Massachusetts State Archives

United States Massachusetts Archives and Libraries Massachusetts State Archives

Massachusetts State Archives Contact Information E-mail:  Archives@sec.state.ma.us Address: Secretary of the Commonwealth Massachusetts Archives 220 Morrissey Blvd. Boston, MA 02125   Telephone:  (617) 727-2816 Fax:  (617) 288-8429 Hours and holidays:  Monday through Friday, 8:45 am-5:00 pm and each 2nd and 4th Saturday from 9:00 am-3:00 pm Directions, maps, and public transportation:  {Optional} Internet sites and databases: 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}. Repository catalog online, and in WorldCat. Repository database. other(s). Collection Description {Please briefly describe the strengths and weaknesses of each collection for genealogists (about two or three sentences for smaller collections). 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.} Tips {Optional} Guides {Optional: Internet or guide books describing this collection for genealogists. } Alternate Repositories { 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 Massachusetts State Archives, a similar source may be available at one of the following. Overlapping Collections Alternate Repository {create link for each, and give line or two describing collection} Similar Collections Neighboring Collections Sources