Morse Institute Library offers digitized historical newspapers
Wicked Local
NATICK The Morse Institute Library, with a gift from the MutualOne Charitable Foundation, recently added a new local history resource with the digitization of all local historical newspapers, which were previously only available on microfilm.
The digital archive is indexed and can be searched by keyword. This resource is accessible to people anywhere in the world for free.
“With stay-at-home orders and the COVID-19 pandemic, the Morse Institute Library saw an increase in local history inquiries, said Karol Bartlett, reference and instructional librarian. Now we can respond very quickly to these inquiries, as well as offer patrons the ability to conduct their own research inside the library or from the comfort of their own home. You don’t even have to have a library card.”
Courtesy of MutualOne Bank
NATICK Steven M. Sousa, executive vice president and chief operating officer of MutualOne Bank and a foundation trustee, recently announced a $10,000 grant to the Natick Service Council to support the organization’s efforts to assist neighbors facing rent or mortgage related financial needs.
“The Natick Service Council collaborates with the community to support neighbors experiencing hardship or economic uncertainty by promoting self-sufficiency,” said Sousa. “We are pleased to make our contribution to their efforts.”
The $10,000 grant to the Natick Service Council was among awards totaling $99,900 in the foundation’s most recent round of funding.
Established in 1998 as the philanthropic arm of MutualOne Bank, the MutualOne Charitable Foundation has since donated over $5 million to charitable, educational, and civic initiatives in Framingham, Natick and surrounding communities.