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Located in Dennis Village on Cape Cod, the Cape Playhouse has a special place in American theatre history as the longest-running professional summer theatre in the country. Referred to as the place "Where Broadway Goes to Summer" by The New York Times, The Cape Playhouse has attracted a long... more

Oral history interviews with former Ipswich town historian Mary P. Conley and two other residents, Adolph "Butch" Clemeno and Charles J. Soffron, on their experiences living in Ipswich during the World War II era, conducted fifty years later.

The Assessor's Plan Books document Worcester's parcels, showing boundaries, ownership, taxable square footage, roadways, and lot numbers from their earliest creation up to the transition to the City's modern GIS system.These maps are referenced directly in some deeds by their plan book and page... more

The Gardner-based Heywood-Wakefield Company was, for many years, the nation's largest furniture manufacturer. The company's origins date to 1826, when five chairmaking brothers in Gardner established Heywood Brothers. In 1851, Cyrus Wakefield established the Wakefield Rattan Company in South... more

This collection contains the vital records of Colrain, Massachusetts. Colrain was first settled in 1735 and incorporated in 1761.

This collection consists of items from the Thomas F. Lambert, Jr. Papers (MS106), 1935-2000 collection hosted by Suffolk University, Moakley Archive & Institute. Information about the items has been provided by the holding institution so that they may be included in Digital Commonwealth.

This collection consists of items from the Suffolk University Faculty and Alumni Manuscript Collections collection hosted by Suffolk University, Moakley Archive & Institute. Information about the items has been provided by the holding institution so that they may be included in Digital... more

The Jamaica Plain Historical Society was founded in 1987 to preserve and promote the rich history of the Jamaica Plain neighborhood of Boston.

Peter E. McCauley (1923-2009) was known as the Official Historian of the City of Revere and the "keeper of Revere's memories." For many years, he was also the Sealer of Weights and Measures for the city. Always an avid history buff, he started collecting postcards -- especially of Revere Beach... more

The survey project began in 1980 when the Artists Foundation, Inc. applied to the National Endowment of the Arts for a grant to commission six Boston area photographers to document two former manufacturing and warehousing districts: the Leather District and Fort Point Channel area in South... more

This collection consists of items from the Suffolk University Yearbooks collection hosted by Suffolk University, Moakley Archive & Institute. Information about the items has been provided by the holding institution so that they may be included in Digital Commonwealth.

This collection consists of items from the Margaret Collins Weitz Papers, 1945-2005 (MS109) collection hosted by Suffolk University, Moakley Archive & Institute. Information about the items has been provided by the holding institution so that they may be included in Digital Commonwealth.

This collection consists of items from the Suffolk University Annual Reports and Overviews collection hosted by Suffolk University, Moakley Archive & Institute. Information about the items has been provided by the holding institution so that they may be included in Digital Commonwealth.

This collection consists of items from the Suffolk University Documents collection hosted by Suffolk University, Moakley Archive & Institute. Information about the items has been provided by the holding institution so that they may be included in Digital Commonwealth.

This collection consists of items from the Suffolk University Recordings collection hosted by Suffolk University, Moakley Archive & Institute. Information about the items has been provided by the holding institution so that they may be included in Digital Commonwealth.

This collection consists of items from the Suffolk University Images and Memorabilia collection hosted by Suffolk University, Moakley Archive & Institute. Information about the items has been provided by the holding institution so that they may be included in Digital Commonwealth.

This collection consists of items from the Congressman Moakley Papers, 1926-2001 (MS100) collection hosted by Suffolk University, Moakley Archive & Institute. Information about the items has been provided by the holding institution so that they may be included in Digital Commonwealth.

This collection consists of items from the Harry Hom Dow Papers (MS 110), 1911-1985 collection hosted by Suffolk University, Moakley Archive & Institute. Information about the items has been provided by the holding institution so that they may be included in Digital Commonwealth.

