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2 page letter on lined legal-sized paper written to Edward L. Higgins of West Chester, by Nellie Smith. There is also a transcription that retains the original spelling.

School - Letter, George Mowry from Everett ? Letter in envelope to Mr. George Mowry, Ringville MA from Everett (could this also be Edward Everett Hale see 2006a-218) in Westfield MA. Everett was just 12 and lists what he got for his birthday,…

Letter from sister of Mrs. Sarah Stevens to Mrs. Sarah Stevens. Letter dated 1855-03-01 was written on the occasion of this sister's 69th birthday (D.O.B. 1786-03-01)

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

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

From niece Phebe Arnold, dated March, 1854, from Copley Summit, Ohio. Talks in detail about Aunt Lois [Moody], her senile child-like behavior and her desire to die. Also mentions various children, where they are living, and their children or lack of…

Transcripts of deeds: Book 30-117 Book 64-643; Book 66-589; Book 75-463. Old Meeting House Common.

Letters from Bob Randell and Evans E. Carrigan pertaining to Brian Dodge's misguided efforts to rename Ringville to Dodgeville in an attempt to honor Ashley Dodge, his father.

A History of Leverett Massachusetts, 1774-1974,' Leverett Bicentennial Committee, 1974, hardcover with quilt on front, Gazette Printing Company, 1974, 126 pp. with numerous black and white photos and one color photo.

Levi Angell. Many of these dryplate glass negatives are in The South Worthington Parish Book by Reverend George Reed Moody. Please see this book for further information. They were originally entered into the database with little identification. The…

"Fund Drive Nets $1.500 for Worthington Library; Land for Expansion Purchased" about fundraising and purchase of land on Buffington Hill Road. Mentioned are Cullen S. Packard (Pete), Olive Cole, Chris Henry, Philip Sheridan Dodge, Harry L. Bates,…

Newspaper clipping from the Country Journal written by Elodi McBride with photograph of Sara Upton and Diane Brenner of the Historical Society examining and carefully packing a floor-length christening gown which was part of the Rice Collection. The…

Life with Grandfather Conwell and his Acres of Diamonds' by Jane Conwell Tuttle. No date, 103 pp. The cover is white gloss with black lettering and a black and white photo reproduction of Russell H. Conwell with his signature underneath. Printed by…

Attendees at Town Meeting: 1987

Newspaper photo showing selection of Linda Mason as Hilltown Fair Queen at the Littleville Fair. Also shown is Charles A. Bisbee.

Post Office Open House. Linda Mason on horse. Color photo scanned as black and white.

Post Office Open House. Linda Mason on horse. Color photo scanned as black and white.

Rough white sheet, woven from linen or cotton and wool, termed linsey-woolsey, ca. 1835, by Elizabeth Crosier of Cummington, mother of Ella Crosier, wife of Clement Burr. Given as gift by Mary Burr Hitchcock to Jerrilee Cain ca,. 1965.

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

Letter from Elsie Bartlett to "Dear Sherry" dated 9/24/1940 with list of the people who lived in Ringville in 1870, as related by her mother who taught there. In pencil are the current residents of the various listed homes and properties .