Welcome to the Archives of New London, New Hampshire.
The New London Town Archives holds municipal records and manuscript materials documenting the history of New London, New Hampshire.
ROADSIDE HISTORYDuring the years preceding the town's bicentennial celebration in 1979, historic roadside markers were installed at points of interest around New London.
COLBY ARCHIVESArchival materials related to Colby-Sawyer College and its predecessors, as well as papers from the Colby-Colgate-Cleveland family are found at the college archives.
LOCAL MUSEUMSTwo historical museums are located in New London: the New London Historical Society (19th c. village and carriage museum) and the Kidder Ice House Museum (20th c. automobiles and Americana). Note: These museums collect, preserve, and exhibit objects; they do not hold archival research collections.
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OVERVIEWThe Archives...
RESEARCH HOURSWe are generally open on Wednesday mornings (10 AM - noon) or other times by appointment. Advance notice is requested in order to expedite your visit. Online research inquiries are welcome at any time and answered within 48 hours of receipt. Please use the button below to submit a research question and/or schedule a visit.
PUBLICATIONSHistories of New London and its institutions have been published periodically since the town's 1879 centennial. A list of these publications is available via the button below.
SHELVING PROJECT / 2022–23In order to provide more space and security for our growing collection, we have upgraded our storage from fixed open shelving to compact mobile shelving. Completed in October 2023, this two-year project has expanded shelf capacity by 70% within the same building footprint.
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