The years since 1960 are kept behind the main desk in the lobby. Earlier still are the Brockton High School and North Bridgewater High School graduation programs, dating back to 1864. Back to Top Local History History of North Bridgewater by Bradford Kingman - First published in 1866, before Brockton became a city or changed its name, later editions up to 1895 were published as History of Brockton . Kingman's history is packed with names, for soldiers in the Revolutionary War to masonic members. Beyond the biographical section at the back of the book, there are many notable citizens of Brockton mentioned who are not listed in the index.
Careful reading can yield a lot of information.
The Story of Brockton's Fight against Influenza by Ernest A. Burrill - A thorough telling of the impact of the 1918 influenza epidemic on Brockton. The index provides an alphabetical list of names leading one to the page containing the name in a roster of men belonging to a regiment. The dates of service per regiment, where they served, and where they were first organized are among the chief facts given. Armies - Using the index, one can find the soldiers listed alphabetically with references to volumes and chapters. Rank, regiment, and tour of duty are among some of the information which may be gleaned from this source.