1962-1990
Offsite Storage Inventory
Restrictions on Access
The Barbara W. Peabody papers are stored offsite and must be requested at least two business days in advance via Portal1791. Researchers needing more than six items from offsite storage should provide additional advance notice. If you have questions about requesting materials from offsite storage, please contact the reference desk at 617-646-0532 or reference@masshist.org.
Note: This collection is UNPROCESSED.
Abstract
This collection consists of professional papers kept by Barbara W. "Toni" Peabody, wife of Massachusetts governor Endicott "Chub" Peabody, reflecting her civic duties as governor's wife; charitable, theatrical, and cultural interests; and work as a democratic fundraiser for Hubert H. Humphrey (1968) and Jimmy Carter (1976).
Acquisition Information
Gift of Barbara W. Peabody, 31 Oct. 2000.
Restrictions on Access
The Barbara W. Peabody papers are stored offsite and must be requested at least two business days in advance via Portal1791. Researchers needing more than six items from offsite storage should provide additional advance notice. If you have questions about requesting materials from offsite storage, please contact the reference desk at 617-646-0532 or reference@masshist.org.
Note: This collection is UNPROCESSED.
Summary Description of the Collection
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Mrs. E. P. biography
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Portrait by Bill Draper
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Vose Galleries
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Gibbons extended family
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Endicott Peabody; Endicott Peabody photographs
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Peabody extended family
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Peabody children
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First campaigns
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1962 governor campaign photographs
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Inauguration Day; Inauguration Day photographs
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1960, schedules, Chub and Toni
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1963 Toni's Boston Globe articles
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Boston Magazine article corrections
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Fashion; fashion photographs
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Millenery Institute
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On stage
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Vincent Club scripts
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Toni campaigning, newspaper clippings
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Speeches
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First Christmas tree in State House, 1964
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Women in politics; women in politics photographs
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Recipe use
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Office memos to Toni, 1963-1964
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Involvement in various organizations, 1962
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Schedules, 1964
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Engagements attended, Jan.-June 1964
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Engagements rejected, Jan.-June 1964
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General correspondence, Jan.-May 1963
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General correspondence, June 1963
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Negative press
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In favor file
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Larch Road home, political tent party
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Governor's tea, 1964; governor's tea photographs
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Mrs. Peabody's press birthday lunch, 23 July 1964; miscellaneous photographs
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First Ladies Club, 1964
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Hostess Hint Kit: First Ladies Club
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Human welfare interests
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Massachusetts Historical Commission
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State House renovations photographs
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Fan mail, pro and con
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Bulfinch art
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Hall of Flags reception, 22 Feb. 1963
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New guide to the State House
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Governor's residence
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Massachusetts Towns (forward by BWP)
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More Massachusetts Towns
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Mass. Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs
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Garden Club Federation
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Henry Beston dedication: The Outermost House
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The Arts: photographs
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The Arts: Council on the Arts
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The Arts: Art Commission No. 1
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The Arts: Art Commission No. 2
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The Arts: Art Commission No. 3
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The Arts: National Foundation for the Arts and Humanities
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The Arts: Dance: Jacob's Pillow
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The Arts: Boston Arts Festival, 1964
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The Arts: Boston Cultural Arts Festival
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The Arts: Films
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The Arts: Boston Symphony Orchestra
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Merrimack Valley Philharmonic Society
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Peter Ustinov reception
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Marty Martin musical / Democratic fundraiser
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20th anniversary party: Bell St. fire victims fundraiser
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Handicapped children
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Hospitals
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Nursing homes
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Mental illness
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Warren School
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"Negro history week"
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Montreal trip: Mass. commerce promoted
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Massachusetts commerce
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Connecticut Democratic Women's Clubs
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Mass. Girls' State
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U.S. Field Hockey Association
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Boys' Towns of Italy, Inc.
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Educational institutions
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Colleges
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Brandeis University
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Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity
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Wellmet Project, Inc.
