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Personal photographs and slides, 1940-2000

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 1-6
Identifier: I
Scope and Contents From the Collection: Assembled by Robert F. Pollock, the collection documents the history of Norumbega Park in the Auburndale neighborhood of Newton, Massachusetts through administrative documents, artifacts, ephemera, maps, photographs, and video recordings.Norumbega Park administrative documents consist of insurance, licensure, stocks, public relations, grounds renovations, and ultimate closure. Park ephemera includes advertisements, fliers, posters, postcards, and programs promoting park...
Restrictions on Access

Slides require use of a light box provided by the Burns Library Reading Room.

Dates: 1940-2000

Photographs and photograph reproductions, 1898-1950

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: III
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Photographs and ephemera created by the Massachusetts Transit Authority (MTA). Included are maps, routes, schedules, and stock certificates, as well as photographs of the trains and the MTA office.

Restrictions on access Collection is open for research. Video recordings have been digitally copied; all original media was retained, but may not be played due to format. Digital use copies can only be accessed in the Burns Library Reading Room. Film reels have not been reformatted and are not available for playback due to format impermanence. Please let Reading Room staff know of your specific interest, and if possible reformatting will be scheduled.Negatives in box 161131 are...
Dates: 1898-1950

Rides and arcade photographs and photograph reproductions, approximately 1920s, 1952-1959

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: C
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Contains photographs, promotional materials, and newspaper clippings. Photographs include the Park's features, grounds, and head shots of performers. Ephemera, both originals and reproductions, is in the form of advertisements, informational pamphlets, maps, menus, news clippings, playbills, postcards, printed tickets, and souvenir booklets.

Includes both original and photocopied material.

Restrictions on access Collection is open for research. Video recordings have been digitally copied; all original media was retained, but may not be played due to format. Digital use copies can only be accessed in the Burns Library Reading Room. Film reels have not been reformatted and are not available for playback due to format impermanence. Please let Reading Room staff know of your specific interest, and if possible reformatting will be scheduled.Negatives in box 161131 are...
Dates: approximately 1920s, 1952-1959

Zoo photographs, 1936, before 1963

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 37
Identifier: C
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Contains photographs, promotional materials, and newspaper clippings. Photographs include the Park's features, grounds, and head shots of performers. Ephemera, both originals and reproductions, is in the form of advertisements, informational pamphlets, maps, menus, news clippings, playbills, postcards, printed tickets, and souvenir booklets.

Includes both original and photocopied material.

Restrictions on access Collection is open for research. Video recordings have been digitally copied; all original media was retained, but may not be played due to format. Digital use copies can only be accessed in the Burns Library Reading Room. Film reels have not been reformatted and are not available for playback due to format impermanence. Please let Reading Room staff know of your specific interest, and if possible reformatting will be scheduled.Negatives in box 161131 are...
Dates: 1936, before 1963

Boating and canoeing photographs, 1899-1948, undated

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: C
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Contains photographs, promotional materials, and newspaper clippings. Photographs include the Park's features, grounds, and head shots of performers. Ephemera, both originals and reproductions, is in the form of advertisements, informational pamphlets, maps, menus, news clippings, playbills, postcards, printed tickets, and souvenir booklets.

Includes both original and photocopied material.

Restrictions on access Collection is open for research. Video recordings have been digitally copied; all original media was retained, but may not be played due to format. Digital use copies can only be accessed in the Burns Library Reading Room. Film reels have not been reformatted and are not available for playback due to format impermanence. Please let Reading Room staff know of your specific interest, and if possible reformatting will be scheduled.Negatives in box 161131 are...
Dates: 1899-1948, undated

General Park ephemera, 1897-1988

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: C
Scope and Contents

Consits of advertisements, brochures, sheet music, and Park ticket stubs and coupons. Also includes two folders of slides with images of Park ephemera.

Restrictions on Access

Slides require use of a light box provided by the Burns Library Reading Room.

Dates: 1897-1988

Outdoor theater newspaper advertisements, copies, 1909-1928, 1952

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 26
Identifier: C
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Contains photographs, promotional materials, and newspaper clippings. Photographs include the Park's features, grounds, and head shots of performers. Ephemera, both originals and reproductions, is in the form of advertisements, informational pamphlets, maps, menus, news clippings, playbills, postcards, printed tickets, and souvenir booklets.

Includes both original and photocopied material.

