Longmeadow Historical Society

Collections beginning with M

Copybook and miscellaneous manuscript collection, 1697-1840

3 boxes and 1 boxed volume (1.3 linear feet)

Scope and Content Note
This collection of copybooks includes examples of penmanship, math exercises, notes on science, history, geography, and French. One anonymous volume appears to be a short novel. The collection also contains miscellaneous manuscript material, including indentures, bills, poems, recipes, and fragments. Other items of note are bills of lading for sugar, rum, lime juice, and English goods signed by Captain Azor Gale of the Brigantine Mary of Boston, dated 1697 and an unknown seaman’s journal recording a trip from Boston to Calcutta in 1852 -1853. Longmeadow residents with material in the collection include Ebenezer Bliss, Julia M. Bliss, Samuel C. Booth, Ethan Ely, Martha Fitch, Patty Fitch and Richard Salter Storrs. The authorship for a number of the manuscript items is not known.
 
Box and Folder Listing

Creator Description Date range Box:Folder
Bliss, Chloe Friendship album 1827-1836 1:1

Bliss, Ebenezer Penmanship and math notes (2 vols.) undated 1:2

Bliss, Julia M. History notes undated 1:3
Bliss, Julia M. Science notes undated 1:4

Booth, David French notes 1818 1:5
Booth, Joseph Math notes 1817 1:6

Booth, Lucy Penmanship book 1807 1:7
Booth, Samuel C. Penmanship books (4 vols.) 1820-1825 1:8
Booth, Samuel C. Penmanship books (2 vols.) and math notes 1823-1826 1:9
Coomes, Julia Sexton Writing book 1825 2:1
Ely, Ethan Math notes and teachers notebook 1806, undated 2:2
Fitch, Martha (d. 1831) Copybooks 1810-1830 2:3
Fitch, Pabody (d. 1806) Copybook 1791-1792 2:4
Fitch, Patty (b. 1799) Copybooks and diaries 1814-1816 and undated 2:5
Goldthwaite, Martha Sketchbook 1883-1890 2:6
Storrs, Jonathan Textbook of Ministers Preaching 1819-1850 2:7
Richard Salter Storrs Geography notes 1782 2:8
Unknown Commonplace book undated 2:9
Unknown Geographical Extracts undated 2:10
Unknown Politics and Government undated 2:11
Unknown Literary 1820-1826 2:12
Unknown Commonplace book with index 1782-1783 3:1
Unknown History copybook. Not located, 2018 Late 19th century 3:2
Unknown School mathematics copybook undated, before 1850 3:3
Unknown Penmanship book. “The Juvenile Penman..” 1814 3:4
Unknown Volume containing what appears to be a short story or novella. undated 3:5
Unknown Copybook including sections on English history and ancient history After 1871 3:6
Unknown Composition, “On the abilities of the sexes” 1808 3:7
Unknown Composition, “On the benefits of combination” undated 3:8
Unknown Poetry and biblical fragments undated 3:9
Unknown Volume of several handwritten hymns undated 3:10
Unknown Accounting of expenses, 2 items 1718-1721 3:11
Unknown A schedule of the exercises of exhibition undated 3:12
Azor Gale Bills of lading 1697 3:13
Various Bills 1789, 1815 3:14
Various Dry goods bill. 1820 3:15
Various Indentures 1737-1799 3:16
Various Indentures 1801-1818 3:17
Unknown Lamentation of General Burgoyne, handwritten copy and newspaper clipping undated 3:18
Unknown Attachments and payment orders 1815-1840 3:19
Unknown Recipes and remedies undated 3:20
Unknown Notes and extracts on legal matters circa 1800 3:21
Unknown Unsigned letter 1836 3:22
Unknown Miscellaneous manuscripts undated 3:23
Unknown Fragments undated 3:24
Unknown Journal noting sermons heard 1815-1816 3:25
Unknown Account of who preached on a series of Sundays. 1791-1792 3:26
Unknown Fragment undated 3:27
Unknown Probate Inventory undated 3:28
Unknown Sermon written on announcement for Williams College commencement, 1818 undated 3:29
Unknown Home remedy recipes undated 3:30
Unknown Extract from an oration delivered to the Baccalaureates at Union College by Eliphalet Nott, 1806 undated 3:31
Unknown 2 papers, one on female education and one on religion undated 3:32
Unknown Questions and answers undated 3:33
Unknown Notes on sermons heard undated 3:34
Unknown Poetry 1815 and 1829 3:35
Unknown Brief history of Longmeadow undated 3:36
Unknown Letter concerning a will undated 3:37
Unknown Seaman’s journal (formerly BV 48) 1852-1853 Boxed volume

