West Boylston Collection

description - View of the first and second prize winners in the category of handsomest horse and trappings ridden by a lady. First prize went to Miss Mary E. Robbins, second prize went to Miss Blanche Robbins, both of West Boylston. subject - West Boylston (Mass.) - History; West Boylston (Mass.) - Parades, 1908; West Boylston (Mass.) - Centennial celebrations, etc. relation - Is part of an album of post cards assembled immediately following the Centennial celebration parade from the archives of the Beaman Memorial Public Library, West Boylston, Massachusetts. http://beamanlibrary.org/ Identifier - http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/w_boylston,46

description - View of Mrs. Arthur H. Sawyer's entry into the competition for the best decorated 1-horse coach or hitch. This carriage is simply decorated and driven by an unidentified man. In the background is a single rail fence along the street and a street… subject - West Boylston (Mass.) - History; West Boylston (Mass.) - Parades, 1908; West Boylston (Mass.) - Centennial celebrations, etc. relation - Is part of an album of post cards assembled immediately following the Centennial celebration parade from the archives of the Beaman Memorial Public Library, West Boylston, Massachusetts. http://beamanlibrary.org/ Identifier - http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/w_boylston,45

description - View of Miss Helen E. Mixter's 3rd prize winning entry into the competition for the best decorated 1-horse coach or hitch. The umbrella phaeton is decorated in pink and white and pulled by a dark-colored horse. Following is the entry by Tracy S. Wood… subject - West Boylston (Mass.) - History; West Boylston (Mass.) - Parades, 1908; West Boylston (Mass.) - Centennial celebrations, etc. relation - Is part of an album of post cards assembled immediately following the Centennial celebration parade from the archives of the Beaman Memorial Public Library, West Boylston, Massachusetts. http://beamanlibrary.org/ Identifier - http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/w_boylston,44

description - View of Mrs. Myron D. Potter's 2nd prize winning entry into the competition for the best decorated 1-horse coach or hitch. The umbrella phaeton is decorated in green and white and pulled by a dark-colored horse. There is an unidentified passenger in… subject - West Boylston (Mass.) - History; West Boylston (Mass.) - Parades, 1908; West Boylston (Mass.) - Centennial celebrations, etc. relation - Is part of an album of post cards assembled immediately following the Centennial celebration parade from the archives of the Beaman Memorial Public Library, West Boylston, Massachusetts. http://beamanlibrary.org/ Identifier - http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/w_boylston,43

description - View of the West Boylston High School sophomore class's entry into the competition for the best decorated float or coach, 1 horse. The open barge is decorated in red and white cloth and pulled by a light-colored horse. The identified passengers are:… subject - West Boylston (Mass.) - History; West Boylston (Mass.) - Parades, 1908; West Boylston (Mass.) - Centennial celebrations, etc. relation - Is part of an album of post cards assembled immediately following the Centennial celebration parade from the archives of the Beaman Memorial Public Library, West Boylston, Massachusetts. http://beamanlibrary.org/ Identifier - http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/w_boylston,42

description - View of the Rice Family's entry into the competition for the best decorated float or coach, 2 horses. The carriage is decorated in flowers and light-colored cloth. The four identified passengers are: Mrs. Sykes, Mrs. Wm. Jordan, Mrs. Almira Rice, and… subject - West Boylston (Mass.) - History; West Boylston (Mass.) - Parades, 1908; West Boylston (Mass.) - Centennial celebrations, etc. relation - Is part of an album of post cards assembled immediately following the Centennial celebration parade from the archives of the Beaman Memorial Public Library, West Boylston, Massachusetts. http://beamanlibrary.org/ Identifier - http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/w_boylston,41

description - View of the Worcester County Training School's entry into the competition for the best decorated float or coach, 2 horses. The covered carriage is decorated in flowers with 5 unidentified passengers, one an infant. There is a white picket fence… subject - West Boylston (Mass.) - History; West Boylston (Mass.) - Parades, 1908; West Boylston (Mass.) - Centennial celebrations, etc. relation - Is part of an album of post cards assembled immediately following the Centennial celebration parade from the archives of the Beaman Memorial Public Library, West Boylston, Massachusetts. http://beamanlibrary.org/ Identifier - http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/w_boylston,40

