Anthony H. Coppola Collection
Series 3: Notables
Sub-Series 1: Cora Bates
| Box# | Folder# | Collection # | Description |
| 1 | 1 | 2018.01.03.01.01 | March 9, 1942 – letter to the members of the Douglas Fox Hunting Club regarding the closing of the season |
| 1 | 1 | 2018.01.03.01.02 | August 30, 1997 – obituary for Harold “Spider” Keith. |
| 1 | 1 | 2018.01.03.01.03 | n.d. – handwritten notes by Anthony H. Coppola. |
| 1 | 2 | 2018.01.03.01.04 | n.d. – photographic negatives and prints of Cora Bates hunting. |
| 1 | 3 | 2018.01.03.01.05 | Various newspaper articles regarding Cora Bates |
Anthony H. Coppola Collection
Series 3: Notables
Sub-Series 2: The Holbrook Family
| Box# | Folder# | Collection# | Description |
| 2 | 1 | 2018.01.03.02.01 | July 1860 – invitation to Messrs S. & G. Holbrook from Jennie M. Campabell |
| 2 | 2 | 2018.01.03.02.02 | April 30, 1902 – Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Town of Douglas, Dog License, for Dr. Holbrook for 6 year old black and white Setter |
| 2 | 3 | 2018.01.03.02.03 | May 31, 1902 – Letter from R.B. Hulbert to S.P. Holbrook regarding investment in Mexican mine |
| 2 | 4 | 2018.01.03.02.04 | ca. 1905 – Obituary for Dr. Lowell Holbrook, Thompson, Ct. |
| 2 | 5 | 2018.01.03.02.05 | October 16, 1915 – Simmons College tuition statement and receipt for Jennie Holbrook |
| 2 | 6 | 2018.01.03.02.06 | 1916 – Diary of Louise Holbrook, including a newspaper article that was in the diary. |
| 2 | 7 | 2018.01.03.02.07 | ca. July 1920 – Postcard to H.K. Mulford Co. (Philadelphia, PA) from S.P. Holbrook regarding receiving supplies |
| 2 | 8 | 2018.01.03.02.08 | October 7, 1926 – Electric Bill from Worcester Suburban Electric Company, Uxbridge, MA |
| 2 | 9 | 2018.01.03.02.09 | December 22, 1928 – Christmas Card and Envelope from M.H. [Eatuce] to Jennie L. Holbrook |
Anthony H. Coppola Collection
Series 3: Notables
Sub-Series 3: The Hunt Family
| Box# | Folder# | Collection# | Description |
| 2 | 1 | 2018.01.03.03.01 | Handwritten notes – “Account of Death of Eunice B. Hunt.” |
| 2 | 1 | 2018.01.03.03.02 | “Woman, 105, dies in Dorchester.” November 2, 1933. |
| 2 | 2 | 2018.01.03.03.03 | Obituary – “Miss Emma Louise Hunt, Age 94.” ca. 1969 |
| 2 | 3 | 2018.01.03.03.04 | Correspondence from Daughters of the American Revolution to Mary I. Newman, regarding Lillian Wright Williams (Hunt Family Member), includes application. May 3, 1979. |
| 2 | 4 | 2018.01.03.03.05 | Copy of letter written by Caroline Hunt in Sept. 1946 to Eunice Hunt Purcell ~ Includes “East Douglas First Christmas Tree” by Caroline Hunt Bryant Fielitz (age 90) |
| 2 | 5 | 2018.01.03.03.06 | n.d. – Letter from Eunice Purcell to Anthony Coppola (2 pgs.) ~ Includes picture of family chair |
| 2 | 5 | 2018.01.03.03.07 | Sept. 24, 1972 – Letter from Eunice Purcell to Anthony Coppola (2 pgs.) |
| 2 | 5 | 2018.01.03.03.08 | Oct. 30, 1972 – Letter from Eunice Purcell to Anthony Coppola (2 pgs.) |
