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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 Resources include papers and photographs of political figures, historical newspapers, maps, and other historical documents dating back to the 1800s.

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Address

Main Library

Massachusetts State House, Room 341, Boston, MA 02133

directions

Special Collections Department

Massachusetts State House, Room 55, Boston, MA 02133

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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

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