 

Types of material
  • Commonplace books
  • School notebooks

Map and atlas collection, 1795-1980

7 boxes, 5 flat file folders, 12 volumes

1894 Map of Longmeadow

Scope and Content Note
The Longmeadow maps and atlases collection documents the growth and development of Longmeadow from the early 19th century to the late 20th. Highlights in the collection include an 1831 map of Longmeadow, an 1835 map of Springfield, MA, an 1844 topographical map of Massachusetts, and an 1855 map of Hampden County, Massachusetts. In addition to plans, maps, and atlases for Longmeadow and East Longmeadow, there are plans for Colony Hills, Glen Arden, and Laurel Manor, early 20th century developments in the area. Bound atlases dating from 1894 to 1933 for Longmeadow and the surrounding area are also included. A more detailed item-level listing follows.

Five of the maps of Longmeadow have been photographed and are available as prints suitable for framing: http://www.longmeadowhistoricalsociety.com/category-s/102.htm.
 
Box and Folder Listing: Maps

Title Date Description Notes Location
Longmeadow No. 30 County Hampshire 1795 4 different reproductions of the manuscript map Original in the Mass archives, Maps & Plans #1134 Folder 1
Plan of Longmeadow 1831 Surveyed in April 1831. Reproduction Original in the Mass archives, Maps & Plans #1970 Folder 1
A Plan of Longmeadow from the survey of 1831 1831 Engraved by J. H. Goldthwait. Original linen-backed wall map rolled on dowels. 2 copies One copy in better condition than the other. Facsimiles and photocopies available Box on B-1
Map of Hampden County by Henry Francis Walling 1857 Published by H. A. Haley. This is a reproduction of the section of the map depicting Longmeadow Photocopy available Folder 1
Atlas of Hampden County, Mass. by F. W. Beers, page 38 1870 2 different reproductions of the page depicting the towns of Longmeadow and East Longmeadow and listing the subscribers’ business reference LHS does not appear to have the original Beers atlas. Facsimiles and photocopies available Folder 1
Atlas of Hampden County, Mass. by F. W. Beers, page 37 1870 2 different reproductions of the half of the page depicting Longmeadow and East Longmeadow in their entirety LHS does not appear to have the original Beers atlas. Photocopies available Folder 1
Map of Longmeadow, Hampden County Mass 1892 Original, one reproduction, and a (possibly later?) printing with additional information around the borders. Depicts the proposed division line between Longmeadow and East Longmeadow Photocopies of a detail available Folder 1
New Topographical Atlas of the County of Hampden, Mass by L. J Richards and Co., page 93 1894 2 different reproductions of the page depicting East Longmeadow, with an inset of the Village of East Longmeadow LHS has the original Richards atlas. Photocopies available Folder 1
New Topographical Atlas of the County of Hampden, Mass by L. J Richards and Co., pages 128-129 1894 Depicts the town of Longmeadow. Original and 3 different reproductions, one of which is enlarged and vertical, focusing on Main Street (now Longmeadow Street) LHS has the original Richards atlas. Facsimiles and photocopies available Folder 1
Plan of Lots near State Line, Longmeadow Mass, owned by Emily W. Smith 1898 Drawn by George N. Merrill. 2 reproductions Location of original unknown. Photocopies available Folder 1
Atlas of the City of Springfield and Town of Longmeadow, Mass by L. J Richards and Co., plate 25 1910 Depicts the town of Longmeadow with a topological map of Forest Park which includes a list of Board of Park commissioners and a list of owners. Original LHS has the original Richards atlas. Photocopies available Folder 2
Atlas of the City of Springfield and Town of Longmeadow, Mass by L. J Richards and Co., plate 26 1910 Depicts the town of Longmeadow. Original and one reproduction. LHS has the original Richards atlas. Facsimiles available. Folder 2
Richards Standard Atlas of Hampden County, Mass by L. J Richards Map Company, plate 18 1912 Depicts the town of Longmeadow. 3 originals. LHS has the original Richards atlas (loose plates). Photocopies available Folder 2
