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Death notice for Hattie L Bisbee, aged 23 years, 11 months, and 5 days. 'God's unseen angel oe'r our pathway crossed, looked on us all and loving her the most, straightway released her from life's weary load.'

Gold border with purple print. Hattie Bisbee teacher to Granville Capen 'for good lessons during four weeks.' Very likely a card recognizing Sunday School accomplishments.

Prov. 4: 5-9 'Precious wisdom' purple and pink 'Death of a Pious Teacher' Blue border, black print Also known as Inspirational cards, often passed out at funerals.

Calling Card - Mr & Mrs Walter M. Tower and Ida H. Mann (?) Ida Mann may possibly be a summer visitor. Identify Dot Beebe

Matter concerning Capen land sold to Wilder of Pittsfield. This letter written by Sarah Wilder to Arthur Capen. Dated June 22, 1932

Letter from Fred Bicknell to Arthur Capen, recalling life in West Cummington, mentions Thayer family, Walter Shaw, sawing wood.

To Elsie Bartlett in Huntington, Ma., from Mary Jane Bates 'Grandma Bates' in Hinsdale, Ma Mary Jane was 92 and had consented to see a doctor. Postmarked June 7, 1963. Handwritten both in pencil & ink. Has rough edges

Program for The Messiah on December 17, year unknown 6th Annual Spring Concert for benefit of Health Center Building Fund 6th Annual Christmas Concert 1962

July 4, 1879. Programme for Independence Day Celebration in Springfield, Ma. Printed both sides. Has nothing to do with Worthington except that the parade went down Worthington Street in Springfield. The street was named after Col. Worthington. …

Music for Christmas Carols, published by Katharine McDowell Rice. Thirteen copies. 'The Snow', the Snow, the Christmas Snow,' 'O Come Let us Adore Him,' The Winter's Snow', 'Stars of Glory', 'Adeste Fidelis', 'Waken Christian Children.' Her…

Program for play put on at Town Hall, November 2-3, 1934, called 'College Inn', a musical comedy in three acts. Director: Miss Jessie S. Hermiston. Folded program; printed on four pages

Frank & Mary Bates 50th Anniversary celebration, May 5, 1940. Gold printed cover, photo on front, folded once. Poem inside by 'Brother Barnard'

1. Copy of typewritten 2-page letter from W. Stevens to 'Miss Vaughan'., Haddonfield, N. J. dated Oct. 28, 1948: 2. Thank you letter to W. S. from Miss Vaughan, dated October 24, 1948; 3. Letter from W. S., dated October 19 1948; 4. Arthur Capen…

Elizabeth Payne's handwritten notes on Burr farm and Edward Clark house on reverse side.

Written on legal/letter envelope by Jerrilee Cain (Bunce) listing owners of Jonathan Huntington House. Refers to Accession Book which appears to be missing as of this date. The accession book lists papers involving Rufus Wright, John Watts, Cyprian…

History of Ashmore Lodge (Creelman house, now Epperly), written by Lois Ashe Brown. Dated October, 1959

Letter dated Dec. 12, 1904 from C. J. Bartlett to Sheriff Bell. From 'Great Elms' (2000 - owned by Jospeh Shaw). This seems to be a real estate advertisement. Has watermark: 'Old Berkshire Mills, 1903. Lovely old picture shows round barn behind…

A 1971 Harper's Weekly story , June 6, 1874 issue, remembering the 'The Mill River Calamity' in Williamsburg, Massachusetts, on June 6, 1874. Seems to be a two page galley proof and must have been used in the Williamsburg Bicentennial in 1971.…

A 1971 Harper's Weekly poster for the bicentennial of Williamsburg (1771-1971) remembering the Bicentennial of 'The Mill River Calamity' in Williamsburg, Massachusetts, on June 6, 1874. The poster is sepia with black printing and a beautiful drawing…

Daily Hampshire Gazette Bicentennial Edition. See especially page three for guide. Of interest but only peripherally.