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Black and white postcard. On front is litho photo of a room box with a measuring stick indicating the size/scale 1:12 probably. On back: "Miniature Early Stenciled Bedroom on dsplay in Steele's Tiny Old New England Museum, Berkshire rail, Highway 9,…

John Jarvis (1888-1967), immigrated from Lithuania in 1910 and eventually settled in Worthington along with his sister, Mary. His farm at the corner of Indian Oven Road and Old Post Road (no longer extant) was known for its large number of turkeys.…

John Jarvis (1888-1967), immigrated from Lithuania in 1910 and eventually settled in Worthington along with his sister, Mary. His farm at the corner of Indian Oven Road and Old Post Road (no longer extant) was known for its large number of turkeys.…

John Jarvis (1888-1967), immigrated from Lithuania in 1910 and eventually settled in Worthington along with his sister, Mary. His farm at the corner of Indian Oven Road and Old Post Road (no longer extant) was known for its large number of turkeys. …

Death certificate and physician's certificate for Isaac Thrasher, farmer, of South Worthington who died April 18, 1892, age 73 of old age. His illness had lasted 8 months and was attested to by Dr. L. V.. Gibbs. Born in Chesterfield, he was the son…

Digital copy of newspaper article by Elodi McBride from the Country Journal July 11, 2013, detailing the Arts Festival held on July 6, 2013. Details about the various exhibits. Photographs of Cindy Manley and her grandaughters, Carlea and Lilliana…

Digital copy of blue toned copy of photograph showing the Worthington Inn from the rear (south side). Probably taken by Nancy Trow. It is from her album.

Quality reproduction of sepia photograph showing Bartlett's Hotel in Worthington Corners. A sticker on the back of the repro photo reads: "Sign over building reads 'Bartlett's Hotel" and "Back of original reads: "To Mrs. A. W. Trow when I am gone,…

Photocopy of article from the Country Journal, May 21, 1980 titled: "Two generations make a living off the land." Discusses Gou Thrasher's businesses in South Worthington and the partnership between Guy Thrasher (1900-1985) and Carol Myrick (b.…

Real photo postcard, sepia toned, showing "Higgins Falls, Worthington, Mass." AZO stampbox on back. Probably from around 1910. Although the exact location has not yet been established with certainty, it is thought that this is probably a pond along…

The four pages from the 1880 census related to business. Covers fiscal year from June 1, 1879-May 31, 1880. Lists the individuals involved in easy activity, their assets, and other facts associated with their occupations. Conducted on June 24, 1880…

Two photos. One color snapshot taken at the 2004 Council on Aging Christmas Party at Town Hall. Shown in photo is Ralph Moran (1912-2007). One sepia photo in an oval wooden frame of Ralph as a baby

Article dated September 26, 2013, by Elodi McBride in the Country Journal newspaper describing testimony by 30 town residents before a subcommittee of the the state legislature in support of HR 3574 allowing for withdrawal of the town from the…

Return of a birth for May Leslie, female, white, born in Worthington on March 12, 1868. Father: James Leslie, farmer, born in Canada and living in Worthington. Mother: Betsy L. Leslie (maiden name was Cross), born in Becket and living in Worthington.

Birth certificate: Albert J. King, April 30, 1868

Return of a birth: James Lyman Kelly, male, white, born January 4, 1868 in Worthington. Father: John Marsh Kelly, farmer, born and residing in Worthington. Mother: Esther Josephine Kelly (born Esther Josephine Tower, born and residing in…

Black and white snapshot showing Sydney Trow (1896-1989) with sister, ca. 1910, she is around 13 or 14 in this picture. It is not clear whether the sister behind her is Nina or Nancy.It is probably taken in front of or near the Worthington Inn,…

Return of a birth: Oscar T. Higgins, male, white, born July 13, 1868 in South Worthington. Father: Theron K. Higgins, manufactuer of Pl[?] handles, born in Ringville, resident of Worthington. Mother: Charlotte Ann Higgins (born Charlotte Ann Burke),…

Return of a Birth: Caroline Adelia Hewitt, female, white, born November 5, 1868 in Worthington. Father: Cyprian Parish Hewitt, farmer, born in and residing in Worthington. Mother: Adelia Benjamin Hewitt (born Adelia Benjamin Stone), born in Columbus,…

Town of Worthington, Office of the Collector of Taxes, bill for $2.00 issued to Fred Reid, Worthington, Mass. for 1960 poll tax. Signed 2/3/60, Marvis S. Rolland [Peg Rolland]. Also the same for 1961 and 1963.