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Program for an exhibition "to be given by the North Centre School in Woodbury, at the Town House, on [ ] March 1827." Signed by S.M. Ensign, Instructer. Includes a list of music and dramatic acts with the names of student performers.

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Ephraim Kirby No. 75 O. E. S. "Your Household Guide," Arethusa Farm calendar, Tip Top Stores Christmas toy catalog (1948), The Lure of the Litchfield Hills (1944 Dec)

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A deed to Nathaniel Ewing of Palmyra from the General Land Office for land in Vincennes (Indiana) "in the territory north west of the Ohio, and above the mouth of Kentucky River." Signed by Josiah Meigs, commissiner of the General Land Office and James Monroe, President of the United States.

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Hand crafted farewell card apparently made by a Litchfield Institute student. The Litchfield Institute was an independent, non-profit professional association established in June 1984 for the purpose of promoting arts and sciences and of encouraging humanitarian service to civic, educational, and religious organizations, especially in Litchfield County and neighboring communities.

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Two small handwritten papers to Miss Harriet Farnam stating that she was at the head of the school. One is dated May 20 and the other 26 Oct. 1820, both signed by C. Tolles.

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Military pass to allow Gad Farnum, a soldier in Col. Hills Regiment and Captain Alexander Walls Company, who has been discharged and is granted liberty to return to Litchfield. Signed by Andrew Ward, Brigadeer General, Aug. 17, 1777. Also, dated Oct. 3, 1777, a note from Timothy Judd, Justice of Peace, to allow Gad Farnum to pass to and from Guilford.

Scope and Contents Account book (1912-28-0) contains financial records for the years 1848 and 1879. The entries are likely from a dry goods store. Transaction entries include an individual's name, the items purchased, and the amount paid. The entries for 1848 are noted as taking place in Lyons, while the 1879 entries are listed as taking place in New Milford. The bulk of the book is made up of earlier transactions, with only one page listing entries for the year 1879. Many of the goods found listed in the...

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Susan Camp Nickerson, principal. Lists pupils, including Cornelia G. Ensign and Jane E. Patmore of Litchfield, CT, and has information about sessions and expenses.

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Filley family papers, mostly deeds.

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A small group of family papers, including photographs of a horse and buggy and automobile; Litchfield High School commencement programs; and documents relating to James Finan's service in World War II, including his honorable discharge and photographs.