Historic New England

New ideas for modernizing your home, Better Homes and Gardens, Des Moines, Iowa, 1936

The catalog is structured as a series of articles tackling topics of home renovation and interior design.

Date: 1936

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 361028

Ref. Code: EP005.624

Book of remodeled houses, The American Home, American Home Publishing Company, Forest Hills, N.Y., undated

The magazine is structured as a series of articles tackling topics of home renovation and interior design.

Date: undated

Collection: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

GUSN: 361029

Ref. Code: EP005.625

Legal records, 1840-1846 (bulk 1845-1846)

Series contains legal records including petitions; affidavits; court summons; warrants; the manifesto of the Porpoise; docket book entries; case files; indictments; and transcripts of interrogation of witnesses related to United States v. Cyrus Libby.

Date: 1840-1846, predominant 1845-1846

Collection: Pedro Tovookan Parris (1833-1860) papers

GUSN: 361030

Ref. Code: MS034.003

Printed matter, 1837-1856

Series includes printed matter including a copy of Charles Ellmss The Pirates Own Book, or Authentic Narratives of the Lives, Exploits, and Executions of the Most Celebrated Sea Robbers; copy of clippings related to the trial of Captain Cyrus Libby; copy of a handbill for George William Gordon acce...

Date: 1837-1856

Collection: Pedro Tovookan Parris (1833-1860) papers

GUSN: 361031

Ref. Code: MS034.005

Original art, 1853, undated

Series contains original art including a drawing of a young girl in a garden and a watercolor landscape depicting the events from when Pedro Tovookan Parris was enslaved, transported to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and ultimately transported to Boston, Massachusetts, to testify at the trial of Cyrus Libb...

Date: 1835, undated

Collection: Pedro Tovookan Parris (1833-1860) papers

GUSN: 361032

Ref. Code: MS034.006

Other materials, 1853, undated

Series includes the original frame for the drawing of a young girl in the garden; a collection inventory; a handwritten account of Pedro Tovookan Parriss life signed by Percival J. Parris; and a page of notes regarding the provenance of the collection.

Date: 1853, undated

Collection: Pedro Tovookan Parris (1833-1860) papers

GUSN: 361033

Ref. Code: MS034.007

Charles River Carnival, Waltham, Mass., 1886

One mounted albumen print of a painting depicting a flotilla on the Charles River in Waltham, Massachusetts, circa 1886 as part of the Charles River Carnival. Fireworks, lanterns, boats, and canoes with passengers are pictured. The photographer is likely George H. Van Norman, a local photographer wh...

Date: 1886

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 361038

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.3110.0050.001

Exterior of George D. Chamberlain's house, Springfield, Mass., undated

One mounted black-and-white photographic print of the house of George D. Chamberlain in Springfield, Massachusetts. The photographer is unknown and the photograph is undated. On the top left corner of the verso of the mount, the following is written: "Geo. D. Chamberlain's house / Springfield, Mass....

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 361039

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.2830.0040.002

George D. Chamberlain's house, Springfield, Mass., undated

Four mounted black-and-white photographic prints of the interior of George D. Chamberlain's house in Springfield, Massachusetts. Rooms pictured include a sitting room, a dining room, a parlor, and an entryway. The photographer is unknown. The print is undated.

Date: undated

Collection: Domestic interiors photographic collection

GUSN: 361040

Ref. Code: PC002.USMA.Springfield.162.11

Dining room, George D. Chamberlain's house, Springfield, Mass.

One mounted photographic print of the dining room of George D. Chamberlain's house in Springfield, Massachusetts. The photographer is unknown. The print is undated. The following is written in the top left corner of the mount's verso: "Compliments of the architect."

Date: undated

Collection: Domestic interiors photographic collection

GUSN: 361041

Ref. Code: PC002.USMA.Springfield.162.11.001

Sitting room, George D. Chamberlain's house, Springfield, Mass.

One mounted photographic print of the sitting room of George D. Chamberlain's house in Springfield, Massachusetts. The photographer is unknown. The print is undated. The following is written in the top left corner of the mount's verso: "Compliments of the architect."

