20. Parkerville Schoolhouse
Kinds of Records: Scrapbooks, correspondence, photographs, and artifacts document the history of the schoolhouse, its renovation, and the programs held at the school. This is a fine example of restoration and reuse of an historic building, and a wonderful example of documentation of both the history of the building and its subsequent use. Although the building is owned by the Town, the Friends of the Parkerville School have assembled all materials and records; they are not the Towns. |
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Record Keeper: June Kennedy
Usefulness and Importance: A model of what can be done; excellent documentation of an important facet of the Towns history. |
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Dates: early 1900s Est. Cu. Ft. @4 cu. ft. Condition: The condition of the historic records is excellent; archival supplies and scrapbooks have been used. Some further work might be done to research best way to care for some of the artifacts and textiles. Recommendations: The Parkerville Schoolhouse is a wood framed building that is not
climate controlled. Thus, there is always the risk of fire and deterioration of the records because of humidity. However, scrapbooks and other materials are kept at the Kennedy's home at 31 Old Lowell Road. While this is also a wood framed building, Mrs. Kennedy has made more than one copy of the scrapbooks; it would be good to keep a master copy in an archives to ensure their protection.
21. Schools--Westford Academy
Early records of Westford Academy are located at the Historical Society; and the Westford Academy Trustees Archives from 1792-1892 have been microfilmed and are at the J.V.Fletcher Library. I attempted to call Lloyd Blanchard to confirm this, but he was away.
22. Water Department
Kinds of Records: Westford Water Co. Records; current Water Department Records |
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Record Keeper: Robin Fullford Usefulness and Importance: Important early collection of Water Company records, including: logbooks, plans, deeds and mortgages, and specifications; current records of the Water Department. Dates: Early 1900s -present
Est.Cu Ft: Pumping Station: Downstairs: 4 cu. ft. Upstairs: 10 Cu. Ft. Main Building: 65 cu. ft. (current records) |
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