Miscellaneous - Cloth Book Mark Used in Pulpit Bible of Reverend Creelman The note attached to this artifact reads: "Book Mark used in the Pulpit Bible of the Third Meeting House." This could have belonged to Reverend Creelman. This object was in a glass case in the Rice Room at the library. Identify Bee Smith.
On loan to Worthington Historical Society by Frederick Sargent Huntington Library
Pewter ink and pen holder from Josephine Creelman, also wooden handled screwdriver
Household Implement - Pewter Ink Well Stand This is a pewter ink well stand, with no ink bottle. Incised in the well for the bottle is the name Creelman. There is also a place for the pen. It is decorated in a vine pattern and has two handles. Also a wooden handled flat edge screwdriver of unknown provenance.
Frederick Sargent Huntington Library Rice Collection
12.1 x 20.3 cm (4.8 x 8 in) (ink stand); 6 in. for screwdriver
Household Implement - Sander This is a sander which was used in the 18th and 19 centuries to refine sand to its finest so it could be shaken over fresh ink in order to dry it. It is made of maple wood and is polished. It is on a stand with felt on the bottom. The stand holds a cup shaped object which is pierced in a star pattern with small holes. The bottom and top are of one piece. This could be due to the swelling of the wood. Possibly it separated and often there was a brush in the bottom half. This sander was in a glass case in the Rice Room at the library. this is according to Catherine Rude-Sena.
Household Implement - Fleam This is a fleam according to Catherine Rude-Sena.It seems to be a letter opener and is in half a case, which is made of leather and is deteriorating. Stamped on the metal spade-like head is the name of the manufacturer (Rodgers): The purpose of the fleam was to let blood from both humans and animals in order to test it for medicinal purposes. Rodgers was "Cutler to Her Majesty." It is made of rosewood and is polished. It is a pristine example of a tool of its type. Often there was a blood bowl or set of bowls associated with this object. This object was in a glass case in the Rice Room at the library.
Household Implement - Leather Tooler This leather tooler is wooden and metal. It was used to tool saddles, etc. with a name or a brand and could have been used by Rice in the Civil War. It is finely made, the wooden handle is polished and the metal tip is joined to the handle with a brass ring which is stamped with a design. This object was in a glass case in the Rice Room at the library. Apparently General Rice had a beautiful saddle which has not been found in Worthington.
Articles about writings by Susan Tracy Rice ("Mother's Day") and Harriet Rice (various poems)
Newsprint - Advertisement for Rice Publications (see notes) Pasted on the front side is an advertisement for "The Lights of Home," "Christmas," "Easter Day," and "Over Here" all by Josephine Rice Creelman. Pasted on the back side is an advertisement for "Mothers' Day" compiled by Susan Tracy Rice which includes a newspaper article from the Evening Sun, Baltimore, praising the compilation. These items were removed from a deteriorating scrapbook from the Rice collection. Also included are two miscellaneous papers. One: "The Blue Bird's Nest" by Josephone Rice Creelman from 1916 and Two: from the Auburn Citizen, Nov. 7, 1912 an article aboout Mrs. Creelman's ardent collecting of Staffordshire pottery and mentions that she has a series of five articles on Ceramics in House and Garden.
Frederick Sargent Huntington Library, Rice Room
Katharine McDowell Rice "Two Days in Bavaria"
Publication - Offprint, "Two Days in Bavaria," by Katharine McDowell Rice Blue offprint of "Two Days in Bavaria," an essay by Katharine McDowell Rice. Three pages folded. These items were removed from a deteriorating scrapbook from the Rice collection.
Newsprint - Showcases in the Rice Room This is a small, undated newspaper article taken from a large collection of newspaper articles which had been saved by Katharine McDowell Rice. This article reads: "Two show cases have been completed in the Rice Memorial Room of Frederick Sargent Huntington Library. One contains the christening dress and cloak of Susan Tracy Rice, who was born in 1863. These articles have only recently come to the library. The other case contains the dress uniform coat and sash of Brig. Gen. James Clay Rice, who died in 1865 of wounds received in the Civil War. There is also a gun of the War of 1812 which was converted for use in the Civil War. These show cases are the gift of Prof. and Mrs. William G. Rice Jr. of Madison Wis." The Civil War artifacts have been given to the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg, PA. The christening dress and cloak are now in the Historical Society archives.