Date: undated

Collection: Domestic interiors photographic collection

GUSN: 361042

Ref. Code: PC002.USMA.Springfield.162.11.002

Parlor, George D. Chamberlain's house, Springfield, Mass.

One mounted photographic print of the parlor of George D. Chamberlain's house in Springfield, Massachusetts. The photographer is unknown. The print is undated. The following is written in the top left corner of the mount's verso: "Compliments of the architect."

Date: undated

Collection: Domestic interiors photographic collection

GUSN: 361043

Ref. Code: PC002.USMA.Springfield.162.11.003

Entrance hall, George D. Chamberlain's house, Springfield, Mass.

One mounted photographic print of the entrance hall of George D. Chamberlain's house in Springfield, Massachusetts. The photographer is unknown. The print is undated. The following is written in the top left corner of the mount's verso: "Compliments of the architect."

Date: undated

Collection: Domestic interiors photographic collection

GUSN: 361044

Ref. Code: PC002.USMA.Springfield.162.11.004

Price list brochure for The Perry Pictures Company, Malden, Massachusetts, 1927

Packing slip and price list brochure for the Perry Pictures Company. Consumers are informed of the pricing for photographs of different dimensions, also providing information about price differences for different material types and subjects of the photographs.

Date: 1927

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 361046

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.01.022

Catalogue of tools and supplies for metal crafting, A. J. Wilkinson & Co., 180 to 188 Washington St., Boston, Mass., undated

The catalog lists different craftsman designs, jewels, and some blueprints for consumers to buy. Each product contains an illustration of the assembled and deconstructed product (to be assembled by the consumer), a product number, the name of the product being sold, a price depdning on the material,...

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 361047

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.007.020

Sample photograph for Chauncey L. Moore, photographic artist, Republican Building, 419 Main Street, Springfield, Mass., undated

Photograph sample has a lithograph print of the storefront of the photographer, advertising portraits and showcasing the location of the studio.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 361049

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.01.023

Architecture - First Annual Exhibition, Los Angeles Architectural Club

Eight mounted photographic prints of interior and exterior of architectural structures including houses and churches. The prints were photographed by multiple photographers including Thomas Ellison, Leon E. Dadmun, and William T. Clark. Two of the prints include a stamp for the architectural firm Cr...

Date: 1907, undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 361050

Ref. Code: PC001.02.02.0500.0700

Sitting room, Fellow House, Brookline, Mass.

One photographic print of the sitting room in the Fellow House in Brookline, Massachusetts. The print is undated. William T. Clark is the photographer. The print is labeled as part of section B.

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 361054

Ref. Code: PC001.02.02.0500.0700.001

Exterior view of Emmanuel Church, Newport, R. I.

One photographic print of the exterior of Emmanuel Church in Newport, Rhode Island. The church was designed by architectural firm Cram, Goodhue, and Ferguson. The print is undated and was photographed by Leon E. Dadmun. The print is labeled as part of section N.

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 361055

Ref. Code: PC001.02.02.0500.0700.002

Procession at Emmanuel Church, Newport, R.I.

One photographic print of a procession of lay members wearing vestments such as a surplice and cossack outside Emmanuel Church in Newport, Massachusetts. The print is undated and the photographer is unknown. The print is labeled as part of section N.

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 361056

Ref. Code: PC001.02.02.0500.0700.003

Exterior of Mrs. John Nicholas Brown's residence, Newport, R.I.

One photographic print of the residence for Mrs. John Nicholas Brown, also known as Harbour Court, in Newport, Rhode Island. The print is undated. Thomas Ellison is the photographer. The print is labeled as part of section N. A sticker including information related to the First Annual Exhibition of ...

Date: 1907, undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 361057

Ref. Code: PC001.02.02.0500.0700.004

Loggia, Mrs. John Nicholas Brown's residence, Newport, R.I.

One photographic print of the loggia at the residence of Mrs. John Nicholas Brown in Newport, Rhode Island. The print is undated and the photographer is unknown. The print is labeled as part of section N.

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 361058

Ref. Code: PC001.02.02.0500.0700.005

Greenhouse, Barron House, Boston, Mass.

One photographic print of the greenhouse at the Barron House in Boston, Massachusetts. The print is undated and the photographer is unknown. The print is labeled as part of section B.

