Founded in 1896
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Founded in 1896 |
Manchester Historic Association |
Guide to the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company Records
Online Library and Photograph Catalog
Photo reproduction and other fees
The Manchester Historic Association Research Center is located at 129 Amherst Street, Manchester, New Hampshire. This historic building in downtown Manchester houses the Research Center Library (open Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and by appointment Tuesday through Friday). The Research Center also serves as a study center for artifacts and artwork (by appointment). There is a daily admission fee to use the Research Center. Manchester Historic Association members are admitted free.
The Research Center Library
The Research Center Library includes books, business and family papers, photographs and oral histories describing the city's history. The MHA has photographs documenting many aspects of urban life in Manchester; extensive holdings relating to the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company; records of various city-planning and urban renewal projects; miscellaneous records from small businesses and industries; personal archives of various members of the Manchester community; city directories; and the Dignam Music Collection, an important collection of locally written band music dating from 1850. There are also primary and secondary reference works describing the lives of notable Manchester residents and events, and providing general historical information about the city.
The online library catalog includes most of the book catalog and most of the photograph collection. The listings regarding materials contained in the archives collections, however, are very incomplete. It is recommended that you contact the MHA staff to inquire about what may be available regarding your research topic. For those patrons who are unable to visit the Research Center, Manchester Historic Association staff is able to provide a limited research service for a fee.
If you are planning to visit the Research Center Library, if you would like to order a copy of a photo, or if you are interested in having the MHA staff conduct research for you, please call (603) 622-7531, or send a detailed e-mail to library@manchesterhistoric.org.
Other Museum Collections
The Manchester Historic Association's archeology, textile and other collections are available for research by appointment. Please speak with staff at (603)-622-7531 or send a detailed e-mail to library@manchesterhistoric.org.Interested in donating historical documents or artifacts?
The Manchester Historic Association is actively collecting items that meet its collecting criteria. If you are interested in donating photographs, documents, artwork or objects that relate to Manchester's history, please call (603)-622-7531 or send a detailed e-mail to library@manchesterhistoric.org. Please do not bring materials to the Research Center or the Millyard Museum without speaking with staff first. Thank you!
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