Near Logan Airport - Airplane Coming in for a Landing Over Neptune Roa...
Original Caption: Near Logan Airport - Airplane Coming in for a Landing Over Neptune Road Homes 05/1973..U.S. National Archives’ Local Identifier: 412-DA-5961..Photographer: Manheim, Michael Philip, 1940-..Su... More
Minots Ledge off Boston Harbor : showing the proposed site of a light ...
Beneath Our Feet: Mapping of the features beneath the ocean’s surface began in Europe in the late-16th century, with cartographers using simple symbols such as soundings (numbers that indicate depth in fathoms)... More
Convivial company, king-sized cocktails, hearty sandwiches, a mug of b...
Enjoy this enchanting replica of a 16th century country pub at the Lenox Hotel and Motor Inn, 710 Boylston St., Boston, Mass. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., commander
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., commander of International Security Assistance Force and U.S. Forces - Afghanistan, speaks to ISAF, Afghan National Security Force senior leaders and Government of ... More
Convivial company, king-sized cocktails, hearty sandwiches, a mug of b...
Enjoy this enchanting replica of a 16th century country pub at the Lenox Hotel and Motor Inn, 710 Boylston St., Boston, Mass. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Bismillah Khan Mohammadi, the defense minister of
Bismillah Khan Mohammadi, the defense minister of Afghanistan, speaks from behind a podium during the International Security Assistance Forces and Afghan National Security Force memorial unveiling ceremony outs... More
Cabrillo Memorial Parade, New Bedford
Sepia toned photo of parade in New Bedford, Massachusetts in honor of 16th century Portuguese explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
[Incunabula illustrations, 1505]. Book illustration from Library of Co...
Diptych of Adam & Eve with snake and priest celebrating Mass separated by Jesus on Cross. Illus. in: Ulrich Pender, Der Beschlossen Gart des Rosenkrantz Marie (Nuremburg, 1505) p. ccxxix - verso, v. 2. Ref. cop... More
Top of tomahawk
This top of a tomahawk was found buried in the yard at 108 West Main Street, which had been the Blue Anchor Tavern, reminding the current residents that there had been several raids in the area in the 1700s. Cy... More
"Marg. note"
Speaking of the gradual decay of certain races. Endorsed "Dr. Stiles." Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Painted Fan: Rape of Europa, attributed to Francesco Albani, c. 1600-1...
Henry Longfellow purchased this fan in Rome in January 1869. The fan features a scene from Greek mythology, and is attributed to the Italian Baroque painter Francesco Albani.
Secretary/desk open
This desk is in two pieces, which were built at separate times in the early 1800s (circa 1810) by Topsfield resident David Towne. It is made of birch and maple predominantly. David Towne learned his trade from ... More
"Marg. note"
Speaking of the gradual decay of certain races. Endorsed "Dr. Stiles." Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Wayland road book. Wayland, Mass.
Extracts from the Wayland MA town records concerning county roads, proprietors’ roads, and town roads that cover the time period 1683 to 1909 has been gathered in one volume. Notes such as the "Masters Brook wa... More
The new electro-magnetic planchette, or, mysterious writer! With metal...
Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 82, Folder 8.
Secretary/desk closed
This desk is in two pieces, which were built at separate times in the early 1800s (circa 1810) by Topsfield resident David Towne. It is made of birch and maple predominantly. David Towne learned his trade from ... More
First Church in Boston, 1632 - Charleston, Boston Mass.
First Church in Boston, 1632. The First Parish of Boston had been organized in Charlestown in 1630 and crossed to Boston in the autumn with the Rev. John Wilson, who preached out in the open air under the trees... More
Fragmentary notes
Fragmentary notes; possibly of a discourse, but without much connection Courtesy of Boston Public Library
[Saint Brendan, 484-577, figurative map of St. Brendan's legendary voy...
