Publications

The following books and publications, many drawing on information contained in the archives, may assist those researching local history topics. Many of these publications are available for free at the Archives, as noted below.

A VISIT TO NEW LONDON IN THE 19th CENTURY
This booklet contains 27 photographs of New London around 1900. Published by the New London Historical Society. (16 pages / available / free)

CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF COLBY (1937)
This book documents the history of New London's Colby Academy and Colby Junior College from 1837 to 1937. Written by Henry K. Rowe. (435 pages) 

CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF NEW LONDON (1879)
The historical address of the Hon. J. Everett Sargent was thoroughly researched and delivered at the town's centennial celebration, held on June 25, 1879. Written by J. Everett Sargent. (64 pages / available / free)

DIVIDING LINE: A SKETCH OF NEW LONDON (1895)
This article from the August 1895 issue of Granite Monthly (Vol. XIX, No. 2) recounts the early history of the town and some of its notable residents. Written by Myra B. Lord. (30 pages / available / free) 

HISTORICAL SKETCHES (1977)
Selected articles from The Mountaineer include brief stories of the Kearsarge Telephone Company, Otterville, ice making, steamboats, the Concord Coach, Soo-Nipi Park, and other topics. Edited by Mildred Tunis. (36 pages / available / free)

HISTORICAL SKETCHES (1978)
This booklet contains sketches of seven New London figures: Susan Colby, Dr. Anna Littlefield, Dr. Charles Lamson, Dr. Nathan Griffin, Dr. Bill Clough, Sr., Lura Knowlton Butler, and Maude Swift. Edited by Mildred Tunis. (38 pages / available / free)

HISTORY OF THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH (1979)
This hardcover book documents the history of New London's First Baptist Church from 1788 to 1978. Illustrated. Written by J. Duane Squires. (60 pages / limited quantities / free)

IMAGES OF AMERICA: NEW LONDON (2003)
Part of the popular Images of America series, this book reproduces historic photographs and provides brief historical captions. Edited by Lianne Keary. (128 pages) 

MARIA BURPEE: A RECOLLECTION OF NEW LONDON (2009)
Written in 1892, Maria Burpee's memoir offers recollections of her life in New London between 1830 and 1860. Illustrated. Edited by James Perkins and published by the Town Archives. (80 pages / available / $10) 

NEW LONDON: THE FIRST 200 YEARS (1980)
This illustrated booklet contains information about roadside historical markers and the proceedings of the town's bicentennial celebration. Published by the 200th Anniversary Committee, edited by J. Duane Squires. (84 pages / available / free)

REFLECTIONS IN A MILLPOND (1985)
Compiled for the Sesquicentennial celebration of Scytheville-Elkins, this book gathers stories from local residents about the evolution of this village within the town of New London. Published by the Sesquicentennial Committee. (136 pages)

​REFLECTIONS IN A MILLPOND (2020)
This revised second edition of the 1985 Scytheville-Elkins history book was edited and annotated for improved clarity and accuracy. Includes some new material and all-new illustrations selected from collections at the Archives. Edited by James Perkins and published by the Town Archives. (146 pages / available / $10)

THEN & NOW: MAIN STREET (2009)
This booklet is the exhibit catalog for a photography exhibit commissioned by the New London Historical Society. It compares over a dozen historic images taken along Main Street with those taken from the same perspective in the late spring of 2009. Edited by James Perkins. (16 pages)

TOWN HISTORY (1899)
This first history of New London covers the period from the town's original grants in 1753 and 1773 through 1899. There were two published editions (1899 and 1979), generally available from online resellers. The first edition is available via Google Books. Written by Myra B. Lord, published by the New London History Committee.

TOWN HISTORY: MIRROR TO AMERICA (1952)
This second history of New London (Mirror to America) covers the period from 1900 to 1950. The book remains under the author's copyright and has not been reissued. Written by J. Duane Squires. (549 pages)

TOWN HISTORY: OUR VOICES, OUR TOWN (2000)
​This third installment of the history of New London (Our Voices, Our Town) covers the period from 1950 to 2000. Written by Ann Page Stecker. (596 pages / available / free)