Scope and Contents

The Glenn Beyus Collection (2005-26-0) consists of 21 photographs from circa 1910-1925.  Among the photographs is one of woman on a roof (described by donor as his grandmother's girlfriend), 2 photographs of a truck in a blizzard (donor's grandfather on his was to pick up his wife from work), and thirteen photos of Phelps Tavern interior, exterior and employees.

Scope and Contents Research files and other materials related to Samuel Fisher's 1946 book, Litchfield Law School, 1774-1833: Biographical Catalogue, containing information about its students. There are also papers related to other aspects of Litchfield's history. Starting in the 1930s, Fisher undertook a project to assemble data on every student who attended the Litchfield Law School from 1774-1833. He conducted research and corresponded with colleges and universities, state libraries, historical...

Scope and Contents Two framed liquor licenses, 2013-104-0, one for James Campbell for the Union State Hotel from 1905-06; and another for Eugene L. Phelps, for the Phelp's Tavern in 1911-12. The licenses are for the same business, but under different names. The license for Campbell was in a fire and has burn damage, and is brittle and darkened. The United States Hotel, known earlier as Phelps Inn and after 1910 as Phelps Tavern. Both items are framed and in Art Storage. Please allow extra time for...

Abstract

Baldwin finback drinking cup made by the U.S. Envelope Co. with Phelps Tavern business data printed on front.