Richards Standard Atlas of Hampden County, Mass by L. J Richards Map Company, plate 17 1912 Depicts the town of East Longmeadow. Original LHS has the original Richards atlas (loose plates). Folder 2
Map of Street in Longmeadow 1917 Blueprint of map showing streets and showing some structures including church, school house, and garage. Folder 2
Richards Standard Atlas of the City of Springfield and the Town of Longmeadow, Mass by Richards Map Company, plate 21 1920 Depicts the town of Longmeadow with a topological map of Forest Park which includes a list of Board of Park commissioners and a list of owners. Includes sub plan no. 4: Greenwood Manor and Loleta Park and sub plan no. 6: Brookdale Manor. Original and photograph which includes Longmeadow section only. LHS has the original Richards atlas. Folder 2
Richards Standard Atlas of the City of Springfield and the Town of Longmeadow, Mass by Richards Map Company, plate 22 1920 Depicts the town of Longmeadow. Original LHS has the original Richards atlas. Facsimiles available. Folder 2
Colony Hills, Springfield, Mass. General Plan for Development of Property 1921 Olmsted Brothers, Landscape Architects. Depicts layout of lots with dimensions for proposed development. Reproduction Original may be at Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site. Photocopies available. Folder 2
Map of Longmeadow, Mass 1925 Merrill & Sears, Civil Engineers. Shows new Springfield/Longmeadow boundary and golf club. Reproduction Original may be at Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site Folder 2
Laurel Manor. Property of Victor Corporation, Longmeadow, Mass. General Plan for Development 1926 Olmsted Brothers, Landscape Architects. Depicts layout of lots with dimensions for proposed development. Reproduction. Original may be at Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site. Photocopies available. Folder 2
Plan of Forest Acres in Longmeadow, Mass. 1927 Clifton W. Kibbe, owner. Walker, Walker and Kingsbury, Architects, Landscape Architects and Town Planners. Depicts layout of lots with dimensions for proposed development. Reproduction. Photocopies available. Folder 2
Plan showing a part of the T. W. Leete Estate, Longmeadow Mass. 1927 Durkee, White & Towne, Engineers. Plan includes acreage of portions of the Leete Estate some of which formed the Glen Arden development. Original blueprint Note on back reads: “ Land sold to Glen Arden. White & Quinn (?) lots. Part of Leete Estate” Folder 2
Colony Hills, Springfield, Mass. General Plan for Development of Property 1928 Depicts layout of lots for proposed development. Includes additional lots not found in 1921 version. Reproduction Original may be at Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site. Folder 2
Glen Arden, Longmeadow, Mass. General Plan 1928 Olmsted Brothers, Landscape Architects. Depicts layout of lots with dimensions for proposed development. Reproduction. Original may be at Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site. Folder 2
Plan for proposed development along the Longmeadow and East Longmeadow line. 1928 J.D. Colton, Engineer. Plan locates a proposed golf course and airport. Original blueprint. Folder 2
Plan of proposed park, Longmeadow, Mass. 1929 Merrill & Sears, Civil Engineers. Plan locates proposed park located to the east of the Glen Arden development.
Original blueprint.
Box on F1-G1
Longmeadow Park Commission, Preliminary Plan for Park 1934 Olmsted Brothers, Landscape Architects. Depicts layout of proposed park between Farmington Avenue and Westmoreland Avenue Box on F1-G1
Map of Longmeadow Mass. Showing Division of Precincts 1938 Printed map showing Precincts A, B, and C. Signed H.C. Dudley – perhaps his copy Folder 2
Longmeadow Zoning Map 1942 Printed map with key outlining various requirements for specific zones. Folder 2