| 2 | 5 | 2018.01.03.03.09 | Dec. 22 [1972] – Letter from Eunice Purcell to Anthony Coppola (1 pg.) ~ Includes transcribed copy of letter from Suzanne Elwell Williams |
| 2 | 5 | 2018.01.03.03.10 | May 30, 1973 – Letter from Eunice Purcell to Anthony Coppola (1 pg.) |
| 2 | 5 | 2018.01.03.03.11 | Sept. 5, 1973 – Letter from Eunice Purcell to Anthony Coppola (1 pg.) |
| 2 | 5 | 2018.01.03.03.12 | Nov. 2, 1973 – Letter from Eunice Purcell to Anthony Coppola (1 pg.) |
| 2 | 5 | 2018.01.03.03.13 | May 26, 1974 – Letter from Eunice Purcell to Anthony Coppola (1 pgs) |
| 2 | 5 | 2018.01.03.03.14 | Aug. 25 [1974] – Letter from Eunice Purcell to Anthony Coppola (1 pg.) |
| 2 | 5 | 2018.01.03.03.15 | Oct. 7 [1974] – Letter from Eunice Purcell to Anthony Coppola (1 pg.) |
| 2 | 5 | 2018.01.03.03.16 | Nov. 4 [1976] – Letter from Eunice Purcell to Anthony and Charlotte Coppola (1 pg.) |
| 2 | 5 | 2018.01.03.03.17 | ca. 1977 – Correspondence from Eunice Purcell regarding opening of Hunt Room at Douglas Historical Society, Inc. |
| 2 | 5 | 2018.01.03.03.18 | Jan. 19, 1978 – Letter from Eunice Purcell to Charlotte Coppola (1 pg.) |
| 2 | 5 | 2018.01.03.03.19 | Feb. 22, 1978 – Letter from Eunice Purcell to Charlotte Coppola (2 pgs.) |
| 2 | 5 | 2018.01.03.03.20 | March 21, 1978 – Letter from Eunice Purcell to Charlotte Coppola (1 pg.) |
| 2 | 5 | 2018.01.03.03.21 | May 21, 1978 – Letter from Eunice Purcell to Charlotte Coppola (1 pg.) |
| 2 | 5 | 2018.01.03.03.22 | [Aug.] 10, 1978 – Letter from Eunice Purcell to Charlotte Coppola (Notecard) |
| 2 | 5 | 2018.01.03.03.23 | n.d. – Inventory “Items for Museum, E. Douglas, Mass. donated by Eunice Hunt Purcell, gr-grandaughter of Warren Hunt 1799-1867. |
| 2 | 6 | 2018.01.03.03.24 | October 23, 1961 – Letter from Henry F. Howe to Eunice Purcell |
| 2 | 6 | 2018.01.03.03.25 | November 9, 1961 – Letter from Henry F. Howe to Eunice Purcell |
| 2 | 6 | 2018.01.03.03.26 | June 28, 1964 – Letter from Henry F. Howe to Eunice Purcell |
| 2 | 6 | 2018.01.03.03.27 | October 4, 1972 – Letter from Henry F. Howe to Eunice Purcell |
| 2 | 6 | 2018.01.03.03.28 | Dec. 7, 1972 – Letter from Henry F. Howe to Eunice Purcell |
| 2 | 6 | 2018.01.03.03.29 | Nov. 2, 1974 – Letter from Henry F. Howe to Eunice Purcell |
| 2 | 6 | 2018.01.03.03.30 | Nov. 2, 1974 – Letter from Henry F. Howe to Anthony Coppola |
| 2 | 6 | 2018.01.03.03.31 | Oct. 8, 1975 – Letter from Henry F. Howe to Eunice Purcell |
| 2 | 6 | 2018.01.03.03.32 | Aug. 5, 1977 – Letter from Ethel Howe to Charlotte Coppola (2 pgs.) |
| 2 | 6 | 2018.01.03.03.33 | Sept. 14, 1977 – Letter from Ethel Howe to Charlotte Coppola |
| 2 | 6 | 2018.01.03.03.34 | Parcel Tag – From Mrs. Henry F. Howe to Mrs. C.E. Coppola |
| 2 | 7 | 2018.01.03.03.35 | February 26, 1973 – Letter from Suzanne Williams to Anthony Coppola (3 pgs.) |
| 2 | 7 | 2018.01.03.03.36 | [1973] – Inventory list of Hunt Family Items from Suzanne Williams to Anthony Coppola for the consideration of the Douglas Historical Society. |
