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Sawicz Family Collection

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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

Scully Family Collection

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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

Second Baptist Church Collection

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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

Michael Shapiro Papers, 1981-2019

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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

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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

Signet Hosiery Company Collection

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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

Simeone's Italian-American Restaurant Memorabilia Collection, 1964

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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

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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

Richard Sobel Community Housing Collection, 1965-1975

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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

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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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