Historic New England

"Mr. Cheever's Address before the Society of Inquiry on Missions" by George B. Cheever

File part

Date: 1843

Collection: Sayward family papers

GUSN: 293086

Ref. Code: MS031.04.04.01

Copybooks

Copybooks, 1787-1788, contains copybooks in the subjects of arithmetic, fall of bodies, geography, geometry, logic, mensuration of heights, penmanship, mathematics, and trigonometry.

Date: 1787-1788

Collection: Rundlet-May family papers

GUSN: 293091

Ref. Code: MS025.01.04.001

Copybooks to wallpaper collection

Copybooks to wallpaper collection, 1787, contains photocopies of pages from copybooks made with pieces of wallpaper. Subjects include rhetoric, plain trigonometry, and philosophy. Originals have been moved to the wallpaper collection.

Date: 1787

Collection: Rundlet-May family papers

GUSN: 293092

Ref. Code: MS025.01.04.002

Jane Rundlet

Jane Hill Rundlet, undated, contains an undated family record and Betsy Hill's book, Portsmouth, 1793.

Date: 1793, undated

Collection: Rundlet-May family papers

GUSN: 293093

Ref. Code: MS025.01.04.004

Small dwelling on th edge of a body of water

A black and white photograph of a small structure, probably a dwelling, at the edge of a pond or lake. Another building is visible in the background, as are trees around the edge of the water.

Date: undated

Collection: Sears family of Waltham photographic collection

GUSN: 293096

Ref. Code: PC060.03.004

Treetop vista

A black and white photograph of a vista of treetops. In the lower right corner the roof of a building is visible.

Date: undated

Collection: Sears family of Waltham photographic collection

GUSN: 293097

Ref. Code: PC060.03.005

Dwelling with trees

A black and white photograph of a dwelling with trees growing in front of it. At the left a small section of fence is visible, and at the right a small section of stone wall is visible.

Date: undated

Collection: Sears family of Waltham photographic collection

GUSN: 293098

Ref. Code: PC060.03.006

Portrait of Frank Duveneck

A black and white photograph of Frank Duveneck standing outdoors, possibly in costume. He is wearing a long coat, a hat, and boots, and he holds a stick in his left hand. Visible behind him are shrubs, and to his left are trees.

Date: undated

Collection: Sears family of Waltham photographic collection

GUSN: 293099

Ref. Code: PC060.01.001

Sample card from Benzing & Jacobs, furniture, Benzing & Jacobs, Buffalo, New York

Fabric samples and colors are shown on the card for furniture manufactured by the business.

Date: undated

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 293101

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.002.014

How to apply sheetrock, United States Gypsum Company, 205 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois

Directions for applying sheetrock to various surfaces are provided with step-by-step instructions. The item verso has directions for decorating the sheetrock using paint, wall paper and paneling.

Date: 1924

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 293102

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.013.015

Partition handbook, by Erwin M. Lurie, 2nd edition, Metal Lath Manufacturers Association, 208 South La Salle Street, Chicago, Illinois

The advantages and uses of metal lath partitions is covered in the handbook. All types of buildings are described including federal housing projects using the partitions. The item is "A.I.A. File Number 20-B-11."

Date: 1940

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 293104

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.013.016

Cows grazing

A black and white, mounted photograph of cows grazing in a field bordered by a stone wall. A few trees are growing on the near side of the wall while beyond it appears to be forested.

Date: undated

Collection: Sears family of Waltham photographic collection

GUSN: 293114

Ref. Code: PC060.06.001

Tree next to river

A black and white, mounted photograph of a very large tree next to a river in a field. In the distance, a fence and bridge can be seen, as can forested land beyond them. There appear to be four people standing on the bridge.

Date: undated

Collection: Sears family of Waltham photographic collection

GUSN: 293116

Ref. Code: PC060.06.002

Hay alongside river

A black and white, mounted photograph of two piles of hay next to a river. In the distance beyond the river, a line of trees can be seen.

Date: undated

Collection: Sears family of Waltham photographic collection

GUSN: 293117

Ref. Code: PC060.06.003

The drive at the Uplands

A view of a curve in the driveway at the Uplands, bordered by stone walls on either side with a wooded area to the left and an open field to the right.