Repr. of engraving. Illus. in: Plautius, Caspar. Nova Typis ...1621, p. 13. Reference copy may be in LOT 4409A. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Legends; Brend... More
The freeman's oath : autograph manuscript draft
A single leaf containing handwritten drafts of three oaths. On the recto, a draft of the Freeman's Oath in the hand of John Winthrop. On the verso, two oaths in the hand of Thomas Dudley: The Oath of a Servant ... More
The freeman's oath : autograph manuscript draft
A single leaf containing handwritten drafts of three oaths. On the recto, a draft of the Freeman's Oath in the hand of John Winthrop. On the verso, two oaths in the hand of Thomas Dudley: The Oath of a Servant ... More
Part of page 201 in parish register of First Church in Charlestown
Part of page 201 in parish register of First Church in Charlestown. Showing entries of baptisms in 1632 and 1633. There are printed copies of this old register (years 1632-1789) in at least 30 public libraries,... More
Sudbury records 1638-1703, volume 1. Wayland, Mass.
At the April 1857 town meeting of Wayland, formally East Sudbury, voted to take measures to secure a copy of the ancient records of the town of Sudbury up to the year 1780, as it is the heritage of the town of ... More
Trestle Table, 17th century
Made in Massachusetts, United States
The Capitall lawes of New-England, as they stand now in force in the C...
Positive Photostat.; Title. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 33, Folder 2.
Book of possessions of the town of Boston, ca. 1644-1693
This document, a 154-page manuscript dating largely from ca. 1652, records land transactions and holdings of the residents of Boston. Entries contain the names of owners or parties to the transactions, the prop... More
Book of possessions of the town of Boston, ca. 1644-1693
This document, a 154-page manuscript dating largely from ca. 1652, records land transactions and holdings of the residents of Boston. Entries contain the names of owners or parties to the transactions, the prop... More
Book of possessions of the town of Boston, ca. 1644-1693
This document, a 154-page manuscript dating largely from ca. 1652, records land transactions and holdings of the residents of Boston. Entries contain the names of owners or parties to the transactions, the prop... More
Book of possessions of the town of Boston, ca. 1644-1693
This document, a 154-page manuscript dating largely from ca. 1652, records land transactions and holdings of the residents of Boston. Entries contain the names of owners or parties to the transactions, the prop... More
Book of possessions of the town of Boston, ca. 1644-1693
This document, a 154-page manuscript dating largely from ca. 1652, records land transactions and holdings of the residents of Boston. Entries contain the names of owners or parties to the transactions, the prop... More
Book of possessions of the town of Boston, ca. 1644-1693
This document, a 154-page manuscript dating largely from ca. 1652, records land transactions and holdings of the residents of Boston. Entries contain the names of owners or parties to the transactions, the prop... More
Book of possessions of the town of Boston, ca. 1644-1693
This document, a 154-page manuscript dating largely from ca. 1652, records land transactions and holdings of the residents of Boston. Entries contain the names of owners or parties to the transactions, the prop... More
Arbitrary government described : and the government of the Massachuset...
A manuscript in six parts, all in the hand of John Winthrop. Contains: 1. The full text of Arbitrary government described (1644) -- 2. Miscellaneous excerpts from the writings of Thomas Aquinas (in Latin) -- 3.... More
Arbitrary government described : and the government of the Massachuset...
