Historic New England

School papers: diploma, Harris Grammar School, Dorchester, Mass., 1878

File part

Date: 1878

Collection: Pierce family papers

GUSN: 369659

Ref. Code: MS023.27.04.07

School papers: diploma, Dorchester High School, Dorchester, Mass., 1881

File part

Date: 1881

Collection: Pierce family papers

GUSN: 369660

Ref. Code: MS023.27.04.09

Portrait of six children in American Revolution-era costumes

One mounted photographic print of six children, three boys and three girls. The photograph measures 6 1/2 inches by 9 inches. The children are dressed in elaborate costumes, including wigs, that were typical of formal wear during the American revolutionary era. The location of the photograph is unk...

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 369661

Ref. Code: PC001.02.02.6000.0100.001

Books and booklets: The Old Farmer's Almanac for 1925

File part

Date: 1924-1925

Collection: Pierce family papers

GUSN: 369662

Ref. Code: MS023.27.05.06

Books and booklets: Sensible Etiquette of the Best Society by Mrs. H. O. Ward, eighteenth edition, 1878

File part

Date: 1878

Collection: Pierce family papers

GUSN: 369663

Ref. Code: MS023.27.05.03

Books and booklets: Worcester's Pronouncing Spelling Book by L.J. Campbell and S.T. Worcester, 1878

File part

Date: 1878

Collection: Pierce family papers

GUSN: 369664

Ref. Code: MS023.27.05.04

Clubs and organizations: certificate of membership, Society of California Pioneers of New England, Boston, Mass., 1892

File

Date: 1892

Collection: Pierce family papers

GUSN: 369665

Ref. Code: MS023.19.03

Printed material: Holy Bible, Hardings edition

File part

Date: circa 1861

Collection: Pierce family papers

GUSN: 369666

Ref. Code: MS023.21.03

John J. McNutt Novelty Wood Works, Wareham Street, Boston, Mass.

John J. McNutt Novelty Wood Woorks stood at the junction of Malden and Wareham Streets in Boston, Massachusetts. They were builders and manufacturers of of bank and stor fixtures as specialists in carving and pattern making. - 1883 Boston City Directory.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 369667

Ref. Code: PC001.01.01.USMA.010.012

Framed Gropefest poster, 1984

1984 Grope Fest, was a celebration to honor the memory of Walter Gropius, founder of the Bauhaus School of Architecture and Design.

Date: 1984

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

GUSN: 369668

Ref. Code: GC002.02.347

Publication: Maritime History of Massachusetts, 1783-1860 by Samuel Eliot Morison, sixth edition, 1925

File part

Date: 1925

Collection: Pierce family papers

GUSN: 369669

Ref. Code: MS023.34.04.31

Publication: Dorchester Old and New: 1630-1930 in the Old Bay Colony by the Dorchester, Massachusetts Tercentenary, 1930

File part

Date: 1930

Collection: Pierce family papers

GUSN: 369670

Ref. Code: MS023.34.04.32

Publication: Good Old Dorchester: A Narrative History of the Town, 1630-1893 by William Dana Orcutt, third edition, 1916

File part

Date: 1916

Collection: Pierce family papers

GUSN: 369671

Ref. Code: MS023.34.04.29

Publication: The Landing-Force and Small-Arms Instructions by Captain W. F. Fullam, United States Navy, 1912

File part

Date: 1912

Collection: Pierce family papers

GUSN: 369672

Ref. Code: MS023.34.04.28

Publication: Good Old Dorchester: A Narrative History of the Town, 1630-1893 by William Dana Orcutt, first edition, 1893

File part

Date: 1893

Collection: Pierce family papers

GUSN: 369673

Ref. Code: MS023.34.04.27

Publication: Tokology: A Book for Every Woman by Alice B. Stockham, twenty-third edition, 1885

File part

Date: 1885

Collection: Pierce family papers

GUSN: 369674

Ref. Code: MS023.34.04.25

Publication: Homes of Our Forefathers in Boston, Old England and Boston, New England by Edwin Whitefield, 1889

File part

Date: 1889

Collection: Pierce family papers

GUSN: 369675

Ref. Code: MS023.34.04.26

Publication: History of the Town of Dorchester, Massachusetts by the Dorchester Antiquarian and Historical Society, 1859

File part

Date: 1859

Collection: Pierce family papers

GUSN: 369676

Ref. Code: MS023.34.04.23

Publication: Botany for Young People and Common Schools: How Plants Grow, A Simple Introduction to Structural Botany by Prof. Asa Gray, 1858

File part

Date: 1858

Collection: Pierce family papers

GUSN: 369677

Ref. Code: MS023.34.04.22

Publication: The First Book of History: For Children and Youth, revised edition, 1838

File part

Date: 1838

Collection: Pierce family papers

GUSN: 369678

Ref. Code: MS023.34.04.20

Exterior view of house of Charles S. Purinton, Lexington, Mass., 1951 [negative]

Black-and-white negative depicting the exterior of a house built for Charles S. Purinton in Lexington, Massachusetts. Notable features include the gambrel roof, dormer windows, and the arche above the front door. The house was built by Boston architect Donald C. Goss. The negative was taken by A. W....

