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Medford Historical Society Papers, Volume 24., Our Autobiography. (search)
Our Autobiography. THE Medford Historical Society has for twenty-five years been engaged in the preservation and dissemination of the history of Medford. It has seemed advisable to devote some space in this issue of its Register to its own history, and call public attention thereto. On April 16, 1896, a printed circular bearing the names of seventeen Medford citizens was sent out, inviting people to a gathering in the old Simpson tavern on April 22. In response fifty-four attended, and the desirability of organizing a historical society was discussed. Another meeting was held on May 8, and steps taken to incorporate. On May 22 its charter was issued by the secretary of the commonwealth, and on May 23 the first stated meeting was held in the Unitarian vestry. The next meeting (of record) was on November 8, and was held in the old Francis house, numbered two Ashland street. That the new Society began with enthusiasm is evidenced by the fact that during the week of Oct