Marblehead Memories Database and Online Collections Database.

NOTE: The Online Collections Database does not represent the Museum's complete collection of over 60,000 archival materials and objects. Please contact the Museum if you are unable to find what you are looking for online.

Tips for Searching

Catalog Searches (Marblehead Memories Database / Collections Database)

The catalog buttons can also help narrow down your search, by only searching with a selected catalog. If you only want to search the Marblehead Memories Collection, click the Marblehead Memories Database button and type in your keyword(s) or phrase. You can also browse records within that catalog without performing a search. Phrase searching, wildcards (*) as well as AND/OR statements are available when performing catalog searches.

Keyword Search

The Keyword Search button allows you to perform a general search across multiple fields for any catalog records online. Keyword searches use OR as the default connector between words (e.g. a search for John Glover will return records associated with John OR Glover). If you want to find records where both keywords are found, type in AND between the two words. To search for a specific phrase, be sure to put the phrase within quotes (e.g. "Lee Mansion"). You can also use the asterisk (*) as a wildcard (e.g. a search for histor* would come up with records containing history, histories, historical, etc.). Searches are not case sensitive.

Advanced Search

The Advanced Search button can help you be more specific with your search. You can search for a word or phrase within a particular search category or use multiple categories to further narrow down your search results. For example, searching White in the People field will bring up any records associated with a member of the White family, without having to sift through black & white photographs. You can also search People and Creator records through Advanced Search. Phrase searching with quotes and use of wildcards (*) are available in Advanced Search.

Random Images

The Random Images button is a great way to just browse the collection. Each Random Images page displays a random assortment of images from the records online. If something piques your interest, click the thumbnail to view a larger version of the image.