Glen Arden, Longmeadow, Mass. General Plan 1945 Olmsted Brothers, Landscape Architects. Depicts layout of lots with dimensions for proposed development. Includes additional lots not included in 1928 version. Reproduction. Original may be at Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site. Photocopies available. Folder 2
Map of Longmeadow, Massachusetts 1949 Printed map showing major street and roads and locations for existing schools. Folder 2
Map of Longmeadow, Massachusetts 1960-61 1 photograph of map and 1 small printed version with “Stearns and Wescott, Realtors” added. Smaller version signed Mrs. Alfred Wood Folder 2
Plan of Longmeadow 1965 Robert T. Bitters. Plan showing original land grants from 1645 in the “Meddowe” along the Connecticut River, original land grants from 1703 along the “Street,” and land as owned when the New Haven, Hartford and Springfield Railroad was built. 3 reproductions Photocopies available. Folder 2
Map of Longmeadow, Massachusetts 1968 Printed map. Includes additional streets not found on 1960-1 version. Includes a street index on the reverse. Original Folder 2
New Map of Longmeadow by the Price and Lee Company, 1969 Includes maps of East Longmeadow, Ludlow, West Springfield, Wilbraham, Hampden, and Agawam. Includes a street indexes. Original Folder 2
New Map of Longmeadow by the Price and Lee Company, 1971 Includes maps of East Longmeadow, Ludlow, West Springfield, Wilbraham, Hampden, and Agawam. Includes a street indexes. Original Folder 2
Map of the Town of Longmeadow 1972 Depicts the town of Longmeadow. Original Folder 2
Plan Showing Longmeadow Historic District 1973 Longmeadow Engineering Department. Plan shows boundaries of the Historic District and properties along Longmeadow Street. 2 reproductions. Photocopies available. Folder 2
Aerial Photograph of Longmeadow 1980 Aerial photograph of the Longmeadow area, dated 3.19.1980 Folder 2
Plan showing Leete Estate in Longmeadow, Massachusetts undated Depicts the various properties that made up the Leete Estate. Original blueprint. Note on back reads:
“Old Map Leete Estate before selling any.”
Box on F1 – G1
Map of Springfield Circa 1770 Photograph of map depicting Springfield from 1770-1800. Notes various events occuring during the stated time period and names associated with structures depicted. Folder 3
Plan Map of Springfield by George Colton 1835 Depicts Springfield
area and includes names of landowners, streets and a plan of Franklin Square.
Original linen-backed wall map rolled on dowels
Box on D1-E1
Topological Map of Massachusetts … Made by order of the Legislature. Published by Charles Hickling 1844 Includes tables of
demographic information, and inset: “Geological map of Massachusetts,
made by order of the legislature, by Edward Hitchcock, 1844.” Original
linen-backed wall map rolled on dowels
Box on D1-E1
Map of Hampden Co., Massachusetts Based on Surveys under Direction of Henry F. Walling. H. A. Haley, publisher 1855 Includes ancillary
maps of Springfield, Westfield, Chicopee, Holyoke, Brimfield and other
Hampden County townships. 2 original linen-backed wall maps rolled on dowels
Box on B1-C1
The Village of Springfield from 1775 to about 1800. Circa 1870 Includes a directory of notable homes and other structures. Reverse has illustration of the Pynchon House and a view showing the the Milton Bradley Company factory. Folder 3
Atlas of Hampden Co., Massachusetts, from actual surveys by and under the direction of F.W. Beers, assisted by Geo. P. Sanford and others. Plate 9 1870 Plan of Hampden Co. Massachusetts. Original Folder 3
Map of the City of Springfield, Mass. 1884 Includes a directory of Public buildings. Published by the Springfield Printing Co. Engraved and Printed by Milton Bradley Co. Folder 3
Map of the City of Springfield, Mass. and Vicinity. 1903-1904 Published by the Price & Lee Co. for the city directory. Litho. by Milton Bradley Co. Folder 3
New Topological Map of Forest Park, Springfield, Mass by L.J. Richards 1909 Permit to Use An Automobile in Forest Park. Based on Surveys by Chas. M. Slocum. Original Folder 3
New Map of the City of Springfield by the Price and Lee Company, 1912 Depicts the city of Springfield. Published for the City Directory. Includes a street index. Original Folder 3
