS040.03.16

Hardware and paint, oversize

NOTE: Items removed from #1.15

Date: 1923

Collection: Langdon family papers

GUSN: 287317

Ref. Code: MS040.03.17

Hotel

Invoices (1 folder)

Date: 1923

Collection: Langdon family papers

GUSN: 287318

Ref. Code: MS040.03.18

Ice dealers

Invoices (1 folder)

Date: 1923

Collection: Langdon family papers

GUSN: 287319

Ref. Code: MS040.03.19

Newspaper subscriptions

Invoices (1 folder)

Date: 1923

Collection: Langdon family papers

GUSN: 287320

Ref. Code: MS040.03.20

Other invoices

Invoices (1 folder)

Date: 1923

Collection: Langdon family papers

GUSN: 287321

Ref. Code: MS040.03.21

Safe deposit box

Invoices (1 folder)

Date: 1923

Collection: Langdon family papers

GUSN: 287322

Ref. Code: MS040.03.22

Water company

Invoices (1 folder)

Date: 1923

Collection: Langdon family papers

GUSN: 287323

Ref. Code: MS040.03.23

This is a folio-size album of furniture designs and decorative details, some original and some derived from other sources. Many were custom made for specific clients and fabricated by specified cabinet makers. Besides sketches (some in color) and annotations, there are some photographs and clippings...

Collection: Arthur Little and Herbert W.C. Browne architectural collection

GUSN: 287340

Ref. Code: AR004.005

Calendar 1902, man holding a cat, location unknown, 1902

An unidentifed man stands next to a house holding a cat in his arms. There is a window on the right side of the image. The calendar verso has text reading "Photo Mat Calendar Patented Jan. 29, Feb. 19, 1901."

Date: 1902

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 287378

Ref. Code: EP001.13.08.009

Lunch & party dishes from the French chef cookbook, vol. II, Julia Child, Bantam Minibook edition, Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. in association with Premium Ventures Division, Bantam Books, Inc., New York

The item is free with the purchase of bars of Dove soap at the usual price. The minibook can be easily taken to the grocery store in order to shop for the ingredients.

Date: 1972

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 287381

Ref. Code: EP001.14.07.001

Be an artist at the gas range, a complete cookbook of successful recipes, by the Mystery Chef, Longmans, Green & Co., New York

The recipe book is available to consumers through gas company sponsorship of the Mystery Chef's radio program. The item is intended to promote gas appliances in the home.

Date: 1936

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 287384

Ref. Code: EP001.14.05.006

Our best to you, United States Brewers Association, 1750 K Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.

Recipes incorporating beer are promoted by the Brewers Association.

Date: 1960s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 287386

Ref. Code: EP001.14.06.013

Dairy book, appetizers, soups, entrées, salads, breads, desserts, beverages, sauces, dressings, edited by Ruth Berolzheimer, published for Culinary Arts Institute by Consolidated Book Publishers, Inc., 154 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, Illinois

The importance of dairy products in nutrition is promoted in these receipes. The cover title reads "300 tasty, healthful dairy dishes."

Date: 1940

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 287389

Ref. Code: EP001.14.05.010

Omaha Steaks cookbook, volume 12, Omaha Steaks International, Inc., 4400 South 96th Street, Omaha, Nebraska

Recipes and cooking instructions from James Beard use Omaha Steaks products.

Date: 1979

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 287392

Ref. Code: EP001.14.07.005

Holiday homecoming, new timesaving recipes and ideas for the season, Kankakee, Illinois, Kraft General Foods, Des Moines, Iowa, Meredith Corp.

Holiday recipe and decorating ideas are presented from Kraft General Foods.

Date: 1991

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 287394

Ref. Code: EP001.14.07.006

Children's vehicles, Children's Vehicle Corporation, East Templeton, Mass.

Baby carriage models are described in the catalog. The Company factory is shown in an image. The price list is dated November 1, 1923.

Date: 1924

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 287396

Ref. Code: EP001.12.016.008