I was very anxious to get back to this library, the Memorial Hall Library in Andover, since it's been about 15 years, and I was curious about their genealogy collection now. The library has a large addition but managed to keep very little of the original library structure, which I was sad to see.
The main reference desk, with the original clock.
This is the genealogy room for the public. (Above and two photos below.)
I learned that the special collection is now in a closed-off area, but because I was able to explain to the Librarian what I was doing, he was very happy to show me the room and explain what they had.
Jay Leno is from Andover, Massachusetts. If I remember correctly, this is a signed the book.
A little bit of old.
From the Library site is the Abbott Genealogies collection.
"Andover genealogist Charlotte Helen Abbott wrote these unpublished genealogies. Earlier versions of some genealogies were published in the Andover Townsman, the local newspaper. They generally cover older Andover families through the late 19th century. Miss Abbott's genealogies are subjective and rich with anecdotes, but list few sources. Kay O’Neil, with the cooperation of the Andover Historical Society, worked to digitize the typescript manuscript. Originals are also held at Memorial Hall Library."
UPDATE: 1/24/18 I found a few webpages for this library with plenty of information about Andover. Check them out!
Historical Newspaper Collection
Digital Collections and Links
