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Henry Guy Gould manuscript

00-1916-47-0

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Identifier: 00-1916-47-0
Scope and Contents

A manuscript detailing the origin of the names of towns in Connecticut, by Henry Guy Gould.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1874 Apr 24; Other: Date acquired: 01/01/1916
Found in: Litchfield Historical Society

Grand Army of the Republic, Dept. of Connecticut, charter application

00-2010-278-0

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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

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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

Guild and Stevens families papers

00-1971-46-0

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Identifier: 00-1971-46-0
Scope and Contents

Photographs, correspondence, and other items related to the Guild family of Milton, Litchfield, Conn., and the Stevens family of Bethlehem, Conn. Some papers also relate to the Lindley family of Ansonia, Conn. Primary correspondents include Penfield Guild (1832-1901), his sister Mary Guild Stevens (1816- ), and her husband James Stevens (1812- ).

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1834-1860; Other: Date acquired: 07/10/1971
Found in: Litchfield Historical Society

Hall family collection

1961-38-0

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Identifier: 1961-38-0
Scope and Contents

The papers of Norman Hall (1805-1852) a son William J. Hall (1839-1912) and a granddaughter Florence Hall Perkins and her husband Willis O. Perkins, residents of Milton, a part of Litchfield, consisting of deeds and an estate inventory. The papers of William also contain a certificate of exemption from service during the Civil War and related documents. To see a partial inventory of the papers, click "Show Digital Content Links" at left and then "Hall Family Collection inventory."

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1836-1909; Other: Date acquired: 07/07/1963
Found in: Litchfield Historical Society

Brig. Gen. James Hamilton receipt

00-2010-11-0

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Identifier: 00-2010-11-0
Abstract

Brigadier General James Hamilton's receipt for 208 rations of provisions received of Jonathan Clarke, Asst. Commissary General for the convention troops, for the use of Hamilton, commencing 1 March and ending 3 April. Dated Cambridge, New England 3 April 1778.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1778 Apr 3
Found in: Litchfield Historical Society

Thomas Harney daybook

00-1913-32-0

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Identifier: 00-1913-32-0
Scope and Contents

The Thomas Harney daybook (1913-32-0) contains various entries by Thomas Harney, and later his wife, between the years 1856 and 1876. The majority of the journal contains brief daily entries that describe the weather condition, the wind direction, daily activities, and the temperature at sunrise, noon, and sunset. Also recorded are letters sent, as well as a recipe for ink and whitewash. Item is currently housed in 3A Box 22.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1856-1876; Other: Date acquired: 11/30/1912
Found in: Litchfield Historical Society

H. William Hawke manuscript

00-1972-129-0

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Identifier: 00-1972-129-0
Scope and Contents

The H. William Hawke manuscript (1972-129-0) is a typescript manuscript biography titled "Joel Stone of Gananoque, 1749-1833. His Life and Letters." The manuscript was written by H. William Hawke in 1970.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1970; Other: Date acquired: 01/03/1972
Found in: Litchfield Historical Society

Robert W. Hill lecture

00-1907-17-0

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Identifier: 00-1907-17-0
Scope and Contents Robert Wakeman Hill (1828-1909) was a noted architect. He received his early education in the schools of Waterbury and attended the Young Men's Institute in New Haven. He studied architecture with Henry Austin of New Haven and A. C. Nash of Milwaukee, Wis. He returned to Connecticut in 1858 and practiced architecture for a short time in Naugatuck. In 1863, he moved to Waterbury and spent the remainder of his life there. Hill was architect for the state under Governors Bigelow, Waller,...
Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1906 Jul 30; Other: Date acquired: 01/01/1907
Found in: Litchfield Historical Society

Gideon Hollister papers

1914-16-0

 Collection
Identifier: 1914-16-0
Scope and Contents The Gideon Hollister papers (1914-16-0, 2.42 linear feet) document Gideon Hiram Hollister (1818-1887), a lawyer, historian, and author who also served as United States minister to Haiti from 1868 to 1869. He is perhaps best known for his History of Connecticut, published in 1855. In addition, he published several books of fiction and poetry. The collection contains manuscripts and documents regarding these works. Also found are manuscripts drafts of some of...
Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1850-1906; Other: Date acquired: 01/09/1914
Found in: Litchfield Historical Society

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Reeve, Tapping, 1744-1823 3
Seymour, Moses, 1774-1826 3
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Wolcott, Oliver, 1726-1797 3
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