| 2 | 7 | 2018.01.03.03.37 | March 19, 1973 – Letter from Suzanne Williams to Anthony Coppola |
| 2 | 7 | 2018.01.03.03.38 | April 5, 1973 – Letter from Suzanne Williams to Anthony Coppola (3 pgs.) |
| 2 | 7 | 2018.01.03.03.39 | April 11, 1974 – Letter from Suzanne Williams to Anthony Coppola (2 pgs.) |
| 2 | 7 | 2018.01.03.03.40 | April 5, 1975 – Letter from Suzanne Williams to Anthony Coppola |
| 2 | 7 | 2018.01.03.03.41 | May 20, 1975 – Letter from Suzanne Williams to Anthony Coppola |
| 2 | 7 | 2018.01.03.03.42 | June 5, 1975 – Letter from Suzanne Williams to Anthony Coppola |
| 2 | 7 | 2018.01.03.03.43 | August 11, 1975 – Letter from Suzanne Williams to Anthony Coppola |
| 2 | 7 | 2018.01.03.03.44 | August 29, 1975 – Letter from Suzanne Williams to Anthony Coppola |
| 2 | 7 | 2018.01.03.03.45 | October 14, 1975 – Postcard from Suzanne Williams to Anthony and Charlotte Coppola |
| 2 | 7 | 2018.01.03.03.46 | November 1, 1975 – Letter from Suzanne Williams to Anthony and Charlotte Coppola (2 pgs.) |
Anthony H. Coppola Collection
Series 3: Notables
Sub-Series 4: Lucius J. Marsh, Jr.
| Box# | Folder# | Collection# | Description |
| 2 | 1 | 2018.01.03.04.01 | Pamphlet – Marsh, Lucius. “Historical Facts About Douglas.” [1965]. Published by the Douglas Historical Society. |
| 2 | 1 | 2018.01.03.04.02 | Handwritten Note by Anthony Coppola regarding “Historical Facts About Douglas” pamphlet and original copies |
| 2 | 1 | 2018.01.03.04.03 | March, Lucius. “Historical Facts About Douglas.” Historical sketches (2 copies) |
| 2 | 2 | 2018.01.03.04.04 | Notice – Auction! Lucius Marsh, Consignee. Phenix, R.I, January 19, 1871. (2 copies) ~ This auction notice is for Lucius Marsh, Lucius Marsh, Jr.’s father. |
| 2 | 3 | 2018.01.03.04.05 | Typed and handwritten notes by Lucius Marsh – regarding weather, income, family history, town notes and personal drawings. n.d. |
| 2 | 4 | 2018.01.03.04.06 | Sample Tabloid Size from Fri. Mar. 1, 1935 with notes regarding news from Douglas and surrounding towns |
| 2 | 5 | 2018.01.03.04.07 | The Commonwealth of Massachusetts: Application for Testimonial Authorized by Chapter 172, General Acts of 1919 (Chap. 172). Ed. Oct 7, 1920. |
| 2 | 5 | 2018.01.03.04.08 | Envelope – Allan Rutherford, Attorney at Law, Room 123, Atlantic Building, Washington, D.C. |
| 2 | 5 | 2018.01.03.04.09 | General Affidavit (Blank) – Allan Rutherford, Attorney for Claimant, Washington D.C. |
| 2 | 6 | 2018.01.03.04.10 | Blank Envelopes and Letterhead – Army and Navy: Young Men’s Christian Association (ca. 1918) |
| 2 | 6 | 2018.01.03.04.11 | Blank Letterhead – War Camp Community Service, H.E. Robbins, Ex. Sec., Robbins Pond, Camp Devens, Mass. (ca. 1918) |
| 2 | 6 | 2018.01.03.04.12 | Blank Letterhead – Board of Assessors, East Douglas, Mass. |
| 2 | 7 | 2018.01.03.04.13 | Flower Plate |
| 2 | 8 | 2018.01.03.04.14 | January 10, 1798 – legal notice from the state of Rhode Island ~ This item is in three pieces and there appear to be notes written on the back side. |