description - View of the third prize winner for the best 4- and 6-horse float or decorated coach. The Ladies' Relief Corps of West Boylston had a 4-horse float decorated in blue and white with many flags and plants. Member identified: Ida Richards. subject - West Boylston (Mass.) - History; West Boylston (Mass.) - Parades, 1908; West Boylston (Mass.) - Centennial celebrations, etc. relation - Is part of an album of post cards assembled immediately following the Centennial celebration parade from the archives of the Beaman Memorial Public Library, West Boylston, Massachusetts. http://beamanlibrary.org/ Identifier - http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/w_boylston,39

description - View of the winner for the firm or company making the biggest and most attractive advertising display: Ross Bros., of Worcester. Shows open coach drawn by two horses driven by two men in white. subject - West Boylston (Mass.) - History; West Boylston (Mass.) - Parades, 1908; West Boylston (Mass.) - Centennial celebrations, etc. relation - Is part of an album of post cards assembled immediately following the Centennial celebration parade from the archives of the Beaman Memorial Public Library, West Boylston, Massachusetts. http://beamanlibrary.org/ Identifier - http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/w_boylston,38

description - View of the first prize winner for best decorated float or coach, 2 horses entered by The Maples of West Boylston. this entry is a laurel decorated coach. Shown passing by the First Congregational Church at the head of Central Street. subject - West Boylston (Mass.) - History; West Boylston (Mass.) - Parades, 1908; West Boylston (Mass.) - Centennial celebrations, etc. relation - Is part of an album of post cards assembled immediately following the Centennial celebration parade from the archives of the Beaman Memorial Public Library, West Boylston, Massachusetts. http://beamanlibrary.org/ Identifier - http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/w_boylston,37

description - view of the third prize winner for best decorated float or coach, 2 horses entered by The Maples of West Boylston. The entry is a laurel decorated barge. Participants identified: Mrs. Margaret Toomey, Miss Carolun Lynch, Emmett Lynch. subject - West Boylston (Mass.) - History; West Boylston (Mass.) - Parades, 1908; West Boylston (Mass.) - Centennial celebrations, etc. relation - Is part of an album of post cards assembled immediately following the Centennial celebration parade from the archives of the Beaman Memorial Public Library, West Boylston, Massachusetts. http://beamanlibrary.org/ Identifier - http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/w_boylston,36

description - View of the rear of the 4-horse stage coach, decorated in pink and white, entered by residents of Oakdale Village. Participants identified are: Luke Bacon (on horseback), Frances Goodale, Erma Bosworth, Mabelle Greeley (+ cousin), Carrie Bacon, Alice… subject - West Boylston (Mass.) - History; West Boylston (Mass.) - Parades, 1908; West Boylston (Mass.) - Centennial celebrations, etc. relation - Is part of an album of post cards assembled immediately following the Centennial celebration parade from the archives of the Beaman Memorial Public Library, West Boylston, Massachusetts. http://beamanlibrary.org/ Identifier - http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/w_boylston,35

description - View of the 2-horse coach entered by West Boylston Reading Club decorated in white trimmed with green. Winner of 2nd prize of $10 for best decorated float or coach, 2 horses. All members are wearing white costumes and hats, some carry white parasols.… subject - West Boylston (Mass.) - History; West Boylston (Mass.) - Parades, 1908; West Boylston (Mass.) - Centennial celebrations, etc. relation - Is part of an album of post cards assembled immediately following the Centennial celebration parade from the archives of the Beaman Memorial Public Library, West Boylston, Massachusetts. http://beamanlibrary.org/ Identifier - http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/w_boylston,34

