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=== Contact Information  ===
=== Contact Information  ===
'''E-mail:'''<ref name="S1">Source 1.</ref>&nbsp;&nbsp;[[Library@masshist.org]]
'''Address:'''</ref>
:Massachusetts Historical Society<br>1154 Boylston Street (directions)<br>Boston, MA 02215-3695<br>
'''Telephone:'''<ref name="S1" />&nbsp;&nbsp;536-1608<br>'''Fax:'''&nbsp;617.859.0074
'''Hours and holidays:'''<ref name="S1" />&nbsp;&nbsp;Monday through Friday from 9:00 am until 4:45 pm, and Saturday from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm. The reading room is also open on Thursdays until 7:30 pm.
'''Directions, maps, and public transportation:'''</ref>&nbsp;{''Optional''} <br>
'''Internet sites and databases:''' <br>  
'''Internet sites and databases:''' <br>  
{{Block indent|[https://www.masshist.org/library Website]}}


*Repository Internet site ''{create a link for each bullet, and then give a line or two listing content so the reader will know if it is worthwhile to click on that link}.''<br>
'''Email:'''
*Repository catalog online. <br>
{{Block indent|[mailto:Library@masshist.org Library@masshist.org]}}
*Repository database. <br>
*other(s).<br>
 
=== Collection Description  ===
 
{''Please briefly '''describe the strengths and weaknesses''' of each collection for genealogists (about two or three sentences for smaller collections).<ref>Source 2.</ref> For example, explain the collection size, who (which ethnic, political, or religious groups) are covered, dates covered, jurisdictions covered, record types available, significant indexes, and any noteworthy record loss or gaps.<ref>Source 3.</ref>''}
 
=== Tips  ===
 
{Optional}
 
=== Guides  ===
 
{''Optional: Internet or guide books describing this collection for genealogists. ''}
 
=== Alternate Repositories  ===
 
{''&nbsp;'''List''' (link to a Wiki article for) '''at least one or more other repositories''' that collect overlapping records, or similar family history material including central repositories, affiliated or branch repositories, higher level jurisdiction repositories, parent or daughter jurisdiction repositories. Also list neighboring repositories with similar records. Please briefly explain how each substitute repository is related.''}
 
If you cannot visit or find a source at the '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''', a similar source may be available at one of the following.
 
'''''Overlapping Collections'''''<br>


*Alternate Repository ''{create link for each, and give line or two describing collection}''<br>  
'''Address:'''<br>
*<br>
{{Block indent|Massachusetts Historical Society<br>1154 Boylston Street (directions)<br>Boston, MA 02215-3695<br>}}


'''''Similar Collections'''''<br>  
'''Telephone:'''<br>
{{Block indent|536-1608<br>}}


*<br>  
'''Fax:''' <br>
*<br>
{{Block indent|617.859.0074 }}


'''''Neighboring Collections'''''<br>  
'''Hours and holidays:'''<br>
{{Block indent|Monday through Friday from 9:00 am until 4:45 pm, and Saturday from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm. The reading room is also open on Thursdays until 7:30 pm. }}


*<br>


=== Sources  ===
=== Sources  ===
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Latest revision as of 20:25, 19 August 2025

Massachusetts Historical Society Library
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Contact Information[edit | edit source]

Internet sites and databases:

Email:

Address:

Massachusetts Historical Society
1154 Boylston Street (directions)
Boston, MA 02215-3695

Telephone:

536-1608

Fax:

617.859.0074

Hours and holidays:

Monday through Friday from 9:00 am until 4:45 pm, and Saturday from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm. The reading room is also open on Thursdays until 7:30 pm.


Sources[edit | edit source]