Welcome to JHPL's Local History and Community Archives online portal. Here you can find selected digital resources and oral histories about Sturbridge and the JHPL! Comment on any of the items to submit additional information for review and feel free to share your favorite library memory, digitally contribute an item, or tell us what you love most about the Joshua Hyde Public Library!

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"True Tales from Honest Town" by Joe Capillo

Audiocassettes held by the Joshua Hyde Public Library's Archives were digitized as part of the "Common Voices: Sturbridge in the 21st Century" oral…

Discussion of Ebenezer Crafts

Audiocassettes held by the Joshua Hyde Public Library's Archives were digitized as part of the "Common Voices: Sturbridge in the 21st Century" oral…

Tom Chamberland - Waterway and "Sandra Quigley - Research Sources"

Audiocassettes held by the Joshua Hyde Public Library's Archives were digitized as part of the "Common Voices: Sturbridge in the 21st Century" oral…

Interview of Irene Galiher - Industry, Economy, and Education

Audiocassette provided to the Joshua Hyde Public Library's Archives for digitization by Charlie Blanchard as part of the "Common Voices: Sturbridge in…

Sturbridge Politics, Government, and Transportation

Audiocassette provided to the Joshua Hyde Public Library's Archives for digitization by Charlie Blanchard as part of the "Common Voices: Sturbridge in…