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Isabel Foster Murphy collection

00-1952-23-1

 Collection
Identifier: 00-1952-23-1

Abstract

The Isabel Foster Murphy collection (1952-23-1) consists of photographs of the Shepaug Railroad and Litchfield Station.

Dates

  • Other: Date acquired: 10/10/1952

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Biographical or Historical Information

Isabel Foster Murphy was the wife of George J. Murphy and daughter of Frederick Foster, station master at the Litchfield Station. Note found in the collection: "Mr. Foster came to Litchfield about 1910. At first he lived in rooms on the second floor in the station. After his wife and daughter came from Bristol, Conn. to join him, he lived across the road in the building used in 1952 by the George J. Switzer Co. as an office."

Note written by

Extent

1.00 folders

Language of Materials

English

Source of Acquisition

Isabel Foster Murphy (Mrs. George J.)

Method of Acquisition

Gift

Accruals and Additions

Gift from Mrs. George J. Murphy in 1972 (1972-38-3).

Existence and Location of Originals

http://www.litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org

Related Materials

multi-part note content

Subject

Title
Isabel Foster Murphy collection
Author
Lee S. Cook
Date
06/01/2015
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Litchfield Historical Society Repository

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