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Stories from the Archives

Whaling Items from Across the Centuries

November 30, 2022

This blog highlights interesting items from the Sturgis Library Archives. Today’s highlight is a selection of whaling items from across … Read more

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Stories from the Archives: 1768 Letter from the Selectmen of Boston to the Selectmen of Wellfleet

June 29, 2022June 24, 2022

This blog highlights interesting items from the Sturgis Library Archives. Today’s highlight is a document that dates to the resistance … Read more

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Stories from the Archives: Gustavus A. Hinckley Photographs of Barnstable

April 22, 2022

This blog highlights interesting items from the Sturgis Library Archives. Today’s highlight is a collection of gelatin print photographs of … Read more

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Stories from the Archives: Benton Spruance Moby Dick Lithographs

April 19, 2022

This blog highlights interesting items from the Sturgis Library Archives. Today’s item is a magnificent folio of Moby Dick themed … Read more

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Stories from the Archives: Cape Cod Ahoy!

April 22, 2022April 19, 2022

This blog highlights interesting items from the Sturgis Library Archives. Today’s item is an extraordinary special edition book.  Cape Cod … Read more

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  • Home
  • Visit
    • Location, Hours & Contact
    • Policies & FAQs
    • Apply for a Library Card
  • News & Events
    • Calendar of Events
    • Latest News
    • Newsletter
    • Photos
  • Services
    • Used Book Shop
    • Adult Services
    • Youth Services
    • For Artisans
    • Meeting Rooms
    • Museum Passes
  • Research
    • Newspaper Indexes
    • Archival Collections
    • Notable Collections
    • Research Services & Resources
    • Stories from the Archives
  • About
    • Our Mission & People
    • History of the Library
    • Rev. John Lothrop
    • Oldest Library
    • Local Links & Resources
  • Support Us
    • Donate
    • Volunteer
    • Shop Online
    • Annual Reports
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