The DHSM archives has been referred to as one of the most important in New England. The archives contain collections relating to 600 families from Dedham dating from the 1600s to the present.

Most of the archival materials have not been digitized and are not represented in this Finding Aid. As Finding Aids are created, they will be added to this database. Please contact the archivist with questions about specific families at [email protected]

In addition to material related to families, the DHSM holds records on industry, organizations, businesses, trades and occupations, buildings, town history, education, genealogical material, deeds, photographs, drawings, maps, broadsides, and more.

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A Collective Family Genealogy Collection

Adams, Ainsworth, Alcocke (Allcock), Allen, Allin, Anderson, Appleton, and Atherton

CREATOR

1670 - 1964, bulk 1800s

DATES

1 Box

SCOPE

This collection consists of the papers from the followings families: Adams, Ainsworth, Alcocke, Allen, Allin, Anderson, Appleton, and Atherton.

Baker Family Collection

Baker Family members

CREATOR

1766-1961, bulk 1860s

DATES

1 Box

SCOPE

This collection consists of the personal correspondence, probate materials, business dealings, and a personal diary.

Fairbanks Family Collection

Fairbanks Family and others

CREATOR

1698-1999, bulk 1801 & 1980s-1990s

DATES

2 Boxes

SCOPE

This collection consists of the personal correspondence, family genealogy records, published materials, a family bible, and photographs from the Fairbanks Family, the Fairbanks Family in America Inc.

Metcalf Family Collection

Metcalf Family

CREATOR

1618-1934, bulk 1618-1750s & 1890s-1930s

DATES

2 Boxes

SCOPE

This collection consists of the personal correspondence, family genealogical records, published materials, and official documents from the Metcalf Family.