Video library
American Inspiration Author Series
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Joseph M. Bagley with Boston's Oldest Buildings and Where to Find Them
The first book to survey Boston’s fifty oldest buildings, this work by the city archaeologist and historic preservationist is a great guide for history lovers, architectural enthusiasts, and tourists.
Resources at American Ancestors
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Using the Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center Archives for Family History Research
The Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center (JHC) at New England Historic Genealogical Society preserves the histories of Jewish families and institutions in New England and beyond.
American Inspiration Author Series
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Skip Finley with Whaling Captains of Color: America's First Meritocracy
The history of whaling as an industry has been well-told in books, but few have shared the stories of whaling’s leaders of color, including those who joined the whaling industry as an alternative to life on the mainland and, especially, slavery.