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Town of Worthington, Annual Report, 2014. Cover shows Worthington Library, photograph by Ed Pelletier. Includes reports from various town boards and entities.

A Bicentennial History of Peru. Berkshire County, Massachusetts, 1771-1971, Town of Peru, hardback, 44 pages of text, many pages of black and white photographs

Grammar School Diploma in red leatherette case issued to Edward Seth Wright, known as "Ted" on June 19, 1942. The diploma is signed by School Committee members: Fred G. Sears, Jr., Arthur G. Capen, and Alice M. Bartlett; as well as by Principal Helen…

Sepia toned portrait photograph showing Dorothy and Adrian Wright. Their parents, Joseph and Minnie Wright had moved with their family to "The Farm" on Old Post Road, where they raised and sold chickens. Dorothy and Adrian purchased 28 acres across…

House at 106 Huntington Road was built on land purchased in 1934 on State Road by Adrian Wright to build a summer home for his family. It took two years to build and cost $3,000 including the price of the land. The cellar was dug for the price of a…

Glossy snapshot, sepia toned, showing six members of the family of Adrian and Dorothy Wright near their property at 106 Huntington Road, in Worthington. From left, rear: Ted [Edward], Dorothy, Adrian, Dave [David]. Front: Phyll [Phyllis] and Bar…

Black and white advertising postcard, lithographed, showing activities at the Lafayette Lodge. Title: "Fun for Children and Grownups at Lafayette Lodge, Worthington, Mass." Inserts show dance in big hall and children playing in stream. The larger…

Excerpts from a broadcast on WGBY-TV (their first live broadcast) of the Arlo Guthrie Benefit Concert for the Worthington Health Association. The concert was held on Sena's field on Ridge Road.

Two part letter. Part 1: Letter (dated June 5, 1833) from Lucretia Clark (1814-1846) to her sister Elvira Boise. Part 2 (dated June 10, 1833): Letter from Spencer Clark (1780-1856) , tanner and mill operator on West Street, to son-in-law Otis…

Keepsake/signature quilt part of a Grange project in 1917. 36 squares, 11-1/2" x 11-1/2". The quilt was featured in "Aunt Dinah's Quilting Party," written by Eva Fairman and presented during the Worthington Bicentenniel Celebration, 1968. Made for…

Two sepia postcards: "'The Cascades' A beautiful view on the Worthington Road. South Worthington, Mass. I the Heart of the Dear Old Berkshires." The second is from the Thrasher sample book titled 'Gleneyrie' A Beautiful view on the Worthington Road,…

Handwritten letter from Oliver Phelps of Granville, MA, dated December 13, 1779, requesting help from the Reverend Jonathan Huntington (June 17, 1733- March 11, 1781) with securing someone to build a frame for a barn in Granville. The Reverend Mr.…

Obituary, Hampshire Gazette, May 1971. Harry Lewis Bates lived from 1885 to 1971 and is buried in North Cemetery.

Cast iron kettle used at the Starkweather Farm. It has small knob feet, handle flattened at grip. The Starkweather Farm was located at the far western end of Starkweather Road in West Worthington, near its intersection with River Road.

Cast iron kettle used at the Starkweather Farm. It has a ring on side; single wire collapsible handle, rim on bottom. The Starkweather Farm was located at the far western end of Starkweather Road in West Worthington, near its intersection with River…

Found in the walls of old Burr schoolhouse, originally attached to the general store located at the corner of Huntington Road and Harvey Road in Worthington Center. This store was operated by C. K. Brewster, among others. Sinker made of cast iron,…

Found in the walls of old Burr schoolhouse, originally attached to the general store located at the corner of Huntington Road and Harvey Road in Worthington Center. This store was operated by C. K. Brewster, among others. Spinner - wooden, light…

Found in the walls of old Burr schoolhouse, originally attached to the general store located at the corner of Huntington Road and Harvey Road in Worthington Center. This store was operated by C. K. Brewster, among others. C-clamp for mold halves,…

Found in the walls of old Burr schoolhouse, originally attached to the general store located at the corner of Huntington Road and Harvey Road in Worthington Center. This store was operated by C. K. Brewster, among others. This is a 113 gram (4 oz.)…

Found in the walls of old Burr schoolhouse, originally attached to the general store located at the corner of Huntington Road and Harvey Road in Worthington Center. This store was operated by C. K. Brewster, among others. Sinker. Two cast iron…