Recollection - Research Paper, Architectural and Historical Tour (including map), Lois Ashe Brown
The map was made by Lois Ashe Brown in celebration of the Bicentennial. See also 2004a-036 (this is second copy)
Worthington Bicentennial - Bumper Stickers
These two bumper stickers were made in commemoration of the Worthington Bicentennial.
Diary - Significant Dates in the History of Worthington
Dates from Dec 1, 1793 to 1968 Also copies of 'A Welcome to Worthington'
Town of Worthington Massachusetts Bicentennial 1768-1968, Souvenir Program and Historical Brochure
This spiral bound booklet, 'Town of Worthington Massachusetts Bicentennial 1768-1968, Souvenir Program and Historical Brochure' came from Peg Rolland. Many copies exist in other places and should be for sale if they are of any interest. It has a white cover with black lettering and a town seal. A color picture of the back of the Golf Club (Benton House) showing the ninth hole.
Sample of envelopes and stationery used at Bicentennial celebration in the Town of Worthington
Publication - Booklet, Worthington Bicentennial March, by Rolande Young Schrade
Two booklets of music for Bicentennial celebration composed by Rolande Young Schrade. One copy is green, the other blue. They are the same, with three pictures on cover, published by Sevenars Music House, Worthington, Mass. Original price was $1.00. There are many of these scores and should be offered for sale if there is any interest.
Program, Bicentennial and Guide Books, tickets and cards
Many copies of Bicentennial Programs (extras should be for sale if there is any interest) and 2 guide books; Telecast of Parade from Springfield Television/ Tickets for Bicentennial Horse Draw, I am not a Hippie Beard Contest, and Bicentennial Quilting Party play
Two copies of board weight 'Proclamation' announcing the Worthington Bicentennial in 1968. It is written in old style sentence structure as would have been in 1768. Signed (in print) by Henry H. Snyder, C. Kenneth Osgood, Albert G. Nugent, Jr. Selectmen of Worthington,
Miscellaneous - Stereopticons with Cards
The Elizabeth Payne accession number on these is #535. Yellowstone and Northwest, Albany and Capitol, Comic Boys, Panama, Philippines, European War, Palestine (these wrapped cards have come from the FSH Library). Loose cards seem to be from N. S. Heacock. The 4-1/2' x 7' cards are from photographer, Charles Bierstadt. Two stereopticons in box. The cards have nothing to do with Worthington but are of value as form of media and because of range of interest (esp. images of Palestine before 1942). [Original archivist BFS]
These file cards contain notes to herself for projects to be done re WHS. G. Washington buckles. There is also a small box of file cards with 34-01 number on top of cabinet . IDENTIFY Catherine Rude Sena
Town Record - List of Contents of Town Vault
Welcome to Worthington Lists of contents of town vault (identify - use this to verify location of missing items) Contributions from Mr. Capen's house IDENTIFY
Recollection - Notes and writings on the History of Worthington
Miscellaneous handwritten and typewritten notes on the history of Worthington by Elizabeth Payne: Development of Hickory Hill Cross Country Skiing Center 1970s Some deaths in 1989 Iron safe in Town Hall Vault. Two sets of directions for opening it don't quite agree multiple pages of handwritten history from 1793 to 1976, some information possibly from LaFayette Stevens' diary - Golf Club 1904 - Rod & Gun Club established in 1946, building 1951 - Sevenars Festival began in 1969, moved from South Worthington Church to Conwell Academy in 1975 - Worthington Grange - Coffee Hour 1963 - mention of Civil War - Health Center 1950. Inns and Taverns: Alexander Miller's and Nathaniel Daniels before town was incorporated in 1768; other locations, Chesterfiled Line, Old Post Road, West Worthington, Town Center - 2 of these were run by men each of whom had lost a leg--a stranger askng about this was told was 'when they find a man peculiarly honest they mark him.', 1825 Lafayette visit to Pierce (a.k.a. Pearce) Tavern - William Cullen Bryant studied law at Woodbridge house under Judge Howe in 1911. Hotel Period: Volunteer fire department in 1946, water system in 1911, first reservoir dug by hand and horse drawn scoops, second in late 1960s. Mills: Aaron Stevens Mill 1811, Rings, Sampsons, Bradleys Schools: first school house in 1773, by subscription, first there were 5 districts then 11, once there were 12. 1940 centralized schools, Russell Conwell School, 1963 Worthington became part of Gateway Regional School district. 1928 Electricity brought to Worthington, 1932 Albert family came to town, 1966 Health Center Building opened but its charter was granted in 1951 and service was begun in old Lyceum building. Population: 1810, 1,391 - by 1845 it was down to 363 - in 1986 it was back up to 1,200 +/- South Worthington Church built in 1847-1848, renovated in 1976 Identify for questions needing answers.
Recollection- Miscellaneous, History of Worthington
This miscellaneous material on the history of Worthington dates from 1984 IDENTIFY
Recollection - Notes on the History of Worthington (Houses, Stevens Mill, Sale of Plantation #3)
Stevens' Mill, Sale of Plantation #3 in Boston, Edward Clark paper on Worthington Houses, Stevens' houses (refer to Box 30 Series or Box 35) IDENTIFY
Publication - Poster, 'Charley's Country Cousin,' by Katharine McDowell Rice
This poster announces the play 'Charley's Country Cousin' at Town Hall. 'A comedy in 4 Acts by K. McDowell Rice.' The poster was originally given to Elizabeth by W. B. Kirkham. 'Proceeds benefit Women's Benevolent Society of Worthington.' Participants: Mrs. O. B. Ireland, Miss Aida Clark, Mrs. E. H. Dodge, Mr. William B. Kirkham, W. G. Rice, Jr. See also #2006a-172 in Box 36a.
Diary - Histories for Bed and Breakfast Visitors
Elizabeth Payne hand wrote brief histories of six early families for Don Bridgeman to place in each of his Bed and Breakfast rooms - Brewster, Bartlett, Burr, Cole, Conwell, Huntington. identify where was Bridgeman b and b?
Fall 1988 issue of 'Stone Walls' featuring a sketch of two children on a yellow cover. Stone walls was a publication depicting historical sketches of the hill town area.
Winter 1988-89 issue featuring a sketch of a house on a purple cover. Stone walls was a publication depicting historical sketches of the hill town area.
Spring 1989 issue featuring a sketch of a mill and dam on its green cover. Stone Walls was a publication depicting historical sketches of the hill town area.
Summer 1989 issue featuring a skech of 'Beclky Blast Furnace' on its pink cover. Stone walls was a publication depicting historical sketches of the hill town area. Connie Dorrington, editor.