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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…

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. 2 cast iron molds for…

Wooden handled fork with two tines, handle is round. Wooden handled knife with brass cuff before blade insert. Handle is worn. Each is wrapped individually. Items found at Starkweather Farm. The Starkweather Farm was located at the far western end…

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.

Found in desk at the Frederick Sargent Huntington (FSH) library. This key was to the Second Meeting House, built in 1845 and burned on April 2, 1887. Brass.

Cancellation stamp from Ringville Post Office, date unknown. Plated metal at base; ink residue shows; handle is wood-enamelled.

This item was found in the desk at FSH library, date of discovery unknown. Date of item unknown. Note accompanying it says 'very old.' Case is hinged at the top, which when unhinged reveals multiple drafting tools: 1) pencil lead holder made of…