Historic New England

The Macknezie begins working at Cape Cod Bay and Belmont's yacht celebrates Opening Day

A black and white view of the General Mackenzie digging at Cape Cod Bay, which shows a small rowboat next to the dredger (top) and a black and white view of August Belmont's private yacht, Scout, as it sails in celebration of the Canal's opening (bottom).

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292589

Ref. Code: MS028.04.010.002

Building the breakwater

A black and white view of a discharge pipe sending material over the breakwater.

Date: 1910-09-14

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292591

Ref. Code: MS028.04.010.003

Stockbridge Library Association membership certificate

A Stockbridge Library Association membership certficate issued to Mrs. N. E. Doane on November 13, 1908, by R. R. Bowker, president, and Agnes N. Canning, secretary.

Date: 1908-11-13

Collection: Merwin House collection

GUSN: 292598

Ref. Code: MS041.03.03.10.001

The S. S. Willehod

A black and white view of the S. S. Willehod at Buzzards Bay. The image shows the crew members at the stern.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292592

Ref. Code: MS028.04.010.004

An aerial view of the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white aerial view of the Cape Cod Canal showing the two drawbridges and the Bourne Bridge.

Date: 1935

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292595

Ref. Code: MS028.04.010.005

A steamship and a boat on the Cape Cod Canal

A black and white view down the length of the Cape Cod Canal. The image shows a steamer and a boat traveling nearly parallel with each other down the Canal. The image also shows a bridge in the distance.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292599

Ref. Code: MS028.04.017.001

The railroad lift bridge and the Bourne Bridge

A black and white aerial view of the railroad lift bridge and the Bourne Bridge along the Cape Cod Canal.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292600

Ref. Code: MS028.04.017.002

A panoramic view of Bournedale

A color panoramic view of Bournedale, depicting the Cape Cod Canal running the length of the town.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292601

Ref. Code: MS028.04.029.001

"Cape Cod Ship Canal Company: charter and its amendments, contracts, for construction, supreme court decisions, etc."

A blue hardcover book detailing the legal and financial history of the Cape Cod Ship Canal Company. The book lists the Company's Board of Directors, describes charters and government acts, and depicts the contracts and amendments associated with the Company. The final major entry in the book is a de...

Date: 1887

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292605

Ref. Code: MS028.05.001.002

Programs and related; includes clippings [2 of 2]

Clippings (1 folder)

Date: 1848-1910, undated

Collection: Parson Smith family papers

GUSN: 292603

Ref. Code: MS032.07.01.30

"A Canal Across Cape Cod"

A small paperback book showing the advantages of the Bass River route through photographs as well as facts and figures. The book first lays out the advantages of the route briefly. Then it describes the route and offers testimonials in support. The book also details the plans for a canal connecting ...

Date: 1895

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292607

Ref. Code: MS028.05.001.003

"Boston Cape Cod and New York Canal Company: invitation to contractors, contractor's proposal, contract for construction, specifications, bond for construction"

Just as the title suggests, this book published by the Boston Cape Cod and New York Canal Company includes an invitation to contractors, a contractor's proposal, a contract for construction, specifications for the canal, and a bond for construction. The invitation to contractors was written by the p...

Date: 1907

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292621

Ref. Code: MS028.05.001.004

"Cape Cod Canal"

This book is simply a complete transcription of a speech delivered to the Boston Chamber of Commerce by William Barclay Parsons. Parsons begins his address by recounting the history of the Cape Cod Canal dating back to the 17th century. He then goes on to relay his geographical plan for the Canal, s...

Date: 1910-05-25

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292622

Ref. Code: MS028.05.001.005

"The History and Economic Value of Canals, with Special Reference to the Cape Cod Canal" (2 copies)

This essay, presented to the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers in New York, explains the value of the modern canal with a increased emphasis on that of the Cape Cod Canal. Author J.W. Miller begins his work by telling the history of the canal, dating back to ancient times. He also giv...

Date: 1910-11-17

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292627

Ref. Code: MS028.05.001.006

Anita Marie (Chilen) Lincoln baby book

This scrapbook contains cards and gift lists from Anita Marie Chilen's two baby showers. She was born on December 10, 1941, in Brookfield, Missouri. Entries include the hospital bill for mother and child and over 60 birthday cards and newspaper clippings for Anita and her younger sister Marie.

Date: 1941

Collection: Scrapbooks collection

GUSN: 292648

Ref. Code: MS004.055

Livability unlimited with homes and products of wood, National Lumber Manufacturers Association, 1319 18th Street, Washington, D.C.

The pamphlet promotes wood products for exterior and interior design in home building. A separate letter is included with a form for odering additional copies of the item.

