Massachusetts Historical Society - colonial papers referencing Native peoples

The Massachusetts Historical Society preserves colonial-era manuscripts and institutional records, including the papers of early Massachusetts leaders such as John Winthrop that contain firsthand references to interactions with local Native peoples. Researchers use MHS collections to study 17th- and 18th-century events, diplomacy, and conflicts involving Indigenous communities in the Boston region. The society provides access to these primary sources for scholarly research and public programming.