We are delighted to announce that Peter R. Brown has been unanimously appointed as the Associates’ next Board Chairman, effective July 1, 2018.
Digitizing the Declaration of Independence
The Boston Public Library recently digitized their copies of the Declaration of Independence.
Board Chairman Vivian Spiro’s Retirement
The Associates’ Board Chairman Vivian K. Spiro retired on June 30, 2018, after serving for twenty years as head of the organization.
Anti-Slavery Transcription Crowdsourcing
The Boston Public Library just launched an exciting new crowdsourcing project. Help us transcribe abolitionists’ correspondence and learn more about this important era in our country’s history.
M.C. Escher Lecture
Join the Associates on Tuesday, May 8th to learn more about M.C. Escher and his works, with Museum of Fine Arts curator, Ronni Baer.
Dutch Lady Discovery
The Boston Public Library just discovered an unknown play!
Writer-in-Residence Interview
Our current Writer-in-Residence, Laura Rees, is halfway through her residency at the Boston Public Library. Are you curious what she is writing about and how the project is proceeding?
2018 Literary Lights Announced
We are thrilled to announce the Literary Lights honorees, presenters and keynote speaker for our 30th annual Literary Lights, to be held on April 22, 2018.