IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Anthony Lamb (1703-1784) was born in ...

Anyone who owns property knows the value of having an accurate record of the boundaries. Whether it is a small city lot or hundreds of acres, the legal description of the property is essential in ...

Daniel was given this compass by his grandfather. It was bought at a boatshow and he thinks it was used by the Royal Navy in the days of Empire. Comments are closed for this object What's this? Most ...

We have written up John Crooke, surveyor, and his compass before. Here are some additional facts about him. John Crooke was the area’s first official surveyor. being appointed by the local court to ...

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Click to open image viewer. CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. Peregrine White (1747–1834), a namesake and direct descendant of the first European child born in Cape Cod Harbor in ...

Daniel was given this compass by his grandfather. It was bought at a boatshow and he thinks it was used by the Royal Navy in the days of Empire.