Springfield Street Railway, Map 524. Transit Map Series by Donald E. Shaw 1946 Depicts trackage operated by the Springfield Street Railway in Southwestern Massachusetts. Includes a small inset map for Suffield, Connecticut. Reproduction in 2 parts. Folder 3
U.S. Geologic Survey Quadrangle for Springfield South, MA 1944 Geologic Survey map depicting Springfield, East Longmeadow, Longmeadow and a portion of Connecticut. 2 photocopies. Additional photocopies available. Folder 3
Map of the City of Springfield by the Price and Lee Company, 1957 Depicts the city of Springfield. Includes a New Map of Longmeadow, a New Map of Chicopee, and a New Map of West Springfield on the verso. Includes a street index. Original Folder 3
Map of the City of Springfield by the Price and Lee Company, 1967 Depicts the city of Springfield. Includes a street index. Original Folder 3
U.S. Geologic Survey Quadrangle for Springfield South, MA 1970 Geologic Survey map depicting Springfield, East Longmeadow, Longmeadow and a portion of Connecticut. Original Folder 3
Enfield Historical Society maps of Enfield, Hazardville, Scitico, Thompsonville, and the Enfield Shaker village. 1975 Reprint images from Atlas of Hartford City/County by Baker and Tilden, 1869, with additional historical text and photographs. 4 reproductions Folder 3
Surficial geologic map of the Hampden Quadrangle, Massachusetts and Connec 1982 Geologic Survey map includes Springfield, East Longmeadow, Longmeadow and a portion of Connecticut. Folder 3
Long Trail Forest Park, Springfield, Mass. undated Plan of Forest Park with legend locating many park features including log seats, rustic shelters, trees, and lookouts. Original Photocopies available. Folder 3
Map of Deerfield, Mass. undated Facsimile of a map in “Atlas of Franklin County, Massachusetts,” F.W. Beers, 1871. Depicts Deerfield township, and includes Deerfield Centre P.O., Mill Village, Wapping Greenfield P.O. and South Deerfield, P.O. Folder 3
Map of Old Deerfield, Incorporated 1676 Circa 1970s Depicts early Deerfield and includes the Stockade, the Liberty Pole, Deerfield Academy, Old Stebbins House and other historic houses and structures. Folder 3
U.S. Geologic Survey Quadrangle for Springfield South, MA undated Detail of Geologic Survey map focusing on Longmeadow. 2 color photocopies Additional photocopies available. Folder 3
Bowles’s new pocket map of the most inhabited part of New England; comprehending the provinces of Massachusets Bay and New Hampshire; with the colonies of Connecticut & Rhode Island; divided into their counties, townships, &c. together with an accurate plan of the town, harbour and environs of Boston undated Facsimile of a map depicting New England in 1780. Folder 3
The Cerographic Bible Atlas by Sidney E. Morse, A.M.
New York
1844 “Quarterly Supplement to the New York Observer”. Maps included: General Map of the Countries Mentioned in the Bible; Map of the Journeyings of the Israelites in the Desert chiefly from the map of Robinson and Smith; Map of Palestine from the Latest Authorities chiefly from the map of Robinson and Smith; Plan of Jerusalem from the map of Robinson and Smith & Environs of Jerusalem from the map of Robinson and Smith; Map of the Travels of the Apostles chiefly from the map of Dr. Augs. Neander. Original Folder 4
The World At One View. Entered … 1847, by H. Phelps … New York. 1847 Published by Ensign and Thayer. Includes heights of mountains, lengths of rivers, female costumes, and population of the world. Original. Folder 4
Monk’s New American Map Exhibiting the larger portion of North America, Embracing the United States and Territories, Mexico, and Central America … Published by Jacob Monk 1856 Includes a Table of Distances. Original linen-backed wall map rolled on dowels Box on D1-E1
Map of the Eastern Portion of the Mediterranean Sea and a Portion of the Black Sea. Circa 1871 Map in German. Written on the back “Charles R. Bliss. Steamer “Venus,” Sept. 11 / 71 Adriatic Sea” Original Folder 4

