Forbes Library, Northampton, Mass. Photo by Laurie Sanders, 2026.
Other Local History Resources
Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library & Museum (CCPLM) The CCPLM at Forbes Library in Northampton includes archives, objects and exhibits documenting the public and private life of Calvin Coolidge (1872-1933) and his family.
Digital Commonwealth Provides access to photographs, manuscripts, books, audio recordings, and other materials of historical interest that have been digitized and made available by libraries, museums, archives, and historical societies from across Massachusetts.
Forbes Library Historic Northampton shares responsibility for stewardship of local history with Forbes Library, Northampton’s public library. Forbes has the Hampshire Room for local history, Special Collections, and the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library & Museum.
Historic Deerfield A mile-long museum of history, art, and architecture in one of New England’s best-preserved villages.
Jones Library Special Collections Special Collections at the Amherst, Mass., public library is a research center and exhibit space dedicated to the history and literary heritage of Amherst and the Connecticut River Valley area.
Massachusetts Archives Preservation and provides access to government records, including ensus and vital records and geneology resources.
Massachusetts Historical Society The MHS collects personal papers of individuals and families, organizations and institutions that document the history of Massachusetts.
Museum of Springfield History The Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History has local history research facilities, exhibitions, educational programs, and “wide ranging collections illuminating the history of the Connecticut River Valley.”
National Archives Online resources include genealogy, census, immigration, military, and government records.
Northampton Public Portal A database of public city records, including property files and other city business.
Northampton Web Archive A curated collection of websites relating to Northampton history, organizations, individuals, and community groups
Smith College Special Collections Includes the Smith College Archives, Rare Book Collection, and the Sophia Smith Collection, a women’s history archive which includes materials on many local individuals and organizations.
University of Massachusetts Special Collections and Archives The Robert S. Cox Special Collections and University Archives Research Center (SCUA) is a center for research into the history and impact of social change and the history and cultures of New England.