Restrictions on access Collection is open for research. Video recordings have been digitally copied; all original media was retained, but may not be played due to format. Digital use copies can only be accessed in the Burns Library Reading Room. Film reels have not been reformatted and are not available for playback due to format impermanence. Please let Reading Room staff know of your specific interest, and if possible reformatting will be scheduled.Negatives in box 161131 are...
Dates: 1909-1928, 1952

Restaurant ephemera, 1905-1939

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 30
Identifier: C
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Contains photographs, promotional materials, and newspaper clippings. Photographs include the Park's features, grounds, and head shots of performers. Ephemera, both originals and reproductions, is in the form of advertisements, informational pamphlets, maps, menus, news clippings, playbills, postcards, printed tickets, and souvenir booklets.

Includes both original and photocopied material.

Restrictions on access Collection is open for research. Video recordings have been digitally copied; all original media was retained, but may not be played due to format. Digital use copies can only be accessed in the Burns Library Reading Room. Film reels have not been reformatted and are not available for playback due to format impermanence. Please let Reading Room staff know of your specific interest, and if possible reformatting will be scheduled.Negatives in box 161131 are...
Dates: 1905-1939

Special events ephemera, copies, 1898-1958

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 33
Identifier: C
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Contains photographs, promotional materials, and newspaper clippings. Photographs include the Park's features, grounds, and head shots of performers. Ephemera, both originals and reproductions, is in the form of advertisements, informational pamphlets, maps, menus, news clippings, playbills, postcards, printed tickets, and souvenir booklets.

Includes both original and photocopied material.

Restrictions on access Collection is open for research. Video recordings have been digitally copied; all original media was retained, but may not be played due to format. Digital use copies can only be accessed in the Burns Library Reading Room. Film reels have not been reformatted and are not available for playback due to format impermanence. Please let Reading Room staff know of your specific interest, and if possible reformatting will be scheduled.Negatives in box 161131 are...
Dates: 1898-1958

Totem Pole Ballroom ephemera, 1930-1956

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: C
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Contains photographs, promotional materials, and newspaper clippings. Photographs include the Park's features, grounds, and head shots of performers. Ephemera, both originals and reproductions, is in the form of advertisements, informational pamphlets, maps, menus, news clippings, playbills, postcards, printed tickets, and souvenir booklets.

Includes both original and photocopied material.

Restrictions on access Collection is open for research. Video recordings have been digitally copied; all original media was retained, but may not be played due to format. Digital use copies can only be accessed in the Burns Library Reading Room. Film reels have not been reformatted and are not available for playback due to format impermanence. Please let Reading Room staff know of your specific interest, and if possible reformatting will be scheduled.Negatives in box 161131 are...
Dates: 1930-1956

Announcements: proposed Park (copy); availability of Normandie Room and Totem Pole Ballroom for high school graduations; and Totem Pole closure, 1896 - 1964

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 10
Identifier: A
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Contains both original and photocopied material.

Restrictions on access Collection is open for research. Video recordings have been digitally copied; all original media was retained, but may not be played due to format. Digital use copies can only be accessed in the Burns Library Reading Room. Film reels have not been reformatted and are not available for playback due to format impermanence. Please let Reading Room staff know of your specific interest, and if possible reformatting will be scheduled.Negatives in box 161131 are...
Dates: 1896 - 1964

Correspondence and invitation, 1963-1989

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 7
Identifier: I
Scope and Contents From the Collection: Assembled by Robert F. Pollock, the collection documents the history of Norumbega Park in the Auburndale neighborhood of Newton, Massachusetts through administrative documents, artifacts, ephemera, maps, photographs, and video recordings.Norumbega Park administrative documents consist of insurance, licensure, stocks, public relations, grounds renovations, and ultimate closure. Park ephemera includes advertisements, fliers, posters, postcards, and programs promoting park...
Restrictions on access Collection is open for research. Video recordings have been digitally copied; all original media was retained, but may not be played due to format. Digital use copies can only be accessed in the Burns Library Reading Room. Film reels have not been reformatted and are not available for playback due to format impermanence. Please let Reading Room staff know of your specific interest, and if possible reformatting will be scheduled.Negatives in box 161131 are...
Dates: 1963-1989

Norumbega Park history and tributes, written by Robert F. Pollock, 1988-1997

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 8
Identifier: I
Scope and Contents From the Collection: Assembled by Robert F. Pollock, the collection documents the history of Norumbega Park in the Auburndale neighborhood of Newton, Massachusetts through administrative documents, artifacts, ephemera, maps, photographs, and video recordings.Norumbega Park administrative documents consist of insurance, licensure, stocks, public relations, grounds renovations, and ultimate closure. Park ephemera includes advertisements, fliers, posters, postcards, and programs promoting park...
Restrictions on access Collection is open for research. Video recordings have been digitally copied; all original media was retained, but may not be played due to format. Digital use copies can only be accessed in the Burns Library Reading Room. Film reels have not been reformatted and are not available for playback due to format impermanence. Please let Reading Room staff know of your specific interest, and if possible reformatting will be scheduled.Negatives in box 161131 are...
Dates: 1988-1997

