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Collection
Identifier: 00-1912-29-0
Abstract
A small note from A. Lincoln to L. Wessells, pro marshal 4th Dist Conn. for the release of John H. Bostwick of Salisbury, a deserter from the draft.
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1865 Feb 13; Other: Date acquired: 01/01/1912
Item
Identifier: 00-2026-04-0
Content Description
This 1939 diary documents the activities of Linnie Joyce Green, who worked in the household of Minerva Buel Blake during the latter's time in Deer Isle, Maine and Litchfield, Connecticut. It covers Linnie Joyce Green's personal life, her professional duties, and the daily activities of the Blake household, within both the family property at 258 North Street and wider Litchfield and Connecticut social circles. Of particular note is the level of detail with which Linnie Joynce Greene documents...
Dates:
1939
Collection
Identifier: 00-2009-88-0
Scope and Contents
Ceritficate that the 4th Class of the Town of Litchfield have procured Solomon Linsley, Jr. to serve in the Continental Army in Col. Heman Swift's Regiment for three years; approved by Col. Bezaleel Beebe and addressed to Elihu Harrison, foreman of the 4th class. Certified by James Morris, Captain of the 2d Regiment Connecticut
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1784 Feb 17
Collection
Identifier: 2013-103-0
Scope and Contents
Two framed liquor licenses, 2013-104-0, one for James Campbell for the Union State Hotel from 1905-06; and another for Eugene L. Phelps, for the Phelp's Tavern in 1911-12. The licenses are for the same business, but under different names. The license for Campbell was in a fire and has burn damage, and is brittle and darkened. The United States Hotel, known earlier as Phelps Inn and after 1910 as Phelps Tavern.
Both items are framed and in Art Storage. Please allow extra time for...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1905-1912; Other: Date acquired: 07/06/2013
Collection
Identifier: 00-1973-77-0
Scope and Contents
The Lists of Deaths and Marriages collection (1973-77-0) is a small book used by Laurens Perseus Hickok to keep a record of funerals and marriages he performed. The book is broken into two main sections. The first section is a list of the funerals performed by Hickok from 1830 to 1836; all of these funerals were performed in Litchfield at the First Congregational Church. After a four page break, the book becomes a record of weddings performed that spans the years 1829 to 1864. The weddings...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1830-1864; Other: Date acquired: 05/06/2012
Collection
Identifier: 00-2010-353-0
Scope and Contents
Lists people ranging from age 90 to 70.
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1865; Other: Date acquired: 05/09/2012
Item
Identifier: 00-2024-56-0
Abstract
Handbill that reads "Taxpayers! Here is a PARTIAL list of your money handed out by our Boss First Selectman to his closest friends and supporters, under disguised roads and bridges," followed by list of recipients and amount of funds received, concluding with "This is the way your money goes. When the TAX RATE gets to 3 CENTS don't blame us. HONES GRAFT, Committee."
Dates:
1907
Collection
Identifier: 00-1983-08-0
Scope and Contents
The Litchfield 2nd School District minute book (1983-08-0) contains meeting minutes for the years 1858 through 1879. The minutes in the volume record the activities of the annual meeting for each year. Topics such as repairing the school house and hiring a female teacher are seen early on in the book. "Register of 2nd School District Litchfield" is recorded in the front cover. It is also referred to as the Chestnut Hill School District in some of the annual meeting minutes.
The item is...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1858-1879; Other: Date acquired: 12/07/1982
Collection
Identifier: 00-1973-72-3
Scope and Contents
The Litchfield 6th School District Minute Book (1973-72-3) was used by the 6th District School between 1799 and 1877. It contains details of propositions put to vote such as how to use money or collect money or filling positions.
Currently housed in 3A Box 30.
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1799-1877; Other: Date acquired: 01/08/1973
Collection
Identifier: 00-1982-25-0
Scope and Contents
The minute book for Litchfield 14th school district (1982-25-0) contains meeting minutes from Oct. 16, 1828 to Sept. 1879 with election of officers, accounts, laying school tax, hiring teachers, determination of school sessions, building a new school in 1866, and other business. The school was known as South Plains School.
Currently housed in 3A Box 30.
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1828-1879; Other: Date acquired: 08/04/1982
