Historic New England

Promotional materials, 1926-1928, undated

Series contains advertisements; brochures; bulletins; pamphlets; catalogues; and products specifications; relating to the development work of William Widgery Thomas, Esq. and architect Edward R. Wait on a house at the Felsdale development in Winchester, Massachusetts, and Brentwood in Cumberland For...

Date: 1926-1928, undated

Collection: William Widgery Thomas, Esq. collection

GUSN: 358215

Ref. Code: EP004.001

Edwin Martin photographic collection

Collection of 136 black-and-white photographic prints taken between 2001 and 2013 by photographer Edwin Martin as part of a series titled North by Down East: People of Maine. All of the photographs are numbered and blind stamped. The photographs depict unidentified individuals from various locations...

Date: 2001-2013

Collection: Edwin Martin photographic collection

GUSN: 358218

Ref. Code: PC078

James Hook & Co. photographic collection

Collection of twenty 10 3/4 x 14-inch silver gelatin prints of James Hook & Co. in Boston, Massachusetts. Prints were taken by photographer Justin H. Goodstein-Aue between 2007 and 2008. These prints depict the building, the lobster tanks, members of the Hook family at work, other staff members work...

Date: 2007-2008

Collection: James Hook & Co. photographic collection

GUSN: 358219

Ref. Code: PC079

Correspondence, 1924-1929

Series contains correspondence relating to the development work of William Widgery Thomas, Esq. and architect Edward R. Wait on a house at the Felsdale development in Winchester, Massachusetts, and Brentwood in Cumberland Foreside, Maine. Correspondence largely surrounds the promotion of materials f...

Collection: William Widgery Thomas, Esq. collection

GUSN: 358222

Ref. Code: EP004.002

Architectural records, 1928

Series contains blueprints; specifications; plumbing records; sketches; and notes; relating to the development work of William Widgery Thomas, Esq. and the work of architect Edward R. Wait on a house at the Felsdale development in Winchester, Massachusetts, and Brentwood in Cumberland Foreside, Main...

Collection: William Widgery Thomas, Esq. collection

GUSN: 358223

Ref. Code: EP004.003

Ephemera, 1928-1929, undated

Series contains envelopes, insulation samples, metal lath samples, and miscellaneous materials such as business cards relating to the development work of William Widgery Thomas, Esq. and architect Edward R. Wait on a house at the Felsdale development in Winchester, Massachusetts, and Brentwood in Cu...

Date: undated

Collection: William Widgery Thomas, Esq. collection

GUSN: 358225

Ref. Code: EP004.005

Bookplates

This collection contains bookplates and a few bookplate proofs dating from circa 1700 to circa 1950.

Date: circa 1700-circa 1950, undated, predominant 1900-1920

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 358228

Ref. Code: EP001.16

Sears Cash Market collection

This collection contains ephemera, including advertisements and photographic materials, and financial records, including a receipt and cashbooks, related to the operation of Sears Cash Market in Dorchester, Massachusetts. Materials are dated circa 1890, 1989-1939, 1980, and undated. The collection i...

Date: predominant 1919-1939

Collection: Sears Cash Market collection

GUSN: 358234

Ref. Code: CC025

Business card for J. C. Spooner's Photographic and Ambrotype Picture Palace, Foot's Block, Springfield, Mass., circa 1860

This business card advertises the services of J. C. Spooner's Photographic and Ambrotype Picture Palace located on Foot's Block in Springfield, Massachusetts. The Photographic and Ambrotype Picture Palace had previously been owned by photographer Otis H. Cooley until its purchase by the Spooner Brot...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 358235

Ref. Code: EP001.01.089.01.04.018

A brief history of the Filene Automatic Bargain Basement, circa 1929

One booklet containing twenty pages titled "A Brief History of the Filene Automatic Bargain Basement." The booklet discusses the history of Filene's Automatic Bargain Basement, its financial performance over time, operations issues, and solutions to these issues. It also provides small illustrations...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 358240

Ref. Code: EP001.01.031.01.06.037

Walter M. Cabot House collection

This collection contains materials related to the Walter M. Cabot House located in Sherborn, Massachusetts. These materials include architectural materials from architect Joseph Everett Chandler and landscape architects the Olmsted Brothers such as blueprints, elevations, floor plans, and landscape ...

Date: 1922-1999, undated, predominant 1922-1925

Collection: Walter M. Cabot House collection

GUSN: 358246

Ref. Code: AR039

Architectural drawings, 1922-1925, undated

Series contains blueprints; elevations; floor plans; and landscape plans related to the Walter M. Cabot House located in Sherborn, Massachusetts. The majority of the floor plans are signed by architect Hugo E. Olson. Two of the floor plans has been altered to display the heating plan designed by Bue...

Date: 1922-1925, undated

Collection: Walter M. Cabot House collection

GUSN: 358256

Ref. Code: AR039.001

Photographs, circa 1925

Series contains thirteen photographs of the Walter M. Cabot House located in Sherborn, Massachusetts. The photographs depict the south elevation, the walled garden, the dining room, the living room, the library, and two bedrooms. It also includes a small archival envelope containing Weber's signatur...

Collection: Walter M. Cabot House collection

GUSN: 358257

Ref. Code: AR039.002

Printed materials, 1929, 1999

Series contains a copy of the April 1929 House Beautiful magazine featuring an article on the Walter M. Cabot House and a copy of the book Sherborn, Massachusetts: Images of the Past. The House Beautiful issue contains an article on the Walter M. Cabot house on pages 455-458, 502, 504, and 508. The ...

