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Cabrillo Memorial Parade, New Bedford

Sepia toned photo of parade in New Bedford, Massachusetts in honor of 16th century Portuguese explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Union and Water Streets back in 1814

Half-tone reproduction of William Allen Wall's painting "New Bedford 50 Years Ago" (Four Corners), showing ca. 1807-14 view of intersection of Union Street and Water Street. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Union and Water Streets back in 1814

Half-tone reproduction of William Allen Wall's painting "New Bedford 50 Years Ago" (Four Corners), showing ca. 1807-14 view of intersection of Union Street and Water Street. Caption attached. Courtesy of New Be... More

Joseph G. Tirrell - Fiddlehead, Massachusetts

Black and white photograph of ca. 1830 ship's fiddlehead removed from a whaling ship sometime in the mid-19th century. Fiddlehead in scroll form with decorative carved acanthus leaves and stylized foliage, show... More

Rough draft of an article by Maria Weston Chapman

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Letter from Deborah Weston, New Bedford, [Mass.], to Anne Warren Westo...

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Map of New Bedford - Vintage map, Norman B. Leventhal Collection

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Letter from Deborah Weston, New Bedford, [Mass.], to Anne Warren Westo...

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Letter from Caroline Weston, Boston, [Mass.], to Deborah Weston, March...

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Letter from Deborah Weston, New Bedford, [Mass.], to Anne Warren Westo...

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Letter from Deborah Weston, New Bedford, [Mass.], to Anne Warren Westo...

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Letter from Deborah Weston, New Bedford, [Mass.], to Anne Warren Westo...

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Letter from Deborah Weston, New Bedford, [Mass.], to Anne Warren Westo...

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Letter from Deborah Weston, New Bedford, [Mass.], to Anne Warren Westo...

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Letter from Maria Weston Chapman, [Boston, Mass.], to Deborah Weston, ...

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Letter from Deborah Weston, New Bedford, [Mass.], to Caroline Weston, ...

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GAR Post 1 Members - Public domain portrait print

Black and white group portrait of members of Grand Army of the Republic Post 1, New Bedford, Massachusetts, standing outside City Hall (Pleasant Street). Group includes William H. Carney, 3rd from left starting... More

Letter from Deborah Weston, New Bedford, [Mass.], to Anne Warren Westo...

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Letter from Deborah Weston, New Bedford, [Mass.], to Maria Weston Chap...

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Letter from Anne Warren Weston, Hazlewood, [New Bedford, Mass.], to Ca...

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Joseph G. Tirrell - Arrival of Bark Kathleen dismasted

Black and white photograph of whaling bark Kathleen docked at pier in New Bedford harbor. Other dismasted ships can be seen. Pier with shacks, empty whaleboat, lumber, horse and carriage, "NELSON'S BOAT BAZAAR"... More

Letter from Mary Merrick Brooks, Concord, [Mass.], to Caroline Weston,...

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Joseph G. Tirrell - Bark Platina

Black and white photograph of whaling bark Platina being fitted; docked in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Joseph G. Tirrell - Bark Platina

Black and white photograph of the whaling bark Platina docked in New Bedford, Massachusetts. American flag flying from mas at rear of ship. Handful of men on pier at right, horse-drawn carriage and wood shack a... More

Letter from Samuel May, Boston, [Mass.], to Caroline Weston, Tuesday E...

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Union Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts

Black and white early 20th century copy photo of 19th century daguerreotype of New Bedford, Massachusetts street scene. Shows Union Street from view facing west; cobblestone street running through center of ima... More

Charles W. Morgan House - Early photography, Public domain image

Black and white photo of Charles W. Morgan residence, County Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Reply to the Mayor, Alderman and Council, City of New Bedford

Black and white photo of 1865 commemorative document from the mayor, recorder and alderman of Dartmouth, England to the mayor, alderman and council of New Bedford, Massachusetts. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Pu... More

New Bedford High School Cadets - Public domain portrait print

Group photograph of New Bedford High School cadets standing in front of the old New Bedford High School. Cadet standing in front is holding a sword in his proper right hand. Cadets behind him have rifles on the... More

Joseph G. Tirrell - Whaling ship at wharf

Black and white photograph of docked whaling brig outfitted with 2 whaleboats on side. Pier at left with one worker amid pile of chain and anchor. Whale oil barrels partially visible lower right foreground. Fai... More

Old Pearl Street Depot, New Bedford Mass.

