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Introduction
- Town libraries and local historical societies are also research sources to consider.
- Many libraries have "local history" rooms.
- Some, like the Newburyport Public Library, have undergone extensive digitizing of historical local newspapers.
- Local historical societies should also be on your list of places to visit.
- They will have artifacts, portraits, and archives related to your time period of interest.
Historical Societies
- To find a historical society, simply google the name of your town/city and the word "historical society" or "museum.'
- Examples:
Public Libraries
- Examples of historical materials in local public libraries:
Newburyport Public Library
Georgetown Peabody Library
