Adams / North Adams Marriage Index 1878 - 1916	Adams / North Adams Death Index 1781-1917	Link to Northern Berkshire Registry of Deeds	Some Williamstown, MA Records

Other information about our holdings:

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

We do a limited amount of research for those who cannot visit our library. All requests must be made in writing by email or postal mail. Please clearly state what you seek, what you know that will help us identify the informtion (i.e. death date if you want an obituary), and your name and contact information. There is a $3.00 charge per question when an exact date is given, or a $24 per hour (in 1/4 hour increments) for general research. Fees are due whether or not the search is successful. Questions should be sent to our Special Collections Librarian at naplibrary@verizon.net or c/o North Adams Public Library, 74 Church St., North Adams, MA 01247

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 (which included N. Adams until 1878) 1763-1907 (with gaps)
Williamstown (with gaps) 1757-1893

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