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Documents and Publications

The Society's collection spans native settlement, the arrival of the Puritans in 1630 through the birth of the American Industrial Revolution to today's high technology industries. As we continually update our website, the links will be populated with items from our collection. Check back often to see what we've added.
  • Maps
  • Manuscripts
  • Contracts
  • Patents
  • Books
  • Brochures
  • Tour Guides
  • Diaries
  • Letters
  • Newspapers
Custom research and inquiries can be requested through contact with our research team at inquiries@walthamhistoricalsociety.org . A Membership in the Society includes up to one hour of free searching per year. Deep-dive searches may be requested through submission of a research form & $35.00 per hour fee.
Maps
Maps from the earliest days as part of Watertown.
Ancient Documents
Documents that explain the growth of the City.
Walking Tours
Guides to assist in walking the City and Cemeteries.
News Accounts
Newspaper clippings from Waltham. newspapers.
Supported in part by a grant from The Waltham Cultural Council
190 Moody Street Waltham, Massachusetts 02453
Phone: 781.891.5815 Cell or Text: 617.448.6706
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Open By Appointment andMost Saturdays from 10:00 am to noon The Waltham Historical Society is a 501c3 Non-Profit Organization

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