Collection: Sears family of Waltham photographic collection

GUSN: 293121

Ref. Code: PC060.03.003

Barn at the Vale

A black and white photograph of the barn at the Vale.

Date: ca. 1890

Collection: Sears family of Waltham photographic collection

GUSN: 293124

Ref. Code: PC060.10.01

Barn at the Vale

A black and white photograph of the back of the barn at the Vale.

Date: ca. 1890

Collection: Sears family of Waltham photographic collection

GUSN: 293125

Ref. Code: PC060.10.02

Tree next to river with dock

A black and white, mounted photograph of large tree branches overhanging the bank of the river. The other side of the river is free of trees and has a small dock leading from the shore into the water. In the background are trees scattered in a field.

Date: undated

Collection: Sears family of Waltham photographic collection

GUSN: 293126

Ref. Code: PC060.10.03

Unidentified woman riding a horse

A black and white photograph of a woman riding a horse in front of a dwelling. The photo was presumably taken on the grounds of the Sears family estate in Waltham, Mass.

Date: undated

Collection: Sears family of Waltham photographic collection

GUSN: 293127

Ref. Code: PC060.09.005

Saddled horse

A black and white photograph of a horse standing in front of a set of stairs leading to the porch of a dwelling. The horse is saddled and wearing a bridle. The photo was presumably taken on the grounds of the Sears family estate in Waltham, Mass.

Date: undated

Collection: Sears family of Waltham photographic collection

GUSN: 293128

Ref. Code: PC060.09.006

Horse pulling carriage

A black and white photograph of a horse hitched to a carriage. Only the front wheels of the carriage are visible. The horse stands in front of a dwelling with a porch. The photo was presumably taken on the grounds of the Sears family estate in Waltham, Mass.

Date: undated

Collection: Sears family of Waltham photographic collection

GUSN: 293129

Ref. Code: PC060.09.007

Horse pulling carriage with unidentified rider

A black and white photograph of a horse hitched to a carriage occupied by an unidentified woman. The horse and carriage stand in front of a dwelling. An unidentified man and small black dog stand on the steps leading to the porch. The photo was presumably taken on the grounds of the Sears family est...

Date: undated

Collection: Sears family of Waltham photographic collection

GUSN: 293130

Ref. Code: PC060.09.008

Paine Estate, Waltham, Mass.

A black and white, mounted photograph of the Paine Estate in Waltham, Mass. The house is seen from across a sweeping lawn that includes a large stone wall, small hills, and trees.

Date: undated

Collection: Sears family of Waltham photographic collection

GUSN: 293132

Ref. Code: PC060.07.001

Fountain, Second Harrison Gray Otis House, 85 Mount Vernon Street, Boston, Mass.

A black and white, mounted photograph of a fountain at the rear of the Second Harrison Gray Otis House at 85 Mount Vernon Street in Boston, Mass. The fountain features the head of a lion.

Date: undated

Collection: Sears family of Waltham photographic collection

GUSN: 293133

Ref. Code: PC060.07.002

Vertical lift railroad bridge, general plan and elevation drawing

An elevation drawing for the vertical lift railroad bridge across the Cape Cod Canal designed by the Army Corps of Engineers and drawn by Norman L. Gamache.

Date: 1985-04-09

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 293238

Ref. Code: MS028.02.001.001

"Onisett Village"

A handwritten manuscript titled "Onisett Village," creator unknown.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 293239

Ref. Code: MS028.02.002.001

List of captions

A handwritten list of what appear to be captions to photographs. The creator is unknown.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 293240

Ref. Code: MS028.02.002.002

"New Bedford"

A handwritten manuscript titled "New Bedford," creator unknown.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 293241

Ref. Code: MS028.02.002.003

"Use Prisoners, Let them Labor on Cape Cod Canal"

A handwritten manuscript titled "Use Prisoners, Let Them Labor on Cape Cod Canal," creator unknown. The manuscript includes a note that reads: "Printed Mar. 1, 1898." The manuscript is much more modern.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 293242

Ref. Code: MS028.02.002.004

"Town of Bourne"

A handwritten manuscript titled "Town of Bourne," creator unknown.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 293243

Ref. Code: MS028.02.002.005

"A Suggestion for the Use of Convict Labor on the Cape Cod Canal"

