Local History Librarian

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A Masonic photo album bound in a metal and leather binding containing pictures of members of the Siloam Lodge from around 1895 and a 100th anniversary booklet. Official collection name: The Siloam Lodge Collection Location: Oversize shelving – 3 Local identifier: LH.086 Creator: The Siloam Lodge A.F. and A.M. Date: ca. 1895 Extent: 1.5 feet

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Most of the records in this collection were created in the nineteenth century. They document planning for the repair and building of schools, splitting the town into separate districts, the hiring and firing of teachers, and the administering of schools within each district. Documents relating to disciplining students include the “Report on Events Leading to Expelling Emey Colburn by the Westborough School Association, 1840” (OS.02), “Adopted By-Laws Concerning Truant Children, 1871” (1.015), and entries from March 14-28, 1887 in School Committee Records, 1862-1892 (1.002).