This collection consists of items from the Gleason Leonard Archer Personal Papers (MS108), 1790-1999 collection hosted by Suffolk University, Moakley Archive & Institute. Information about the items has been provided by the holding institution so that they may be included in Digital... more

The Yarmouth Register is a weekly newspaper published by Wm. Fisher & Cha's Swift in Yarmouth Port [Yarmouth], Massachusetts from 1847 to 1958.See also:Yarmouth Register, and Barnstable County Advertiser (1836-1839)Yarmouth Register, & Barnstable County Weekly Advertiser (1839-1847)

The Yarmouth Register, & Barnstable County Weekly Advertiser is a weekly newspaper published by Manning & Fisher in Yarmouth Port [Yarmouth], Massachusetts from 1839 to 1847.See also:Yarmouth Register, and Barnstable County Advertiser (1836-1839)Yarmouth Register (1847-1958)

Early South Hadley is a collection of original documents from 1743 to 1842, roughly spanning the Town of South Hadley's first century. It includes legal documents such as land deeds and indenture contracts, muster records of South Hadley's Minuteman regiments, and records of business... more

The Boston Surgical Society was incorporated in 1914 as a continuous learning organization, comprised of members from Boston, Mass. and New England, for the dissemination and exchange of information with the purpose of advancing patient care. It was preceded by Surgical Review Club at... more

In 1938, the project to create a list of all the shade trees in Beverly -- colloquially known as "the tree job" -- was backed by Senators Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr. and David I. Walsh, then approved by Mayor Daniel E. McLean. The Work Projects Administration (WPA), also known as the Work Progress... more

The Dennis-Yarmouth Register is a weekly newspaper published by Yarmouth Register, Inc. in Yarmouth, Massachusetts starting from 1958 to 1967.See also:The Dennis Yarmouth Barnstable Register (1967-1972)

The Sandwich Observer is a weekly newspaper published by A. Frank Sherman in Sandwich, Massachusetts starting in 1884 (the date of last publication is unknown).

"Raíces de Cuentos" is an oral history project conducted through 2025 to collect under-heard stories related to resilience and struggles, flight and relocation across generations, from immigrants in a Latino community in Pittsfield, MA.

The Boston Public Library Serials Collection contains a selection of periodical publications held by the Boston Public Library.

A collection of approximately 200 letters, orders, and official records (1775-1778) directly related to the American Revolution. This collection includes extensive Revolutionary War records such as muster rolls, enlistment lists, receipts, equipment lists, correspondence, and committee reports.

A collection of Account Books belonging to Joseph Hawley I, II, and III. The Account Book of Joseph Hawley I also contains records kept by David Wilton and is continued by Joseph Hawley II after his father's death.Captain Joseph Hawley (Joseph Hawley I, 1654-1711) was born in Roxbury MA in 1654.... more

A collection of original manuscripts and documents relating to Seth Pomeroy (1706-1777), an American gunsmith and soldier from Northampton, Massachusetts. His military service included serving as a Major in King George's War, and as a Lieutenant in the French and Indian War (where he was the... more

Forbes Library's Manuscript Collection is our general collection of documents related to Northampton and Hampshire County individuals, families, and organizations. It consists of 50+ boxes of materials, arranged by individual, family, or organization name. The collection includes a variety of... more

Jonathan Judd Jr. was a merchant living in Southampton, Massachusetts. Judd's diaries include detailed descriptions of the events of Shays' Rebellion, his reactions to the Battles of Lexington and Concord, and other significant moments in the Revolutionary War and early republic.The collection... more

A collection of correspondence and documents associated with the Honorable Caleb Strong of Northampton (1745-1819). These historic documents were donated to the Seth Pomeroy Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution by Rev. Stephen C. Strong of Wellesley in 1906 and immediately given to the... more

Many of the photographs in this collection were taken by members of the college's Publications Department (later renamed the Marketing & Communications Department) for use in brochures, reports, and other publicity. Because of this, many photographs have ink marks indicating the portion of... more

This collection documents the planning, coordination, and execution of the 2500th Anniversary Celebration of the Persian Empire, held at Persepolis in October 1971, one of the most significant state ceremonies of the 20th century. It comprises rare administrative records, correspondence,... more

The Longmeadow News is a weekly newspaper published in Longmeadow, Massachusetts from 1969 to 2020.

This collection provides access to materials published by the Boston Public Library, critical administrative records of the library, and collection documentation, including printed finding aids, card catalogs, procedural guidelines, etc.Critical funding to support long-term preservation of and... more

The Hyannis Patriot is a weekly newspaper published by F.B. & F.P. Goss in Hyannis, Massachusetts from 1890 to 1943.

Roland spent his time observing his hometown of Westhampton, MA and drawing it the way he saw things and people around town.