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Brewster Family scrapbook
00-1987-39-0
Collection — Box: 3A Box 21
Identifier: 00-1987-39-0
Scope and Contents
The Brewster Family scrapbook (1961-39-0) cover the years 1948-1956. The scrapbook contains a variety of items relating to the Brewster family during these years. Many newspaper clippings, letters, cards, and church programs are included in the album. Many of the items relate to the ninetieth birthday of Rev. William J. Brewster. Other items regarding Philip B. Brewster, James Brewster, William Brewster, Mary B. rewster, and others are present in the album as well.
The item is currently...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1948-1956; Other: Date acquired: 11/30/1986
Found in:
Litchfield Historical Society
Mary Brisbane Hollister scrapbook
00-1965-25-0
Collection
Identifier: 00-1965-25-0
Scope and Contents
The Mary Brisbane Hollister scrapbook (1965-25-0) was complied by Mary Brisbane Hollister from 1840 - 1903. An inscription reading "Ms. M.S. Brisabne from her cousin Alex, New York 30th Oct., 1840" is in the front page, along with a hand sketch of Alex. The scrapbook mainly contains newspaper clippings from such newspapers as the Litchfield Enquirer, The Christian Union, The...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1840-1903; Other: Date acquired: 11/30/1964
Found in:
Litchfield Historical Society
Philip P. Hubbard papers
2011-20-0
Collection
Identifier: 2011-20-0
Scope and Contents
The Philip P. Hubbard papers (2010-20-0, .21 linear feet) pertain to Philip P. Hubbard (1859-1945), a prominent Litchfield, Conn., banker who was also associated with several local businesses and organizations, and members of his family. His mother was Abby Jane Wells Hubbard (1826-1908), and the collection contains a number of deeds and other land documents from 1806-1862 regarding her father Tomlinson Wells, her grandfathers Philip Wells and Amos Smith, and other members of the Wells and...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1806-1889; Other: Date acquired: 03/04/2012
Found in:
Litchfield Historical Society
Capt. H. S. Jones collection
1976-14-0
Collection
Identifier: 1976-14-0
Scope and Contents
This collection contains records and correspondence pertaining to Captain Herbert Sidney Jones, of Litchfield, Conn.
Herbert Sidney Jones was born on July 22, 1893 in New York City. He attended the U.S. Naval Academy, graduating in 1916. He received his master's degree in engineering from Columbia University. He served in the U.S. Navy, and was the commander of a destroyer when he retired in 1934 for reasons of health. During WWII, he was recalled to active duty and served on the Bureau...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1928-1975; Other: Date acquired: 11/04/1977
Found in:
Litchfield Historical Society
Alonzo N. Lewis scrapbook
00-1961-39-0
Collection
Identifier: 00-1961-39-0
Abstract
The Alonzo N. Lewis scrapbook (1961-39-0) contains newspaper clippings from the year 1852 through 1855. The small album contains thirty-two pages of newspaper clippings from the Litchfield Republican, Litchfield Enquirer, and The Tribune. The majority of the clippings are composed of verses, sermons, essay and editorials, and a composition titled "Masonic Ode." A contents list is...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1852-1855
Found in:
Litchfield Historical Society
Litchfield Dramatic Club scrapbook
00-2011-84-0
Collection
Identifier: 00-2011-84-0
Scope and Contents
The Litchfield Dramatic Club scrapbook (2011-84-0) contains items related to the Litchfield Dramatic Club for the years 1899-1901. The majority of the volume is comprised of newspaper clippings about the Dramatic Club, as well programs for productions produced by the club. Some plays represented in the scrapbook are "Mr. Bob", "Second Thoughts" and "A Cup of Tea". The item is currently housed in 3B Box 60.
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1899-1901; Other: Date acquired: 08/06/2011
Found in:
Litchfield Historical Society
The Litchfield Republican records
00-1952-39-0
Collection
Identifier: 00-1952-39-0
Scope and Contents
The Litchfield Republican records (1952-39-0) include a Day book, 1850-1853 for accounts of subscribers; a cash book for 1853-1854 for all monies received with names of subscribers; and a subscription list for the newspaper in Litchfield county towns. Currently housed in 3B Box 60.
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1850-1854; Other: Date acquired: 10/04/1953
Found in:
Litchfield Historical Society
Litchfield Sun bill
00-1985-28-0
Collection
Identifier: 00-1985-28-0
Scope and Contents
Bill from John M. Baldwin, publisher of the Litchfield Sun, to Calvin Butler of Plymouth, Conn., for two probate notices.
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1837 Jun 8; Other: Date acquired: 01/01/1985
Found in:
Litchfield Historical Society
Needle and Bobbin Club of Litchfield records
1920-01-0
Collection
Identifier: 1920-01-0
Scope and Contents
Needle and bobbin club of Litchfield records 1920-01-0 (4 boxes). The Needle and Bobbin Club of Litchfield was started as an auxillary club branching from the original Club located in New York. Mary Perkins Quincy began the Club with permission from the New York headquarters. Members were invited and/or accepted into the club based on a profound interest and knowledge of lace and other products of the bobbin. Meetings were held often, and the club accepted many donations and gave several...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1915-1932; Other: Majority of material found in 1919-1924; Other: Date acquired: 01/01/1920
Found in:
Litchfield Historical Society
Scrapbook
00-2011-61-0
Collection
Identifier: 00-2011-61-0
Scope and Contents
Scrapbook (2011-61-0) contains newspaper clippings from 1878-1908. A variety of articles are represnted in the item including poetry and versus, household tips, local Litchfield news, and obituaries. The item is currently housed in 3A Box 16.
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1878-1908; Other: Date acquired: 07/05/2013
Found in:
Litchfield Historical Society