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Welcome to the Local History and Special Collections section of the Bangor Public Library.
Local History items provide information on Bangor, the Penobscot valley, the state of Maine, and the entire region of New England.
Our materials include genealogical resources, and historical references.
Special Collections' unique materials include rare books on various topics.
It also includes photographs, and archival collections that preserve Bangor's history for future generations.

What will I find in the Bangor Room?

Bangor Daily News Index
County Histories
Family Records - published resources, as well as, donated research
Genealogy Handbooks - for research by cultural groups or locations
Information and Histories on other New England States
Local History Resources such as Bangor City Directories
Military Histories
Passenger/Immigrant Ship Information
Research Resources
Scanned photos through the Maine Memory Network
State and Federal Census State Resources such as the Maine Register Town Histories