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Found in desk in Frederick Sargent Huntington (FSH) library. Date unspecified; This is the key to the old Pierce Tavern which stood on the site of the FSH library. Currently (March 2007) on display in corner cupboard in east Vestibule.

This ink bottle from the Rice collection must be identified. It is currently on display in the corner cupboard of the east vestibule. It may have had civil war significance. The bottle has a light blue tint and is stoppered with a cork. Identify,…

This ink bottle from the Rice collection contains residual ink and must be identified. It is currently on display in the corner cupboard of the east vestibule. It may have had civil war significance. Identify, Catherine Rude-Sena See also…

Lists pertinent information on the town government.

Whitish beige cotton baby's gown in frame made by Leon Horning, donated to the WHS at the 2007 annual meeting. Inscription: 'This dress has been passed down from one generation to another in the Pease family. Fortunately information was sewn on it by…

Sepia tone photo taken by T. C. Martin on Indian Oven Road.
This cave is said to be 500 years old.
Sepia tone print scanned as black and white. Verify orientation. Lewis. Used in republication of 'Papers on the History of Worthington.'

Index of names and recipes in the Worthington Cookbook, ca. 1911 as well as possibly later. Index includes some thumbnails showing the contributors

"Vol. 2 First Congregational Church in Worthington commencing January 1, 1839 A D" Index of Members, Births, Marriages, and Deaths; Pastors settled and dismissed, deacons when appointed. Copy given to Rev.Douglas Small

"First Parish in Worthington 1865 - 1897 Volume I". 166 pages of handwritten records. Came from Town Hall vault to be stored with Historical Society records. Copy given to Rev.Douglas Small

White paper with red border and black lettering. Seems to be a formal copy of John Fitzgerald Kennedy's Inaugural Address. Includes small oval picture of President Kennedy.

In Memory of Rev. Jonathan Huntington, First Evangelical Pastor of the Church of Christ in Worthington who for several years usefully served his Generation in the Profession of a Physician and finished his Course with Joy in the frequent and active…

Black and white photos of John Jarvis family and house on Old Post Road. Photos show John Jarvis, Mary Labritas, Doris Labritas (Mary's daughter-inlaw), Raymond Jarvis (John and Fred's father) and Fred Jarvis. Photos include house, yard and livestock

Formal portrait in half tones of Ida Thayer Wilder who is daughter of William Luther Thayer, 'cousin of my grandmother, Sally Irene Tower Capen. Ida lived in Cummington and died only a few weeks ago.' No date. Note formal dress with high puffed…

Black and white glossy photo of Ida Joslyn and Cindy Oligny of Chesterfield in Gateway Regional School library.

Ida Bartlett Trow was the wife of Alfred W. Trow. Two identical black and white prints have same number.

Husband, wife and 2 young adult children

Shown is view in the aftermath of the hurricane off Dingle Road. Photo is sepia tone; tape on front of print 'Hurricane 1938. Below Schoolhouse.' 'Arthur G. Capen; Old Post Road; Worthington, Mass 01098' Presumably near the Capen Schoolhouse.

Huntington Annual Town Report - 1963. Memorializes John F. Kennedy.

Sepia postcard from sample book of Herbert Berniss Thrasher (1884-1927), photographer. Titled: ‘Main Street, Worthington, Mass. ‘. (#26); 'Main St. Worthington Center, Worthington, Mass. ' (#63); 'Worthington Center, ass.' (#65); 'Looking North From…