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Minutes, 1830 - 1861

 Item — Container: Bound Volume Shelving, Town Clerk’s Vault

Scope and Contents

Volume contains minutes, lists of paupers and applications for aid and assistance 1830-1861, and an inventory of goods 1846-1860. Applications for assistance can include the name, age, marital status, and birthplace of the requestor along with details regarding the nature of their request and living conditions.

Dates

  • Creation: 1830 - 1861

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research. Whenever possible, digital surrogates must be consulted in lieu of the original documents to prevent unneccesary handling and mitigate wear. Research is accommodated by appointment only. Please call (508) 485-0710 x 3005 to make an appointment, or send an email to: [email protected]

Extent

1 Volumes

Language of Materials

English

Preservation Actions

This volume underwent conservation treatment in November 2008 at Brown’s River Records Preservation Services in Essex, Vermont (now Kofile Inc.).

Treatment Summary: Book dismantled and binding materials removed. Gross tears mended with Japanese tissue or Crompton heat set tissue. Paper deacidified using magnesium oxide. Sheets encapsulated in archival grade polyester envelopes. Envelopes bound in a record binder.

Repository Details

Part of the Southborough Town Clerk’s Office Municipal Archive Repository

Contact:
17 Common Street
Southborough MA 01772 United States
(508) 485-0710