The following American Studies Seminar research papers were written by students in the 1980 seminar, "Community Life in Preindustrial Worcester," under the supervision of Professor Kenneth Moynihan and Charles Estus.

• "The American Antiquarian Society: a history of its founder, Isaiah Thomas, and a social history of its incorporators," by Faith E. Cuenin
• "The formation of the Calvinist Church in Worcester: a study of the calling and social class," by Maxine Grad
• "A new world view / by Lauren Abramson -- The Old South Church of Worcester, 1785-1820," by Robbin Anne Messersmith
• "Political leadership in Worcester and the Second Parish Separation," by Michael A.O. de Freitas
• "Political party organization in Worcester, 1800-1809," by Mike Quarry
• "Worcester land use development "The Center" 1713-1835," by Janice Pothier
• "Worcester's school system, 1780-1820," by Donna Lynn Bagdonovich