Litchfield (Conn.)
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 207 Collections and/or Records:
Solyman Brown collection
2007-30-0
Collection
Identifier: 2007-30-0
Scope and Contents
The research materials related to Dr. Solyman Brown compiled by Dr. Leonard Elkins, who was working on an uncompleted biography of Dr. Brown.The papers include letters and other documents written by Dr. Brown and materials collected and/or written by members of the Brown family. There are two daguerreotypes of Elizabeth Butler Brown and Dr. Brown. Dr. Elkins's papers include his partial draft of a Solyman Brown biography, research notes, articles and news clippings, and original source...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1841-2006; Other: Date acquired: 01/05/2007
Found in:
Litchfield Historical Society
Henry Wadhams Buel and Mary Jane Buel Brace papers
1988-07-0
Collection
Identifier: 1988-07-0
Scope and Contents
The papers of Henry Wadhams Buel, M.D. (1820-1893) and his sister, Mary Jane Buel Brace (1827-1884), of Litchfield, Conn., consisting of approximately 135 letters, 1842-1856; an album kept by Mary Buel Brace, purchased for her by her brother in New York City in 1846; 15 valentines to Mary Buel Brace from the 1840s; and three 1874 letters from Mary Buel Brace to her daughter, Emily.For a detailed overview of the 135 letters, 1842-1856, and genealogical information related to Henry...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1842-1877; Other: Date acquired: 09/04/1989
Found in:
Litchfield Historical Society
Samuel Buel deed
00-2010-298-0
Collection
Identifier: 00-2010-298-0
Scope and Contents
Deed from Dr. Samuel Buel (1782-1854) to George H. Westover for land in Litchfield, Conn.
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1852 Feb 6; Other: Date acquired: 01/09/2012
Found in:
Litchfield Historical Society
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
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:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.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:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.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:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1925-1954; Other: Date acquired: 07/01/1986
Found in:
Litchfield Historical Society
Bumper sticker
00-1992-01-4
Collection
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
Evelyn L. Burgess deed and land survey
00-2010-299-0
Collection
Identifier: 00-2010-299-0
Scope and Contents
Deed to Charlotte Wiggin for and survey of land in Litchfield, Conn.
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1941 Apr 23; Other: Date acquired: 01/09/2012
Found in:
Litchfield Historical Society
Carter family papers
00-1954-42-0
Collection
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:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1848-1917; Other: Date acquired: 01/01/1954
Found in:
Litchfield Historical Society