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Charlotte Deming papers
2011-17-0
Collection
Identifier: 2011-17-0
Scope and Contents
The Charlotte Deming papers (2011-17-0, ,42 linear feet) consist of programs related to her performances in Litchfield, New York City, and Westchester, 1882-1924. Deming played violin with a number of groups and venues. The papers consist mostly of programs, and also news clippings, publications and ephemera related to music business and concerts, items related to the Women's String Orchestra Society of New York and the Musicians Club of New York, and an 1898 receipt for a grand piano...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1882-1924; Other: Date acquired: 03/04/2012
Found in:
Litchfield Historical Society
Robert Doyle collection
2003-48-0
Collection
Identifier: 2003-48-0
Scope and Contents
The Robert Doyle collection contains papers regarding Crutch & MacDonald, a Litchfield, Conn., drug store; other Litchfield businesses; and activities of the Borough of Litchfield government. The papers include druggists catalogues and literature, late 1800s; a letter written by Robert Doyle regarding the sale of Crutch & MacDonald, 1994; bills and receipts, early twentieth century; documents relating to the sale and lease of Crutch & MacDonald and its antecedent iterations,...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1870-1994; Other: Date acquired: 02/07/2005
Found in:
Litchfield Historical Society
Clarence H. Elliott collection
1979-16-1
Collection — Container: 1979-16-1 Elliott Box 1
Identifier: 1979-16-1
Abstract
The Clarence H. Elliott collection documents Elliott's association with Litchfield High School from 1916 through 1927 as teacher, assistant principal, principal, and athletic coach. There are also items which relate to Litchfield in general and Antrim, N.H., where Elliott lived for a time prior to coming to Litchfield. The collection consists of photographs, scrapbooks, ephemera, and news clippings.
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1915-1932; Other: Date acquired: 10/05/1980
Found in:
Litchfield Historical Society
Bernice Fuessenich collection
2003-78-0
Collection
Identifier: 2003-78-0
Scope and Contents
The Bernice Fuessenich collection consists of photographs, invoices, programs, invitations, advertising, brochures, dance cards, calling cards, and other ephemera documenting cultural, social, religious, and business activities in Litchfield, Conn., 1897-1976. Among the subjects covered are drama productions, church dedications and services, horse shows, minstrel shows, dances and balls, businesses and restaurants. There are also receipts for goods and services. Some of the papers relate to...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1897-1976; Other: Date acquired: 01/02/2005
Found in:
Litchfield Historical Society
George Glen Gould and Florence Holden Gould papers
1955-03-0
Collection
Identifier: 1955-03-0
Scope and Contents
The George Glen Gould and Florence Holden Gould papers (1955-03-0, 1.25 linear feet) document the activities of a New York City couple whose activities centered around their appreciation of period furniture, silks, rugs, and other interior design topics. The collection also includes genealogical information related to several descendents of Judge James Gould of Litchfield, Conn. The papers include correspondence, drafts and published versions of articles, photographs, research files, and...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1777-1957; Other: Date acquired: 03/06/1955
Found in:
Litchfield Historical Society
Grand Army of the Republic, Dept. of Connecticut, charter application
00-2010-278-0
Collection
Identifier: 00-2010-278-0
Scope and Contents
Blank form.
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: undated; Other: Date acquired: 11/09/2011
Found in:
Litchfield Historical Society
Grand Army of the Republic, Seth F. Plumb Post No. 80 records
1918-39-0
Collection
Identifier: 1918-39-0
Scope and Contents
The Grand Army of the Republic (GAR), Seth F. Plumb Post No. 80 records document the Litchfield, Conn., post, which was active from 1886 to 1918. The collection consists of circular letters, minutes, receipts, correspondence, adjutant's reports, membership applications, constitution and by-laws, and ephemera. Includes 1891-1892 receipt book with stubs for dues paid, etc. by members name and amount paid.
Minute book Jan 1, 1887 to Jan 1, 1893 and Minute book Jan 1, 1893 to Aug 1918 are...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1886-1918; Other: Date acquired: 01/08/1918
Found in:
Litchfield Historical Society
Samuel H. Guernsey memorial card
00-2010-181-0
Collection
Identifier: 00-2010-181-0
Scope and Contents
Memorial card for Samuel H. Guernsey, who died Aug. 27, 1886.
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1886 Aug 27
Found in:
Litchfield Historical Society
Hack and Eraclito collection of Westleigh Inn records
1981-09-0
Collection
Identifier: 1981-09-0
Abstract
The Hack and Eraclito collection of Westleigh Inn records consists of papers which relate to the former Westleigh Inn of Litchfield, Conn., owned by Joseph J. Hack, Jr., Daniel J. Hack, and Frank Eraclito. The inn was in operation from 1946 until it was sold in 1973. The collection consists of incorporation, subscriber, and stock records; menus; advertisements, ad mattes, and news clippings; photographs of building interiors, exteriors, the owners and their families, and the staff; menus;...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1945-1972; Other: Date acquired: 02/06/1981
Found in:
Litchfield Historical Society
Lucy Flower Karl papers
00-1971-44-0
Collection
Identifier: 00-1971-44-0
Scope and Contents
Papers of Lucy Flower Karl (1870-1958), consisting of correspondence, ephemera, a photograph, and other documents. Lucy Karl was married to William C. Karl, and the papers include items related to her 13-year-old son William Raymond Karl, who had the unfortunate distinction of being Litchfield's first motor vehicle fatality in 1915. William C. Karl was one of seven Karl brothers who came to Litchfield with their parents, Peter and Wilhelmina Hudel Karl, in the 1880s. William died in 1903....
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1896-1930; Other: Date acquired: 01/03/1971
Found in:
Litchfield Historical Society