Date: 1959-05-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 292687

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.013.001

Masonite home improvement guide, how to modernize your home inside and out with Masonite panel products, Masonite Corporation, 111 W. Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois

Suggestions for remodeling older homes using Masonite hardboard panels are described in the pamphlet.

Date: 1950s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 292691

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.013.002

The cutter of the dredge General Mackenzie

A black and white view of the cutting attachment for the dredger General Mackenzie. The image shows a man standing next to the cutter in overalls holding a shovel.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292689

Ref. Code: MS028.04.027.058

"Cape Cod Canal" (2 copies)

This publication is a small guide created for sailors of the Cape Cod Canal following the Canal's inception in 1914. The guide begins by enumerating some facts and figures regarding the size and benefit of the Canal. The guide lists four major reasons to use the Canal in the section following. Then ...

Date: 1915-04-20

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292696

Ref. Code: MS028.05.002.001

Here is the complete Weldwood selection of fine prefinished woods, United States Plywood Corporation, 55 West 44th Street, New York 36, New York

Weldwood Prefinished Panels are shown in available colors. Customers are invited to showrooms to truly experience the lacquer finish found on fine furniture.

Date: 1950s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 292692

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.013.003

Sample pattern sheet for Gilford, Inc., 515 Madison Ave., New York 22, New York

Text at the top of the sheet reads "Kindly add these new patterns to your Master Sample Book." The pattern on one side is "Trader Horn" for wallcovering and upholstery. The pattern on the verso is "Constellation" vinyl wallcovering fabric.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 292701

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.013.004

"A Little Visit to the Cape Cod Canal"

This small book aims to give the general public a glimpse of the construction of the Cape Cod Canal. The book does this through a small bit of narrative writing, but it accomplishes its goal primarily through photographs. 16 of the book's 18 pages are photographs depicting the construction of the Ca...

Date: 1913

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292700

Ref. Code: MS028.05.002.002

Gil-Co-Weave breathable vinyl fabrics for upholstery and wallcovering, Gilford Leather Co., Inc., 515 Madison Ave., New York 22, New York

"Gil-Co-Weave is a vinyl fabric that gives the comfort of woven fabric and the cleanability of vinyl." Color samples are shown for customers.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 292702

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.013.005

Transite walls by Johns-Manville, 22 East Fortieth Street, New York, New York

The walls are a combination of asbestos and cement and are used for commercial building installations. There is a Boston office located at 49 Federal Street. A list of installations is on the back cover.

Date: 1938

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 292705

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.013.006

"The Cape Cod Canal: Illustrated" (3 copies)

This book combines illustration and narrative writing in describing the broad history of the Cape Cod Canal. Dalton begins by detailing the inclinations of Miles Standish to tame the Cape Cod Bay in the 1620's. He goes on to explain George Washington's motivations in sending James Bowdoin to survey ...

Date: 1911-03-00

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292707

Ref. Code: MS028.05.002.003

Building facades of Kydex 5000, Rohm and Haas Company, Independence Mall West, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The durability and toughness of Kydex panels and sheets for exterior wall coverings is described. There is a separate cover letter and postcard for requesting additional information.

Date: 1968-06-14

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 292708

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.013.007

"The Cape Cod Canal"

This booklet provides a brief description of the Cape Cod Canal. There are 3 total pages of writing, while the rest are photographs. The writer explains the specifics regarding the Cape Cod Canal, including its length and width, the cost of the project, and the shortened route from New York to Bosto...

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292713

Ref. Code: MS028.05.002.004

Bird Art-Bric Siding, it pays to have the best, Bird & Son, Inc., East Walpole, Mass.

Siding in brick patterns and colors is promoted to give homes the look of real brick and to protect them from winter cold and summer heat. Bird roofs are availabe from Allied Roofing Co., 283 Celley Road in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 292710

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.013.008

Internal organs

Drawings (1 folder)

Date: undated

Collection: Rundlet-May family papers

GUSN: 292711

Ref. Code: MS025.07.06.001

Sketches

Sketches (1 folder)

Date: undated

Collection: Rundlet-May family papers

GUSN: 292712

Ref. Code: MS025.07.06.002

Sheetrock estimator, United States Gypsum Company, 205 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois

The brochure has a table giving the "number of square of sheetrock, number of pounds of nails and number of lineal feet of panel strips for various size rooms."

Date: 1924

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 292714

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.013.009

"Cape Cod and Its Canal"

This book is a description of the Cape Cod Canal by the Vice President of the Cape Cod Canal Construction Company. Miller begins by expounding the early history of the Canal going back to the 17th and 18th centuries. He follows this by explaining the project's recent history in the late 1800s. Then ...