Sepia-toned image of exterior of old Pearl Street railroad depot, Weld Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts, showing people standing outside, others in horse-drawn carriages, horse-drawn trolley to right. Courtes... More

City Hall and Library at Pleasant and William Streets

Sepia toned photo of northeast corner of Pleasant Street and William Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts. In left half of image is City Hall building, large granite structure with 2 Doric columns at entrance fro... More

Joseph G. Tirrell - Docked whaling ship

Black and white photograph of a whaling ship docked for repairs in New Bedford harbor. Mill building in background at left. Lumber and pile of seaweed on dock next to ship at left. Another vessel partially visi... More

Unitarian Church, New Bedford Massachusetts

Black and white photo of Unitarian Church, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Joseph G. Tirrell - Whaler Josephine unloading cargo

Black and white photograph of whaling ship Josephine with cargo unloaded on pier. Numerous whale oil barrels covered in seaweed lying on sides on dock in foreground, in front of ship. Large multi-story commerci... More

William Wallace Crapo - New Bedford library collection

A bust image of a middle-aged man with mainly white beard, dark hair parted on his left and a small forelock of hair falling over his right temple. Subject's head is turned slightly to his left. Subject wears a... More

Joseph G. Tirrell - Sunbeam ready to sail

Black and white photograph of whaling bark Sunbeam with sails furled, beside dock in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Several wood and brick buildings seen on pier behind ship. Moustached man in suit and hat kneelin... More

Depicting New Bedford's growth - Public domain old map

Image of 1850 street map of New Bedford. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

New Bedford club buildings - Early photography, Public domain image

Collage of black and white photos of club houses in New Bedford, Massachusetts, formatted for publication in a local newspaper. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

George E. Gibbs - cartes de visite

Black and white bust-length studio portrait of George E. Gibbs. Subject is a Caucasian male with body facing front and head turned left. Subject has short medium-colored hair parted on left and greying at sides... More

Trolley car on Oxford Street, New Bedford

Black and white photo of Union Street Railway Co. horse drawn trolley car with passengers on Oxford Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts; two residential wood buildings in background. Courtesy of New Bedford Free... More

Joseph G. Tirrell - Whaling ships

Black and white photograph of 2 stripped whaling ships docked beside each other, one at left more prominent, the other at right obscured by brick try works(?) oven on pier in foreground; small boat containing t... More

Joseph G. Tirrell - Old whaler, Massachusetts

Black and white photograph of whaling ship docked in New Bedford, Massachusetts and possibly being repaired or stripped. Pier at left; David Duff & Sons Coal Company building in background at right. Courtesy of... More

Joseph G. Tirrell - Whaling, cutting in the bone

Black and white photograph of print or drawing of 2 whaling ships, one in center hauling up large piece of blubber from whale. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Cox Garage, New Bedford - Public domain portrait print

Group of men in garage, car seen at left. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Joseph G. Tirrell - Frank Lewis and others on ship deck

Black and white photograph of 3 men on deck of whaling ship. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Joseph G. Tirrell - Whaling ships docked at wharf

Black and white photograph of whaling ships docked at wharf in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Ship in center right of image with front facing camera; smaller single-masted boat in front at lower right; 2 more whal... More

Joseph G. Tirrell - Sunbeam hove down

Black and white photograph of whaling bark Sunbeam turned over on side for repair with numerous workmen surrounding it. Another vessel partially visible in foreground at far right. Courtesy of New Bedford Free ... More

Joseph G. Tirrell - Whaler Platina in dry dock

Black and white photograph of whaling ship Platina in dry dock. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Joseph G. Tirrell - Capt. George Howland and Thomas Nye

Black and white photograph of ship owners Capt. George Howland and Thomas Nye. Image includes an unknown third person. Looking aft on a whaling ship, name unknown. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Joseph G. Tirrell - Ships docked in New Bedford

Black and white photograph of various vessels docked in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Row of 3 ships at left with pier to right, with metal clad Navy vessel in front, no. "58" on side; group of people standing in... More

Joseph G. Tirrell - Deck of whaling bark

Black and white photograph of deck of a whaling bark in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Deck is filled with hardware, ropes, timbers and other equipment. Buildings along wharf visible behind masts. Courtesy of New ... More

