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75th Anniversary of the Congregational Church delivered by Kenneth Osgood. Copy to Rev. Douglas Small
Also newspaper article covering the anniversary

Crossing America in 1923-- A Tent and a Model T' by Lois Ashe Brown. Article from the Berkshire Eagle, no date. It contains a photograph of three women: Elizabeth Henry, Clarissa Henry and Olive Cole. 'Three Pittsfield Girls set out to see America.'…

This collection compiled by Lois Ashe Brown for the Worthngton Historical Commission December 1980' Picture of Miller Mansion before suspicious fire of November 10, 1980. Mansion built in the 1930's. Known as 'Stone Oaks.' Also contains…

Newspaper article describing the life of Henry H. Snyder (b. 1895). ALso mentioned in the article are his wife, Eva Decelles Snyder; his daughter, Marvis Rolland; towns people Elizabeth Granger, Carol Pease and out of town visitors.

"Worthington of 75 Years Ago Recalled by Former Resident" covers life in Worthington at the turn of the 20th century. Mentioned are William H. Bartlett, Guy F. Bartlett (both in accompanying photograph). Names include F. J. Robinson, Frank and Mollie…

"Ceramics Pupils to Have Open House" describes her Windemere workshop and school run by Annie Olds on Witt Hill Road. Other name mentioned: Lillian Patterson

Paper on potato farming and history of the Albert family written by Lois Ashe Brown. It consists of a single typewritten 8-1/2' x 11 sheet. Included are two checks from A. E. Albert and Sons Inc. and a photograph of Ben Albert on the phone selling…

Paper cover scrap book. Farm scene on cover. Elsie Bartlett 1959 #20 newspaper clippings. This work pertains to a cross-country road trip taken by Lois Ashe and Harold Brown. First clipping is a lovely newsprint photo of Lois Ashe Brown on her 10th…

To Sarah Stevens from sister, Lois Moody; dated March 1 & March 20, 1855; three pages, handwritten. Sent from Norton. To 'dear Sister'. Sealed with wax. Letter dated 1855-03-01 was written on the occasion of this sister's 69th birthday (D.O.B.…

Two letters to 'Miss Rice. One, undated, from Edward Goodnow requesting financial support for the Harvard Dramatic Club. The second letter is from Lois Scott, requesting the right to present 'Mrs. Bagg's Bargain Days.' NOte from KMD saying item…

Fall 1987 issue of 'Stone Walls' featuring a sketch of a maple tree, a stone wall, a house in the background on a yellow cover. Stone walls was a publication depicting historical sketches of the hill town area. Two articles by Elizabeth Payne, one on…

5 page hand written proposal for a youth center for grade 7-12 to be located in Lyceum Hall

Black and white photo taken by Lyn Horton at the 1988 Town Meeting. It shows Pat Nugent and Richard Mansfield, seated; Tim Diehl is standing in background. Mounted on rag board.

2 page paper written by Lyn Horton on Lois Ashe Brown at the time of the dedication of the genealogy room at the Historical Society to Lois. Also a photo of Lyndon Brown from the Daily Hamshire Gazette May 14, 1969 in his senior year at Gateway…

Tallying votes at 1987 town meeting.

Black and white photograph of attendees at Town Meeting

Unknown, Unknown, Bill Carter attending 1987 town meeting

1987 town meeting

Selectmen: Julie Sharron, Steve Kulik, Bert Nugent. 1987 town meeting. When verifying the identity of individuals, here is a brief exchange with Steve:
'Steve: Are you the guy between Julia and Bert??
Evan (Johnson)'
'Haha. Yes that’s me. Looks…