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Squirrel Brand Company Collection
Collection
Identifier: ---
Abstract
Historical Note: From “The History of Candy Making in Cambridge” by the Cambridge Historical Society: 12 Boardman Street (1890-1999) “The Squirrel brand dates back to 1890 when it started as the Austin T. Merrill Company in Roxbury. Incorporated in 1899 as the newly named Squirrel Brands Salted Nut Company, the company’s ownership changed and two long-time employees, Perley G. Gerrish and Fred S. Green, began to run the business. As the company grew, it moved from its Boston location to...
Dates:
ca. 1910-1940
Found in:
Cambridge Historical Commission Archives
Stereoscopic Photographs, circa 1880-1930
Collection
Identifier: 107
Collection Overview
This collection includes stereoscopic photographs of views in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The photographs were developed by local photographers, although a few companies were based in other Northeastern states. Popular views represented in the collection include the Washington Elm, the Longfellow House, and Christ's Church in Harvard Square.
Dates:
Majority of material found in circa 1880s to 1930s
Isaac Story Papers, 1795-1801
Collection
Identifier: 118
Collection Overview
This collection comprises two letters to Isaac Story, one from George Washington and one from Thomas Jefferson. Washington’s letter, written in 1795, thanks Story for copies of his sermons. Jefferson’s letter, from 1801, discusses the transmigration of souls.
Dates:
Majority of material found in 1795-1801
Subject File Guide
File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 000
Dates:
1975
Found in:
Cambridge Historical Commission Archives
The Indian Rights Association and Massachusetts Indian Association Records, 1885-1916
Collection
Identifier: 084
Scope and Contents
This collection contains several items from the Cambridge branches of both the Indian Rights Association and the Massachusetts Indian Association. From the IRA is a notebook labeled “Indian Rights Association of Cambridge – Secretary’s Record, March 1885.” This notebook contains notes from the meeting of the branch’s inception, as well as notes from general meetings 1885-1894. These notes make up the first 55 pages. The branch’s constitution and by-laws can be found starting on page 270, and a...
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1885-1916
The Prospect Union/Educational Exchange of Greater Boston, Inc. Collection
Collection
Identifier: CHC047
Abstract
This collection gives an overview of the establishment in 1891 of the Prospect Union; its teaching services to the Cambridge working community; its evolution in 1923 from a teaching to an educational guidance center, known as the Prospect Union Educational Exchange, and; the complete change of its name in 1964 to the Educational Exchange of Greater Boston, Inc. Items include annual reports, clippings, photographs, publications, objects, photocopies, and other print materials.
Dates:
ca. 1899-2008
Found in:
Cambridge Historical Commission Archives
The Timothy J. and Eva Mae Mahoney Papers
Collection
Identifier: CHC034
Abstract
The primary focus of this collection is Timothy J. Mahoney (1896-1948), a Cambridge businessman and a member of the American Legion. He is also Eva Mae Mahoney’s father. This collection is made up of government-issued documents, photographs, newspaper clippings, memorabilia, and books. While the main focus of the collection is Timothy Mahoney, Eva Mae Mahoney is also represented through the items in the collection.
Dates:
ca. 1917-1996; Majority of material found within 1917-1947
Found in:
Cambridge Historical Commission Archives
Thomas Anninger Collection
Collection
Identifier: CHC037
Abstract
Clippings, minutes and documents relating to the West Cambridge neighborhood and the Fresh Pond Reservation, including papers of the Neighborhood Ten Assoc. and the Harvard Square Defense Fund. Complements the Neighborhood Ten Association Collection by primary focusing on community perception of preservation.
Dates:
1931-1989; Majority of material found within 1984-1989
Found in:
Cambridge Historical Commission Archives
Thomas W. Danehy Park Collection
Collection
Identifier: CHC071
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of photographs reports of the construction and maintenance of Danehy Park. Boxes 1 and 2 contain photographs of Site Preparation, Site Improvements, and Comfort Station contracts occurring at Danehy Park from 1987 to 1990. Contract No. 1 was the Site Preparation conducted by J.E. Chase, Inc. of 1320 South Washington Street, North Attleboro and photographed by Maclone Studio of Photography of 396 Medford Street, Somerville. These black-and-white and color images...
Dates:
1987-1997
Found in:
Cambridge Historical Commission Archives
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