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1. Bottle - Bottles dug from the construction site at 110 Main Street

   11 bottles, 1 broken cruet, 1 canning jar top and 3 shards of glass dug up during the construction of the new Town Office Building at started in 2012 due to the destruction of the old building during the June 1, 2011 tornado. None of the bottles are from Monson manufacturers.

   Record Type: Object

   
2. Braid - Hanks of Various Plaits made by and for Hat Production in Monson

   9 unused hanks of plait from Hat Factories in Monson. Natural palm leaf plait and red dyed plait could possibly be early enough to be from Merrick, Fay & Co. The remaining plait most likely from Heimann & Lichten Co. 1 hank natural palm leaf 1 hank palm leaf dyed red 1 hank palm leaf dyed light gray 1 hank palm leaf natural, black dyed and blue dyed 1 hank white dyed plait 1 hank black and blue dyed plait 1 hank black and red dyed plait 1...

   Record Type: Object

   
3. Group photo of workers of Merrick & Fay Straw Shop at Flynt's Pond - 06/08/1898

   Large group of men and women at Flynt's Pond at Flynt Park , 102 people all unknown. Workers of Merrick & Fay Straw Shop

   Record Type: Photo

   
4. Letter written by Edward F. Morris about the history of Masons in Monson - 02/1906

   Whole page newspaper article that appeared in the Monson Register in January of 1906 of a letter written by Edward F. Morris to the Day Spring Lodge about his time in and knowledge of the history of the Masons in Monson, which was to be opened and read after his death. Other side of page are two advertisements with Monson connection - The Great French Remedy for men sold by F. S. Chapman in Monson and The Central Massachusetts Electric Compa...

   Record Type: Archive

   
5. Merrick and Fay Hat Shop

   (Photo Reversed) looking east at Merrick & Fay Hat Shop with granite Post Office building next door. When photo was scanned the image was mirrored so it appears correctly.

   Record Type: Photo

   
6. Merrick, Fay and Co. Building with Associates

   Hat Shop workers posing on roof and front of Merrick, Fay and Company Straw Works Hat Factory building. Large crowd of unidentified workers many holding hats they are working on.

   Record Type: Photo

   
7. Merrick, Fay & Co.

   Stereoview of Merrick, Fay & Co. at 110 Main Street with owners and others identified. On front porch standing between the two posts - left, Charles Merrick - right, Rufus Fay. Also identifed on the stereoview are C. Smith, Miss Whiting, Mr. Squiers, Mr. McKormack and the Munn Brothers, but it is unknown where they are in the photograph. Taken looking east.

   Record Type: Photo

   
8. Merrick & Fay Hat Shop

   Merrick & Fay Hat Shop rear view in winter.

   Record Type: Photo

   
9. Merrick & Fay Hat Shop

   Front exterior view of Merrick & Fay Hat Shop. with employees in front and on roof tops. Granite bank building visible on left. 57 unknown adults in photo, 1 unknown child.

   Record Type: Photo

   
10. Merrick & Fay Straw Hat Factory - 1863

    Looking west at rear of Merrick & Fay Straw Hat Shop Cushman Hotel visible on left in photo.

    Record Type: Photo

    
11. Merrick & Fay Straw Hat Factory - 1863

    looking west at rear of Merrick & Fay Straw Hat Shop Cushman Hotel visible on left in photo

    Record Type: Photo

    
12. Monson Illustrated - 1897

    Monson Illustrated Book featuring prominent men of the time with photograph of each man. Also photographs throughout the book of Monson landmarks, buildings, churches, school, homes and general views of Monson. Residences of Horace D. Moulton, D. G. Potter, H. C. Norcross, E. D. Cushman, S. F. Cushman, Jr., R. P. Cushman, S. F. Cushman, W. N. Flynt, L. C. Flynt, G. C. Flynt, Miss E. R. Holmes, W. H. Gifford, Dr. G. E. Fuller, F. E. Morris, E. F....

    Record Type: Archive

    
13. Monson Illustrated with Pen and Camera - 1884

    Monson Illustrated with Pen and Camera, by Charles W. Eddy, Ware, Mass. Contains the history and photographs of important structures and businesses in Monson.

    Record Type: Archive

    
14. Obituary for William E. Hynes and Nelson A. Bugbee - 09/11/1941

    Obituary for William E. Hynes and Nelson A. Bugbee Partial article - Quaboag Golfers Enjoy Annual Dinner, Award - Cup Presented Church Co.

    Record Type: Archive

    
15. "Our County and Its People" A History of Hampden County Massachusetts - A History of Hampden County Massachusetts - Volume Three. Chapter VII Town of Monson, pages 266 through 312. Monson section is written by Dr. George E. Fuller.

    1902

    Record Type: Library

    
16. Rear of Merrick and Fay Hat Shop

    Looking south down Washington Street at the north side of Merrick and Fay Hat Shop building with horse drawn cart full of hats for delivery most likely to train station. Driver unknown.

    Record Type: Photo

    
17. Rear view of Merrick & Fay Hat Shop

    Long view of rear view of Merrick & Fay Hat Shop, showing houses lining Main Street and Ely Road, pasture, hillside.

    Record Type: Photo

    
18. Ruins of Merrick, Fay & Company's Straw Works Hat Factory - 06/28/1912

    Panoramic photo of ruins of Merrick, Fay & Company's Straw Works Hat Factory following fire on June 28, 1912. Right of photo is Bank Building. In background rear aspect of houses on Main Street. View of State Street. Square brick chimney standing. Unknown man standing in ruins.

    Record Type: Photo

    
19. Ruins of Merrick, Fay & Company Straw Works Hat Factory - 06/28/1912

    Panoramic photo of ruins of Merrick, Fay & Company Straw Works Hat Factory following fire on June 28, 1912. Right side in photo is Bank Building. In background rear aspect of houses on Main Street view of State Street. Square brick chimney standing. Unknown man standing in ruins. Looking east.

    Record Type: Photo

    
20. The Monson Register - 02/15/1951

    William H. Anderson Collection The Monson Register for February 15, 1951 Of Monson Interest Benefit Game For March Of Dimes Voters Urged To Bring Town Reports To Meeting Monday Monson Seniors To Sponsor Booster Nite Monson High To Play In Tourney Highway Commission Issues Statement Total Of 1024 Votes Cast In Two-Contest Election Here Last Monday DAR Award Goes To Jean Bradway Universalist Women To Conduct Sewing Meeting Next Week Fi...

    Record Type: Archive