Legal - Referee in Bankruptcy Certificate, Walter L. Stevens The original certificate with seal was in a frame. Frame was removed and the original is now is Drawer #4 of the wooden cabinet on the mezzanine. A photocopy of this certificate is in Box 39 by this number. It reads: "United States of America, District court of the United States, District of Massachusetts. By virtue of Section Thirty-four of 'An Act to establish a uniform system of bankruptcy throughout the United States," approved July 1st, 1898, I, Elisha H. Brewster, Judge of saidCourt, reposing confidence in the ability and special fitness of Walter L. Stevens, of Northampton, in said district, do by these presents nominate, constitute and appoint the said Walter L. Stevens, Referee in Bankruptcy in and for the Counties of Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden and Hampshire, in the State of Massachusetts. Done at Boston, on this ninth day of March a.D. 1934." Signed by Elisha H. Brewster, United States District Judge and James S. Allen, Clerk of the District Court of the United States, and Frank H. Mason, Deputy Clerk.
Clothing - Christening Dress and Cloak - Susan Tracy Rice "Christening Dress and Cloak of Susan Tracy Rice, Born June 23, 1863, Died August 22, 1937." This item was in a glass case in the Rice Room of the library along with the christening dress of Eva Snyder (C23). It is in deteriorated condition and needs conservation. See newspaper article in Box 41 2006a-320.
Art - Sketch Book, Water Color Drawings by Susan Tracy Rice Green, leather bound sketch book of water color drawings by Susan Tracy Rice containing "Digby Nova Scotia", Congregational Church"(not the colonial style church), Jassamin," "Old Well," "Aikin, S.C.," Cheroke Rose," "Honey Suckle Vine," "Fleur de Lys," Congregational Church in June 26, 1893," "Annapolis Basin."
Art -Sketch Book, Pencil Drawings, by William G. Rice The cover of this sketch book of pencil drawings is missing. The writing seems different from DR10 (which see) but so similar to DR12 that it seems to be W. G. Rice. Formerly identified as 36-8. Sketches of Chesterfield, Chester, Stevens Dam, apple tree at "Maple Shades", fireplace at the Maples, the Church, West Worthington Falls (in color), Dix Island, Maine, scenes of Albany, a slamon, various studies of heads. These are very delicate, quite lovely sketches. Please identify. Please also see DR12 this box.
Art - Pencil Drawing, "Maple Opposite the Rices" by William G. Rice This double sketch of "Maple Opposite the Rices" by W. G. Rice is very similar to DR11 in style. A smaller drawing on the top half of this three-fold paper seems to be dated July 1881 (?) identify. Please also see DR11 this box.
Scrapbook - by Katharine McDowell Rice This scrapbook made by Katharine McDowell Rice is about an ice storm in Worthington. The frontispiece is the Woodbridge House. The article about it contained within the scrapbook was written for the Springfield Republican in 1921 Christmas issue. Black leather, deteriorating.
Scrapbook - Photo Album This Photo Album from the Rice Room at the Library contains black and white photographs of people and places. To be identified. the album itself is brown cloth with the word "photographs" in gold on the front. There are cars, interiors, exteriors, and people.
Scrapbook - Photo Album This Photo Album from the Rice Room at the Library contains black and white photographs of people and places. To be identified. the album itself is black cloth. There are cars, interiors, exteriors, and people.
Scrapbook - Photo Album This Photo Album from the Rice Room at the Library is made of corrugated cardboard and contains black and white photographs of people and places. To be identified. the album itself is black cloth. There are cars, interiors, exteriors, and people. Many photos of dogs.
Scrapbook - Photo Album This Photo Album from the Rice Room at the Library is made of brown cloth and contains black and white photographs of people from the Rice family. To be identified.
Scrapbook - Photo Album This Photo Album from the Rice Room at the Library is made of black cloth and contains black and white photographs of people from the Rice family. To be identified.
Diary - Rufus H. Adams Rufus H. Adams' Diary of Events. A large-size ledger titled "The People's Comprehensive Diary -- Designed for the Use of Farmers and Others -- General Edition, Wm. Goodfellow, Ten-Year Book." At the time of acquisition contained four deeds - entered separately. Signature of Rufus H. Adams on first page. Includes daily entries detailing principle activities with accounts of purchases and expenses. See four deeds found in this diary: 2006a-148, 2006a-149, 2006a-150, 2006a-151.
On loan to the Worthington Historical Society by Paul Strasburg
January 1887-June 1891; January 1918-February 1919