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Fall 2015 MHS Miscellany Number 109 / Fall 2015 MHS Miscellany HOW MANY CANDLES? “Many papers which are daily thrown away may in future be much wanted,” the constitution of an organization they called, simply, lamented Jeremy Belknap in 1789. In that same letter, the Historical Society. On January 24, 2016, the Mas- addressed to John Adams, he elaborated on the care- sachusetts Historical Society will complete its first 225 lessness of his fellow Americans: “but except here and years of very much caring “to undertake the collection.” there a person who has a curiosity of his own to gratify, Throughout this anniversary year we will celebrate no one cares to undertake the collection.” the foresight of Jeremy Belknap, our founder, and con- But Belknap, a historian and a Congregational min- tinue the spirit of his vision by looking ahead—preserv- ister, did care. He cared actively and passionately. He ing these precious relics while anticipating and adapting believed that what later generations could know about to the best opportunities for our work. The extra quarter- the past depended on access to its documentary trac- century atop our bicentennial might seem diminutive in es, and thus he urged the collection of “such authen- comparison with that previous span from 1791 to 1991, tic Documents as may enable some future historian to but given what took place during that quarter-century, delineate the present times in as full and perfect a man- it is well worth celebrating. For archives and historical ner as possible.” institutions in particular, the last 25 years have present- That last he penned on June 18, 1774, one day after ed cultural and technological changes as dramatic as the Massachusetts House held a closed meeting—in tectonic plate shifts. opposition to the colonial governor—to select five dele- Since 1991, the MHS has met an ever-growing use of gates to the Continental Congress that would soon con- its holdings in new fields of inquiry, the need to serve vene in Philadelphia. Between that date and the 1789 a broader interest in learning about and supporting letter, so much would happen: the Declaration of Inde- its mission, and tools that allow unprecedented rep- pendence, the Revolutionary War, the drafting of a new resentation and distribution of archival materials. We document to govern the nation. Indeed, when Belknap have embraced all of these challenges with expanded wrote the letter to Adams on July 18, the new Congress membership opportunities, outreach to researchers in and the state legislatures were in process of ratifying— all fields, open public programming and exhibitions, and debating—the Constitution. and an exceptionally rich and dynamic website, full of The Massachusetts Historical Society also grew out digitized materials. The activities we will unroll in the of those events, thanks to Belknap’s tenacity and zeal coming year will showcase not just the longevity but for primary sources. On January 24, 1791, a group of also—and especially—the vitality of this 21st-century eight men gathered to select officers for and approve institution. Preserving America’s Past Since 1791 MHS Miscellany 2 Two major exhibitions will cover the year, one a case the eras and places that our holdings cover so well. Today, study in depth, the other, in breadth. The Private Jefferson, researchers from around the world come every year to our opening at the end of January, will allow visitors to explore building and our website in the thousands and hundreds Thomas Jefferson’s personal world through a selection of of thousands, respectively. They come for the sources and documents from the large and varied collection of his papers also for the collegiality, the discussion, and the debate that at the MHS. Primarily gathered and donated by his descen- our scholarly programming offers. To mark the anniversary dants in the Coolidge family of Boston, those papers include year, we have planned both a look back across the tradi- his correspondence with family members and friends, his tions of historiography and a look ahead. The former will be detailed records of gardening and farming at Monticello, available in a special spring issue of the Massachusetts His- and a treasure trove of his architectural drawings. The torical Review, our (usually) annual journal. Titled Massa- story presented in that exhibition will also be captured in chusetts and the Origins of American Thought, the issue will a companion volume, printed with full-color images and publish eight articles, each one of which will open a differ- with contextualizing essays. In the spring we will celebrate ent window for readers. In the fall, the MHS will convene a breadth with 25 Moments That Tell the History of America, think tank on the future of history. a selection of objects from the collections that illuminate The Society’s website (www.masshist.org) will also serve hundreds of years of our national