Documents, books, photographs and portraits in our Archives tell the firsthand stories of Andover from its founding through today. Our records include primary source material from the 17th century through 21st century and are available to researchers during library hours, Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

We're currently creating an online listing and description for our larger manuscript collections. The Manuscript Collections will be expanded as existing information is transcribed for the website.

View Listing of Manuscript Collections

A complete listing of our manuscripts is also available by searching the card catalogue at the Andover Historical Society. If you are interested in helping to transcribe and expand our electronic index, please contact the Society at 978.475.2236 or volunteer@andoverhistorical.org. Thank you!

A Sampling of our Manuscripts includes:

• A list, by Zephaniah Holt, with prices and names of purchasers of articles sold at auction, September 1798

• A tribute to George L. Abbott(1821-1889) by his pastor, dated June 2, 1889

• Correspondence, journal and memoirs of John Smith (1796-1886)

• 1649 Deed for land in Hamton, Norfolk Co., England from Thomas Chase to John Philbrick

• Osgood School District Covenant, dated 1 March 1796, to formulate rules to prevent damage to school building

• Military Commission of Harrison Holt, 1869, First Lieutenant in the Sixth Regiment of Cavalry

• Hunter's Certificate of Registration, 1912, belonging to Bartlet H. Hayes

• South School Sunday School Certificate, dated 1910, for Brooks Cheever

• 1944 Andover Fire Department Ball Program

• An invitation from the Andover Townsman to the open house to celebrate its new office in 1992

And so much more!