Date: 1951

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 369679

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.USMA.2630.0020.001

Exterior view of house of Charles S. Purinton, Lexington, Mass., 1951

Black-and-white photographic print depicting the exterior of a house built for Charles S. Purinton in Lexington, Massachusetts. Notable features include the gambrel roof, dormer windows, and the arche above the front door. Four individuals are photographed standing in front of the house. Three of th...

Date: 1951

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 369680

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.1570.0050.001

Billhead for J.L. Fairbanks & Co., stationers and account book manufacturers, 136 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., December 30, 1874

Billhead for one "time book", made out to John S. Damrell, December 30, 1874.

Date: 1874-12-30

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 369682

Ref. Code: EP001.01.111.01.05.041

Barbara (Sweet) Purinton and and members of the Leggett family inside Charles S. Purinton's house, Lexington, Mass., 1951

Photographic print depicting Barbara (Sweet) Purinton, the wife of Charles S. Purinton, and Leggett family in the living room of the Purinton's house.. The house is located in Lexington, Massachusetts, and was built by Boston architect Donald C. Goss. Photographed by A. W. Leggett. "Photo by / A. W....

Date: 1951

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 369683

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.1570.0050.002

Barbara (Sweet) Purinton and Joyce Leggett in the kitchen of Charles S. Purinton's house, Lexington, Mass., 1951

Photographic print depicting Barbara (Sweet) Purinton, the wife of Charles S. Purinton, and Joyce Leggett standing near the stove in the kitchen of the Purinton's house. The house is located in Lexington, Massachusetts, and built by Boston architect Donald C. Goss. Photographed by A. W. Leggett. "Ph...

Date: 1951

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 369684

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.1570.0050.003

Negatives

Series

Collection: Halliday Historic Photograph Company photographic collection, 1890s-1930s

GUSN: 369686

Ref. Code: PC027.001

Prints

Series

Collection: Halliday Historic Photograph Company photographic collection, 1890s-1930s

GUSN: 369687

Ref. Code: PC027.002

Exterior street view of A. & W. Sprague's store, Elmwood, R.I., circa 1860

Stereograph depicting an exterior view of A. & W. Sprague's store located in the Elmwood neighborhood of Providence, Rhode Island. Dated circa 1860. Photographed by Manchester Bros., a photographic firm located in Providence. The following can be found on the verso: "VIEW OF / A. & W. SPRAGUE'S STOR...

Date: circa 1860

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 369689

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USRI.0140.0010.002.001

Exterior rear view of A. & W. Sprague's store, Elmwood, R.I., circa 1860

Stereograph depicting an exterior view of A. & W. Sprague's store located in the Elmwood neighborhood of Providence, Rhode Island. Images feature the loading docks at the rear of the store, with wagons and merchandise visible. Dated circa 1860. Photographed by Manchester Bros., a photographic firm l...

Date: circa 1860

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 369690

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USRI.0140.0010.002.002

Interior view with chairs and rugs of A. & W. Sprague's store, Elmwood, R.I., circa 1860

Stereograph depicting an interior view of A. & W. Sprague's store located in the Elmwood neighborhood of Providence, Rhode Island. Merchandise such as chairs and rugs are visible. Three unidentified men and two unidentified women are pictured. Dated circa 1860. Photographed by Manchester Bros., a ph...

Date: circa 1860

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 369691

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USRI.0140.0010.002.003

Interior view with boots and hats of A. & W. Sprague's store, Elmwood, R.I., circa 1860

Stereograph depicting an interior view of A. & W. Sprague's store located in the Elmwood neighborhood of Providence, Rhode Island. Merchandise suich as boots, trousers, and hats are pictured. A number of unidentified individuals, some children, are pictured. Dated circa 1860. Photographed by Manches...

Date: circa 1860

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 369692

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USRI.0140.0010.002.004

Interior view with food counter of A. & W. Sprague's store, Elmwood, R.I., circa 1860

Stereograph depicting an interior view of A. & W. Sprague's store located in the Elmwood neighborhood of Providence, Rhode Island. Depicts a food counter with fruit, vegetables, poultry, and fish, both on and behind the counter. Three unidentified employees are visible behind the counter, and one un...

Date: circa 1860

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 369693

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USRI.0140.0010.002.005

Interior view with baby carriages of A. & W. Sprague's store, Elmwood, R.I., circa 1860

Stereograph depicting an interior view of A. & W. Sprague's store located in the Elmwood neighborhood of Providence, Rhode Island. Merchandise such as trousers, boots, and baby carriages are pictured. Unidentified employees and customers are pictured. Dated circa 1860. Photographed by Manchester Bro...

