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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.

This is an artificial and open collection of items with no connection other than being published in the Greater Lawrence, Mass. area. The organizations who created the posters include: The Friends of the Lawrence Public Library, Lawrence 150th Anniversary Committee, Feast of the Three Saints,... more

Festival posters.

The Lewis H. Latimer Archive is a collection of documents and materials related to the life and work of Lewis Howard Latimer, an African American inventor, draftsperson, and engineer. Latimer made significant contributions to the development of the electric lightbulb and the telephone. Mr.... more

The Seekonk Star is a weekly newspaper published in Seekonk, Massachusetts from 1972 to 2012.