The Walpole Public Library collects materials and records of special interest to Walpole residents.  These local history materials and records are collected in multiple formats and may include print, microfilm and electronic copies. Many of these collections are not complete and the Walpole Public Library will happily accept donations to help us complete them.

  • Foxboro Gazette, 1874-1875 – Keyword searchable PDF located in the Walpole Room.
  • Foxboro Times, 1881-1886 – Keyword searchable PDF located in the Walpole Room.
  • Foxboro Courier, 1882 – Keyword searchable PDF located in the Walpole Room.
  • Walpole Star, 1882-1885 – Keyword searchable PDF located in the Walpole Room.
  • Foxboro Reporter, 1884-1890, 1891-1900 – Keyword searchable PDF located in the Walpole Room.
  • Walpole Enterprise, 1901-1915 – Keyword searchable PDF located in the Walpole Room.  Library also has copies of this newspaper on microfilm.
  • Walpole Times, 1915-2021 – Keyword searchable PDF located in the Walpole Room. Library also has copies of this newspaper on microfilm.  Search online issues of the Walpole Times for the years 2009 through 2019.

The follow information can be access through PDF format and microfilm in the Walpole Room:

  • Births, Marriages, Deaths, 1721-1789
  • Births, 1855-1896
  • Deaths, 1856-1900
  • Marriages, 1854-1900
  • Index of Births, 1850-1949
  • Index of Marriages, 1845-1949

Postcard Collection