The WS series contains copies of many letters from Walter Stevens to his nephew, John Stevens (eldest son of Alfred Stevens). Good descriptions of family life and how Stevens mill processed its wood and grain products. Includes cover letter from…
Two pages typed by Ernest G. Thayer, article called '1942'. Re maunfacturing in the community of West Worthington. specifically tanneries and mills. (i.e., Industries of West Worthington)
Notes Taken at the Annual Meeting of the Worthington Historical Society - July 12, 1941'. Mention of South Worthington Church, Conwell Place, Walter Ring, Judge Stevens, Mr. Burckes, Witherell, Freeman, Clark, Mr Moody, (the 'Moody Book' financed…
First and Second prize essays by Douglas Torrey (8 pages 'Worthington') & Susan Arcouette (4 pages 'Sketches of Worthington'). Contest sponsored by WHS. Both papers on the History of Worthington. Typewritten.
Walter Stevens 'History of Worthington' Early Settlers, 44 pages, plus 3 page appendix. Two copies, typed. Bee Smith transcribed and updated January 2006.
Papers found in Arthur Capen's desk at library. Information sent by M(ary) K(ilbourn) Smart to Arthur Capen, Enfield, Massahusetts. (1) Map with Place of Residence of the First inhabitants is colored green with hand drawn roads and numbers…
Letter from Stevens to Burckes concerning wrestling matches on training day. Second page is titled 'Morgan Rattler.' Copy given to Ted Porter this date.
Letter from Walter Stevens to Reverend Burckes: typed 4 pages, dated January 20,1930, concerning the ownership of property of the Stevens family pertinent to the history of Worthington; handwritten note at the end of letter regarding Stevens…
Walter Stevens' letter to Reverend James Burckes re Samuel Buffington and Samuel Morse of Worthington, as related to Trumbull's HISTORY, Parmenter's HISTORY OF PELHAM, aslo as related to 'Shay's Rebellion'. Three pages, typewritten
Typewritten address read at the WHS meeting on July 8, 1939, by Sydney Smart re the Flood of 1878. Refers also to discussion between Mr. Stevens and Mr. Smart.
Typewritten report of the WHS, Oct. 29, 1949 concerning the history of Worthington & discussion thereof. WHS meeting held on October 29, 1949 at Denworth (Glidden) Farm. Discussion of opening historical room at the library. Refers to 'spicey…
3 typed copies of 'Reminscences of William Rice' supplied by the Reverend Dr. Harlan Creelman. Handwritten note to Walter Stevens. Quoted by Elizabeth Payne in 'Papers on the History of Worthington' Book 1983.
'Visit of Lafayette to Worthington'' by Katharine McDowell Rice ''The foregoing paper was read by the author at invitation of the George Washington Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution at their annual outing banquet on the evening of June…
In a lined paper composition book, a handwritten (Arthur Capen?) version of 1853, Rice & 1874, C. K. Brewster, History of the Town of Worthington (109 pages) The last page refers to an axe used to build the first log house in Worhington on the…
1. Mustard color copy sent by Katharine McDowell Rice to Miss Armstong, December 21, 1921 - 'knowing your interest in Worthington, my sister and I are sending you our experiences in the recent ice storm. This article appeared in last Sunday's…
