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Sawicz Family Collection
Collection
Identifier: CHC005
Abstract
This collection relates to the Sawicz family who lived at 94-96 Pine St. from ca. 1930 to 2001. It consists of one box which contains photographs, immigration and naturalization papers, bills and invoices, bankbooks, passports, letters and cards from Lithuania, and other related items. For the most part, the content relates to a father, mother, and two daughters, but there are also nearly 20 photographs of unidentified individuals present in the collection.
Dates:
1929-1981
Found in:
Cambridge Historical Commission Archives
Scully Family Collection
Collection
Identifier: CHC057
Abstract
The Scully Family Collection consists of official documents, commemorative pins, photographic materials, a newspaper, and large objects. The records contain information about two generations of the Scully family beginning with Daniel Scully. Topics include service in WWII, the St. Mary church of Annunciation in Cambridgeport, Irish heritage, U.S. citizenship, and Norumbega Park in Auburndale, Mass. The items were created between 1872 and about 1970, with the bulk generated during WWII, when...
Dates:
1872-ca. 1970; Majority of material found within 1942-1945
Found in:
Cambridge Historical Commission Archives
Second Baptist Church Collection
Collection
Identifier: CHC074
Abstract
The records in this collection divide into roughly three groups: by-laws and incorporation documents; financial records including some receipts; and business correspondence, mostly regarding candidates for pastor c. 1904-1905. The inclusive dates of these records are c. 1883-1908. This covers only a short period of the churches ninety-year history, but covers a range of business records and gives insight into the workings of the church at the time.
Dates:
1993-1908; Majority of material found within 1904-1905
Found in:
Cambridge Historical Commission Archives
Michael Shapiro Papers, 1981-2019
Collection
Identifier: 042
Collection Overview
This collection contains the broadsides, cartoons, publications, and poetry of Michael Shapiro. His particular interest is American Yiddish poets from the early twentieth century. These poets include Anna Margolin (b. Rosa Lebensboym), Rachel Korn, Celia Dropkin, and Moishe-Leib Halpern. English translations of the poets are included with the artwork. “Don’t Think I’ve Changed,” by Margolin is from Drunk From the Bitter Truth, translated by Shirley Kumove. “On the Other Side of the Poem,” by...
Dates:
1981-2019
Sheila Cook Collection
Collection
Identifier: CHC064
Scope and Content
The papers in the Sheila Cook Collection are largely concerned with her dedication to the Cambridge community. Issues and conflicts within the Follen Street community were central concerns of Ms. Cook’s, and are evident in these papers. Her interests, however, extended to the greater Cambridge area; within this collection, a significant focus exists on planning and zoning in historic areas (Series II); preservation of waterways and nature reserves, specifically the Alewife Reservation (Series...
Dates:
1830-2012; Majority of material found within 1990-2002
Found in:
Cambridge Historical Commission Archives
Signet Hosiery Company Collection
Collection
Identifier: CHC067
Abstract
One (1) folder of documents relating to Signet Hosiery Company club membership, products, and two (2) Signet Hosiery Company hosiery boxes.
Dates:
ca. 1920s-1930s
Found in:
Cambridge Historical Commission Archives
Simeone's Italian-American Restaurant Memorabilia Collection, 1964
Collection
Identifier: 069
Collection Overview
This collection contains memorabilia from Simeone’s Italian-American Restaurant, including menus, photos, and fliers. Additionally included are personal thank you notes from the Kennedy family for the Simeone family’s contribution to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library.
Dates:
1964
Simplex Pennant Collection
Collection
Identifier: CHC026
Abstract
This collection contains 18 issues of the Simplex Pennant published weekly from February 9, 1945 and ends September 7, 1945 published weekly. Within this run there are 9 issues missing. Each issue is six pages long front and back divided into four columns. Each issue can include department updates, employee updates, war updates, cartoons, advertisements, birthday and wedding anniversary announcements, committee reports, attendance reports, opinion pieces, and trivia. Each issue also includes...
Dates:
February-September 1945
Found in:
Cambridge Historical Commission Archives
Richard Sobel Community Housing Collection, 1965-1975
Collection
Identifier: 010
Collection Overview
This collection contains Richard Sobels' research material for his report, "Community/University Housing and Relations: Cases in Cambridge and Other Places," (1975) and his book: The Politics Joint Community and University Housing Development: Cambridge, Boston, and Beyond (2014). The research focuses Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's expansion through real estate and building projects into the city of Cambridge. The collection contains information on the tenant...
Dates:
1965-1975
Louisa Solano Papers, 1956-2013
Collection
Identifier: 031
Collection Overview
This collection contains printed material, correspondence, broadsides, photographs, and VHS and DVDs of poetry readings that represent the history of the Grolier Poetry Book Shop under Louisa Solano’s ownership. Of interest are the series of folders titled “Envelopes” (under Correspondence in Series 1: Subject Files, 1973-2013) in which poets sent their latest releases to Solano with notes. The Grolier Poetry Prize program brochures (Series 1: Subject Files, 1973-2013) list the year’s winner...
Dates:
1956-2013
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