This sub-series contains the manuscripts, notes, and published writings created by Esther H. Thompson on a variety of topics relating to the history of Litchfield. Some items of note are her childhood memory of troops mustering on the town green during the Civil War and the discussion of enslaved people in town, particularly the case of William Grimes.

This sub-series consists of a variety of material related to schools. There are some records from the 1870s which may pertain to the school Esther Thompson ran with her sister. The majority of this sub-series consists of material related to Litchfield High School, in particular, a number of competition essays authored by a “C. O. D.”. It is unclear who “C. O. D.” is, though she may be Christina, a relation to Esther H. Thompson.

This sub-series contains the manuscripts, notes, and published writings created by Esther H. Thompson on a variety of topics relating to the history of Litchfield. Some items of note are her childhood memory of troops mustering on the town green during the Civil War and the discussion of enslaved people in town, particularly the case of William Grimes.

This sub-series contains the manuscripts, notes, and published writings created by Esther H. Thompson on a variety of topics relating to the history of Litchfield. Some items of note are her childhood memory of troops mustering on the town green during the Civil War and the discussion of enslaved people in town, particularly the case of William Grimes.

This sub-series contains the manuscripts, notes, and published writings created by Esther H. Thompson on a variety of topics relating to the history of Litchfield. Some items of note are her childhood memory of troops mustering on the town green during the Civil War and the discussion of enslaved people in town, particularly the case of William Grimes.

Refers to Kilborn family.

Unidentified sketches (look slightly damaged), Advert for renting a house (contact info is same as Esther Thompson's PO Box). Outline of Village Improvement Society plan of 1913 and exhibit notes. Program for Christina Oviatt Thompson's piano recital. Miscellaneous Stories/notes. Historical Society information. Letter and drafted replies. List of names. Postcard. Ad for Pantograph device. Envelope for Benedict Photographer of Litchfield.

Camp Dutton Reunion Card. Notice about the Village Improvement Society. Receipt for War Savings Stamps,. Draft of a Village Improvement Society letter for raising money. Various notes/research materials. Some very faded.

Mostly random notes (maybe some funeral), letters from/to Emily M. Thompson looking into a Lemuel Thompson.

Notes maybe compositions, not sure if they might be anecdotes or based off fact. One set of stories are about a "colored man" - named "Nigger Will". One seems to comment on power inequalities between whites and blacks. Mentioned that he was first owned by Moses Seymour.