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 361059

Ref. Code: PC001.02.02.0500.0700.006

Corridor, Barron House, Boston, Mass.

One photographic print of hallway in the Barron House in Boston, Massachusetts. The print is undated and the photographer is unknown. The print is labeled as part of section B. The dining room is seen in the background.

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 361060

Ref. Code: PC001.02.02.0500.0700.007

Dining room, Barron House, Boston, Mass.

One photographic print of a dining room in the Barron House in Boston, Massachusetts. The print is undated and the photographer is unknown. The print is labeled as part of section B.

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 361061

Ref. Code: PC001.02.02.0500.0700.008

Sample photograph for Weston, photographer, 2 Smith Block, Bangor, Maine, undated

Photograph sample has a lithograph print of the storefront of the photographer, advertising portraits and showcasing the location of the studio.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 361094

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.01.024

Lovell Diamond bicycles, Iver Johnson Sporting Goods Co., 155 Washington St. Corner Cornhill (Adams Square), Boston, Mass., c. 1920

Trade catalog sent out by Iver Johnson Sporting Goods for bicycle parts. Products include hangers, chains, bicycle lamps, and tires. Most listings come with dimensions, an illustration with both the item by iteslef and how it can be used on the bicycle, and price variations for different stylings an...

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 361095

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.002.005

Sanders Hardware, 27 Stuart Street

This 1962 image taken by Anthony's Studio depicts a street scene on Stuart Street in downtown Boston. Visible is the storefront of H.M. Sanders Co. hardware store with the letters used to spell "hardware" created from different tools. Levy Hardware's storefront is visible on the far right. Also visi...

Date: 1962

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 362357

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.7610.001

123-129 Summer Street

This 1961 photograph taken by Anthony's Studio depicts a street scene with various businesses, including a delicatessen, a jewelry store, and several clothing stores, located on Summer Street in Downtown Boston, Mass. Today these buildings no longer extant, having been replaced with an office bu...

Date: 1961

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 362360

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.7710.001

Epstein's Drugs, 2 Scollay Square

This image was taken in 1939 by photographer John F. Lane for the City of Boston Assessing Department. It depicts Epstein's Drugstore, located at the corner of Scollay Square and Pemberton Square, with the Suffolk County Courthouse visible in the background. This building is no longer standing a...

Date: 1939

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 362361

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.7220.002

Elm Building, 63-65 Hanover Street

This image was taken in 1939 by photographer John F. Lane for the City of Boston Assessing Department. Located near the corner of Hanover and Elm Streets, the Elm Building housed multiple businesses, including printers, manufacturers, a musical instrument shop, a tavern, and a drugstore, as seen in ...

Date: 1939

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 362362

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.4450.001

China House Restaurant, 146 Boylston Street

This 1961 image taken by Anthony's Studio depicts a street scene on Boylston Street in downtown Boston. Visible are the storefronts and signage of China House Restaurant and a branch of Mansfield Beauty Academy. This building is no longer standing. Emerson Colleges Max Mutchnick Campus Center i...

Date: 1961

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 362363

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.1570.001

Old Corner Book Store Building "as it is today", c. 1950's-1960's

In this image dating from the 1950's-1960's, the historic Old Corner Bookstore building is occupied by a pizza shop and surrounded by other commercial buildings in this photograph. An advertisement promotes Second Federal Savings at 19 School Street. A large sign blocking part of the building is for...

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 362365

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.8760.006

483 Blue Hill Avenue, Roxbury, Mass.

This 1960 image depicts a residential building with stores on the ground floor, including a Goodwill thrift shop, a poultry market, and a hardware store. Cars are parked out front in between snowbanks. This building still stands today and remains primarily residential with a commercial ground fl...

Date: 1960

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 362366

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.2540.0100.014

Rena's Beauty Salon, 265A Blue Hill Avenue, Roxbury, Mass.

This image taken by an unidentified photographer c. 1960s depicts a woman standing in the doorway of Rena's Beauty Salon on Blue Hill Ave in Roxbury, Mass. The identity of the woman is unknown. This building is no longer extant. The Haynes Early Childhood Center is now located on the site.

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 362368

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.2540.0100.015

Ashmont Supply Co., 339-341 Blue Hill Avenue, Roxbury, Mass.

