The massachusetts archives holds many series related to the built environment within the state, including maps and plans of parks, waterways. The state library supports the research and information needs of government, libraries, and the public through innovative services and access to a comprehensive repository of state documents and other historical items. Select digital archives to view page images from several collections, including orphanscourt cases, slave papers and civil war records. Massachusetts provides hcup with ed data from all licensed hospitalowned eds in the state. This section describes the original data files obtained from data organizations in participating states and used to create hcup databases.
Be sure to check the state and county sites within the usgenweb project and the usgenweb archives for any county in which you are doing research. The massachusetts archives preserves and makes accessible the essential noncurrent records of state government, and provides records management. Hoopla borrow digital movies, music, ebooks and more via app or website with your library card video streaming service featuring over 30,000 movies, documentaries, foreign films, early cinema, cult classics, learning. National archives at boston waltham, massachusetts national. Massachusetts archives collection database 16291799. Massachusetts archives at columbia point archives division 220 morrissey blvd.
In the state of massachusetts, the office of vital records is in charge of maintaining all state level vital records relating to a persons key life events. These data are used by local and state public health programs and medical researchers to help understand our population, promote wellness, and ensure. Massachusetts vital records massachusetts state records. St 1969, c 704 reorganized the executive branch of massachusetts government into a cabinet system consisting of executive secretariats. Research the massachusetts state documents collections. Publications massachusetts state historic preservation office shpo programs pdf. The digital commonwealth supports the creation, management, and discovery of digitized collections gathered from massachusetts libraries, museums, historical societies, and archives. These collections range from small manuscript materials a diary, letter, or scrapbook to large collections containing hundreds of boxes and volumes. Massachusetts genealogy search ma ancestry finder by. Kennedy library and museum at columbia point in dorchester.
Massachusetts genealogy records state historical databases and family trees magenweb archives search the ma archives for free massachusetts genealogy records. A history of the game birds, wildfowl and shore birds of massachusetts and adjacent states. Home statewide databases libguides at massachusetts. Home massachusetts state agency databases libguides at. The data portal is a key part of baris efforts to collect and disseminate information that foster policyresearch collaborations. Sep 29, 2016 electronic records at nara relating to immigrants to america from germany 18501897, russia 18341897, ireland 18461851, and italy 18551900. In addition, there are new databases for 2020 including heritagequest genealogy, career transitions, opposing viewpoints, science, and research explore the leventhal map center and see the vast collection of digitized. The statewide databases provide all who live, work and learn in massachusetts with access to a wide array of resources at an incredible savings. The archives operates the commonwealth museum to educate and display some of its collections of important documents about state and national history.
Brings together different viewpoints, experiences, and collections in a single platform and portal, providing open and coherent access to our societys digitized cultural heritage. Massachusetts was the first state to initiate statewide registration of vital records beginning in 1841. Contains more than 80 state and local bar journals. The massachusetts archives provides an excellent library of genealogy records including. This website is not affiliated with the united states government or any federal or state government agency. Databases of individuals listed in state archives records the state archives houses over 47,000 cubic feet of records documenting the history of connecticut and its people. The millions of photos that have been taken for massachusettsissued drivers licenses and other official id cards are regularly scanned using facial recognition software that hunts for matches. Early learning programs basic reading and hiset classes libraries with literacy, esol. Massachusetts genealogy has online databases of military records, obituaries, cemeteries, school yearbooks, and more massachusetts genealogy queries free public exchange where you can find other genealogists researching the same family lines as yours massachusetts cemeteries look up burial records of veterans and. The massachusetts archives preserves and makes accessible the essential non current records of state government, and provides records management assistance. It provides free online access to thousands of images, documents, and sound recordings. Information about the source of the original data files, the types of hospitals included in those files, the records excluded during hcup processing if any, and other pertinent information to understand the composition of these files are presented.
This searches the library catalog and a selection of databases for a variety of resources. Enter a library name, part of a name, or a city or town in massachusetts e. Databases of individuals listed in state archives records. The main permanent exhibit is entitled the massachusetts experiment in democracy. Waldron, who served as special counsel to the general courts house committee on rules, 1969, 1971, 19731974at the time. Historic digital newspaper archive nantucket atheneum. Rvrs administers and issues copies of vital records that occurred in massachusetts from 1926 to the present. They may contain digitized material or links to it. The massachusetts library system promotes equitable access to excellent library services and resources for all who live, work, or study in massachusetts. Massachusetts archives collection database 1629 1799. Return to the state agency databases project home page. Please complete any shopping cart orders before searching the catalog by clicking the back to main page button below.
The massachusetts library system, a statesupported collaborative, fosters cooperation, communication, innovation, and sharing among member libraries of all types. A comparison of the number of hospitals included in the sedd and the number of hospitals reported in the aha annual survey is available starting in data. The massachusetts archives used to be located at the state house. To address our unprecedented global and immediate need for access to reading and research materials, as of today, march 24, 2020, the internet archive will suspend waitlists for the 1.
Use the national archives catalog, finding aids, guides to records, online research tools. This includes standalone satellite eds operating under an acute hospitals main campus license. New jersey state archives searchable catalog please note. The state library was established in 1826 to collect, deposit, and house the commonwealths collections of maps, statute books. Silicon valley paf users group the silicon valley computer genealogy group is a group, based out of santa clara, california, that provides a monthly newsletter, a number of membership opportunities, and numerous meetings and seminars about popular family history software programs descendents of charlemagne the descendants of charlemagne is a database that can be. Database licensing the mblc licenses fulltext magazines, newspapers and encyclopedias for all massachusetts residents. Nearly 17 million digitized items from libraries, archives, museums, and open access online resources. They can be accessed directly from the massachusetts libraries portal mass. A records management program will also be initiated in order to help ensure. For research or genealogy, try the statewide, newspaper and encyclopedia databases all available from home or office.
