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Conversations on the Commons: Archives’ Hour with the State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB)

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Archives’ Hour with the State Historical Records Advisory Board A conversation with Alejandra Dean, Digital Archivist at the Massachusetts Archives, and Evan Knight, Preservation Specialist for the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC). February 5, 2021, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Join us for an informal conversation with members of the State Historical Records Advisory […]

Conversations on the Commons: Researching and discussing slavery in Massachusetts

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Researching and Discussing Slavery in Massachusetts A conversation with Kristin Gallas, principal at Interpreting Slavery, and Meadow Dibble, Director of Atlantic Black Box January 22, 2021, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Join us for a conversation on researching and interpreting slavery and the slave trade in Massachusetts. Kristin Gallas and Meadow Dibble will discuss opportunities […]

Conversations on the Commons: Baking with Historians

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Baking with Historians December 18, 2020, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Join Margo Shea and Noah Berman as they prepare holiday treats, share historical recipes and cookbooks, and offer tips for busy cooks during the festive season.  Margo Shea, editor at Historians Cooking the Past,  whose philanthropic virtual bake sales have raised thousands of dollars […]