Southbridge Collection

   

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I give and bequeath unto my beloved son and Ralph Wheelock a certain piece of land Called the Calves Pasture fenced with Stone Wall Lies West of the Goat Pasture so called. He paying to his Daughters Miriam Dreser and Experience… subject - relation - Identifier - http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/southbridge,178

description - The last will and testament of James Deneson (also known as James Dennison) and a schedule of his property. The original is a two-sided handwritten document, written on 10th of May, 1777.











This document was presented to the Town of… subject - Deneson, James--Will; Deneson, James--Estate; Will--James Deneson--Southbridge; Southbridge (Mass.)--James Deneson; Deneson, Experience; Historic documents--Southbridge (Mass.); Historic documents--Sturbridge (Mass.) relation - Is part of Town of Southbridge archive on display in the Town Clerk's office Identifier - 38136000330223 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/southbridge,177

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I give and bequeath unto my beloved son and Ralph Wheelock a certain piece of land called the Calves Pasture fenced with stone wall lies west of the Goat Pasture so called. He paying to his daughters Miriam Dreser and Experience Wheelock the… subject - relation - Identifier - http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/southbridge,176

description - In the Name of God Amen. This Tenth Day of May One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Seven, I James Deneson of Sturbridge in the County of Worcester and State of the Massachusetts Bay in New England (yeoman) Calling to mind my mortality, do make… subject - relation - Identifier - http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/southbridge,175

description - Dr. Tillyer came to Southbridge, Massachusetts, in 1919, having worked at the U.S. Patent Office. The Optical Society of America has a medal named in honor of Dr. Tillyer. In Southbridge, Tillyer Ave., is also named in his honor. Dr. Tillyer is… subject - Tillyer, Edgar D. (Edgar Derry), 1881-1973; Optics -- Technological innovations; American Optical Company; Southbridge (Mass.)--Biography--Pictorial works. relation - Is part of the American Optical photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org Identifier - 38136000330371 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/southbridge,174

description - Dr. A. Estelle Glancy, mathematician shown working with Dr. Edgar D. Tillyer, Director of Research at the American Optical Company in Southbridge, where they are both seated at a desk. Books, ledgers, and files surround the scientists as they work on… subject - Tillyer, Edgar D. (Edgar Derry), 1881-1973; Glancy, Anna Estelle 1883-1975; Optics -- Technological innovations; American Optical Company; Southbridge (Mass.)--Biography--Pictorial works. relation - Is part of the American Optical photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org Identifier - 38136000330363 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/southbridge,172

description - A visit to Dr. Edgar D. Tillyer, Director of Research at the American Optical Company in Southbridge, where he is seated at his desk. 'Doc' as he was affectionately known, is alone in the office. There is a large window, in the background. On his… subject - Tillyer, Edgar D. (Edgar Derry), 1881-1973; Optics -- Technological innovations; American Optical Company.Southbridge--Biography--Southbridge (Mass.)--Pictorial works. relation - Is part of the American Optical collection photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org Identifier - 38136000330355 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/southbridge,170

description - Legendary Dr. Edgar D. Tillyer, Director of Research at the American Optical Company in Southbridge, is seated at a work bench with an unidentified assistant. The apparatus has a long scope and is being focused by the younger man. They are measuring… subject - Tillyer, Edgar D. (Edgar Derry), 1881-1973; Optics -- Technological innovations; American Optical Company.Southbridge--Biography--Southbridge (Mass.)--Pictorial works. relation - Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org Identifier - 38136000330348 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/southbridge,169

description - There are nine single story modest cottages or row houses, depicted in this view, each with a chimney stack. The road is unpaved and there is a grass area at each side to delineate. A two row fence is on the right side of the image. subject - Southbridge (Mass.)--History; Historic buildings--Southbridge--Massachusetts; Historic buildings--New England; Southbridge--Massachusetts; Architecture--United States--19th century; Southbridge (Mass.)--Pictorial works. relation - Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org Identifier - 38136000330330 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/southbridge,168

description - The Columbian building was constructed in 1814, on the corner of Elm and Main streets, where later the YMCA (built in 1893) stood for many years. It was moved to the corner of Wardwell court and Foster street in the late 1880-1890s. Stores from left… subject - Central business districts--Southbridge--Massachusetts; Southbridge (Mass.)--History; Historic buildings--Southbridge--Massachusetts; Historic buildings--New England; Southbridge--Massachusetts; Architecture--United States--19th century; Southbridge… relation - Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org Identifier - 38136000330322 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/southbridge,167

description - Interior view of the Edwards Store, Main Street, Southbridge. Stamped on the back of the original image is A.H. Pease Commercial Photographer, Southbridge, Mass. A gentleman is shown leaning with his elbow at the cashier's window where a clerk is… subject - Edwards Department Store--Southbridge (Mass.); Southbridge (Mass.)--Social life and customs--Pictorial works; Southbridge (Mass.)--History; relation - Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. Southbridge Historical Society gift 1984. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org Identifier - 38136000330314 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/southbridge,166

