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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):…

List of items given to WHS -- Accession book (3/24/1961) and papers. This could be the book that Bob Epperly refers to. Still may be one under Lois's bed. Identify Brownie.

Notice of 'Know Your Worthington' tour 9/25, 1960; 3 reply letters to Lois Brown from Walter Stevens 11/17/1959, 9/21/1960 & 6/16/1960; letter from Walter Stevens to Wells Magargal pertaining to use of safe; handwritten paper from writings of Edward…

Call to annual meetings 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988. File includes meeting agenda. Items included include discussion on baseball played in 1868. Letters between Elisha Brewster and Walter L. Stevens re Historical Society…

This item consists of several items that need to be separated. 'A celebration in Honor of the 225th Anniversary of Worthington's Founding; Saturday September 11, 1993.' There are four copies of the program in the file. File also includes a poem…

Inside Mr. Inside' by Jason DeParle, New York Times Magazine, August 20, 1995, cover and pp. 32 ff. about Anthony Lake (Tony Lake), National Security Advisor to President William J. Clinton. The article discusses national intervention in Bosnia. Mr.…

Daily Hampshire Gazette article entitled 'Pair shoot back-to-back holes in one' by Milton Cole. Picture of Septuagenarians: Art Rolland and George Torrey. Gray photocopy on metal (see 2006a-076 this box).

Advertising brochure containing photographs of the interior and exterior of property on River Road in West Worthington known as 'Brookstone' owned by Dr. Harold and Marie Stone. This is where the 'Brookstone' franchise (seen in many airports and…

Notes for am exhibit of art by F. Lyder Frederickson at the Lenox Library, July 1993. The exhibit included 18 works. This file contains a short biography of Mr. Frederickson as well as a note of transmittal of the notes from Jim Dodge to Ted Claydon.…

Photocopy of article from Hampshire Gazette, October 1871, containing 'Reminiscences of Worthington, 1827, 1832, 1871' by A Traveler. Under 'Communications' heading. Includes mention of Mr. Cole's store, a tobacco barn, farming activities, J.…

Program for Memorial Service for Calvin Coolidge at John M. Greene Hall, Smith College, Northampton. Of interest because Walter L. Stevens, Esq, was presiding officer. Also Stanley King, President of Amherst College, the Honorable Harlan Fiske Stone…

Ledger of accounts of Herbert Higgins

Raleigh Alkaline Tablets box (on display). Raleigh products were peddled door to door as a source of income.

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.

Notices of church, miscellaneous notes and letters pertaining to Herbert Higgins. (contained in folder 52-34)

Combination of reciipe and exercise instructions. (contained in folder 52-34)

Herbert Higgins died at age 88. (contained in folder 52-34)

Poem entitled :The Higgins Clan' written for a family reunion. (contained in folder 52-34)

This marriage record is for Anna Wiswall (Newmrket, NH) and Charles Cook (Conway, NH)

Organized March 25, 1875, Reorganized Nov 11, 1903 held final meeting June 8, 1992 and turned in charter. John Strong, Lewis Cowling, Elmer Curtis, Perley Skelton, Charles Bates, Alden Curtis, Franklin Burr, Edward Clark, William Brown, Frank Scott,…