 

Box and Folder Listing: Atlases

Title Date Description Location
Colton’s General Atlas, Containing One Hundred and Seventy Steel Plate Maps and Plans, on One Hundred Imperial Folio Sheets. New York: J. H. Colton & Co. 1857 Includes geographical, statistical, and historical descriptions by Richard S. Fisher, M.D. Original Shelf 2
New Topographical Atlas of the County of Hampden, Mass by L. J Richards and Co. 1894 Original. 2 copies Shelf 1
Atlas of the City of Springfield and Town of Longmeadow, Mass by L. J Richards and Co. 1910 Original Shelf 1
Richards Standard Atlas of Hampden County, Mass by L. J Richards Map Company 1912 Loose sheets. Includes Longmeadow, plate 18 Folder 5
Atlas of the boundaries of the cities of Chicopee and Springfield and towns of Brimfield, East Longmeadow, Hampden, Holland, Longmeadow, Ludlow, Monson, Palmer, Wales, Wilbraham, Hampden County : Belchertown, Granby, South Hadley, Ware, Hampshire County : Brookfield, North Brookfield, Southbridge, Sturbridge, Warren, West Brookfield, Worcester County 1912 By the Board of Harbor and Land Commissioners of Massachusetts. Includes descriptions of lines as they existed at the time of publication, and geographical positions in latitude and longitude. Original. Shelf 2
Map of Longmeadow, Mass. 1917 Merrill & Sears, Civil Engineers. Shelf 2
Richards Standard Atlas of the City of Springfield and the Town of Longmeadow, Mass by Richards Map Company 1920 2 copies Folder 6 Shelf 1
Insurance Map of Longmeadow by Sanborn Map Company. 1931 Depicts commercial and residential sections of Longmeadow showing size, shape and construction of buildings and the materials used in their construction. Updated to 1947. Original (“Loaned to H.H. Landon, Agent”) Shelf 2
Insurance Map of Longmeadow by Sanborn Map Company. 1931 Depicts commercial and residential sections of Longmeadow showing size, shape and construction of buildings and the materials used in their construction. Updated to 1956. Includes a typed street index and a printed copy of proposed revised by-law for the town of Longmeadow, 1952. Original Shelf 2
Atlas of Longmeadow 1933 Merrill & Sears, Civil Engineers. Includes an Index of Streets. 13 blueprint plates of Longmeadow showing buildings, streets, and properties. Includes some handwritten additions. Original Shelf 2

 

Subjects
  • Housing development--Massachusetts
  • Land subdivision--Massachusetts--Longmeadow
  • Land subdivision--Massachusetts--Springfield
  • Longmeadow (Mass.)--History
Contributors
  • Olmsted Brothers
Types of material
  • Atlases
  • Maps