Paul Revere Memorial Association
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19 North Square
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Boston
MA
, 02113 |
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Phone: |
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(617)523-2338
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FAX: |
(617)523-1775
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Institution Contact(s): |
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Edith Steblecki, Curator
Patrick Leehey, Coordinator of Research
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Hours: |
M-F 9:30AM-4:15PM
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Seasonal Hours: |
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November 1-April 14:
M-F 9:30AM-4:15PM
April 15-October 31:
9:30AM-5:15PM
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Closings: |
Closed Mondays in January, February, and March
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Holidays Open: |
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Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Columbus Day
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Online Catalog: |
Services for the Disabled: |
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Large print brochure
Cassette for visually impaired
Handicapped ramp
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Other Services: |
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Gift shop
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Monographs: |
"Paul Revere and Freemasonry", 1985 - Steblecki
"Paul Revere, Artisan, Businessman, and Patriot - The Man Behind
the Myth", PRMA, 1988
"'What Was the Name of Paul Revere's Horse?' - Twenty Questions
about Paul Revere Asked and Answered", (Publication pending,
1997)
Various educational publications
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Journals: |
"Revere House Gazette" (quarterly newsletter for
"friends" group)
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SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
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Special Collection Contact(s): |
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Edith Steblecki, Curator
(617)523-2338
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FAX: |
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(617)523-1775
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Hours: |
M-F 10:00AM-4:00PM
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Closings: |
Closed Mondays in January, February, and March
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Collections: |
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Formats: |
1 linear foot of manuscripts
2 linear feet of archives
35 linear feet of monographs
1 linear foot of newspapers
maps
50 blueprints
1 linear foot of photographs
100 realia/artifacts
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Collection Description: |
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Paul Revere, his life and family (primary & secondary sources, personal items & furniture owned by Revere, silver made by him, etc.) Paul Revere House (books, clippings, papers & reports, blueprints, prints, photos & postcards) Paul Revere Memorial Association, formed in 1905 (institutional records, archives) Pierce / Hichborn House (blueprints and research reports)
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Access: |
Collection(s) are available by appointment only
Access only in reading room, supervised
Laptop computers and tape recorders allowed with staff approval
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Copying: |
Photocopying permitted at discretion of staff
All photocopying done by staff
Restrictions on scanners
Restrictions on cameras
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Loans: |
Special loan policies in effect
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Finding Guides Available: |
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Guides for manuscript collection
Guides for archives' records groups
Guide to photographic collection
Card catalog
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Directions: |
BY FOOT:
On the Freedom Trail in Boston's North End. Follow signs and the red
line on the sidewalks. Five minutes from Faneuil Hall/Quincy
Market.
BY MBTA:
Green Line to Government Center or Haymarket stations. Blue Line to
Government Center or Aquarium stations. Orange Line to Haymarket
station.
FROM NORTH BY CAR:
Expressway (I-93) to Callahan Tunnel/Dock Square exit. Immediate left
onto North Street. Stay left, follow signs into North End.
FROM WEST BY CAR:
Take I-90 (Massachusetts Turnpike) to Expressway (Route 3) North to
Atlantic Ave./Northern Ave. exit. Go North on Atlantic Ave. to
Christopher Columbus Park. Left on Richmond St. to North St., right
on North Street.
FROM SOUTH BY CAR:
Take Expressway (Route 3) North to Atlantic Ave./Northern Ave. exit.
Follow the directions for From WEST (above).
Street parking near the Revere House is very limited.
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