"Ask Marilyn" published submission, approximately 1990s

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 9
Identifier: I
Scope and Contents From the Collection: Assembled by Robert F. Pollock, the collection documents the history of Norumbega Park in the Auburndale neighborhood of Newton, Massachusetts through administrative documents, artifacts, ephemera, maps, photographs, and video recordings.Norumbega Park administrative documents consist of insurance, licensure, stocks, public relations, grounds renovations, and ultimate closure. Park ephemera includes advertisements, fliers, posters, postcards, and programs promoting park...
Restrictions on access Collection is open for research. Video recordings have been digitally copied; all original media was retained, but may not be played due to format. Digital use copies can only be accessed in the Burns Library Reading Room. Film reels have not been reformatted and are not available for playback due to format impermanence. Please let Reading Room staff know of your specific interest, and if possible reformatting will be scheduled.Negatives in box 161131 are...
Dates: approximately 1990s

Centennial celebration, 1997

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 11
Identifier: A
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Contains both original and photocopied material.

Restrictions on access Collection is open for research. Video recordings have been digitally copied; all original media was retained, but may not be played due to format. Digital use copies can only be accessed in the Burns Library Reading Room. Film reels have not been reformatted and are not available for playback due to format impermanence. Please let Reading Room staff know of your specific interest, and if possible reformatting will be scheduled.Negatives in box 161131 are...
Dates: 1997

Certificate of Authenticity, after 1963

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 12
Identifier: A
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Contains both original and photocopied material.

Restrictions on access Collection is open for research. Video recordings have been digitally copied; all original media was retained, but may not be played due to format. Digital use copies can only be accessed in the Burns Library Reading Room. Film reels have not been reformatted and are not available for playback due to format impermanence. Please let Reading Room staff know of your specific interest, and if possible reformatting will be scheduled.Negatives in box 161131 are...
Dates: after 1963

Boating and canoeing ephemera, 1963, undated

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 13
Identifier: C
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Contains photographs, promotional materials, and newspaper clippings. Photographs include the Park's features, grounds, and head shots of performers. Ephemera, both originals and reproductions, is in the form of advertisements, informational pamphlets, maps, menus, news clippings, playbills, postcards, printed tickets, and souvenir booklets.

Includes both original and photocopied material.

Restrictions on access Collection is open for research. Video recordings have been digitally copied; all original media was retained, but may not be played due to format. Digital use copies can only be accessed in the Burns Library Reading Room. Film reels have not been reformatted and are not available for playback due to format impermanence. Please let Reading Room staff know of your specific interest, and if possible reformatting will be scheduled.Negatives in box 161131 are...
Dates: 1963, undated

Boating and canoeing postcards, 1906-1930

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 16
Identifier: C
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Contains photographs, promotional materials, and newspaper clippings. Photographs include the Park's features, grounds, and head shots of performers. Ephemera, both originals and reproductions, is in the form of advertisements, informational pamphlets, maps, menus, news clippings, playbills, postcards, printed tickets, and souvenir booklets.

Includes both original and photocopied material.

Restrictions on access Collection is open for research. Video recordings have been digitally copied; all original media was retained, but may not be played due to format. Digital use copies can only be accessed in the Burns Library Reading Room. Film reels have not been reformatted and are not available for playback due to format impermanence. Please let Reading Room staff know of your specific interest, and if possible reformatting will be scheduled.Negatives in box 161131 are...
Dates: 1906-1930

Boating and canoeing printed material, 1897-1908

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 17
Identifier: C
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Contains photographs, promotional materials, and newspaper clippings. Photographs include the Park's features, grounds, and head shots of performers. Ephemera, both originals and reproductions, is in the form of advertisements, informational pamphlets, maps, menus, news clippings, playbills, postcards, printed tickets, and souvenir booklets.

Includes both original and photocopied material.

Restrictions on access Collection is open for research. Video recordings have been digitally copied; all original media was retained, but may not be played due to format. Digital use copies can only be accessed in the Burns Library Reading Room. Film reels have not been reformatted and are not available for playback due to format impermanence. Please let Reading Room staff know of your specific interest, and if possible reformatting will be scheduled.Negatives in box 161131 are...
Dates: 1897-1908

General Park photographs and photograph reproductions, 1899-1960

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: C
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Contains photographs, promotional materials, and newspaper clippings. Photographs include the Park's features, grounds, and head shots of performers. Ephemera, both originals and reproductions, is in the form of advertisements, informational pamphlets, maps, menus, news clippings, playbills, postcards, printed tickets, and souvenir booklets.

