As we wrap up this year's Women's History Month, there are many more stories about the women who have shaped the Boston Public Library than can fit in one month's of blog posts. Below are a few other women who were honored in the Special Collections open house on Tuesday, March 25. Lois Tarlow, Artist…
Statewide Digital Services: A Guide to Digital Commonwealth
Since 2005, the Boston Public Library has been committed to providing access to the rich cultural heritage of Massachusetts through comprehensive digital services delivered through Digital Commonwealth. As a cornerstone of our Library for the Commonwealth programs, Statewide Digital services help Massachusetts cultural organizations preserve and share their historical materials while connecting the public with…
Researching Gender and Women’s Studies through BPL Databases
Interested in researching the stories of women and gender minorities this Women's History Month? The Boston Public Library has the databases to help! This list focuses on academic research and archival materials about women and queer people. However, you don't have to be an academic to use these databases. Learning about these topics is important…
Women Who Built BPL: The Ducal Palace of the North End
I know I don’t have to tell Mr. Lord ... how glad I am to get the news that the model is to be put in good repair again. Its story is so interesting it would seem a pity not to have the work done... —Memo from Mary Curley, North End Branch Librarian to Mr…
Women Who Built BPL: Elaine Leeder, Donor
The Boston Public Library's special collections are built in two ways: by purchasing material that support our collecting policies and by accepting donations. When donors choose to offer their collections to the library, they are both contributing to the materials available for research and are adding their own story and memory to the larger story…
Lady Legends of the Appalachian Trail
The Appalachian Trail (AT) is a 2,197 mile hiking trail that spans Georgia to Maine; 90 miles of the trail are in Massachusetts. It takes an average hiker roughly six months to traverse the entire trail. Many who attempt to hike the entire trail do not make it due to injury, fatigue, lack of will…
Women, Wealth & Wisdom: Financial Empowerment for Women’s History Month
March is Women's History Month, a time to celebrate the trailblazing women who have challenged societal norms—including those surrounding money, a historically taboo topic for women. At some point, we’ve all felt the creeping anxiety of discussing finances, with the lingering stigma that has unfairly burdened generations of women with the notion that they are…
Call for Submissions: A Community Activism History Slam
Calling all local and community history lovers! Are you looking for a creative and engaging way of sharing your favorite stories of local activism and changemaking? You’re in luck: The Boston Public Library is holding a History Slam on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. The theme: Community Activism. We are now accepting submissions. Please read on…
Women Who Shaped BPL: Curator Ellen Oldham
The Library’s collections are shaped by many factors: the collection development policy of the institution, the needs and interests of the patrons who use our collections, and by the vision of the staff charged with building collections. In Special Collections, the last factor can be quite influential and is the job of the curators on…
Queer Lit Review: March 2025
Welcome to the March 2025 edition of the Queer Lit Review! This month we have a young lesbian woman seeking a place at the court of King Arturus, two teen shepherdesses saving women amid strange animal attacks, and a collection of pop culture essays. These titles may be available in other formats or languages. Check…
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