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Black and white photos of Archer Fitzgerald's family at various dates. Included are father Archer William Fitzgerald (1889-1949), mother Mary Farrington Fitzgerald (1888-1983), sister Marjorie Fitzgerald (1912-?)

Sepia photo of Gothic style house and outbuildings at the intersection of Huntington and Radiker Roads. Built by John Adams 1847

Black and white photo of Alfred W. Trow (1862-1938). Proprietor of the Worthington Inn

A plaque and ad for the Club Lafayette, located at 1190 Huntington Road (later the Hill-Top Rest Home, and the Schrade residence). Both mention Harold "Hal" Brown's Rhythm Kings band. The plaque is currently (2024) hanging at the Sena Brewery in…

12 photos of Worthington Historical Society ground breaking ceremony plus newspaper article with photo mentioning: Helen Magargal, ted Clayton, Pete Packard, Gladys and Ray Osgood, Arlene Packard, Scott Heyl and Rep Steve Kulik

Obituary for Ethan Clark (1825-1897). He was married to Eunice Reed Clark. 8 children. Served as town moderator. Buried in Center Cemetery.

Four newspaper articles about competitive squirrel hunting, three focused on the event in Worthington; the earliest one describes the rationale for the event in terms of pest control and preserving the value of crops.

Newspaper article about planning and schedule for 1868 celebration of Worthington centennial

Newspaper article documenting the purchase of 11 Buffington Hill Rd. in 1947 by Dr and Mrs. Durgan. Mentioned in article are William Ward, William Bryant, E. C. Porter, Charles Kilborn and Arthur Capen

Two color photos of Guy Thrasher in the late 1970s

Sepia newspaper photo of circa 20 women sitting on the steps of a country club

Black and white photo of Rufus H. Adams driving horse drawn cart with an unidentified man and two women. Written on back "Rufus H. Adams, Worthington Ma. The Adams would spent the winter with the Jones in west worthington

Article in the Springfield Union about Hay-Hoe Opera in South Worthington. Mentions Carol Tuttle, Jane Tuttle (both granddaughters) of Russell Cowell) and describes performing in a rural setting.

Two articles from the Pittsfield Sun, the first describing a robbery at the Worthington Post Office,; the second reporting on the interrogation of one of the perpetrators.

Article about the grisly death of John Adams, age 25, from getting his limbs caught in a bark-removing machine. Left wife and two young children

Obituary for Robert E. Bartlett (1936-2022)

Description of court martial, held in Worthington, of William Ward (adjutant.): charges, testimony, and reasons for acquittal.

Account of redistricting of Western Mass communities. Worthington is included in the "Berkshire District" along with Middlefield, Cummunington, and Plainfield.

Two newspaper article describing arrest and sentencing associated with cocaine dealing in the area. Focus on Jeffrey Hartman of Bashan Hill.

Death notice for Nancy Moore Burr (1785-1819). Emphasis on her religious commitment. Language of notice is emotional, lamenting her husband (Jonathan Burr) and orphans left behind.