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00. Small Acquisitions

00

 Record Group
Identifier: 00
This classification is assigned to small and single item collections which are housed together.

Found in 1089 Collections and/or Records:

Moses Wheler tax receipt

00-2005-31-0-9

 Collection
Identifier: 00-2005-31-0-9
Scope and Contents

Receipt issued to Moses Wheler [Wheeler] for $2.10 tax on the property of David & Daniel Wheler in the town of Litchfield.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1814 Oct 20; Other: Date acquired: 01/10/2010

Whig Ticket for Presidential Electors

00-2012-31-0

 Collection
Identifier: 00-2012-31-0
Scope and Contents

The Whig Ticket for Presidential Electors (2012-31-0) from 1844 lists the electors from Norwalk, Vernon, Cheshire, Plainfield and Litchfield for the Whig Party for the 1844 presidential election. The elector from Litchfield was Truman Smith, a politician, lawyer and judge who practiced law in Litchfield.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1844; Other: Date acquired: 03/08/2012

Alain C. White papers

00-2010-251-0

 Collection
Identifier: 00-2010-251-0
Scope and Contents

Papers of Alain C. White, consisting of correspondence related to investments of the Litchfield Historical Society, the acquisition of a John C. Calhoun portrait by the Society, and other matters. There are also a collection of what appear to be papers of Middletown, Conn., students.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1878-1923

Alain C. White playscripts

00-2010-209-0

 Collection
Identifier: 00-2010-209-0
Abstract

Two playscripts written by Alain C. White: a minstrel show dated 1917 containing many references to Litchfield and its residents and an adaptation of "Alice Through the Looking Glass," co-written by Miss Jay, undated. Both playscripts are annotated and include roles played by residents.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1917

White lead manufacturing instructions

00-2010-75-0

 Collection
Identifier: 00-2010-75-0
Scope and Contents

Instructions for making white lead using vinegar, lead, and horse dung. Also instructions for grafting fruit trees.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: undated

George Whitefield papers

00-ca 1890-19-0

 Collection
Identifier: 00-ca 1890-19-0
Scope and Contents

George Whitefield papers (ca 1890-19-0) consist of 3 samples of calligraphy and a letter to Rev. Amos Bassett in which he describes trouble he is having with Wheelock, who kicks him and threatens to kill him. He asks to be permitted to go to school in Mackinaw and describes other students who also have trouble with Wheelock.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1826

Whiting Family papers

00-1954-43-0

 Collection
Identifier: 00-1954-43-0
Scope and Contents

Whiting family papers, particularly Jason Whiting, including deeds, military commissions, and letters.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1758-1832; Other: Date acquired: 01/01/1954

Jason Whiting record book

00-2011-58-0

 Collection
Identifier: 00-2011-58-0
Scope and Contents

The Jason whiting record book (2011-58-0) contains newspaper and magazine subscription records for the year 1842. Handwritten on the front of the volume is "Regular Papers 1842." Names, along with the publication titles, and payment amounts are recorded inside. The item is currently housed in 3A Box 15.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1842; Other: Date acquired: 07/05/2013

N. C. Whiting and Sherman Gould agreement

00-2010-336-0

 Collection
Identifier: 00-2010-336-0
Scope and Contents

Agreement concerning property in New Jersey.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1868 Jul 7; Other: Date acquired: 03/09/2012

Jabez Whittelsey papers

00-1967-16-0

 Collection
Identifier: 00-1967-16-0
Scope and Contents

Jabez Whittelsey's account book for 1812-1819 and an 1820 letter to Jabez from his brother William Whittelsey in Cornish Vermont. Jabez was a shoemaker in Litchfield. Account book shelved in 3A Box 15.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1812-1820; Other: Date acquired: 11/30/1966