| 2 | 9 | 2018.01.03.04.15 | Photographic negative – home in Douglas, Mass. (date unknown) |
| 2 | 10 | 2018.01.03.04.16 | “Douglas assessor 78 today; has served town 58 years.” [Gazette]. [Feb. 2, 1967]. |
| 2 | 10 | 2018.01.03.04.17 | “Douglas historian honored.” Worcester, MA: The Evening Gazette. June 18, 1970. |
| 2 | 10 | 2018.01.03.04.18 | Obituary. “Lucius Marsh, was historian, Douglas official.” Worcester, MA: Worcester Telegram. Saturday, February 24, 1979. |
| 2 | 10 | 2018.01.03.04.19 | Sketch of the life of Lucius J. Marsh, Jr. (n.d., author unknown) |
| 2 | 11 | 2018.01.03.04.20 | July 1987 – request from Anthony H. Coppola to Douglas Board of Selectmen regarding the nomination of Lucius J. Marsh, Jr. for the Heritage Homecoming Hall of Fame. |
| 2 | 11 | 2018.01.03.04.21 | Coppola, Anthony H. “Lucius J. Marsh, Jr., 1889-1979” July 1987. |
| 2 | 11 | 2018.01.03.04.22 | Correspondences, including handwritten notes, between Anthony H. Coppola, Douglas Board of Selectmen, and Blackstone Valley Heritage Homecoming regarding the nomination of Lucius J. Marsh, Jr. June 1987 – October 1987 |
| 2 | 11 | 2018.01.03.04.23 | “The Achievers: the deceased honorees…” Blackstone Valley Tribune, The Weekend. September 24, 1988. |
| 2 | 12 | 2018.01.03.04.24 | Handwritten notes and research done by Anthony H. Coppola regarding Lucius J. Marsh, Jr. (ca. 1987) |
Anthony H. Coppola Collection
Series 3: Notables
Sub-Series 5: The Sweet/Kenyon Families
| Box# | Folder# | Collection# | Description |
| 2 | 1 | 2018.01.03.05.01 | n.d. – “Mrs. Addie Kenyon Remembers” |
| 2 | 1 | 2018.01.03.05.02 | Kenyon, Addie Sweet. “Memories of my childhood in East Douglas, Mass.” ca. 1970s |
| 2 | 1 | 2018.01.03.05.03 | Notes and memories by Loretta Chase Sweet and Addie Sweet Kenyon |
| 2 | 1 | 2018.01.03.05.04 | [ca. 1955] “In memoriam – Loretta M. Sweet.” |
| 2 | 1 | 2018.01.03.05.05 | July 30, 1982 – Notecard from Addie Kenyon to Anthony and Charlotte Coppola. |
| 2 | 1 | 2018.01.03.05.06 | Handwritten notes and research by Anthony Coppola |
| 2 | 1 | 2018.01.03.05.07 | Chase, Anne E. “Local people you should know…” (Loretta Sweet). ca. 1953 |
| 2 | 1 | 2018.01.03.05.08 | Newspaper articles and obituaries on Addie Sweet Kenyon (1984) |
Anthony H. Coppola Collection
Series 3: Notables
Sub-Series 6: Miscellaneous
| Box# | Folder# | Collection# | Description |
| 2 | 1 | 2018.01.03.06.01 | 1860 – Diary, author unknown. |
| 2 | 2 | 2018.01.03.06.02 | 1861 – Diary, author unknown. |
| 2 | 3 | 2018.01.03.06.03 | 1881 – Workman’s Time Book, Weekly, author unknown. |
| 2 | 4 | 2018.01.03.06.04 | 1884 – Diary of Mrs. E.B. Knapp |
| 3 | 5 | 2018.01.03.06.05 | ca. early 1900s – Greeting Cards (Birthday, Easter & Christmas)The majority of the cards belong to the Jenckes Family, Marcella, and Louis & Alier Birmingham. |
| 3 | 6 | 2018.01.03.06.06 | August 24, [18]85 – Envelope to Mrs. S.P. Holbrook |
