Monday, June 15, 2026

First a Declaration of Independence, Then an Oath of Allegiance

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This month, the country is gearing up for the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. To coincide with that his...
Thursday, June 11, 2026

A Double-Duty State Bird

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Our next state bird deserves extra credit! Within the thirteen original colonies, the cardinal is the state bird of both Virginia and North ...
Monday, June 8, 2026

Reference Tip: Bulletin of Committee Work vs. the Legislative Record

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At the State Library, Massachusetts legislative history assistance is one of our top research requests. Conducting a Massachusetts legislati...
Thursday, June 4, 2026

State Library Newsletter - June Issue

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Happy June from the State Library! In this month's newsletter, read about our upcoming events and our new exhibits and displays, and ca...
Monday, June 1, 2026

Initial Capitals Found at the State Library

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A whaling cruise to Baffin’s Bay and the Gulf of Boothia T here are many beautiful books in the State Library’s collections. Covers and spin...
Tuesday, May 26, 2026

In Celebration of MA250 and America250: Author Talk with Donna A. Seger and Brad Austin

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Salem’s Centuries: New Perspectives on the History of an Old American City - Edited by Donna A. Seger and Brad Austin Wednesday, June 10, 2...
Monday, May 18, 2026

Delving Into the History of the Cape Cod Canal

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With the summer fast approaching, some of us will again create fond memories of our time on Cape Cod. The beaches, the waves, and the cool b...