Joseph G. Tirrell - Whaling ships at wharf

Black and white photograph of outfitted whaling bark docked in New Bedford, Massachusetts, with a stripped whaling ship docked at left and partially visible. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

New Bedford Fire Department Engine No. 8

Group of supporters for Mayor Charles S. Ashley in front of the brick building of the New Bedford Fire Department Engine No. 8 at Acushnet Avenue and Davis Street. Mayor Ashley is sitting in the carriage in the... More

Joseph G. Tirrell - Whaling Ship Josephus

Black and white photograph of the whaling ship Josephus docked in New Bedford harbor. Center bottom of image are yards continue timbers, possible whale product, and other materials. Large wooden casks are found... More

Boaters in North End of New Bedford

Black and white photo of people with small boats on rocky shoreline in north end of New Bedford, Massachusetts; man standing by larger boat, facing camera, near center of frame. Background dense with multi-fami... More

Joseph G. Tirrell - Ships docked at wharf

Black and white photograph of wharf in New Bedford harbor. Numerous whaling ships docked on either side of barrel-covered pier that extends from bottom right of image; very large 3-masted ship moored at foot of... More

Joseph G. Tirrell - Man on deck of docked whaling ship

Black and white photograph of deck of a whaling ship with moustached man in suit and derby standing at left with hand on mast rigging; 2 whaleboats stored directly above. Ship is docked with whale oil barrels s... More

Seamen's Bethel The Whaleman's Chapel

Shows a sign. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Cove Street, New Bedford - Early photography, Public domain image

Black and white photo of Cove Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts, looking east from County Street. Dirt road in center foreground diminishing into distance; wood single and multiple family dwellings, some with ... More

Whaling ship Progress - New Bedford library collection

Black and white photo whaling ships docked in New Bedford harbor, Massachusetts. Ship featured most prominently in composition is the Progress. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Joseph G. Tirrell - Old whalers at foot of North Street

Black and white photograph of numerous whaling ships docked at North Street pier in New Bedford harbor. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Joseph G. Tirrell - Barks Rousseau and Desdemona

Black and white photograph of whaling barks Rousseau and Desdemona docked in New Bedford harbor and in process of being outfitted. Other small craft docked around the ships; other whalers in background at left.... More

Joseph G. Tirrell - Bark Josephine hove down

Black and white photograph of whaling bark Josephine being repaired in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Ship is leaning over on side with workmen at left and center making repairs. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

GAR Reunion, New Bedford - Public domain portrait print

Group of men in uniform, under a large tent. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

A New Bedford bakery - Public domain portrait print

Print shows a man standing behind his counter of pastries. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Joseph G. Tirrell - The Eliza Adams rotting at wharf, 1897

Black and white photograph of whaling ship Eliza Adams, rotting at wharf dock. New Bedford sign seen behind ship. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

New Bedford school children - Public domain portrait print

Print shows around fifty students in front of what appears to be their school building. Girls are in dresses and boys are in suits and ties. They are lined up on a staircase. Some of the kids have their hands o... More

Francis Hathaway House - New Bedford library collection

Picryl description: Public domain image of a victorian era building, victorian house, 19th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Whaleman statue model - New Bedford library collection

Black and white photograph of statue model featuring small emblem with ship port. Above the emblem are the words, "In honor of the whalemen whose skill hardihood and daring brought fame and fortune to New Bedfo... More

Joseph G. Tirrell - Bark Greyhound at sea

Black and white photograph of whaling bark Greyhound of New Bedford, Massachusetts, at sea. Shown in full sail surrounded by ocean. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Standish House entrance - New Bedford library collection

Black and white photo of front door of J.A. Standish House, Sixth Street and School Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Mounted. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Joseph G. Tirrell - New Bedford Harbor in winter

Black and white photograph of New Bedford harbor in winter with much of harbor iced-over, showing outfitted whaling ship in center, other vessels and masts of other whalers interspersed behind buildings at left... More

Joseph G. Tirrell - Joseph Tirrell and camera

One of two images. Badly damaged original black and white photograph and late 20th century enlarged and enhanced copy print of photographer Joseph Tirrell outdoors, standing next to bellows camera on tripod. Co... More

Whaling ship at dock - Early photography, Public domain image

Black and white photo whaling ship docked in harbor, probably New Bedford, Massachusetts. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Joseph G. Tirrell - Ship Chandlery, building in Taber's Block

