This collection contains original material from the events surrounding the murder trial of Joseph White, including the indictment, names of the jurors, testimonies, the autopsy, newspaper accounts and letters to and from the principals.

This collection contains correspondence about an object referred to as a “witch twig”, in addition to an essay about the item, and photographs of it.

This collection contains the personal records of Robert S. Rantoul, including correspondence, financial records, photos and mementos of his children, and news clippings related to his life. It also contains a significant amount of records relating to his professional positions as both the Mayor of Salem and the President of the Essex Institute.

The Salem Union League Records include a constitution, by-laws, records of committee meetings, roster of members, and list of officers created by the Salem Union League from 1863 to 1864. This collection has been arranged into one series.