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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