A manuscript in six parts, all in the hand of John Winthrop. Contains: 1. The full text of Arbitrary government described (1644) -- 2. Miscellaneous excerpts from the writings of Thomas Aquinas (in Latin) -- 3.... More
Book of possessions of the town of Boston, ca. 1644-1693
This document, a 154-page manuscript dating largely from ca. 1652, records land transactions and holdings of the residents of Boston. Entries contain the names of owners or parties to the transactions, the prop... More
Book of possessions of the town of Boston, ca. 1644-1693
This document, a 154-page manuscript dating largely from ca. 1652, records land transactions and holdings of the residents of Boston. Entries contain the names of owners or parties to the transactions, the prop... More
Book of possessions of the town of Boston, ca. 1644-1693
This document, a 154-page manuscript dating largely from ca. 1652, records land transactions and holdings of the residents of Boston. Entries contain the names of owners or parties to the transactions, the prop... More
Book of possessions of the town of Boston, ca. 1644-1693
This document, a 154-page manuscript dating largely from ca. 1652, records land transactions and holdings of the residents of Boston. Entries contain the names of owners or parties to the transactions, the prop... More
Book of possessions of the town of Boston, ca. 1644-1693
This document, a 154-page manuscript dating largely from ca. 1652, records land transactions and holdings of the residents of Boston. Entries contain the names of owners or parties to the transactions, the prop... More
Book of possessions of the town of Boston, ca. 1644-1693
This document, a 154-page manuscript dating largely from ca. 1652, records land transactions and holdings of the residents of Boston. Entries contain the names of owners or parties to the transactions, the prop... More
Book of possessions of the town of Boston, ca. 1644-1693
This document, a 154-page manuscript dating largely from ca. 1652, records land transactions and holdings of the residents of Boston. Entries contain the names of owners or parties to the transactions, the prop... More
Book of possessions of the town of Boston, ca. 1644-1693
This document, a 154-page manuscript dating largely from ca. 1652, records land transactions and holdings of the residents of Boston. Entries contain the names of owners or parties to the transactions, the prop... More
Book of possessions of the town of Boston, ca. 1644-1693
This document, a 154-page manuscript dating largely from ca. 1652, records land transactions and holdings of the residents of Boston. Entries contain the names of owners or parties to the transactions, the prop... More
Book of possessions of the town of Boston, ca. 1644-1693
This document, a 154-page manuscript dating largely from ca. 1652, records land transactions and holdings of the residents of Boston. Entries contain the names of owners or parties to the transactions, the prop... More
Book of possessions of the town of Boston, ca. 1644-1693
This document, a 154-page manuscript dating largely from ca. 1652, records land transactions and holdings of the residents of Boston. Entries contain the names of owners or parties to the transactions, the prop... More
Book of possessions of the town of Boston, ca. 1644-1693
This document, a 154-page manuscript dating largely from ca. 1652, records land transactions and holdings of the residents of Boston. Entries contain the names of owners or parties to the transactions, the prop... More
Book of possessions of the town of Boston, ca. 1644-1693
This document, a 154-page manuscript dating largely from ca. 1652, records land transactions and holdings of the residents of Boston. Entries contain the names of owners or parties to the transactions, the prop... More
Book of possessions of the town of Boston, ca. 1644-1693
This document, a 154-page manuscript dating largely from ca. 1652, records land transactions and holdings of the residents of Boston. Entries contain the names of owners or parties to the transactions, the prop... More
Book of possessions of the town of Boston, ca. 1644-1693
This document, a 154-page manuscript dating largely from ca. 1652, records land transactions and holdings of the residents of Boston. Entries contain the names of owners or parties to the transactions, the prop... More
Book of possessions of the town of Boston, ca. 1644-1693
This document, a 154-page manuscript dating largely from ca. 1652, records land transactions and holdings of the residents of Boston. Entries contain the names of owners or parties to the transactions, the prop... More
Book of possessions of the town of Boston, ca. 1644-1693
This document, a 154-page manuscript dating largely from ca. 1652, records land transactions and holdings of the residents of Boston. Entries contain the names of owners or parties to the transactions, the prop... More
Book of possessions of the town of Boston, ca. 1644-1693
This document, a 154-page manuscript dating largely from ca. 1652, records land transactions and holdings of the residents of Boston. Entries contain the names of owners or parties to the transactions, the prop... More
Arbitrary government described : and the government of the Massachuset...
A manuscript in six parts, all in the hand of John Winthrop. Contains: 1. The full text of Arbitrary government described (1644) -- 2. Miscellaneous excerpts from the writings of Thomas Aquinas (in Latin) -- 3.... More
Arbitrary government described : and the government of the Massachuset...
A manuscript in six parts, all in the hand of John Winthrop. Contains: 1. The full text of Arbitrary government described (1644) -- 2. Miscellaneous excerpts from the writings of Thomas Aquinas (in Latin) -- 3.... More
Deed of property in Yarmouth sold to Andrew Hallett of Yarmouth by Nic...
Seller(s) Name: Simpkins, Nicholas. Buyer(s) Name: Hallett, Andrew. Witness(es) Name (other than Justice of the Peace): Thacher, Anthony; Hawes, Edmund. Courtesy of Sturgis Library
Arbitrary government described : and the government of the Massachuset...
