Massachusetts Historical Society (MHS) - Short-term Research Fellowships

Massachusetts Historical Society: Reference Services

Provides information on accessing MHS collections and resources remotely and in person, including contact details for reference librarians and digital collection access.

Virtual Reference and Chat Services - Massachusetts Historical Society

Access virtual reference interviews via Zoom or live chat with the Reader Services team. Contact library@masshist.org to schedule appointments.

Why is access to the online catalog, ABIGAIL, "forbidden" on my browser?

Troubleshooting guide for accessing the MHS online catalog (ABIGAIL) when encountering a "forbidden" message, with solutions and contact information.

Woburn Five Cents Savings Bank - LibAnswers

FAQ entry about Woburn Five Cents Savings Bank records held by MHS, acquisition history, and contact information for Bank of America.

Massachusetts Vital Records

Information on locating Massachusetts vital records (birth, marriage, death) from 1635 to the present, including town clerks, State Archives, and Department of Public Health.

How do I use the online collection guides to request materials?

Instructions on using online collection guides to request materials from the Massachusetts Historical Society, including ABIGAIL and Portal1791.

Waltham Savings Bank records - LibAnswers

FAQ page providing information and links related to Waltham Savings Bank records. Includes a form to submit reference questions.

How do we determine if a property is on the MHS listing

FAQ answering how to determine if a property is on the MHS listing. Directs users to the Massachusetts Historical Commission for property status.

ABIGAIL Catalog Troubleshooting FAQ

FAQ page addressing issues with the Massachusetts Historical Society's online catalog, ABIGAIL, including timeouts and blank pages. Provides a form to submit reference questions.

Massachusetts Historical Society - Updates & Events

Announcements and updates for Massachusetts History Day, including information on state funding for NHD.

Massachusetts Historical Society: Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions for the Massachusetts Historical Society, covering topics like contact information, location, hours, accessibility, tours, and donations.

Library FAQ

Frequently asked questions about MHS library policies, access, collections, and online tools. Includes contact information and library hours.

Massachusetts Historical Society: Short-Term Research Fellowships

Information on short-term research fellowships offered by the Massachusetts Historical Society, including eligibility, application requirements, and deadlines for the 2026-2027 cycle.

Research Fellows Alumni Network

Connect with the Massachusetts Historical Society, receive benefits, update contact info, share news, and support research fellowships.

MHS Collections

Access digitized volumes of the Collections of the Massachusetts Historical Society, including series and numbered volumes with tables of contents and indexes.

Collections of the Massachusetts Historical Society

Catalog record for the 'Collections of the Massachusetts Historical Society' periodical, detailing its format, publisher, description, and reproduction notes.

ABIGAIL: MHS Online Catalog

Error message indicating the process timed out. Provides options to perform a new search or return to the MHS home page.

Massachusetts Historical Society Research Fellowships

Information on short-term research fellowships offered by the Massachusetts Historical Society, including eligibility, application process, and award details.

Massachusetts Historical Society Research Fellowships PDF

Details on short-term research fellowships offered by the Massachusetts Historical Society, including eligibility, application process, and award amounts.

Massachusetts Historical Society Research Fellowships

Information on short-term research fellowships offered by the Massachusetts Historical Society, including eligibility, application process, and award details.

Massachusetts Historical Society Research Fellowships PDF

Details on short-term research fellowships offered by the Massachusetts Historical Society, including eligibility and application information.

Massachusetts Historical Society Research Fellowships

Information on short-term research fellowships offered by the Massachusetts Historical Society, including eligibility, application process, and award details.

Massachusetts Historical Society Research Fellowships

Information on short-term research fellowships offered by the Massachusetts Historical Society for scholars conducting research in their collections.

Massachusetts Historical Society Research Fellowships PDF

Details on short-term research fellowships offered by the Massachusetts Historical Society, including eligibility, award amounts, and application procedures.

Podcast Evaluation Form

A form to evaluate a podcast, collecting feedback on content, delivery, and overall impression. Used for assessment and improvement.

Paper Project Checklist

Checklist for National History Day paper projects, detailing requirements for the historical paper, process paper, and annotated bibliography.

Project Limits per School

Document outlining project limits per school, likely for internal administrative or planning purposes. No scholarship details are present.

Website Project Checklist

Checklist for National History Day website projects, covering general rules, website rules, and required written materials like process papers and annotated bibliographies.

Website Evaluation Form

Documentary Evaluation Form

Evaluation form for documentary projects, assessing historical quality and clarity of presentation. Includes criteria for argument, research, accuracy, and audio-visuals.

Exhibit Project Checklist

Checklist for National History Day exhibit projects, detailing rules for topic relevance, creation, size, word count, media use, and written materials.

Performance Project Checklist

Checklist for National History Day performance projects, detailing rules for topic relevance, research, performance length, and written materials like process papers and annotated bibliographies.

Documentary Project Checklist

Checklist for National History Day documentary projects, covering general rules, documentary rules, and required written materials like process papers and annotated bibliographies.

NHD Contest Rule Book

National History Day (NHD) Contest Rule Book for 2020 edition. Contains rules for all NHD contests from regional to national levels.

NHD Manual de Reglas Para Competencias

National History Day (NHD) competition rulebook. Details competition structure, categories, project preparation, and evaluation processes for students and teachers.

Project Categories & Requirements

Information on project categories and requirements for Massachusetts History Day, including links to specific project types and helpful resources.

Does the MHS provide materials through interlibrary loan (ILL)?

The MHS is a non-circulating library. Microfilm may be loaned for up to 30 days. Contact Reader Services for ILL requests.

MHS Reproductions FAQ

Frequently asked questions about obtaining reproductions of materials from the Massachusetts Historical Society's collection, including options and services.

How do I request to view materials at the MHS?

Instructions on how to request materials from the Massachusetts Historical Society library, including establishing a user account and using their online catalog and collection guides.