Typewritten transcripts of diary of Mrs. Horace Bartlett from 1887-88. Records the burning of church and plans for new church. Death of Frederick Sargent Huntington in Amherst.
Diary found by William Raynor (Bill Raynor) in his barn. Original given to Fred and Judy Gibson. A record of of daily life on the Osgood Farm from 1883 through 1911. Information on faming, West Worthington industries.,numerous names mentioned…
Grammar School Diploma in red leatherette case issued to Edward Seth Wright, known as "Ted" on June 19, 1942. The diploma is signed by School Committee members: Fred G. Sears, Jr., Arthur G. Capen, and Alice M. Bartlett; as well as by Principal Helen…
There are two books of the same dimensions: one is red (1938) and the other is green (1956). Both contain slips of certificates pertaining to the certifying of the Weights and Measures. These books came from the Department of Weights and Measures.…
Notice from Division of Standards concerning measures. Front page reads: Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Division of Standards "Massachusetts Points the Way" - "Most reforms touch the average person but once in a lifetime, but the question of honest…
Director of Standards special notice concerning weights and measures, revised to September 1, 1929. Pertains to fees for Hawkers' and Pedlers" licences, State License Fee, County License Fees. Lists all counties in Massachusetts and their levied…
Beautiful black and white photographic post card of a road bend next to a river. Also shows cement post and old-style guard rail. This is the discontinued Route 9, West Cummington. Remmington Hill in background.
Unidentified Distant View. These are all Glass Slides made by Franklyn Hitchcock, resident of Worthington. The numbers on each slide refer to the numbering system used by Hitchcock. This is 112.
Dog with Sled. These are all Glass Slides made by Franklyn Hitchcock, resident of Worthington. The numbers on each slide refer to the numbering system used by Hitchcock. This is 58. The sled is loaded with ice and there is a dog sitting on top. The…
Black and white photograph of the door (in a museum setting). One of the finest doorways in New England' (no longer extant in Worthington - door is in the Pynchon memorial building). House is on Buffington Hill, currently (11/2019) owned by Matt &…
Color snapshot taken at the 2004 Council on Aging Christmas Party held at the Worthington Town Hall. Visible in photo at front table: Doreen Sparling and Sylvia Howe. At back table: James (Jim) Shea (1919-2008) and George Powell.