A manuscript in six parts, all in the hand of John Winthrop. Contains: 1. The full text of Arbitrary government described (1644) -- 2. Miscellaneous excerpts from the writings of Thomas Aquinas (in Latin) -- 3.... More
Book of possessions of the town of Boston, ca. 1644-1693
This document, a 154-page manuscript dating largely from ca. 1652, records land transactions and holdings of the residents of Boston. Entries contain the names of owners or parties to the transactions, the prop... More
Book of possessions of the town of Boston, ca. 1644-1693
This document, a 154-page manuscript dating largely from ca. 1652, records land transactions and holdings of the residents of Boston. Entries contain the names of owners or parties to the transactions, the prop... More
Book of possessions of the town of Boston, ca. 1644-1693
This document, a 154-page manuscript dating largely from ca. 1652, records land transactions and holdings of the residents of Boston. Entries contain the names of owners or parties to the transactions, the prop... More
Book of possessions of the town of Boston, ca. 1644-1693
This document, a 154-page manuscript dating largely from ca. 1652, records land transactions and holdings of the residents of Boston. Entries contain the names of owners or parties to the transactions, the prop... More
Book of possessions of the town of Boston, ca. 1644-1693
This document, a 154-page manuscript dating largely from ca. 1652, records land transactions and holdings of the residents of Boston. Entries contain the names of owners or parties to the transactions, the prop... More
Book of possessions of the town of Boston, ca. 1644-1693
This document, a 154-page manuscript dating largely from ca. 1652, records land transactions and holdings of the residents of Boston. Entries contain the names of owners or parties to the transactions, the prop... More
Book of possessions of the town of Boston, ca. 1644-1693
This document, a 154-page manuscript dating largely from ca. 1652, records land transactions and holdings of the residents of Boston. Entries contain the names of owners or parties to the transactions, the prop... More
Book of possessions of the town of Boston, ca. 1644-1693
This document, a 154-page manuscript dating largely from ca. 1652, records land transactions and holdings of the residents of Boston. Entries contain the names of owners or parties to the transactions, the prop... More
Book of possessions of the town of Boston, ca. 1644-1693
This document, a 154-page manuscript dating largely from ca. 1652, records land transactions and holdings of the residents of Boston. Entries contain the names of owners or parties to the transactions, the prop... More
Book of possessions of the town of Boston, ca. 1644-1693
This document, a 154-page manuscript dating largely from ca. 1652, records land transactions and holdings of the residents of Boston. Entries contain the names of owners or parties to the transactions, the prop... More
Book of possessions of the town of Boston, ca. 1644-1693
This document, a 154-page manuscript dating largely from ca. 1652, records land transactions and holdings of the residents of Boston. Entries contain the names of owners or parties to the transactions, the prop... More
Deed of property in Eastham (Nameskeekett [Orleans]) sold to Andrew Ha...
Seller(s) Name: Simpkins, Nicholas. Buyer(s) Name: Hallett, Andrew. Other Names Mentioned: Winslow, Governor; Coffen, Josiah; Gould, Nathaniel. Courtesy of Sturgis Library
Arbitrary government described : and the government of the Massachuset...
A manuscript in six parts, all in the hand of John Winthrop. Contains: 1. The full text of Arbitrary government described (1644) -- 2. Miscellaneous excerpts from the writings of Thomas Aquinas (in Latin) -- 3.... More
Arbitrary government described : and the government of the Massachuset...
A manuscript in six parts, all in the hand of John Winthrop. Contains: 1. The full text of Arbitrary government described (1644) -- 2. Miscellaneous excerpts from the writings of Thomas Aquinas (in Latin) -- 3.... More
Arbitrary government described : and the government of the Massachuset...