Date: 1914

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292716

Ref. Code: MS028.05.002.005

Correspondence

This folder consists of two letters, one from C. A. Morison (1862), and one from Gertrude R. May (1880), a telegram from Mrs. Horace Morison (1878), and an invitation to the 1935 wedding of N. O. Morison to W. P. Allis.

Date: 1862-1935

Collection: Rundlet-May family papers

GUSN: 292715

Ref. Code: MS025.08.01.001

Financial

This folder includes a blank page from a cash account and a bill from the George B. French Co.

Date: undated

Collection: Rundlet-May family papers

GUSN: 292717

Ref. Code: MS025.08.02.001

Legal

This folder includes an undated inventory of articles belonging to Elizabeth W. Morison, James R. May's letter testamentary (1918) and a copy of Horace Morison's 1867 will.

Date: 1867-1918, undated

Collection: Rundlet-May family papers

GUSN: 292718

Ref. Code: MS025.08.03.003

Literary papers

This folder includes C. A. Morison's cookbook, Mrs. Sayres's recipe for tea cakes, an undated chart of ancestors, and James Rundlet May's obituary (1918).

Date: 1918, undated

Collection: Rundlet-May family papers

GUSN: 292719

Ref. Code: MS025.08.04.001

Correspondence

This folder includes the following letters: Mary D. (McClary) Lord to Mary McClary, undated; Samuel Lord to Augustus Lord with Stone Church Pew Plan (1826), Mary Elizabeth Lord to Elizabeth (Whitridge) Lord (1827), Mary Elizabeth Lord to Mary West (1831), Samuel Lord to Elizabeth (Whitridge) Lord, s...

Date: 1826-1841, undated

Collection: Rundlet-May family papers

GUSN: 292720

Ref. Code: MS025.09.001.001

Financial

This folder includes an account book journal dated 1851-1878.

Date: 1851-1878

Collection: Rundlet-May family papers

GUSN: 292721

Ref. Code: MS025.09.002.001

Legal

1 deed

Date: 1789

Collection: Rundlet-May family papers

GUSN: 292722

Ref. Code: MS025.09.003.001

Printed materials

Subseries E. Printed matter, 1822 includes the obituary notice of Nancy D. (McClary) Lord (1822).

Date: 1822

Collection: Rundlet-May family papers

GUSN: 292723

Ref. Code: MS025.09.005

Printed materials

This folder includes the obituary notice of Nancy D. (McClary) Lord (1822).

Date: 1822

Collection: Rundlet-May family papers

GUSN: 292724

Ref. Code: MS025.09.005.001

"Cape Cod Canal Inspection Trip"

This pamphlet, written by the Maritime Association of the Boston Chamber of Commerce, details the Cape Cod Canal before its inspection. The itinerary of the Canal inspection trip is laid out first, followed by a brief history of the Canal. Then the authors provide the construction costs of the Canal...

Date: 1922-09-22

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292733

Ref. Code: MS028.05.003.002

Financial

This series includes records related to drugs and books (1826-1834), dry goods (1825-1834), food (1825-1834), fuel (1826-1834), hotels, transportation and freight (1825-1834), labor (1826-1834), personal (1826-1834), schools and medical issues (1827-1834), shoes (1821, 1826-1834), and miscellaneous ...

Date: 1821-1834

Collection: Rundlet-May family papers

GUSN: 292736

Ref. Code: MS025.10.001

Household bills, drugs and books

Invoices (1 folder)

Date: 1826-1834

Collection: Rundlet-May family papers

GUSN: 292737

Ref. Code: MS025.10.001.001

Household bills, dry goods

Invoices (1 folder)

Date: 1825-1829

Collection: Rundlet-May family papers

GUSN: 292738

Ref. Code: MS025.10.001.002

Household bills, dry goods

Invoices (1 folder)

Date: 1830-1834

Collection: Rundlet-May family papers

GUSN: 292739

Ref. Code: MS025.10.001.003

Household bills, food

Invoices (1 folder)

Date: 1825-1827

Collection: Rundlet-May family papers

GUSN: 292740

Ref. Code: MS025.10.001.004

"Bridges"

Published for a general audience within the "bridge" industry, this book contains many chapters regarding various bridges across the country. One of the chapters describes the Sagamore Bridge across the Cape Cod Canal. The authors explain the structure of the Sagamore Bridge as well as the details o...

Date: 1947

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 292752

Ref. Code: MS028.05.003.003

Household bills, food

Invoices (1 folder)

Date: 1828

Collection: Rundlet-May family papers

GUSN: 292741

Ref. Code: MS025.10.001.005

Household bills, food

Invoices (1 folder)

Date: 1829-1831

Collection: Rundlet-May family papers

GUSN: 292743

Ref. Code: MS025.10.001.006

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