This 1960 image taken by Anthony's Studio depicts a stretch of Blue Hill Ave with the Ashmont Supply Co. hardware store featured heavily in the foreground. Today, this building is gone and the site is now a vacant lot.

Date: 1960

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 362369

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.2540.0100.016

Promisel's Food Mart, 1216-1218 Blue Hill Avenue, Dorchester, Mass.

This 1961 image by Ames Photo Service depicts a street view of Promisel's Food Mart and a neighboring laundromat located on Blue Hill Ave in Dorchester, Mass. This building is extant but has been altered; it is now the site of Greater Victory Temple Church.

Date: 1961

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 362372

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0790.0100.003

Ernstein's Specialty Shop, 568 Columbia Road, Dorchester, Mass.

This image by an unidentified photographer depicts a street scene on Columbia Road in Dorchester, Mass., including Ernstein's (women's clothing store) and a U.S. Marine recruiting center. Today, the building at 568 Columbia Rd. is partially extant but significantly altered. The recruiting statio...

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 362373

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0790.0100.004

Ace DeLuxe Cleaners and Pessin's Food Mart, 151-151B Harold Street, Roxbury, Mass.

This 1961 image by Anthony's Studio depicts a winter street scene in front of Ace DeLuxe Cleansers and Pessin's Food Mart (Pessin's Foodland) on Harold Street in Roxbury. Two young girls in winter clothing and one older man smoking a cigarette are standing in Ace's doorway. The girls are looking at ...

Date: 1961

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 362374

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.2540.0100.017

645-663 Warren Street, Roxbury, Mass.

This 1960 image by Anthony's Studio depicts a street scene on Warren St. in Roxbury, Mass. Visible are a pharmacy, a liquor store, a driving school, a restaurant, a dry cleaners, and bowling alley. Several large billboards sit atop the stores. The building is still existing, but has significant...

Date: 1960

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 362375

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.2540.0100.018

Vacant building at 44 Gibson Street, Dorchester, Mass.

This image depicts a building that has been "vacant for years" according to notes written on the photograph's back. The street-side of the building is covered with political campaign posters ranging from fresh to faded and fraying. Based on the political posters, a rough estimate of 1958-1960 can be...

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 362377

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.USMA.1280.0020.001

Massachusetts - East Boston - Boston Marine Works - Photos

File part

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 362389

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.USMA.1340.0050

Tremont & Calumet Streets, Roxbury, Mass.

This 1960 photograph by the Boston Photo Service depicts the corners of Tremont and Calumets Streets in Mission Hill, Boston, Mass. Visible is the back view of a row of houses on Calumet Street set behind a rocky outcropping and a parking lot. This site is now a part of the One Brigham Circle co...

Date: 1960

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 362391

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.2540.0100.019

Massachusetts - Boston - Avery St. - Unmounted

File part

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 362392

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0340.0605

Massachusetts - Brighton - Allston - Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co. - Unmounted

File part

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 362393

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0430.0085

Massachusetts - Brighton - Allston - Photos

File part

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 362394

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.USMA.0710.0050

Sunoco, corner of Mountfort and St. Mary's

Image depicts a Sunoco gas station located at the corner of Mountfort Street and St. Mary's Street, Brookline, Mass.

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 362396

Ref. Code: PC001.02.02.3150.0100.004

Massachusetts - Boston - Unidentified - Photos

File part

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 362415

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.USMA.0480.0090

Trade card for Francis M. Donahue with Kennedy's, 60 Merrimack Street, Haverhill, Mass., undated

Trade card advertising fall fashions for men sold by Francis M. Donahue at Kennedy's clothing store in Haverhill, Massachusetts. A print of a man presumed to be Francis M. Donahue is on the left of the recto.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 362416

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.05.04.027

"Boots & Shoes" Weekly, vol. 38, no. 19, New York, N.Y., 1900 December 19

Periodical titled "Boots& Shoes" Weekly published on December 19, 1900. Contains advertisements for shoe manufacturers located throughout the United States and articles discussing shoes, shoe manufacturing, and related topics.

Date: 1900

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 362418

Ref. Code: EP001.12.007.004.018

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