Includes both original and photocopied material.

Restrictions on access Collection is open for research. Video recordings have been digitally copied; all original media was retained, but may not be played due to format. Digital use copies can only be accessed in the Burns Library Reading Room. Film reels have not been reformatted and are not available for playback due to format impermanence. Please let Reading Room staff know of your specific interest, and if possible reformatting will be scheduled.Negatives in box 161131 are...
Dates: 1899-1960

General Park postcards, 1905-1928

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 24
Identifier: C
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Contains photographs, promotional materials, and newspaper clippings. Photographs include the Park's features, grounds, and head shots of performers. Ephemera, both originals and reproductions, is in the form of advertisements, informational pamphlets, maps, menus, news clippings, playbills, postcards, printed tickets, and souvenir booklets.

Includes both original and photocopied material.

Restrictions on access Collection is open for research. Video recordings have been digitally copied; all original media was retained, but may not be played due to format. Digital use copies can only be accessed in the Burns Library Reading Room. Film reels have not been reformatted and are not available for playback due to format impermanence. Please let Reading Room staff know of your specific interest, and if possible reformatting will be scheduled.Negatives in box 161131 are...
Dates: 1905-1928

General Park printed material, before 1963

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 25
Identifier: C
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Contains photographs, promotional materials, and newspaper clippings. Photographs include the Park's features, grounds, and head shots of performers. Ephemera, both originals and reproductions, is in the form of advertisements, informational pamphlets, maps, menus, news clippings, playbills, postcards, printed tickets, and souvenir booklets.

Includes both original and photocopied material.

Restrictions on access Collection is open for research. Video recordings have been digitally copied; all original media was retained, but may not be played due to format. Digital use copies can only be accessed in the Burns Library Reading Room. Film reels have not been reformatted and are not available for playback due to format impermanence. Please let Reading Room staff know of your specific interest, and if possible reformatting will be scheduled.Negatives in box 161131 are...
Dates: before 1963

Outdoor theater photographs and photograph reproductions, 1912-1958, undated

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: C
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Contains photographs, promotional materials, and newspaper clippings. Photographs include the Park's features, grounds, and head shots of performers. Ephemera, both originals and reproductions, is in the form of advertisements, informational pamphlets, maps, menus, news clippings, playbills, postcards, printed tickets, and souvenir booklets.

Includes both original and photocopied material.

Restrictions on access Collection is open for research. Video recordings have been digitally copied; all original media was retained, but may not be played due to format. Digital use copies can only be accessed in the Burns Library Reading Room. Film reels have not been reformatted and are not available for playback due to format impermanence. Please let Reading Room staff know of your specific interest, and if possible reformatting will be scheduled.Negatives in box 161131 are...
Dates: 1912-1958, undated

Outdoor theater programs, 1908-1930

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 29
Identifier: C
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Contains photographs, promotional materials, and newspaper clippings. Photographs include the Park's features, grounds, and head shots of performers. Ephemera, both originals and reproductions, is in the form of advertisements, informational pamphlets, maps, menus, news clippings, playbills, postcards, printed tickets, and souvenir booklets.

Includes both original and photocopied material.

Restrictions on access Collection is open for research. Video recordings have been digitally copied; all original media was retained, but may not be played due to format. Digital use copies can only be accessed in the Burns Library Reading Room. Film reels have not been reformatted and are not available for playback due to format impermanence. Please let Reading Room staff know of your specific interest, and if possible reformatting will be scheduled.Negatives in box 161131 are...
Dates: 1908-1930

Rides and arcade carousel art, 1999

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 31
Identifier: C
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Contains photographs, promotional materials, and newspaper clippings. Photographs include the Park's features, grounds, and head shots of performers. Ephemera, both originals and reproductions, is in the form of advertisements, informational pamphlets, maps, menus, news clippings, playbills, postcards, printed tickets, and souvenir booklets.

Includes both original and photocopied material.

Restrictions on access Collection is open for research. Video recordings have been digitally copied; all original media was retained, but may not be played due to format. Digital use copies can only be accessed in the Burns Library Reading Room. Film reels have not been reformatted and are not available for playback due to format impermanence. Please let Reading Room staff know of your specific interest, and if possible reformatting will be scheduled.Negatives in box 161131 are...
Dates: 1999