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Brochure describing R. H. Conwell Elementary School used in republication of Papers on the History of Worthington. Gateway Regional School District.

Tan colored with black lettering and border 'The Man Without a Country' Edward Everett Hale. Published by Americanization Department, Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Grey colored with black lettering from President Monroe's Annual Message to Congress. 'The Monroe Doctrine.'Published by Americanization Department, Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Orange colored with black lettering, soft cover published by Edward J. Cronin, Secretary of the Commonwealth in 1954 'the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachuseetts'

James Downey allowed us to photocopy his book as it has information about why the Vaughans were possibly interested in Worthington and the purchase of 'The Farm/Singing Pines.' Jim Downey inherited 'Singing Pines' from his mother.

This poster advertises a traditional 'summer tea' this time with speaker Dr. Norman Pike who showed slides of the Ashfield Historical Society Howes Brothers' dryplates. They were all Worthington subjects. Item includes article from The Country…

This newspaper article from the Daily Hampshire Gazette, April 10, 1990, was written by Janet Dimock about the Robert Sweeney house that was moved from CT to Thayer Hill Road in 1986. They purchased the house in 1985. It was rebuilt by Teton Builders…

A letter from Sandra H. Epperly accompanies this file of records for the Veteran's Memorials in Worthington. 'Due to the significance of these records and the time incurred in preparing these lists, we would appreciate the records becoming part of…

Photocopy of newspaper article from the Country Journal about the weights and measures chest which Ted Claydon tenderly restored. Reference is made to the annual meeting on Sunday, October 15. George Ashley, Professor of History at HCC, was the…

Newspaper article by Lisa Freiman in Daily Hampshire Gazette (?), fifth story in a series on Hampshire county crimes. Worthington: there were no recorded crimes in 1800s and early 1900s. Helen Magargal and Lois Ashe Brown both comment on lack of…

Photocopy of multiple newspaper articles on the origins of the Lafayette Trail. Scott Heyl was involved in this. Article written by Joan Livingston; date and newspaper not identified. Includes mention of General Lafayette and his conditions during…

This folder of research at the Registry of Deeds on various houses should be separated at some time. However, it contains the following records: 140 Buffington Hill Road (Buffington Place), Old Post Road (Bevo Bartlett place and possibly Worthington…

Story written by Jim Dodge for inclusion in the republication of Papers on the History of Worthington.

Poster announcing events for the 225th birthday celebration of the town. Events included: parade from the fire house, dedication of memorial plaques in honor or Snyder/Rolland and Packard bequests, Elm tree planting ceremony at library to honor…

Original survey for current site of WHS building prepared by Linwood Fisk. See 2007a-090

Original early plan drawn by Scott Heyl when the plan was to move the West Worthington Chapel (before it collapsed in 1996) and possibly situate the Capen/Riverside School on the current site. The plan was never adopted. Scott Heyl reports that there…

History of gift of Lafayette Inn door to the WHS by Jerrilee Cain which accompanied the door that is on display (D20) in the main room of the building.

Recollection by Robert (Bob) Randall 'Spells With Grandma' written for inclusion in the republication of Papers on the History of Worthington. Pertains to Starkweather history on Starkweather Road. Signed original is included.

Ted Claydon wrote this history for the republication of the Papers on the History of Worthington. The file includes a copy of the topo map of the lot on West Street.

History of 'Old Tavern Property' owned by E. B. Bruce (1868-1894), Mrs. Henry Taylor (1890), Noah Pierce, Prudence Winslow (1888). 'After much contentious discussion the FSH Library was built on the spot at Worthington Four Corners where the Pierce…