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Welcome to the New Hampshire Historical Society's Library The Society's library preserves the finest collection of printed, manuscript, and pictorial materials relating to New Hampshire history anywhere. The library is named for the Society's greatest benefactor, Edward Tuck (1842-1938). In the early 1900s, Edward Tuck, a successful international financier living in Paris, donated funds to build a new library for the Society. Tuck, a native of Exeter, and his wife, Julia (1850-1928), were generous philanthropists in New Hampshire and in France throughout their lives. Tuck also established the Amos Tuck School of Business at his alma mater, Dartmouth College, named in honor of his father, who was a U.S. Congressman from New Hampshire and a leader in establishing the Republican Party in the mid-1850s. Edward and Julia Tuck also made cash gifts that became the foundation of the Society's endowment. Tuck called his involvement with the creation of the Society's library, "perhaps the happiest inspiration of my life." Location and Hours Located at 30 Park Street in Concord, the New Hampshire Historical Society's library and its main reading room are open Tuesday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Special collections materials are accessible to researchers Tuesday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you are planning to do extensive research in special collections, we encourage you to let us know by contacting Librarian Bill Copeley at bcopeley@nhhistory.org or 603/856-0641. This will enable us to prepare materials in advance of your visit, making the most of the time you spend at the Society. Fees There is a $7 fee per day for nonmembers to use the library; New Hampshire Historical Society members and full-time students may use the library for free. Photocopy charges are 35 cents per page for nonmembers and 25 cents for members plus a service charge of $7 for mailing or fax. Research time is billed at $30 per hour for members and $40 per hour for nonmembers. Who Are We? Founded in 1823, the New Hampshire Historical Society is the nation's fifth-oldest statewide historical society. The Society's mission is to educate a diverse public about the significance of New Hampshire's past and its relationship to our lives today. In support of its mission, the Society collects, preserves, and interprets materials pertaining to New Hampshire history. The Society is an independent nonprofit organization that relies upon public support through membership dues and contributions. Join Us! Free use of the Society's research resources is one of the many benefits of membership in the New Hampshire Historical Society. You are invited to join today! Call the membership department at 603/856-0621 or use our convenient and secure online membership form.
For more information, please contact the New Hampshire Historical Society (bcopeley@nhhistory.org)
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