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Massachusetts State Library
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National Library Week, 1965
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Kennedy Library
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Governor leaves office, "last walk"
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Marion Curley
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First Channel 2 live auction
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Campaign fundraising, 1968, 1976
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Party politics, 1968
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Burkittsville, Maryland
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Georgetown home
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Gifts to White House (National Park Service)
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Peabodys in Washington, D.C.
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Toni, biographical (includes life in New Hampshire)
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New Hampshire: Toni, non-political involvement
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New Hampshire: politics
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Arneson Tea, 1992
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50th wedding anniversary: Peabody family reunion, 1994
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1966 Senate campaign, Toni's schedules
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Correspondence, 1966
Hubert H. Humphrey fundraising, 1968, "The Pharmacy"
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Toni, biographical
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Women in politics, 1968, news clippings
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Toni and the HHH "Pharmacy," 1968, news clippings
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Compliments to Toni / correspondence
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"The Pharmacy" as campaign strategy
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"The Pharmacy" ideas
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Spreading "the Pharmacy" across the nation
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"The Pharmacy" photographs
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"The Pharmacy" agreements / contracts
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Toni-Humphrey campaign
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"The Pharmacy" photographs
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"The Pharmacy" correspondence
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"The Pharmacy" correspondence (cont.)
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TV / radio material
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Store inventory
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"The Pharmacy" merchandise / price lists
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Invoices / shipment correspondence
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Mail orders
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Orders from other "Pharmacies"
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The "Party Pack" correspondence
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Financial reports
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Volunteer register and file
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Humphrey and McCormack newspaper clippings, 1968
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Photographs of Humphrey and Muskie
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HHH special correspondence to Toni (photocopies):
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"The Pharmacy" photographs
Carter and Mondale fundraising, 1976, "The General Store"
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Proposal for a boutique
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Newspaper clippings, "The General Store"
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Press releases
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Recipes
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Store inventory / articles for sale
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Merchandise orders / correspondence [photocopies]
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Stationery
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Personal signed correspondence: J. & R. Carter
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Contributions
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Volunteers (funding and lists)
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Carter/Mondale newspaper clippings
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Photographs: "The General Store"
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Jimmy Who?
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The I Love Peanut Butter Cookbook
Other miscellaneous papers
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Miscellaneous photographs
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Vincent Club performances: scripts, clippings
Photocopied material
The material in this carton was damaged by mildew and has been photocopied.
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Honorary chairmanship
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Thank-you correspondence for gifts received
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Governors' conference
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State song
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Governors' wives
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State House renovations
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Historic places preservation
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Hopedale Historical Society
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The Arts
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John F. Kennedy Cultural Center
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Carney Hospital
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Children (general)
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Mental health information
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Special needs children
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Citizens Participation Foundation
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Cuban refugees
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Civil rights
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Freedom House
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Civil War Centennial Commission
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Massachusetts Federation of Polish Women's Clubs
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Girl Scouts
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Camping
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Kiddie Camp
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Jeanne D'Arc Academy
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Heifer Project Bolivia sendoff
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National Library Week, 1963
Oversize materials
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Green scrapbook, newspaper clippings, May-Aug. 1964
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Oversize financial reports (Humphrey campaign)
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Plaque, "Abou Ben Adham Temple #143," humanitarian citation to Mrs. Endicott Peabody
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Oversize photographs
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Pen and ink sketch "Rx / The Man Whose Time Has Come - The Humphrey Pharmacy"
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Leatherette covered photo album with pictures and campaign buttons (Humphrey campaign)
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Paper doll designs: original sketches (8 sheets) of HH grandchildren
Preferred Citation
Barbara W. Peabody papers, Massachusetts Historical Society.
Access Terms
This collection is indexed under the following headings in ABIGAIL, the online catalog of the Massachusetts Historical Society. Researchers desiring materials about related persons, organizations, or subjects should search the catalog using these headings.
Persons:
Carter, Jimmy, 1924-
Humphrey, Hubert H. (Hubert Horatio), 1911-1978.
Peabody, Endicott, 1920-1997.
Subjects:
Politicians' spouses.