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Describes potash industy in Hilltowns during the 18th century, focus is on Williamsburg, Mass.

Copyrighted in 1976, 40 page collection of songs collected by Roland Schrade, including 'A for America' by rolande Young Schrade. Dedication to Mary and Bob Randall by Ronalde Schrade.

Dec 2006 report from Worthington Open Space and Recreation Committee, plan update. Spiral bound. Not paginagted, approximate 100 pages. Includes maps.

Archival copy of oral history interview with Archer Fitzgerald on May 11, 2007 presented to WHS by Berkshire Hills productions,. Interview conducted by Pat Kennedy.

Bound edition of 13 early issues of Stone Walls: Vol. 1, 1975 through Vol. 4, No. 4, 1979.

The Hampshire History: Celebrating 300 Years of Hampshire County Massachusetts, compiled by L. E. Wikander, H. Terry, and Mark Kiley, hampshire County Commissioners, 1964. 364 pp. with index. Article about Worthington by Lois Ashe Brown and Carl…

Include family background and reminiscences of William, James and Oliver Corbett who lived on Fitzroy Road (now Corbett Road).

Information about George and Georgette Bennett, descendants of, Jonas Bennett and other relatives buried in North Cemetery. Also genealogy of Jonas Bennett.

Copy of letter from Henry Daniels to his wife on April 15, 1865, the day of Lincoln's assassination. Daniels served in the Navy Department. It was forwarded to Lois Ashe Brown by Scoop Brown in 1964. Also filed with Civil War material

Masschusetts ballot for Nov 4, 2008 national and state elections.

Article stating 'The West Worthington Chapel will not be moved' to four corners to house the Worthington Historical Society

Guide to the Collection' for show of bottles collected by Ben Brown and his father, Harold ('Brownie') in Worthington

Copy of undated letter providing reminiscences bout Worthington during 1920s and 30. Transcription by Elodi McBride. Some the names mentioned are Stevens, Capen, Hewitt, Bartlett, Porter, Pease, Cole, Bates, Allen, Gurney, Jones, Kilbourn, and Rice

Letter on blue paper written by Elizabeth Cooley to neice, Mrs. Annnie H. Wheat. Apr 18, 1856. Transcribed by Elodi McBride. Mentions Ring and Allen families.

Typed list of 'Gifts to Church When it Was Built,' dates for gifts ranges from 1888 to 1963

Connecticut Influences in Western Massachusetts and Vermont,' by Rising Lake Morrow, Tercentenary Commssion State of Connecticut. Yale University Press, 1936. Softcover.

Letter from Rufus Leonard, Worthington, MA to Doct. L. L. Provost, Worcester, MA., dated Aug 30, 1852. Rufus signs letter 'Grandady'. asking for money and complaining about asthma

Letter from Benjamin Brewster, writing from Chicago, IL to unnamed 'cousin'. refers to brother William Brewster, talks about receiving money owed to him. March 16, 1863

Document from Northampton Court dated January 7, 1879 naming Charles Brewster as executor of Elisha Brewster's estate

Will of Elisha H. Brewster, drawn up on Sep 29, 1877, filed Dec 19, 1878. Signed by A. B. Curtis, F. J. Robinson, D. R. Thayer. Mentions wife Sophronia. Has envelope