Litchfield (Conn.)
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 266 Collections and/or Records:
Silas Cheney family papers
1951-28-0
Collection
Identifier: 1951-28-0
Scope and Contents
The Silas Cheney family papers consist of documents primarily related to Silas Cheney (1821-1874), a Litchfield, Conn., broker and also several members of his immediate family, including his brother Edward Porter Cheney (1815-1904); his sisters Mary Young Cheney Greeley (1811-1872), wife of Horace Greeley, and Charlotte M. Cheney (1812-1886); and his mother Mary Young Cheney ( -1874). The collection consists of correspondence, business and legal papers, leases, and deeds.
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Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1818-1883; Other: Date acquired: 04/05/1952
Found in:
Litchfield Historical Society
Chronological research notes
00-2024-50-0
Item
Identifier: 00-2024-50-0
Abstract
Notes covering events Feb.-Aug. 1883, perhaps using a newspaper as a source. On reverse of the note pages is "Apothecaries Hall, 301 Chapel St." with additional information and a raphic.
Dates:
1883 Feb-Aug
Found in:
Litchfield Historical Society
B. Woodruff Clark collection
2002-34-0
Collection
Identifier: 2002-34-0
Abstract
Family papers, 1800s-1940s.
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1842-1942; Other: Date acquired: 10/10/2002
Found in:
Litchfield Historical Society
Elsa Hinchman Clark collection
00-2010-271-0
Collection
Identifier: 00-2010-271-0
Abstract
The Elsa Hinchman Clark collection (2010-271-0) contains documents from the Woodruff family.
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1862-1960s; Other: Date acquired: 08/08/2011
Found in:
Litchfield Historical Society
Abel Clemons deeds
00-2010-308-0
Collection
Identifier: 00-2010-308-0
Scope and Contents
Two deeds to George H. Weston for land in Litchfield, Conn.
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1850-1851; Other: Date acquired: 01/09/2012
Found in:
Litchfield Historical Society
Colvocoresses family papers
1996-16-0
Collection
Identifier: 1996-16-0
Scope and Contents
The papers of the Colvocoresses family, consisting of correspondence; genealogical materials; clippings; advertisements and other materials related to local businesses; memoirs of Alden P. Colvocoresses; records relating to the Connecticut Home Guard (1917) and Litchfield Light Horse (1957); speeches of Adm. George P. Colvocoresses (1916-1925); cutout letters that spell "Colvocoresses"; Christmas cards; and news clippings, notes, photographs relating to the Champlin family; notes on...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1861-1996; Other: Date acquired: 01/08/1996
Found in:
Litchfield Historical Society
Connecticut Junior Republic collection
2011-02-0
Collection
Identifier: 2011-02-0
Scope and Contents
The Connecticut Junior Republic collection documents a private, non-profit agency with headquarters in Litchfield, Conn. Established in 1904 through the bequest of Litchfield resident Mary Buel, the Republic provides residential and community-based care, treatment and education for at-risk and special needs boys and girls and their families in seven locations throughout Connecticut. The collection consists primarily of printed materials, and includes annual reports, press releases, long...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1906-2010
Found in:
Litchfield Historical Society
Fellows of the Connecticut Medical Society
00-2024-39-0
Item
Identifier: 00-2024-39-0
Abstract
List of officers and fellows arranged by county.
Dates:
1833 May
Found in:
Litchfield Historical Society
Connecticut Mining Company account book
00-1939-23-0
Collection
Identifier: 00-1939-23-0
Scope and Contents
The Connecticut Mining Company account book (1939-23-0) contains financial records for the years 1858 through 1860. The Connecticut Mining Company was incorporated in 1854 by the state General Assembly with the purpose of exploring for iron, copper and other metals and minerals, and for mining, vending, smelting and working the same. The thiry-five page ledger contains the names of laborers who worked in the mines, as well as their daily wages. Also noted are larger amounts that individuals...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1858-1860; Other: Date acquired: 07/01/1939
Found in:
Litchfield Historical Society
Correspondence and records regarding The Consolidated Peat and Peat Machine Co.
00-2010-80-0
Collection
Identifier: 00-2010-80-0
Scope and Contents
Correspondence of Arthur Bostwick of the St. Louis Public Library and Alain C. White regarding The Consolidated Peat and Peat Machine Co., 1922-1923, and a stock certificate of the company, 1868.
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1868-1923
Found in:
Litchfield Historical Society