| 3 | 6 | 2018.01.03.06.07 | n.d. – Envelope to A.C. Slater |
| 3 | 7 | 2018.01.03.06.08 | 1894 – Photograph: The Aaron Marsh-Obadiah Morse Homestead with Mrs. Edward Jenckes, Helen Jenckes, Mrs. Rebecca Morse, Mialma E. Jenckes and Edward Jenckes |
| 3 | 7 | 2018.01.03.06.09 | ca. early 1900s – Mounted Photograph: Ellen Mialma Jenckes |
| 3 | 7 | 2018.01.03.06.10 | ca. early 1900s – Mounted Photograph: Hellen Jenckes |
| 3 | 7 | 2018.01.03.06.11 | n.d. – Mounted Photograph: E. Mialma Jenckes |
| 3 | 7 | 2018.01.03.06.12 | June 29, 1908 – Mounted Photograph: E. Mialma Jenckes |
| 3 | 8 | 2018.01.03.06.13 | 1908-1912 – 4 pages taken from a scrapbook that show photographs of locations and people in Douglas, Mass. (items are captioned) |
| 3 | 8 | 2018.01.03.06.14 | n.d. – Photograph: Unknown Gentleman (note on back of photograph: Found at Old Chase Farm) |
| 3 | 8 | 2018.01.03.06.15 | n.d. – Photograph: Alice Batchelder and Margie Clark |
| 3 | 8 | 2018.01.03.06.16 | n.d. – Photograph: Mother’s Sunday School Class (names listed on back) |
| 3 | 8 | 2018.01.03.06.17 | n.d. – Photograph: The Jenckes Sisters |
| 3 | 8 | 2018.01.03.06.18 | ca. 1880 – Photograph: Unidentified Woman (CDV, albumen print) |
| 3 | 8 | 2018.01.03.06.19 | ca. early 1900s – Douglas High School Students (names listed on back) |
| 3 | 9 | 2018.01.03.06.20 | ca. 1890s – Photograph: delivery wagon with two-horse team |
| 3 | 9 | 2018.01.03.06.21 | August 24, 1946 – Unknown Woman during Welcome Home Celebration Parade, corner of North and Gilboa Street |
| 3 | 9 | 2018.01.03.06.22 | August 19, 1961 – Photograph: Retreat Catholic Men of St. Denis |
| 3 | 10 | 2018.01.03.06.23 | “…Ends his long business career: death of A.J. Thayer, Douglas’ largest taxpayer.” July 9, 1902. |
| 3 | 10 | 2018.01.03.06.24 | “East Douglas News, Rowley-Batcheller Family Wedding.” Sept. 30, 1914. |
| 3 | 10 | 2018.01.03.06.25 | ca. 1932 – Walter E. Schuster Obituary |
| 3 | 11 | 2018.01.03.06.26 | Poem – “A Flag on Every School-House.” Published by Col. J.A. Joel. |
| 3 | 11 | 2018.01.03.06.27 | Church, Winnie B. “A letter to the ‘Old District School House’ at South Douglas, Mass.” n.d. |
| 3 | 11 | 2018.01.03.06.28 | Murphy, John M. “Blue Berries in a Peril.” (ca. 1920S or 1950s) |
| 3 | 11 | 2018.01.03.06.29 | ca. 1965 – Letter from J.M. Murphy to Charlotte Coppola regarding baseball in Douglas in the early 1900s. |
| 3 | 11 | 2018.01.03.06.30 | Williams, Rosalie. “Memories of Douglas 70 Years Ago.” (ca. 1970s) |
| 3 | 11 | 2018.01.03.06.31 | Martinsen, Florence E. [Wilks] – Memories from her childhood and being a young adult. n.d. |
| 3 | 12 | 2018.01.03.06.32 | n.d. Handwritten notes regarding multiple family genealogies |
| 3 | 13 | 2018.01.03.06.33 | n.d. Miscellaneous obituaries |
This project was funded in part by the Mass Humanities, which receives support from the Massachusetts Cultural Council and is an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.