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Contains 27 Results:

Antiques, 1913-1991

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents Litchfield antiques: exhibits, auctions, shows, dealers and galleries information. Program for "An exhibit of antique American furniture" at the Congregational Church House on July 13, 1957. For the benefit of the Connecticut Junior Republic. Flyer for "Exhibition of antique silver" sponsored by the Mary Floyd Tallmadge Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, to be held in the Noyes Memorial Library with an Old Time Tea Room in the Law School building. Exhibit will be from July 25-29....
Dates: Other: 1913-1991

Archaeology, "An archaeological study of lands along Ripley Swamp, Litchfield, Conn." prepared by Russell G. Handsman for the American Indian Archaeological Institute, 1987

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Content Description From the File:

Publications and other printed materials on all aspects of Litchfield's history assembled by LHS staff.

Dates: 1987

Archaeology, "Historic archaeological research along West Street: assessing the impact of the borough of Litchfield's sewer system", 1978

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 3
Content Description From the File:

Publications and other printed materials on all aspects of Litchfield's history assembled by LHS staff.

Dates: 1978

Art, 1873-1965

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents Litchfield art shows, lectures, classes and galleries information. Catalogue of the art gallery connected with the Ladies' Church Furnishing Fair, Aug. 13, 1873. Catalogues of the 2nd and 3rd annual exhibition of paintings by E.N. Vanderpoel, Adelaide Deming and Alexander T. Van Laer, 1912 & 1913. Baum, Sonja Gerquest. advertisement for house portraiture. Child and Family Services 9th annual art & Craft show, Oct. 11 & 12. list of crafters. Huffington, J.W. collection of...
Dates: 1873-1965

Balls, 1850-1910

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents Dance cards, invitations, menus for balls, including: Complimentary Ball, Jan. 23, 1850 invitation. To be given at Sherman's Hall, Litchfield in honor of the presentation of a sword to Major W. Wessells. Fourth of July Ball, July 4, 1851 at the United States House, in Litchfield. Empire Cotillion Party, at the the United States Hotel, Jan. 14, 1853. Half-quarter Ball at Wheeler's Litchfield House, Feb. 25. Last Quarter Ball at Wheeler's Hall, Litchfield. Thanksgiving Ball at the Mansion...
Dates: 1850-1910

Bantam, "Legend of the First Methodist Church in Bradleyville" by Hallock, 1819

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 7
Content Description From the File:

Publications and other printed materials on all aspects of Litchfield's history assembled by LHS staff.

Dates: 1819

Bantam, 1905-1984

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 6
Scope and Contents

Bantam, various publications. "Olde Bantam Day" program. 7 July 1984. "Bantam, Conn. U.S.A.; one thousand horse power for the development of Bantam" booklet, n.d. "News for the Housekeeper" Issue no. 1, October 1905, published by Morey and Watts [store] in Bantam. Program for New Year's Eve Ball and Society by the Bantam Ball Bearing Mutual Benefit Association, Dec. 31, 1919. Includes ads for local businesses.

Dates: 1905-1984

Bantam, George Cappell to Edward Eggleston letter, 1943 Jul 29

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 8
Scope and Contents

Letter from George Cappell to Edward Eggleston with miscellaneous information about the Bantam area.

Dates: 1943 Jul 29

Bantam, "The News" newspaper, vol. I no. 8, 1917 Apr 21

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents

Newspaper "published every Saturday morning at Bantam, Conn." by Fred W. Cone, editor. Vol. I no. 8, April 21, 1917.

Dates: 1917 Apr 21

Bantam School, 1920-1929

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 10
Scope and Contents

Bantam School information. Petition for special town meeting to build school March 1920. Specification for alterations & improvement, July 1920. Program for "Princess Chrysanthemum; a Japanese operetta" given by the Bantam School Dec. 19, 1929 under the supervision of Miss Catherine Galpin, Music Supervisor.

Dates: 1920-1929