Resources on microfilm or fiche are available during all library hours. These can be found through our catalog.

We now have a computer specifically for Local History and Genealogy research. On it are Ancestry.com, New England Ancestors (NEHGS), the LDS databases and many other great resources.

Check our CATALOG to identify genealogical materials available at our library

Here are additional details about our local Vital Records:

Vital Records (Births, Marriages, Deaths) and Indexes on microfiche:
North Adams 1878-1917 (with gaps)
Adams; 1763-1907 (with gaps)

In addition, we have local newspapers on microfilm from 1844 through current;
The Advocate (Williamstown) from May 1981-January 1983,
and The American Historical Review 1895-1993 (with gaps)

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Genealogy & History Links
Adams Historical Society
 North Adams Historical Society
Link to some Local High School Yearbooks
Class of 1951 Pictures, State Teachers College