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Seven page mimeographed copy of paper "Gleanings from An Old Worthington Ledger" by James Ramage of Hartford, Ct. Ledger owned by John Watts from 1808.

Letter on Civill War stationery which shows canon going off with 34-star American flag in background. From James Thayer to his wife, Lydia. 'Dear Wife .......' Includes envelope. Identify Civil War. Includes photocopy of letter and transcription…

Dear Kind and Affectionate Wife.....' Tells his wife he willl not re-enlist, does not have a sweetheart.

Newspaper photograph and accompanying newspaper article by Janet Dimock about the fresh food booth run by Joan Donovan and Judy Spiess during the 1979 Congregational Church fair.

Allotment of funds for building and highway maintenance at a Special Town Meeting

Newspaper account of town resident Laurie Trudell demonstrating making sweet rolls for the Worthington Parent-Teacher Organization bazaar.

Six newspaper articles about the creation of new trash disposal site and compactor behind the town garage, October 1977. Describe costs and installation process. Some photographs. Names mentioned include: William Wilson, Howard Mollison, Henry…

Article about grant given Deane Rykerson to build a solar wood-drying kiln in Worthington. Picture shows the dryer. Also mentioned are Skye Rykerson, Dylan Rykerson

Titled: "Landfill leachate causing problems" article details issues associated with runoff from the town's former dump on Dingle Road, Mentioned in the article are Roger Gunn, Albert Nugent, Robert Sullivan, Julie Sharron, William (Bill) Wilson,…

Photo of Darlene Hayden giving pony ride to Mellisa at the 1983 Worthington Congregational Church fair.

A newspaper account by Janet Dimock with photos of the restoration of the Chauncy Pease house on Huntington Road by Marie Burkhart and Scott Heyl.

3 black and white photos of the foundation for Dan Porter's house on Sam Hill Road. Included in photographs are Harry Bates, Ted Porter, John Ames and Janice Porter (Ted Porter's Mother, Mrs Dan Porter)

Black and white photos of John Jarvis family and house on Old Post Road. Photos show John Jarvis, Mary Labritas, Doris Labritas (Mary's daughter-inlaw), Raymond Jarvis (John and Fred's father) and Fred Jarvis. Photos include house, yard and livestock

The Selectmen present this farce comedy in 3 acts at Worthington Town Hall, Friday, August 12, 1938 8:30 p.m. Written by Jay Tobias, directed by HUGO ADDY. Assisted by Elizabeth Torrey and Henry H. Snyder. Cast included Edith Packard, Dick…

Hampshire Gazette news item about Jimmy Albert (1954-2006) drawing of the Capen schoolhouse for the cover of the annual town report

Recording of 2025-10-26 Worthington Historical Society annual membership meeting. General business was discussed. Following that, Jim Downey gave a talk about the history of the Pierce (Pearce) family and tavern. Kevin O'Conner gave a talk about…

Gazette article about popularity of snowmobiling in Worthington, Gazette article about snowmobile races. One was held in 1971: "7,000 Watch Snowmobile Races." No one from Worthington is mentioned in the article. Also, newspaper advertisement for the…

Several packets of genealogical information on Huntington, his forebears and a typewritten article by Elizabeth Payne and article from Stonewalls by Ida Joslyn on F. S. Huntington. Also includes OPat Kennedy's script for Sarah Huntington used in the…

Poem by Jerusha King. 'This tells of life as lived about 1803' +

Notes for am exhibit of art by F. Lyder Frederickson at the Lenox Library, July 1993. The exhibit included 18 works. This file contains a short biography of Mr. Frederickson as well as a note of transmittal of the notes from Jim Dodge to Ted Claydon.…