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Paper on potato farming and history of the Albert family written by Lois Ashe Brown. It consists of a single typewritten 8-1/2' x 11 sheet. Included are two checks from A. E. Albert and Sons Inc. and a photograph of Ben Albert on the phone selling…

Sepia postcards. one from sample book of Herbert Berniss Thrasher (1884-1927), photographer. Titled: ‘The Old Iron Bridge That Leads to Russell H. Conwell Birth Place The Eagles Next. So. Worthington, Mass.' ‘. (#84). Thrasher was the son of George…

Invoices associated with the C.K. Brewster General Store located at Worthington Center. 2024-101a=Chase&Sanborn , coffee and tea, $41.05; 101b=George C. Goodwin, patent medicines $20,29;101c=Forbes and Wallace Dry Goods & Millinery, $43.89;…

Digital only copy of an invoice from Chase and Sanbourn, coffee jobbers, Boston, to C. K. Brewster. Order totals $7.57 for over 50 lbs of coffee

Two printed invitations to Alumni Reunions & Supper for Conwell Academy, March 30, 1897.

1) Insurance figures 2) Inventory - Parsonage of First Congregational Church of Worthington (Paul Moody's)

Picture taken near intersection of Rte 143 and Old Cummington Road, Looking northeast. Lower left foreground is Miss Vaughan's watering tub. Farm in the distance.

This international coupon is dated 1960 and is for the purpose of exchanging for stamps around the world.

Color slide indicating 'Intermission' during slide shows. Slide has name 'Kansas City Slide Co.' at bottom.

Interior of Sampson's Mill. Many of these dryplate glass negatives are in The South Worthington Parish Book by Reverend George Reed Moody. Please see this book for further information. They were originally entered into the database with little…

Found in desk in Frederick Sargent Huntington (FSH) library. Date unspecified; This is the key to the old Pierce Tavern which stood on the site of the FSH library. Currently (March 2007) on display in corner cupboard in east Vestibule.

This ink bottle from the Rice collection must be identified. It is currently on display in the corner cupboard of the east vestibule. It may have had civil war significance. The bottle has a light blue tint and is stoppered with a cork. Identify,…

This ink bottle from the Rice collection contains residual ink and must be identified. It is currently on display in the corner cupboard of the east vestibule. It may have had civil war significance. Identify, Catherine Rude-Sena See also…

Lists pertinent information on the town government.

This record is a synopsis of information contained in this family bible from Joseph Joslyn given to WHS by Carl S. Joslyn.
The bible is physically located in Box 42b, PUB21.

Whitish beige cotton baby's gown in frame made by Leon Horning, donated to the WHS at the 2007 annual meeting. Inscription: 'This dress has been passed down from one generation to another in the Pease family. Fortunately information was sewn on it by…

Sepia tone photo taken by T. C. Martin on Indian Oven Road.
This cave is said to be 500 years old.
Sepia tone print scanned as black and white. Verify orientation. Lewis. Used in republication of 'Papers on the History of Worthington.'

Index of names and recipes in the Worthington Cookbook, ca. 1911 as well as possibly later. Index includes some thumbnails showing the contributors

"Vol. 2 First Congregational Church in Worthington commencing January 1, 1839 A D" Index of Members, Births, Marriages, and Deaths; Pastors settled and dismissed, deacons when appointed. Copy given to Rev.Douglas Small

"First Parish in Worthington 1865 - 1897 Volume I". 166 pages of handwritten records. Came from Town Hall vault to be stored with Historical Society records. Copy given to Rev.Douglas Small