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SUMMARY:Fragments of Freedom: An Archives Pop-up Event at the State Library
DESCRIPTION:The State Library of Massachusetts invites you to join us for a first of its kind event this summer! We are hosting a centrally located\, tabled pop-up event in the State Library Reading Room (State House\, Room 341)\, bringing together archivists from 16 area institutions under one roof. Come explore the concepts of independence and freedom expressed in our displayed collection items from the Revolutionary period and beyond. This event is organized by Boston Archivists Meetup. \nParticipating Institutions:\nBoston CSJ Archives (Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph\, Boston)\nBoston Public Library\nCity of Boston Archives\nCongregational Library and Archive\nDr. Thomas J. Glennon Archives\, Woburn Public Library\nGBH and AAPB (American Archive of Public Broadcasting)\nHarvard University\nJFK Presidential Library and Museum\nMassachusetts Historical Society\nNortheastern University\nScottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library\nSimmons University\nState Library of Massachusetts\nSupreme Judicial Court Archive\nThe Abraham Pollen Archives of Mass Eye and Ear\nThe West End Museum
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SUMMARY:The State Library Celebrates the 250th
DESCRIPTION:The State Library is excited to invite you to join us for a special event featuring our copy of the Declaration of Independence\, printed in Salem on July 17\, 1776. We will also be marking the opening of our new exhibit Raising the Alarm: Revolutionary Broadsides at the State Library. Though the exhibit features facsimiles of our collection items\, the originals will be pulled from storage from this event so visitors can see them up close. \nThis event is free and open to the public; stop by the State Library (room 341 of the Massachusetts State House) between 11:00 and 1:00 to see these stirring documents on display as the country approaches its 250th birthday. Reach out to us at special.collections@mass.gov with any questions.
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SUMMARY:State Library of Massachusetts Author Talk
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of MA250 and America 250\, please join the State Library of Massachusetts for an Author Talk with authors Donna A. Seger and Brad Austin. They will be talking about their book titled “Salem’s Centuries: New Perspectives on the History of An Old American City\, 1626-2026\,” which focuses on the Revolutionary Period.  \nTemple University Press says: Salem\, MA is best known today for its infamous witch trials in 1692\, yet there is much more to this small city. An important trading center since its founding in 1626\, Salem was also the scene of dynamic social and material changes in the twentieth century. Salem’s Centuries develops a more inclusive and comprehensive historical framework and expands upon the city’s signature eras of witch trials and maritime ascendancy. \nIn advance of the city’s quadricentennial\, the editors and contributors highlight the depth and diversity of Salem’s history\, including stories of indigenous peoples\, early settlers\, African Americans\, and immigrants\, spanning from the American and industrial revolutions to World War II and the present. Chronologically arranged by century\, chapters examine how Salem’s history has been lost or distorted in its public presentations over time. \nSalem’s Centuries is a fresh look at an old American city. And yes\, it includes the accused witches.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/state-library-of-massachusetts-author-talk/
LOCATION:Massachusetts State House\, Beacon Street 24\, Boston\, MA\, 02133\, United States
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