A handwritten manuscript titled "A Suggestion for the Use of Convict Labor on the Cape Cod Canal," creator unknown. A note on the manuscript indicates that it is a handwritten copy of something published in the Boston Journal on January 12, 1898.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 293244

Ref. Code: MS028.02.002.006

"Wareham"

A handwritten manuscript titled "Wareham," creator unknown.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 293245

Ref. Code: MS028.02.002.007

"Preface"

A handwritten manuscript titled "Preface," creator unknown.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 293246

Ref. Code: MS028.02.002.008

"50th Anniversary of the Cape Cod Canal Certificate Guarantee"

A handwritten manuscript titled "50th Anniversary of the Cape Cod Canal Certificate Guarantee," creator unknown. It appears to be a handwritten version of a printed item also in the Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection in the Ephemera series.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 293247

Ref. Code: MS028.02.002.009

Untitled manuscript

An untitled typescript manuscript, creator unknown.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 293248

Ref. Code: MS028.02.002.010

List of captions

A handwritten list of what appear to be captions to photographs. The creator is unknown.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 293252

Ref. Code: MS028.02.003.001

List of captions

A handwritten list of what appear to be captions to photographs. The creator is unknown.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 293253

Ref. Code: MS028.02.003.002

List of captions

A handwritten list of what appear to be captions to photographs. The creator is unknown.

Date: undated

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 293254

Ref. Code: MS028.02.003.003

Letter to James M. Lincoln from Charles M. Thompson

A handwritten note addressed to J. M. Lincoln of Wareham, Mass., from Chas. M. Thompson of Sandwich, Mass. The letter reads: "Dear Sir, I am in receipt of your letter of the 29th and beg to state in reply that we have no extra plans of the Canal. The one mention in the advertisement being the origin...

Date: 1907-08-31

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 293256

Ref. Code: MS028.02.004.002

Letter to Charles M. Thompson from James M. Lincoln

A handwritten note addressed to Chas. M. Thompson of Sandwich, Mass., from J. M. Lincoln of Wareham, Mass. The letter is largely illegible.

Date: 1907-08-29

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 293257

Ref. Code: MS028.02.004.001

Letter to Charles M. Thompson from James M. Lincoln

A handwritten note addressed to Chas. M. Thompson of Sandwich, Mass., from J. M. Lincoln of Wareham, Mass. in response to Thompson's letter of August 31st.

Date: 1907-09-04

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 293261

Ref. Code: MS028.02.004.003

Draft, "The Pilgrim's Fulfillment"

A typescript draft of "The Pilgrim's Fulfillment." The pages are hand numbered, and the document is missing some pages and sections.

Date: ca. 1964

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 293274

Ref. Code: MS028.02.005.001

Draft, "The Pilgrim's Fulfillment"

A typescript draft of what is probably the "The Pilgrim's Fulfillment."

Date: ca. 1964

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 293275

Ref. Code: MS028.02.005.002

Scrapbook

A scrapbook of newspaper clippings. The last few pages include handwritten notes about day's activities.

Date: 1897-1909

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 293278

Ref. Code: MS028.02.006.001

Bourne photograph album

A photograph album including black and white photographs, newspaper clippings, and cyanotypes of Bourne, Massachusetts.

Date: ca. 1910

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 293279

Ref. Code: MS028.04.004.001

Family photograph album

A photograph album including family snapshots.

Date: 1912-1921

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 293280

Ref. Code: MS028.04.005.001

Aerial view of Cape Cod Canal

A color slide of an aerial view of the Cape Cod Canal, showing the canal, a roadway and railroad tracks on the near side of the canal, and the banks of the far side of the canal. Between the road and the railroad tracks is a house, and other houses can be seen further down the road.

Date: ca. 1950

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 293287

Ref. Code: MS028.04.033.001

Aerial view of Cape Cod Canal

A color slide of an aerial view of the Cape Cod Canal, showing the canal, a roadway and railroad tracks on the near side of the canal, and the banks of the far side of the canal. Train cars on the railroad tracks can be seen in the bottom left corner of the image.

Date: ca. 1950

Collection: Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

GUSN: 293288

Ref. Code: MS028.04.033.002