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| The Sherman Room contains a fascinating collection of books, pictures, artifacts and other resources that
document the Brimfield community and its past. Over time, information about many of these items - oral histories, glass
plate negatives, genealogical information, portraits - will be displayed in an effort to make access to these resources
more readily available. However, as with all libraries and museums, nothing can replace an onsite visit. The Brimfield Public Library is always interested in enhancing the cultural and historical heritage of Brimfield and insuring that the information displayed is accurate and complete. If you would like to share your Brimfield-related memories and/or memorabilia, please contact our local historian, Joyce Beaton |
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Oral Histories The Library maintains a wonderful collection of Oral Histories that were conducted over the last 25 years. Many prominent citizens of Brimfield participated, providing an irreplaceable source of documentation and history not available through other sources. The histories are all on cassette and an effort is underway to also make them available on CD. |
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Vertical Files The Brimfield Library has a huge collection
of information on the people, places and events that have made Brimfield unique. Every few months we'll open up a different folder
and explore the exciting history of days gone by. First in this series is the Brimfield Hotel. |
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Coming This Summer!! Brimfield Thru Postcards, a look at the community over the years through the dozens of postcards that the library has accumulated. The Glass Plate Negative Collection, a snapshot view of Brimfield in the latter half of the 19th century and the early years of the 20th century from the amazing photographs taken by F. Edgar Brown and Walter E. Corbin. Hitchcock Free Academy also maintains a large collection of glass plate negatives by these gentlemen which can be viewed at www.hitchcockacademy.org/glassplates.aspx |
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