Collection: Walter M. Cabot House collection

GUSN: 358258

Ref. Code: AR039.003

Libraries of New England by Mary Britcher, late 20th century

Collection of seventy-four color photographs taken by Mary Britcher depicting libraries from various locations in New England. While the majority of the libraries photographed are in New England, a small portion are located in states outside of New England, such as Delaware, Virginia, and Pennsylvan...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 358271

Ref. Code: PC001.02.02.4450.0100.001

East Orange photograph album, East Orange, Vt., circa 1880

Handmade unbound photograph album made of black construction paper with the the word "Limerick" written on the front in gold ink. Contains approximately 37 albumen prints taken and compiled by an unknown individual. Album is dated circa 1880. The photographs are believed to depict East Orange, Vermo...

Collection: Photograph albums collection

GUSN: 358318

Ref. Code: PC009.304

Letter from W. E. C. Eustis, Boston, Mass., 1882 July 4

Letter from W. E. C. Eustis written in Boston dated July 4, 1882. The letter, written to an unidentified individual, discusses previous correspondence and the recipient's plans to return. Eustis writes that he does not believe it is a good idea for the individual to return so soon and that he is sor...

Date: 1882

Collection: Miscellaneous manuscript collection

GUSN: 358319

Ref. Code: MS029.002.017

Account book of an unidentified individual, Boston, Mass., 1847-1859, bulk 1847-1849

Account book with an embellished leather cover belonging to an unidentified individual. The book contains entries dating from April 1847 through January 1859, although the majority of entries range from April 1847 through January 1850. The account book contains approximately 300 pages of which 58 ha...

Date: 1847-1859, predominant 1847-1849

Collection: Account books collection

GUSN: 358321

Ref. Code: MS002.145

Blueprints, 1922

Subseries contains seven blueprints depicting six floor plans, one elevation, and a heating plan.

Date: 1922

Collection: Walter M. Cabot House collection

GUSN: 358327

Ref. Code: AR039.001.001

Landscape plans, 1924-1925, undated

Subseries contains nine landscape plans for the Walter M. Cabot House designed by the Olmsted Brothers and one architectural plan for the kitchen windows.

Collection: Walter M. Cabot House collection

GUSN: 358328

Ref. Code: AR039.001.002

Special summer outings, The Bunker Hill Boys' Club, 3 Dexter Row, Charlestown, Mass., circa 1895

Poster published by the Bunker Hill Boys' Club, located in the Charlestown neighborhood of Boston, Mass., soliciting donations to enable boys to visit the country or seashore. Poster displays photographs of young boys camping, swimming, playing baseball, and engaging in various other activities with...

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

GUSN: 358335

Ref. Code: GC002.01.MA.4200.007

Photograph of an unidentified house, Florence, Mass, circa 1890

One mounted albumen print of a shingle style family home in Florence, Massachusetts. The unidentified family of six, including the father, mother, two daughters, and two sons, are pictured standing in front of the house. The father is giving a thumbs up to the camera and one of the sons is standing ...

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 358336

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0995.0040.001

Fiske Kimball certificate and diploma, 1909, 1950

One certificate granting Sydney Fiske Kimball membership to the Harvard Chapter of the Delta Upsilon Fraternity. It is dated 1909 and signed by the president and secretary of the Chapter and the secretary of Delta Upsilon's Executive Council. One diploma, written in Latin, for an honorary Doctor of ...

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

GUSN: 358338

Ref. Code: GC002.02.335

Rocky Hill Meetinghouse, Amesbury, Mass.

Contains thirteen pages from an account book from the assessors for the Rocky Hill Meeting House, 1810-1811 (title page "A Copy of a Tax for the West Parish in Salisbury for the Year 1810"). Also includes a copy of the deed for pew forty-four, bought by Moses True, June 19th, 1786.

Date: 1786-1811

Collection: Miscellaneous manuscript collection

GUSN: 358345

Ref. Code: MS029.001.003

William Wadsworth Richmond and Sophia Buell combined account book and scrapbook

This book is a hybrid document, with entries made between 1827 and 1890 in the town of Marlboro (now Marlborough), Connecticut. Initially, this was account book for blacksmith and foundry owner William Wadsworth Richmond (1797-1843). His account book spans the 1820s through 1840s. His portion of th...

Date: 1827-1890

Collection: Scrapbooks collection

GUSN: 358375

Ref. Code: MS004.059

The Camera's Coast: Historic Photographs of Maritime New England poster, 2004

Poster for the exhibit "The Camera's Coast: Historic Photographs of Maritime New England." The exhibit ran from February 19-May 30, 2004 at the Maine Historical Society in Portland, Maine. The exhibit was organized by the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquties (now known as Historic ...

Collection: Original art collection

GUSN: 357420

Ref. Code: GC001.USME.Portland.777

Salem 2010: Now & Then poster, 2010

Poster for the event "Salem 2010: Now & Then" hosted in Salem, Massachusetts. The event was on Sunday, March 21 2010 from 12-4pm and was billed as "A Community Celebration Centuries in the Making!" The event included free admission of the four Anniversary Properties: Brookhouse, The House of the Sev...

Collection: Original art collection

GUSN: 357422

Ref. Code: GC001.USMA.Salem.778

Albert M. Gardner house collection

Collection includes architectural materials, photographic materials, and ephemera. The architectural materials include framing plans; floor plans; elevations; working drafts; and one set of specifications. The architectural drawings are heavily annotated and amended in graphite, indicating that they...

Date: circa 1880-1881, 1896, 2014

Collection: Albert M. Gardner house collection

GUSN: 357428

Ref. Code: AR026

Household Art Company collection

Collection contains twelve design drawings of household furniture and decorative items such as mantels, beds, and chairs. They majority are completed in pencil and colored pencil, although some were also completed using ink and guoache. The design drawings were completed by an unknown artist circa 1...