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HISTORICAL ROOM The purpose of the Historical Room At the WBPL is to provide information for both residents and non-residents interested in local, county, state history, and genealogy. The collection contains Town Reports from the 19th century forward, regimental histories and Vital Records to 1850 for many Massachusetts towns. Use of materials in the Historical Room is available whenever the library is open. The materials may be used in the Historical Room or at a table in the general reading area at the discretion of the librarian. The following rules apply to the use of the materials in the Historical Room:
Materials used to answer reference questions may be brought to a table in the general reading area at the discretion of the librarian. Rules regarding care, use of pencil, and photocopying apply to use of historical materials used at a general reading table. All materials issued to users in the general reading area will be listed over the patron's signature and checked off when returned to the Circulation Desk. ***Special Collections
Probably the most comprehensive bit of historical information concerning the Town of West Bridgewater will be found on the WB Police Department's web site: www.wbpd.com Click on 'links' and then 'town history'. It is very comprehensive and detailed.
The WBPL has acquired a handwritten Business Ledger Book of Isaac Howard with listed transactions from May 1847 through December 1849. The transaction is listed in ink by type of repair (wagon repair) and customer name. Patrons may view the book by request when signing in the Historical Room.
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