Having worked with some churches here in Indiana, I would recommend that 
you first check with the church's denominational offices (if it is affiliated).
The denomination may have a central archives that would accept records of disbanding
churches.  Or, in the case of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, it may 
have regional archives that maintain collections of churches from their regions.  
Otherwise, I would suggest either a local archives or the Massachusetts Historical 
Society. 

David G. Vanderstel
Executive Director
National Council on Public History

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National Council on Public History
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Subject: Massachusetts archives


Is anyone familiar with archives in Massachusetts that would have the capacity to receive selected records from a church that was disbanding? Please email me off list if you would like further details.

Thanks!

Jillian

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