Esther H. Thompson, 1823-1929
Scope and Contents
This series contains papers relating to Esther Thompson. Most of this series consists of Esther's notes and manuscripts on Litchfield History, including her own memories and those of others in town. Of particular note is her childhood memory of troops mustering on the town green during the Civil War as well as information regarding William Grimes and other enslaved people. This series also contains correspondence and school related material. Some items of note are “letters” from Esther’s cat, Whitlock White Thompson, as well as various essays written for a competition at Litchfield High School.
Dates
- Creation: 1823-1929
Creator
- From the Collection: Thompson, Esther H., 1853-1929 (Person)
- From the Collection: Thompson, George William, 1816-1891 (Person)
- From the Collection: Beecher, Catharine Esther, 1800-1878 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Extent
1-5 boxes
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Litchfield Historical Society Repository
7 South Street
P.O. Box 385
Litchfield CT 06759
860-567-4501
860-567-3565 (Fax)
archivist@litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org