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.

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...

Scope and Contents

Includes tickets for amusement park rides such as "Davey Crockett's Nightmare", "Kiddieland", "Merry-Go-Round", and more.

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...