In addition, there are new databases for 2020 including heritagequest genealogy, career transitions, opposing viewpoints, science, and research. Distinctive collections collects, preserves, and fosters the use of unique and rare materials such as tangible and. Welcome to the new site of distinctive collections. This list contains over 250 libraries and archives that focus mainly on localized, regional, and u. In the state of massachusetts, the office of vital records is in charge of maintaining all statelevel vital records relating to a persons key life events. Massachusetts resources at rootsweb massachusetts family trees, transcriptions, primary records, searchable databases, websites, and more. Massachusetts archives massachusetts general court. The massachusetts archives preserves and makes accessible the essential noncurrent records of state government, and provides records management assistance. Electronic records at nara relating to immigrants to america from germany 18501897, russia 18341897, ireland 18461851, and italy 18551900. Hundreds of libraries and archives exist online, from universitysupported sites to accredited online schools to individual efforts. Libraries and organizations throughout massachusetts and the u. Sourced from worldclass collections at american and canadian libraries including the massachusetts historical society and the peabody essex museum, salem, china, america and the pacific offers unique insights into the history of north american trade and cultural interactions. These weekly newspapers covered world, national, regional, and local news, including information on maritime subjects.
Healey library at the university of massachusetts boston was established in 1981 as a repository to collect archival material in subject areas of interest to the university, as well as the records of the university itself. The state of connecticut is an affirmative actionequal opportunity employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. Distinctive collections collects, preserves, and fosters the use of unique and rare materials such as tangible and digital archives, manuscripts, ephemera, artists books, and more. There are currently over 160 member institutions initially supported by an mblcawarded grant, statewide digitization. Massachusetts state archives genealogy familysearch wiki. A range of documents covers the early statehood period, religious affairs, tax records, judicial actions, legislative activities, and relations with london, other british colonies, the french colonial government, and indian nations, and many other things. The site offers a rich interface and access to an abundance of records, images, and stories about the past. Paid advertisements and syndicated columns are not included. Digital records at the massachusetts archives william francis galvin.
These weekly newspapers covered world, national, regional, and local news, including information on maritime subjects, shipping, whaling, marriages, births, baptisms, and. The atheneums historic digital newspaper archive allows researchers to search and view issues of over twenty nantucket historic newspapers from 1816 to the present online using keyword searching. The massachusetts library system, a state supported collaborative, fosters cooperation, communication, innovation, and sharing among member libraries of all types. These digital collections including historical records and maps, works of art and culture, and research and scientific data expand access. Massachusetts archives at columbia point main phone. From other locations, you will need your library card. Rvrs also provides statistics on births, deaths, fetal deaths, divorces, and marriages. Massachusetts residents have access to a wide array of gale databases, encyclopedia britannica, and newspapers and magazines. But after the states oldest document the 1629 charter of massachusetts bay was stolen in 1984, the decision was made to build a new archives near the john f.
We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. The relevant documents maintained include, marriage certificates, marriage licenses, divorce certificates, divorce decrees. An alphabetical listing of research databases with legal, biographical, genealogical, government, and general information, including indexes, journals, and online newspapers available onsite at the connecticut state library. For resources specific to your subject area, visit the az database list. 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. Genealogy whats new genealogy resources at maine state library. Hoopla borrow digital movies, music, ebooks and more via app or website with your library card. Apr 02, 2020 the statewide databases provide all who live, work and learn in massachusetts with access to a wide array of resources at an incredible savings. Coverage of community events, schools, politics, government policies, cultural activities, local companies, state industries, people in the community, and much more. Series documents the reorganization through files accumulated before, during, and after this process by william a. Remote access with a library card issued by the connecticut state library. However, the city of boston, which had kept records prior to this time, didnt start reporting their vital statistics to the state until about 1850. Home massachusetts state agency databases libguides at godort. Affirmative actionequal opportunity employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
For a limited time, ppl cardholders now have access to ancestry library edition outside the library. Chia data center for health information and analysis. Digital commonwealth the digital commonwealth is a nonprofit collaborative organization that provides resources and services to support the creation, management, and dissemination of cultural heritage materials held by massachusetts libraries, museums, historical societies, and archives. These can include marriages, divorces, births, and deaths. This catalog is not connected to the shopping cart, and shopping cart selections may be lost while searching. This opens a popup window to share the url for this database. The creating access metadata program at the massachusetts. Records from 1841 to 1925 are housed at the massachusetts archives. We are dedicated to producing databases, expanding catalog information and finding aids, and posting images of our documents online as resources and policy allow. Search by article title, author, description, date, or across the full text of the articles.
This site provides access to photographs, manuscripts, books, audio recordings, and other materials of historical interest that have been digitized and made available by members of digital commonwealth, a statewide consortium of libraries, museums, archives, and historical societies from across massachusetts. Delaware public archives click on collections to search naturalization and probate records. Each one has something to offer to researchers, students, and teachers. The massachusetts library system promotes equitable access to excellent library services and resources for all who live, work, or. New jersey state archives new jersey state archives. The massachusetts archives preserves and makes accessible the essential non current records of state government, and provides records management.
Massachusetts genealogy has online databases of military records, obituaries, cemeteries, school yearbooks, and more massachusetts genealogy queries free public exchange where you can find other genealogists researching the same family lines as yours massachusetts cemeteries look up burial records of. The massachusetts state record, new england register, and year book of general information. Notably, the massachusetts health connector uses the ma allpayer claims database to design and implement the states risk adjustment program. Library of virginia this tremendous site features 80plus databases, indexes and finding aids. The national archives offers the aad database as a free public resource and it can be accessed from anywhere. Databases search numerous external databases and websites on a wide variety of subjects.
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