description - Portrait of Capitola Walker, of 400 Main Street, Southbridge. This formidable lady was the maternal grandmother of Donald Ryan of 761 Main Street, Globe Village. subject - Walker, Capitola--Southbridge (Mass.)--Biography--Pictorial works; Southbridge (Mass.)--Social life and customs--Pictorial works; Southbridge (Mass.)--History; relation - Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org Identifier - 38136000330306 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/southbridge,165

description - Portrait of Southbridge native, Donald Ryan of 761 Main Street at the corner of High Street in Globe Village. His maternal grandmother was Capitola Walker of 400 Main Street. Mr. Ryan left generous bequests to many local organizations in Southbridge,… subject - Ryan, Donald; Southbridge (Mass.)--Biography--Pictorial works; Southbridge (Mass.)--Social life and customs--Pictorial works; Southbridge (Mass.)--History; relation - Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org Identifier - 38136000330298 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/southbridge,164

description - Group of YMCA male athletes with their coach. The boys have formed three rows standing on bars. Some wear shirts with the-Y logo on them. The coach is the only one wearing long pants. subject - Sports--Southbridge (Mass.); YMCA; Social life and customs--Southbridge--Massachusetts; Southbridge (Mass.)--Pictorial work; Southbridge (Mass.)--History; relation - Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org Identifier - 38136000330280 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/southbridge,163

description - Group gathered outside the Fort Sumpter street building where the first golf club in Southbridge was located, on the Lawson land. There is a man standing beside his bicycle, two others leaning against the building under the lean-to, while some other… subject - Architecture--United States--19th century; Golf--History--Southbridge--Massachusetts; Bicycle and bicycling; Southbridge--Pictorial works; Social life and customs--Southbridge--Massachusetts; Historic buildings--Southbridge--Massachusetts; Historic… relation - Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org Identifier - 38136000330272 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/southbridge,162

description - Large parade through the Centre Village Southbridge in 1916, celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the town. The view is looking west, with The Strand sign on the left corner and the Edwards building and the a section of the Ammidown building on the… subject - Parades--Pictorial works; Southbridge--Pictorial works; Automobiles--Southbridge (Mass.); Social life and customs--Southbridge--Massachusetts; Historic buildings--Southbridge--Massachusetts; Historic buildings--Massachusetts--New England; Southbridge… relation - Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org Identifier - 38136000330264 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/southbridge,161

description - Large gathering of townsfolk for a dedication ceremony, at the Hiker Monument, on July 4th, 1923, in Southbridge. The sculpture memorializes the Spanish-American war that took place between April and August, 1898. Allen G. Newman was the sculptor.… subject - Spanish-American War, 1898-- Monuments -- Massachusetts -- Southbridge; Memorials -- Massachusetts -- Southbridge; Southbridge (Mass.) -- History. relation - Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org Identifier - 38136000330256 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/southbridge,160

description - The residence of Calvin A Paige and family, at 39 Elm Street, Southbridge festooned for the 1916 Centennial celebration. The widow's walk on top of the roof makes for an interesting house with three dormer windows, two chimney stacks and a balcony on… subject - Historic buildings--Southbridge--Massachusetts; Historic buildings--Massachusetts--New England; Southbridge (Mass.)--Pictorial work; Southbridge (Mass.)--History; Historic districts--Southbridge--Massachusetts; Central business… relation - Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library Archives, Southbridge, Massachusetts http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org Identifier - 38136000330249 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/southbridge,159

description - Built by William Beecher in 1828 and bought by R H Cole in 1862, this elegant residence at 185 Main Street, Southbridge is shown with two ladies posing in front. Flanked by trees on either side and a low fence interspersed by pillars, there is a… subject - Beecher, William--Southbridge (Mass.); Cole, R.H.--Southbridge (Mass.); Historic buildings--Southbridge--Massachusetts; Historic buildings--Massachusetts--New England; Southbridge (Mass.)--Pictorial work; Southbridge (Mass.)--History; Historic… relation - Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library Archives, Southbridge, Massachusetts http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org Identifier - 38136000330231 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/southbridge,158

description - North side of Main Street Southbridge during the 1916 Centennial celebrations. Three story brick building,framed by a tree on the left and festooned with flags and buntings. An interesting sign with a man on a ladder blowing a bugle is hanging above… subject - Historic buildings--Southbridge--Massachusetts; Historic buildings--Massachusetts--New England; Southbridge (Mass.)--Pictorial work; Southbridge (Mass.)--History; Historic districts--Southbridge--Massachusetts; Central business… relation - Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library Archives, Southbridge, Massachusetts http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org Identifier - 38136000330215 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/southbridge,157