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Hull Public Library

Hull, Massachusets

Explore this community history collection to discover the people, places, organizations, and events of Hull.

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1897 to 2009Dates represented

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109,312Archive pages

Historical pages reported for this collection.

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Discover the people, places, and stories of Hull, Massachusets.

Explore the past of Hull, Massachusets through newspapers in the Hull Public Library's digital archive. Its five titles include material from 1897 to 2009.

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  • Selected titles

    A selection from Hull Public Library: “Hull News Mirror” and “The Hull-Nantasket Times”.

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    No subscription or payment required.

  • A closer look

    Newspaper pages connect individual accounts with a wider story, preserving how events were reported and presented to the readers of the day.

Reporting from the time can reveal how people described the events, work and concerns of their day, placing a local story within the history unfolding around it. Whether you are tracing a family connection, exploring a local event or sharing history with a class, there is more to discover than names and dates alone. Explore the archive online for free, without a subscription.

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Titles in this collection

Browse five titles and 109,312 digitized pages, with material from 1897 to 2009. This collection is shared through Hull Public Library's partnership with Advantage Archives. Some years or items may be missing between the dates shown.

A family story or a question about a familiar place can lead somewhere unexpected. Browse the titles below and see which detail draws you in.

Hull News Mirror

19,244 pages from 1959 to 1974

Hull News Weekly

4,798 pages from 1986 to 1988

The Hull Beacon

19,122 pages from 1897 to 1920

The Hull Times

43,418 pages from 1989 to 2009

The Hull-Nantasket Times

22,730 pages from 1974 to 1989

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About the Library

About The Hull Public Library

The mission of the Hull Public Library is to promote a love of reading, learning, and culture by providing access to materials and offering engaging programs for all ages. The Library fosters a sense of community for Hull residents by connecting people and organizations and supports patrons whether they are inside the building or accessing resources remotely. The library's modern facilities and diverse collections cater to the educational and recreational needs of all its visitors. From storytimes for children to book clubs for adults, the Hull Public Library is a vital part of the community.

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Library History

The History Of The Hull Public Library

Established in the early 20th century, the Hull Public Library has long been a cornerstone of the community. Initially housed in a small room within the town hall, the library quickly grew in both size and scope, necessitating the construction of a dedicated building in the 1930s. Subsequent expansions and renovations in the 1970s and early 2000s have transformed the library into a modern facility, capable of meeting the evolving needs of Hull's residents. Throughout its history, the library has remained committed to its mission of promoting literacy, learning, and community engagement.

About the Community

About The Hull Area

Hull, located in the picturesque countryside, is a charming town with a rich history and a strong sense of community. Founded in the late 19th century, Hull has grown from a small agricultural settlement to a vibrant community known for its friendly residents and beautiful landscapes. The town is home to various local businesses, parks, and cultural landmarks that reflect its storied past and dynamic present. Hull's annual festivals and events celebrate the unique heritage and traditions of the area, drawing visitors from near and far.

Local History

Did You Know?

Did you know that The Hull Beacon was first published in 1897, offering residents a glimpse into the early days of Hull's development? Another interesting fact is that Hull was named after Hull, England, reflecting the origins of many of its early settlers. Additionally, the Hull Public Library was one of the first buildings in the town to offer public internet access, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to providing modern resources to the community.

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Research Guidance

Compare accounts as you trace a story

A family name, a familiar street or a story passed down through generations can lead to a closer look at the history of Hull. The digital archive shared by the Hull Public Library offers a place to begin. When using historical newspapers, try alternate spellings and nearby dates, then read the surrounding page to place a local story in its time. Compare later reporting or another available title to explore different perspectives rather than treating one account as the whole story. Use a report's date to look for earlier or later coverage where those issues are available. Compare what each account says and what it leaves out, treating a related mention as a lead rather than a complete history.

Compare each newspaper account with a nearby dated issue where available, noting what changes or stays consistent. Keep alternate versions and unresolved details visible rather than blending distinct sources into one story. Use those differences to frame a next question, not to settle the account before the sources support it.

Keep source details beside each quotation or observation. If accounts differ, preserve both references and note what remains unresolved. Let the evidence, rather than a smooth retelling, show where the sources agree and where the story is still open.

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Community Partnership

Keeping local history a community resource

This community archive is made possible by the collaboration of the Hull Public Library, its community, and Advantage Archives. Together, these partnerships preserve local sources and give people a way to explore, learn from, and share the history around them.

Advantage Archives covers ongoing archive hosting, storage, development, and maintenance. The institution and its community do not pay a subscription, seat license, annual support contract, or other recurring archive-service charge. Local history remains a community resource, not a subscription to maintain.

Would you like to see more of your community's history preserved and accessible? Start a conversation with your library, newspaper publisher, historical or genealogical society, museum, or school about the materials they would like to share and a possible partnership with Advantage Archives.

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Stories, research tips, and archive news

Read All About It connects archive research with the people and institutions preserving local history. Explore partner and community stories, project updates, research ideas, and perspectives on digitization, education, and working with primary sources. Use the articles as a starting point for your next question or a new way to share a discovery.

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March 18, 2025

It’s Your Community’s History, So Why Rent Something You Own?

We believe that history belongs to the communities where it was made - not locked behind paywalls or inaccessible due to budget restrictions. Subscription-based services and large content aggregators are generally more concerned with "content" and less concerned with the history that content contains. Their models typically involve a reoccurring charge for a plan that renews annually or licensing agreements with the library based on population served or circulation numbers. You are essentially Renting Access To YOUR History.
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