2020.071.006

The book “History Of Lawrence, Mass” by Maurice B. Dorgan begins with a stamp inside that reads, “Lawrence High School book #1590.. Jan. 3rd 1941.” History of Lawrence, Mass is dedicated to all the Lawrence war veterans. The book elaborates deeply into the origin of Lawrence and the territory within its limits. Focusing on the timeline of the first settlers and the ones that followed throughout 1629. The intention of this book is to educate one in the general history of Lawrence from the first colonial/Indian settlers to the industrial upheave of 1912. Special mentions to Hon. Robert H. Tewksbury, for saving and documenting much of the early history of Lawrence, and William A. Walsh, the public librarian for helping organize all the content for Mr. Dorgan to execute his book. The book includes many illustrations that help one visualize the content.