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The Alvin Dickinson account book (1973-68-0) was maintained from 1851 through 1862. Mr. Dickinson was a farmer in Goshen, Connecticut, and his account book records monetary transactions made by him as well as cash transactions received by him from other individuals. Alvin Dickinson was married to Sarah Dickinson, and the couple had two daughters and two sons. The item is housed in 3B Box 21.

Scope and Contents The Edwin P. Dickinson account book (1973-67-0) was maintained from 1843 through 1864. Edwin P. Dickinson was a lifelong farmer in Connecticut. His account book records monetary transactions made by him, as well as cash transactions he received from other individuals. Born in January of 1821, Mr. Dickinson was married to Harriet Dickinson and the couple resided in Litchfield, Connecticut. The couple had two sons, and Mr. Dickinson spent his life farming in the area. The item is housed in 3B...

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Manuscript of "Twelve Months at Arethusa," by Jeannette Guildford (1914-2005). Guildford was the great-granddaughter of Charles and Lucinda Webster who purchased Arethusa Farm in 1868. Upon the death of her mother and the selling of the family farm, Guilford wrote three poems and “Twelve Months at Arethusa”, which is a book that recounts stories passed down by her family regarding life on the farm.

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Photograph of Melanie T. Hilpert posing for an advertisement for Toll Gate Farms