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The Massachusetts Archives Reading Room will be closed on Thursday, May 23 due to an event. We will reopen Friday, May 24 at 8:30am and apologize for any inconvenience.

The Archives Building will be closed on Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen Tuesday, May 28 at 8:30am.

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