Date: circa 1860

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 369694

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USRI.0140.0010.002.006

Interior view with baskets and boots of A. & W. Sprague's store, Elmwood, R.I., circa 1860

Stereograph depicting an interior view of A. & W. Sprague's store located in the Elmwood neighborhood of Providence, Rhode Island. A store counter is pictured, and merchandise such as baskets, boots, and canned food products are visible. Unidentified employees and customers are pictured on either si...

Date: circa 1860

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 369695

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USRI.0140.0010.002.007

Interior view with headboards of A. & W. Sprague's store, Elmwood, R.I., circa 1860

Stereograph depicting an interior view of A. & W. Sprague's store located in the Elmwood neighborhood of Providence, Rhode Island. Merchandise such as headboards, footboards, chairs, and dressing tables, among other unidentified products, are pictured. Five unidentified individuals are pictured in t...

Date: circa 1860

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 369696

Ref. Code: PC001.04.01.USRI.0140.0010.002.008

Billhead for Chessman & Stetson, dealers in gents fine furnishings, under Revere House, Boston, Mass., November 17th, 1875

Invoice for 2 "suits Underwear" for J. S. Damrell from CHessman & Stetson, November 17th, 1875.

Date: 1875-11-17

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 369697

Ref. Code: EP001.01.023.05.01.053

Account books, 1913-1917

Series contains four account books documenting the business activities of C. L. Cooney Antiques between 1913-1917. The account books also provide a detailed list of the businesses items sold and customers served. Items sold include furniture, such as bureaus, table, and chairs; interior decorations,...

Date: 1913-1917

Collection: C. L. Cooney Antiques collection

GUSN: 369805

Ref. Code: MS079.001

Account book, 1913-1914

1 legal size folder

Date: 1913-1914

Collection: C. L. Cooney Antiques collection

GUSN: 369806

Ref. Code: MS079.001.001

Account book, 1914-1915

1 legal size folder

Date: 1914-1915

Collection: C. L. Cooney Antiques collection

GUSN: 369807

Ref. Code: MS079.001.002

Account book, 1915-1916

1 legal size folder

Date: 1915-1916

Collection: C. L. Cooney Antiques collection

GUSN: 369808

Ref. Code: MS079.001.003

Account book, 1916-1917

1 legal size folder

Date: 1916-1917

Collection: C. L. Cooney Antiques collection

GUSN: 369809

Ref. Code: MS079.001.004

Miscellaneous manuscripts, 1788-1865, undated

Series contains miscellaneous manuscripts, including a receipt for payment to two soldiers in the fifth and seventh Continental regiments signed by Stephen Osgood; a letter to Miss Hannah Barker in Boston, Massachusetts; a letter from Charles Hayes at Phillips Exeter Academy to his aunt; and a pamph...

Date: 1788-1865, undated

Collection: C. L. Cooney Antiques collection

GUSN: 369810

Ref. Code: MS079.002

Receipt, 1788 October 30

1 legal size folder

Date: 1788

Collection: C. L. Cooney Antiques collection

GUSN: 369811

Ref. Code: MS079.002.001

Letter to Miss Hannah Barker, 1823 March 1

1 legal size folder

Date: 1823

Collection: C. L. Cooney Antiques collection

GUSN: 369812

Ref. Code: MS079.002.002

Letter from Charles Hayes to his aunt, 1865 May

1 legal size folder

Date: 1865

Collection: C. L. Cooney Antiques collection

GUSN: 369813

Ref. Code: MS079.002.003

Pamphlet, undated

1 legal size folder

Collection: C. L. Cooney Antiques collection

GUSN: 369814

Ref. Code: MS079.002.004

Various Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm photographs by SPNEA and copies of archive photographs

30 items

Date: undated

Collection: Little family papers

GUSN: 369816

Ref. Code: MS016.25.004.006

Buildings

Subseries E, Buildings, circa 1973-1975, undated (#25.313-25.315) contains photographs taken before, during, and after the 1973 barn restoration, photographs from the Big Barn grant completion report, and from the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities (SPNEA)s Conservation Center ...

Date: circa 1973-1975, undated

Collection: Little family papers

GUSN: 369817

Ref. Code: MS016.25.005

Activities

Subseries F, Activities, 1991-1993 (#25.316-25.318) contains photographs of SPNEA archaeology work that took place between 1991 and 1993.

Date: 1991-1993

Collection: Little family papers

GUSN: 369818

Ref. Code: MS016.25.006

Albums

Subseries G, Albums, 1972-1989, undated (#26.320-26.325) contains five photograph albums and one empty three-ring binder. The images in the albums depict various members of the Little family and document vacations, celebrations, and daily life. Included in albums are photographs of the Little Family...

Date: 1972-1989, undated

Collection: Little family papers

GUSN: 369819

Ref. Code: MS016.25.007

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