This diary is a copy made by Elsie Bartlett of a diary written by Mrs. Horace F. Bartlett (Caroline E. Bartlett) in 1887. Pink leather bound with key enclosed. Flap is missing. Interesting record of 1887. First entry is on April 2, 1887. Includes…
These file cards contain notes to herself for projects to be done re WHS. G. Washington buckles. There is also a small box of file cards with 34-01 number on top of cabinet . IDENTIFY Catherine Rude Sena
Special Guest Book for the Grand Opening of the WHS Museum, printed from the Garborg's Royal Doulton Gift Collection. Frontispiece decoration/calligraphy done by Patricia Strom.
Elizabeth Payne hand wrote brief histories of six early families for Don Bridgeman to place in each of his Bed and Breakfast rooms - Brewster, Bartlett, Burr, Cole, Conwell, Huntington. identify where was Bridgeman b and b?
Hotel Register for The Hilltop Farm. May 18, 1921 November 17, 1939. (Bessie Ames on Harvey Road - see '40 Worthington Houses' (2006a-010, Box 30b). Brown cloth book with embossed word 'Register' on cover. A list of names of various guests very…
Leather-bound account book show hours of employment for Foster Beach and Herbert Higgins. readable dates include 1889, 1898, 1926. Handwriting changes throughout so several people.
Reverend Burckes; Fashion Show; How to make soap; Mr. John Payne; Judge Walter Stevens; Reverend J. Herbert Owen; Dorothy F. Hayes; Lynda W. Gunn. Poem 'Yet Making Many Rich' from Worthington Harvest Sunday ,1885.
Town history between 1985 and 1986, program announcement for Scott Heyl talk, publication of Papers on the History of Worthington by The Pioneer Valley Printing Company, items pertaining to Marion Sweeney Presidency, reference to the Editorial…
Original handwritten paper concerning the incorporation of Mountain Seminary School, signed by William Whitmore, Hiram Bagg, William Ward. Dated March 25, 1837
Documentation of Worthington Historical Burying Grounds' (Brewster and Benjamin cemeteries) compiled by Frank Feakes. Contains notes and 'Grave Marker Survey Forms' of all known graves in both cemeteries. See also black and white photographs in Box…
These are notes regarding a large Bible that is in storage at the Worthington Historical Society. The book is 11-1/2' x 9' x 3-1/2' please see Box 52, 2005a-080. Inscribed on the first page: 'James Thompson'; inscribed on the next page 'To Dr. and…
Notes taken by D. Willard when he was in the House of Representatives, dates 1766, 70, 83, 95, regarding the 10 original Townships. Also interesting prose written on the reverse concerning prophet vs. profit.
These 3 papers pertain to the origin and history of Worthington Historical Society. In 1933, President Elisha H Brewster, Secretary Lester F. Stevens, Treasurer Dr. Francis A. Robinson. First board elected in 1961 (possible date of incorporation):…
This is a small red photo album dated in gold writing on cover '1895'; this date does not seem to pertain to pictures in album. Pictures include Bartlett-Kilbourn family pictures, the Gurney home on Old Post Road near the hotel (both burned down) …
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…
Record book dates beginning from April 19, 1828 to March 4, 1828. From School District #7. Handwritten in ink in ledger book: contains lined paper pages. Elijah Curtis, D. C. Smith, A. B. Curtis, Clerks. Handwriting begins on front fly leaf. Marbled…
