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The archives at the Old Colony History Museum contain over 400 linear feet of material comprised of a wide range of topics covering the last four centuries of the region's history. We are diligently working to make our collection available online, so check back often to see what has been added. In the meantime, if you do not see a subject you are looking for, please give us a call at 508.822.1622.

Berkley Congregational Church

Berkley Congregational Church

Archive

Printed booklets, programs, and correspondence regarding the records and proceedings of the Berkley Congregational Church/First Church of Christ in Berkley, 1725-1987.

Briggs Family

Briggs Family

Archive

This box contains bound books, genealogical records, newspaper clippings, family records, and personal papers relating to the Briggs family, with information dating from the 1620’s, but the earliest material dates from the 1700’s.

Bristol County Town Cemetery Records

Bristol County Town Cemetery Records

Archive

Most of the material in this series comprises of handwritten records and copies of printed records regarding the histories and internments at marked and unmarked burial sites in towns in Bristol County. Though some are undated, most original records of graveyards and burials are dated in the late nineteenth century through the mid twentieth century. There are also numerous copies of newspaper articles from the late twentieth century on regarding the maintenance and upkeep of several cemeteries in and around Taunton.

Cookbooks & Domestic Guides

Cookbooks & Domestic Guides

Archive

Cookbooks and domestic guides from the Taunton area or belonging to Taunton residents, ranging from 1838 to 1996 (some undated).

Desroches Family

Desroches Family

Archive

This collection contains four folders and five books, with material ranging from the mid 20th century to 2015.

Drummond Printing Co.

Drummond Printing Co.

Archive

Most of the materials in this box are company accounting information for Drummond printing, with some personal accounting and documents for Manuel J. and Mary Drummond and William Drummond, and assorted photographs of William Drummond during his World War II service in China.

Francis & William Baylies Papers

Francis & William Baylies Papers

Archive

Years covered are 1706 – 1863. Papers of Francis Baylies and William Baylies. Types of materials are letters, photos, manuscripts and original documents.