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John W. Buell Papers
1950-20-0
Collection
Identifier: 1950-20-0
Scope and Contents
The papers of John Wadhams Buell (1821-1864), his sister, Mary Theresa Buell (1814-1900), and other family members. There is documentation of his involvement in several mining ventures, including the Connecticut Mining Company, and deeds to property owned by his ancestors.John Buell and Mary Buell were among the children of Capt. Samuel Buell (1783-1863) and Anne Wadhams (1777-1865) of Litchfield and cousins of Dr. Henry Wadhams Buel and Mary Jane Buel Brace, children of Dr....
Dates:
Other: Date acquired: 01/08/1950
Found in:
Litchfield Historical Society
Truman Buell family papers
00-2010-270-0
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 00-2010-270-0
Scope and Contents
The Truman Buell family papers relate to the Buell family of Litchfield, Conn., and consist primarily of deeds. There are also bills, receipts, estate documents, and other items.
Truman Buell (1786-1867) was a son of Ebenezer Buell (1747-1823) and Hannah Plumb (1749-1835). Deeds document a number of Ebenezer's land acquisitions. In the 1800s, he sold or transferred property to Truman and his other sons. Truman married Nancy Hinman (1785-1866), who was a daughter of Wait Hinman (1748-1846)...
Dates:
Created: 1781-1905; Other: Date acquired: 01/08/2011
Found in:
Litchfield Historical Society
Dorothy Bull collection
1954-26-0
Collection
Identifier: 1954-26-0
Scope and Contents
The Dorothy Bull collection (1954-26-0, .42 linear feet) consists of letters from John Masefield (1878-1967), a poet lauriet of the United Kingdom, containing suggestions and criticisms of Dorothy Bull's writing and other contemporary writers and other topics; other letters written by Masefield; Bull's 1922-1923 letters to her aunt Edith Kingsbury written from England; Masefield's published works and copies of The Forge, a literary magazine he founded; verse...
Dates:
Created: 1913-1934; Other: Date acquired: 10/09/1955
Found in:
Litchfield Historical Society
Ludlow Bull house renovation papers
1986-01-0
Collection
Identifier: 1986-01-0
Scope and Contents
The Ludlow Bull house renovation papers include detailed architectural drawings and schedules designed by Richard Henry Dana Jr. dated 1925-1926; Clay & Corigill, 1937-1938 and 1946; and a landscape plan designed by Nelva M. Weber, 1954. The Ludlow Bull house was originally built in 1793 by Julius Deming and has been known as the Deming-Perkins house and The Lindens. It is located on North Street in Litchfield, Conn.
Dates:
Created: 1925-1954; Other: Date acquired: 07/01/1986
Found in:
Litchfield Historical Society
Bumper sticker
00-1992-01-4
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 00-1992-01-4
Scope and Contents
Bumper Sticker, 1992-01-4, white with red heart and black lettering and reads, "I (HEART) LITCHFIELD."
Dates:
Other: Date acquired: 11/30/1991
Found in:
Litchfield Historical Society
Bumper stickers
00-1985-23-1, 2
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 00-1985-23-1, 2
Scope and Contents
Two Bumper Stickers, 1985-23-1-2, one is red, white and blue and reads, "LIKE WHAT WE'VE DONE?/YOU AIN'T SEEN NOTHIN' YET!/JOIN US . . . THE REPUBLICANS." The oher is white and red and reads, "BALDWIN/HIGH SHERIFF."
Dates:
Other: Majority of material found in 1985; Other: Date acquired: 11/30/1984
Found in:
Litchfield Historical Society
Evelyn L. Burgess deed and land survey
00-2010-299-0
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 00-2010-299-0
Scope and Contents
Deed to Charlotte Wiggin for and survey of land in Litchfield, Conn.
Dates:
Created: 1941 Apr 23; Other: Date acquired: 01/09/2012
Found in:
Litchfield Historical Society
Carter family papers
00-1954-42-0
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 00-1954-42-0
Scope and Contents
Deeds for land in East Litchfield, Conn., and Torrington, Conn. relating to the Carter family of East Litchfield. Most involve Joseph E. Carter, Elizabeth Clark Carter, Effie Ruth Curtiss Carter, and Alfred H. Perkins among others. Also the discharge record for Charles Carter from the 2nd Regiment Conn. Heavy Artillery on September 9, 1865.
Dates:
Created: 1848-1917; Other: Date acquired: 01/01/1954
Found in:
Litchfield Historical Society
Catholic Women's Benevolent Legion, Emma Deming Council No. 265 records
2005-20-0
Collection
Identifier: 2005-20-0
Scope and Contents
The Catholic Women's Benevolent Legion (CWBL) was a fraternal and insurance society founded in 1895. The Emma Deming Council No. 265 was founded in Litchfield in 1907. Membership was limited to Catholic women ages 17 to 50. The records document the activities of the Deming Council; some relate to the dealings between the main office in New York and the local council. Membership applications, lists, and investigating committee report and notices of members provide personal details about...
Dates:
Created: 1907-1913; Other: Date acquired: 01/01/2000
Found in:
Litchfield Historical Society
Arthur Catlin papers
1979-20-0
Collection
Identifier: 1979-20-0
Scope and Contents
The Arthur Catlin papers relate to Arthur Catlin (1830-1913), a farmer in Litchfield, Conn., and several members of his family. Most of the papers regard Catlin's legal matter involving the Litchfield County Agricultural Society and its dissolution and sale of land in 1914. The collection consists of correspondence, business papers, minutes, membership lists, deeds and contracts, estate and other legal papers, ephemera, check book registers, account books, and other documents.
Arthur Catlin...
Dates:
Created: 1857-1921; Other: Date acquired: 08/05/1979
Found in:
Litchfield Historical Society
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