description - View of the 4-horse float entered by West Boylston High School. Class members in the barge display banners reading "WBHS 1908". Class members identified are: Earle Reed, Louise Warner, Harold Keith, Bertha Bosworth, Grace Mixter, Annie Bancroft,… subject - West Boylston (Mass.) - History; West Boylston (Mass.) - Parades, 1908; West Boylston (Mass.) - Centennial celebrations, etc. relation - Is part of an album of post cards assembled immediately following the Centennial celebration parade from the archives of the Beaman Memorial Public Library, West Boylston, Massachusetts. http://beamanlibrary.org/ Identifier - http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/w_boylston,33

description - View of the 2nd prize winner for the best 4- and 6-horse float or decorated coach. The $10 prize was given to the Oakdale ladies, who had a 4-horse stage coach decorated in pick and white. One women is displaying a banner reading "1908" and many are… subject - West Boylston (Mass.) - History; West Boylston (Mass.) - Parades, 1908; West Boylston (Mass.) - Centennial celebrations, etc. relation - Is part of an album of post cards assembled immediately following the Centennial celebration parade from the archives of the Beaman Memorial Public Library, West Boylston, Massachusetts. http://beamanlibrary.org/ Identifier - http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/w_boylston,32

description - View of the special prize winner for the best appearing tandem-team. Miss Marjorie Cowee is shown astride one horse hitched in tandem with another horse to the fore. Also shown are a man standing leaning against a dark horse and a second woman… subject - West Boylston (Mass.) - History; West Boylston (Mass.) - Parades, 1908; West Boylston (Mass.) - Centennial celebrations, etc. relation - Is part of an album of post cards assembled immediately following the Centennial celebration parade from the archives of the Beaman Memorial Public Library, West Boylston, Massachusetts. http://beamanlibrary.org/ Identifier - http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/w_boylston,31

description - View of the first prize winner for the best 4 and 6-horse float or decorated coach. 1st prize of $20 was given to Senator E. A. Cowee, of Worcester, who had a 6-horse stage coach decorated in yellow and white with Senator Cowee driving. Women in… subject - West Boylston (Mass.) - History; West Boylston (Mass.) - Parades, 1908; West Boylston (Mass.) - Centennial celebrations, etc. relation - Is part of an album of post cards assembled immediately following the Centennial celebration parade from the archives of the Beaman Memorial Public Library, West Boylston, Massachusetts. http://beamanlibrary.org/ Identifier - http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/w_boylston,30

description - View of the horse-drawn carriage carrying Albert W. Hinds, Chairman of Reception Committee, with Major Ira Vaughn and Major Philip S. Sears of the Governor's (Curtis Guild, Jr.) Staff, representing the State. subject - West Boylston (Mass.) - History; West Boylston (Mass.) - Parades, 1908; West Boylston (Mass.) - Centennial celebrations, etc. relation - Is part of an album of post cards assembled immediately following the Centennial celebration parade from the archives of the Beaman Memorial Public Library, West Boylston, Massachusetts. http://beamanlibrary.org/ Identifier - http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/w_boylston,29

description - View of the horse-drawn carriage carrying Aaron Goodale, chairman of selectmen, the Honorable John R. Thayer, Congressman Charles G. Washburn, and Mayor James Logan of Worcester. subject - West Boylston (Mass.) - History; West Boylston (Mass.) - Parades, 1908; West Boylston (Mass.) - Centennial celebrations, etc. relation - Is part of an album of post cards assembled immediately following the Centennial celebration parade from the archives of the Beaman Memorial Public Library, West Boylston, Massachusetts. http://beamanlibrary.org/ Identifier - http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/w_boylston,28

description - View of Strachan's 9th Regiment Band of Boston with approximately 25 members led by the brass section and followed by a horse-drawn carriage carrying honored guests. Many people line the street on both sides. subject - West Boylston (Mass.) - History; West Boylston (Mass.) - Parades, 1908; West Boylston (Mass.) - Centennial celebrations, etc. relation - Is part of an album of post cards assembled immediately following the Centennial celebration parade from the archives of the Beaman Memorial Public Library, West Boylston, Massachusetts. http://beamanlibrary.org/ Identifier - http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/w_boylston,27