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Dickinson, Leonard A. and Bessie (Beach) Dickinson

Folder 7

 File — Folder: 7
Identifier: Folder 7

Scope and Contents

Notes on the children and grandchildren of Leonard and Besse Dickinson, compiled by Betsy Dickinson Rice; obituary of Dorothy Dickinson Cromwell; menu from Dicknson's Dairy Maid which was on West St.; article from Litchfield Enquirer, August 28, 1952 about the Lamplighter of Litchfield, which was in the Dickinson's building; and a letter to Leonard Dickinson from Charles Henry Morgan, dated Litchfield, July 17, 1941 with news of people in Litchfield including Austin Purves painting a mural. Also a thank you note from May W. White to Mrs. Leonard Dickinson who took a group of dancers to Whitehall to dance for Miss White while Mrs. Dickinson played the piano. Photocopies of letters Bessie Dickinson wrote to Frances and Lynn Barber, 1948-1960.

Dates

  • created: 1897-1976
  • Other: Date acquired: 01/02/2005

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 5.00 boxes

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Litchfield Historical Society Repository

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