story through a series of as a platform for a variety of other anniversary features. An vignettes. Both exhibitions will start with preview recep- interactive timeline will highlight the Society’s previous tions that will also give us an excuse to toast 225 years of locations and pivotal moments in our history. A gallery of excellence. images and brief descriptions will showcase 225 items from Much of Jeremy Belknap’s drive for collecting primary the Society’s vast collections. “MHS Madness” will launch sources and making them accessible came from his own at the beginning of February. Sixty-four of the staff’s favor- work as a historian. He knew that his ability to “delineate ite items from the 17th, 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries will the present times in as full and perfect a manner as pos- compete for your votes until a winner is crowned in March. sible” would be compromised if the documentary evidence The Society’s mission today also encompasses service to vanished. It is not surprising, then, that the repository that teachers and students in junior high and high schools. Our he and his colleagues established became—and has con- annual slate of teacher workshops has become very busy tinued to be—a critical resource for historical research on in recent years (see story on p. 7): we want to be sure that The Massachusetts Historical Society is an independent research library that collects, preserves, makes accessible, and communicates manuscripts and other materials that promote the study of the history of Massachusetts and the nation—a mission it has pursued since 1791. MHS Miscellany, no. 109 Masthead illustration: The Officers & Board of Trustees of the Periodical Newsletter of the “Plan & Elevation of the Tontine Massachusetts Historical Society Massachusetts Historical Society Crescent, now erecting in Boston.” From the Massachusetts Magazine, Chair Trustees Life Trustees Address: 1794. All images are from the MHS Charles C. Ames Benjamin Adams Bernard Bailyn collections unless otherwise credit- 1154 Boylston St. Oliver F. Ames Leo Leroy Beranek ed. The MHS occupied the Tontine Co-Vice Chairs Boston, MA 02215 Frederick D. Ballou Levin H. Campbell Crescent from 1794 until 1833. Nancy S. Anthony 617-536-1608 Levin H. Campbell, Jr. Henry Lee Frederick G. Pfannenstiehl www.masshist.org Facing: “Circular Letter, of the Joyce E. Chaplin Secretary Trustees Emeriti Historical Society,” 1791. William C. Clendaniel Hours: Judith Bryant Wittenberg Nancy R. Coolidge Jefferson items, p. 5, clockwise Herbert P. Dane The MHS reading room is open to the Treasurer Arthur C. Hodges from upper left: TJ, manuscript Amalie M. Kass public free of charge, 9 am to 4:45 pm John F. Moffitt copy of the Declaration of Inde- Paul W. Sandman Monday through Friday, and 9 am to Anthony H. Leness James M. Storey pendence, 1776; TJ, Monticello, 4 pm on Saturdays. G. Marshall Moriarty John L. Thorndike working drawing for the main Claire Nelson Hiller B. Zobel For more information: staircase, ca. 1771–1776; silhouette Lisa Nurme 2.05, artist unkown; TJ to John President Please call ahead or check the website Byron Rushing Taylor, Dec. 29, 1794. Dennis A. Fiori for directions, information about col- Joseph Peter Spang lections, reading room policies, holi- All photographs by Laura Wulf Newcomb Stillwell day hours, and special events. unless otherwise noted. William N. Thorndike Edward L. Widmer 3 Fall 2015 / no. 109 MHS Miscellany 4 educators know our resources are available for use in their year, we counted more new memberships than in any previ- classrooms. Beginning in April, we are sending our founder ous year. Now I hope you will help us make this year even (that is, an image of him in print or ready to be printed) more successful, by either joining or encouraging a friend to on a mission across the country with “Jeremy Belknap’s come on board (or both). By the way, several different mem- American Roadmap.” Appearing in jovial cartoon form, bership levels are now available, including special rates for Belknap will travel to classrooms nationwide sharing infor- students and educators as well as first-time Members. Visit mation about the MHS and promoting the teaching of his- the MHS website at www.masshist.org/support/members tory. Teachers and students anywhere in North America or to see the options. abroad will have the opportunity to post Jeremy’s adven- Much remains free and available to all at the MHS, tures, locations, and experiences on the MHS website. Yes, including the use of the library and our very rich collection we will be exploiting today’s vast and fast communication of online resources. We remain committed to the imperative networks to commit acts of education! A local rendition of our founders, and we know that many of you are com- of this last, “Belknap’s Boston,” will encourage Bostonians mitted to helping us keep that mission alive.
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