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State Library Collections

An overview of State Library of Massachusetts holdings

The State Library has an extensive collection of materials dealing with the history of Massachusetts and its cities and towns. Resources include papers and photographs of political figures, historical newspapers, maps, and other historical documents dating back to the 1800s.

What would you like to do?

Top tasks

Research the Massachusetts Acts and Resolves 
Research the Massachusetts State Documents Collections 

All other tasks

Search the State Library's Online Catalog 
Search the State Library's Digital Repository 
Search the State Library's Databases 

What you need to know

Massachusetts Historical Resources in the State Library 
Genealogical Research Resources in the State Library 
Massachusetts Local Documents Collections in the State Library 
Resources on Massachusetts Political Figures in the State Library 
United States Federal Documents Collections in the State Library 
Government Publications from Other Jurisdictions in the State Library 

Contact Information

Address

Main Library
Massachusetts State House, Room 341, Boston, MA 02133
directions 
Special Collections Department
Massachusetts State House, Room 55, Boston, MA 02133
directions 

Phone

Main Library (617) 727-2590

Open M-F 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Special Collections Department (617) 727-2595

Open M-F 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Online

Reference.Department@mass.gov
Special.Collections@mass.gov

Fax

(617) 727-9730

Related Services

Additional Resources

State Library of Massachusetts Homepage
Visiting the State Library of Massachusetts
State Library Policies
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