Black and white photograph of Ship Chandlery & Maritime. Hardware building in Taber's Block at foot of Taber's Wharf, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Behind and to left of the 4-story brick and granite building is ... More

Joseph G. Tirrell - Coopers assembling barrels

Black and white photograph of 3 coopers assembling whale oil barrels on wharf in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Clover Baseball Club - New Bedford library collection

Black and white group photo of members of the Clover Baseball Club. Two rows of young Caucasian men, first row seated, second row standing. All dressed in suits and ties, all but one wearing carnations in lapel... More

Joseph G. Tirrell - Whaling ship at sea

Black and white photograph of whaling ship at sea, sails unfurled, signal flags and American flag flying from masts. ship in profile, facing right. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Joseph G. Tirrell - Joseph Tirrell and camera

Joseph G. Tirrell - Sperm whaling, the capture

Black and white photograph of lithographic print of men in whaleboat lancing a sperm whale. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Charles W. Morgan House - Early photography, Public domain image

Black and white photo of Charles W. Morgan residence, County Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

George Howland Jr. - New Bedford library collection

Black and white bust-length portrait of George Howland Jr., mayor of New Bedford, Massachusetts. Left-facing profile of elderly Caucasian man with receding hairline, white hair and beard; wears white shirt with... More

Joseph G. Tirrell - New Bedford Wharf

Black and white photograph of wharf in New Bedford, Massachusetts, showing whaling ships docked at right and in center background; pier in center and foreground filled with whale oil barrels; metal tracks on ro... More

Joseph G. Tirrell - Leaving the Bark Desdemona

Black and white photograph of whaling bark Desdemona at sea, with boat carrying men in suits and hats departing at left. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Joseph G. Tirrell - Whaler Platina in dry dock

Black and white photograph of whaling ship Platina in dry dock. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Joseph G. Tirrell - Sunbeam ready to sail

GAR Reunion, New Bedford - Public domain portrait print

Group of men, some in uniform, standing on steps of building. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Joseph G. Tirrell - Whaling ship at sea

Black and white photograph of whaling brig at sea, surrounded by ocean. Ship in profile facing right. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Joseph G. Tirrell - Anchor on pier

Black and white photograph of a pier in New Bedford, Massachusetts, with a whaling shop's anchor in left foreground, with whale oil barrels behind. The schooner Pedro Varela is in the middle-ground, center. Var... More

Joseph G. Tirrell - Trypots and junk pots on pier

Black and white photograph of pier in New Bedford, Massachusetts, showing old try pots and junk tubs abandoned in foreground in front of shed, right; whale boats and lumber at left with men standing on dock jus... More

Joseph G. Tirrell - Schooner Pearl Nelson

Black and white photograph of whaling schooner Pearl Nelson docked in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Ship built 1881, registered in 1893-1900. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Bicycle Club in Horribles Parade, New Bedford

Overhead view of Horribles parade, William Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Line of men on bicycles, people in costume in decorated wagons; on-lookers on sidewalks in front of commercial buildings. Brick bui... More

Joseph G. Tirrell - Sperm whaling, the chase

Black and white photograph of lithographic print of whaleboats in pursuit of sperm whale. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

View at New Bedford Water Works Ponds

Photograph with sepia tones shows dirt road bordered by trees and shrubs and split-rail fence. Road continues over a causeway with water on either side. In left background are a large house in barn. Courtesy of... More

Joseph G. Tirrell - New Bedford Wharf

Black and white photograph of wharf in New Bedford, Massachusetts, with whaling ships and small craft docked, small wood framed buildings, people, lumber and whale oil barrels on piers. Nelson's Boat Bazaar at ... More

Firemen outside station No. 5, New Bedford

Print shows eighteen firemen in uniform with badges. They are standing in front of a brick building (Fire Station No. 5 on corner of Hillman Street and County Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts). Two men are lo... More

Bay State Market Co., New Bedford

Black and white photo of the Bay State Market Co., 1946 Purchase Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts, showing exterior facade with employees standing in front across sidewalk; Christmas trees for sale and 25 cen... More

Ship Mars of New Bedford, Capt. Allen

Black and white silver gelatin photo of print featuring ship Mars of New Bedford, Capt. Allen. A ship with small whaling boats are attacking a whale with harpoons. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Joseph G. Tirrell - Joseph Tirrell and camera

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