A manuscript in six parts, all in the hand of John Winthrop. Contains: 1. The full text of Arbitrary government described (1644) -- 2. Miscellaneous excerpts from the writings of Thomas Aquinas (in Latin) -- 3.... More
Book of possessions of the town of Boston, ca. 1644-1693
This document, a 154-page manuscript dating largely from ca. 1652, records land transactions and holdings of the residents of Boston. Entries contain the names of owners or parties to the transactions, the prop... More
Book of possessions of the town of Boston, ca. 1644-1693
This document, a 154-page manuscript dating largely from ca. 1652, records land transactions and holdings of the residents of Boston. Entries contain the names of owners or parties to the transactions, the prop... More
Book of possessions of the town of Boston, ca. 1644-1693
This document, a 154-page manuscript dating largely from ca. 1652, records land transactions and holdings of the residents of Boston. Entries contain the names of owners or parties to the transactions, the prop... More
Book of possessions of the town of Boston, ca. 1644-1693
This document, a 154-page manuscript dating largely from ca. 1652, records land transactions and holdings of the residents of Boston. Entries contain the names of owners or parties to the transactions, the prop... More
Book of possessions of the town of Boston, ca. 1644-1693
This document, a 154-page manuscript dating largely from ca. 1652, records land transactions and holdings of the residents of Boston. Entries contain the names of owners or parties to the transactions, the prop... More
Book of possessions of the town of Boston, ca. 1644-1693
This document, a 154-page manuscript dating largely from ca. 1652, records land transactions and holdings of the residents of Boston. Entries contain the names of owners or parties to the transactions, the prop... More
Book of possessions of the town of Boston, ca. 1644-1693
This document, a 154-page manuscript dating largely from ca. 1652, records land transactions and holdings of the residents of Boston. Entries contain the names of owners or parties to the transactions, the prop... More
Book of possessions of the town of Boston, ca. 1644-1693
This document, a 154-page manuscript dating largely from ca. 1652, records land transactions and holdings of the residents of Boston. Entries contain the names of owners or parties to the transactions, the prop... More
Book of possessions of the town of Boston, ca. 1644-1693
This document, a 154-page manuscript dating largely from ca. 1652, records land transactions and holdings of the residents of Boston. Entries contain the names of owners or parties to the transactions, the prop... More
Book of possessions of the town of Boston, ca. 1644-1693
This document, a 154-page manuscript dating largely from ca. 1652, records land transactions and holdings of the residents of Boston. Entries contain the names of owners or parties to the transactions, the prop... More
Book of possessions of the town of Boston, ca. 1644-1693
This document, a 154-page manuscript dating largely from ca. 1652, records land transactions and holdings of the residents of Boston. Entries contain the names of owners or parties to the transactions, the prop... More
Book of possessions of the town of Boston, ca. 1644-1693
This document, a 154-page manuscript dating largely from ca. 1652, records land transactions and holdings of the residents of Boston. Entries contain the names of owners or parties to the transactions, the prop... More
Arbitrary government described : and the government of the Massachuset...
A manuscript in six parts, all in the hand of John Winthrop. Contains: 1. The full text of Arbitrary government described (1644) -- 2. Miscellaneous excerpts from the writings of Thomas Aquinas (in Latin) -- 3.... More
Arbitrary government described : and the government of the Massachuset...
A manuscript in six parts, all in the hand of John Winthrop. Contains: 1. The full text of Arbitrary government described (1644) -- 2. Miscellaneous excerpts from the writings of Thomas Aquinas (in Latin) -- 3.... More
Arbitrary government described : and the government of the Massachuset...
A manuscript in six parts, all in the hand of John Winthrop. Contains: 1. The full text of Arbitrary government described (1644) -- 2. Miscellaneous excerpts from the writings of Thomas Aquinas (in Latin) -- 3.... More
Arbitrary government described : and the government of the Massachuset...
A manuscript in six parts, all in the hand of John Winthrop. Contains: 1. The full text of Arbitrary government described (1644) -- 2. Miscellaneous excerpts from the writings of Thomas Aquinas (in Latin) -- 3.... More
Arbitrary government described : and the government of the Massachuset...
A manuscript in six parts, all in the hand of John Winthrop. Contains: 1. The full text of Arbitrary government described (1644) -- 2. Miscellaneous excerpts from the writings of Thomas Aquinas (in Latin) -- 3.... More
Arbitrary government described : and the government of the Massachuset...
A manuscript in six parts, all in the hand of John Winthrop. Contains: 1. The full text of Arbitrary government described (1644) -- 2. Miscellaneous excerpts from the writings of Thomas Aquinas (in Latin) -- 3.... More