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Wolcott family collection
1906-04-0
Collection
Identifier: 1906-04-0
Abstract
Correspondence chiefly between Frederick Wolcott (1767-1837), his wife Elizabeth (Betsey) Huntington Wolcott (1774-1812), his brother Oliver Wolcott (1760-1833) who served as Secretary of the Treasury and Governor of Connecticut, and Jabez W. Huntington (1788-1847) who served as a U.S. Senator from Connecticut. Topics include domestic news, local, state, regional and national politics, business affairs, church activities, trade with China and the merchant vessel Trident, raising merino...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1740-1844; Other: Majority of material found within 1790-1837; Other: Date acquired: 01/01/1906
Found in:
Litchfield Historical Society
Joshua Huntington Wolcott letter to Frederick Henry Wolcott
00-2017-38-0
Item
Identifier: 00-2017-38-0
Abstract
Writes from Boston to his brother in New York about business and family matters in Litchfield, CT.
Dates:
1836 Nov 12
Found in:
Litchfield Historical Society
Research file and photographs of the Oliver Wolcott house
2016-33-0
Collection
Identifier: 2016-33-0
Abstract
Documents and photographs related to the Oliver Wolcott house in Litchfield, CT, compiled by Jane Leary Schnitzer.
Dates:
1924-1990s
Found in:
Litchfield Historical Society
Oliver Wolcott purchase order
00-2010-89-0
Collection
Identifier: 00-2010-89-0
Scope and Contents
Order from Oliver Wolcott, William Marsh, & Ozias Lewis in Litchfield for Plaster of Paris to be delivered from New Haven
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1816 Dec 24
Found in:
Litchfield Historical Society
Wolcott papers
00-2023-03-0
File
Identifier: 00-2023-03-0
Scope and Contents
One document signed by Oliver Wolcott (1726-1797) certifying that a Continental Sorrel horse was sold to Charles Woodruff who has paid full value. Three orders endorsed by Oliver Wolcott (1760-1833) while working for the Connecticut State Pay Table Office. Circular letter from Oliver Wolcott (1760-1833) from the U.S. Treasury Department regarding specification of ship cargo.
Dates:
1760 - 1793
Found in:
Litchfield Historical Society
Wolcottville First School District account books
00-1980-35-0
Collection
Identifier: 00-1980-35-0
Scope and Contents
The Wolcottville First School District account books (1980-35-0) contains account records of the First School District of Wolcottville. One volume contains records from 1840-1859. The second volume commences January 1, 1854 and continues into 1881. This book passed through the hands of several treasurers during this time and each recorded names along with dates and the amount paid to the school district. Treasurers listed are Giles A. Gaylord, H.S. Barbour, Frank L. Hungerford, Charles E....
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1840-1881; Other: Date acquired: 06/12/1980
Found in:
Litchfield Historical Society
Wolcottville Manufacturing Company certificate
00-2014-09-0
Item
Identifier: 00-2014-09-0
Content Description
1821 documentation after inspecting the productiveness and value of the Wolcottville Manufacturing Company by John R. Landon, an agent of the Phoenix Bank. The letter includes information about the laborers, machinery, cost and quality of blue broadcloth. Subscribers include Benjamin Tallmadge, Seth P. Beers, James Goule, Charles L. Webb. A certified copy signed by Fredrick Wolcott, (son of Oliver Wolcott).
Dates:
Sep 15 1821
Found in:
Litchfield Historical Society
Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Litchfield record book
00-1936-10-0
Collection
Identifier: 00-1936-10-0
Scope and Contents
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Litchfield record book (1936-10-0) contains meeting minutes from April 17, 1878 through December 4, 1878 of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Litchfield, Connecticut. Also included in the book is the "Constiution of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Litchfield" which was organized on April 17, 1878 at the Congregational Chapel in Litchfield.
The second half of the record book contains personal notes concerning Revolutionary war...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1878; Other: Date acquired: 10/07/1937
Found in:
Litchfield Historical Society
The Women's College Club of Litchfield County Booklets
00-2012-28-0
Collection
Identifier: 00-2012-28-0
Scope and Contents
The Women's College Club of Litchfield County Booklets (2012-28-0) consists of two booklets, a small is titled "The year Book of The Women's College Club of Litchfield County, 1947-48." It consists of a listing of meetings and members and the names of the colleges the members attended. The other is a workbook titled, "A Graduate Course in Education."
The Women’s College Club, founded in 1904, was an organization of women who meet four times a year, with an educational program featured at...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1947-1948; Other: Date acquired: 09/07/2012
Found in:
Litchfield Historical Society
Women's Forum records
2004-30-0
Collection
Identifier: 2004-30-0
Scope and Contents
The records of the The Women's Forum, founded in Litchfield in 1914 with seventeen members to provide an opportunity for women of the area to exchange viewpoints and talents. In 1916, classes were offered, and in 1925, outside speakers were invited. Over the years, such notables as Igor Sikorsky, Eleanor Roosevelt, Madeleine L'Engle, and Abraham Ribicoff have appeared. The records consist of correspondence, minutes, news clippings, membership lists, financial records, programs, and...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1913-2009; Other: Date acquired: 01/06/2004
Found in:
Litchfield Historical Society