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Collection
Identifier: 00-1973-66-0
Abstract
Account book (1973-66-0) maintained by Burton Clarke, a farmer of Salisbury, Connecticut, in 1884. The entries list Mr. Clarke's daily activities, purchases that he made and their cost, and also if he hired laborers for the day. When laborers are included in daily costs he lists out the names of the individuals and what work they did on that day. At the end of the account book are account listings for cash paid out for the year and cash received for the year.
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1884; Other: Date acquired: 12/12/1972
Colvocoresses family papers
1996-16-0
Collection
Identifier: 1996-16-0
Scope and Contents
The papers of the Colvocoresses family, consisting of correspondence; genealogical materials; clippings; advertisements and other materials related to local businesses; memoirs of Alden P. Colvocoresses; records relating to the Connecticut Home Guard (1917) and Litchfield Light Horse (1957); speeches of Adm. George P. Colvocoresses (1916-1925); cutout letters that spell "Colvocoresses"; Christmas cards; and news clippings, notes, photographs relating to the Champlin family; notes on...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1861-1996; Other: Date acquired: 01/08/1996
Congregational Society of Northfield subscription records
00-1954-50-0
Collection
Identifier: 00-1954-50-0
Scope and Contents
The Congregational Society of Northfield subscription records (1954-50-0) are comprised of three subscription documents relating to the Congregational Society of Northfield. Included are subscriptions records from 1840 and 1844 for repairing the Meeting House, as well as subscription records from 1866 for the construction of a new Meeting House. The 1866 records not only include lists of subscribers, but also written specifications for the construction of the new building which was designed...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1840-1866; Other: Date acquired: 05/05/1954
Connecticut Ice Yacht Club records
2017-03-0
Fonds
Identifier: 2017-03-0
Content Description
The Connecticut Ice Yacht Club records (2017-03-0, 1.00 linear feet) consist of club newsletters, correspondence, member lists, meeting minutes, and financial records; the club's constitution and by-laws; safety manuals; information on local ice yacht races; information on the club's logo and trophy design; and related newspaper clippings, photographs, and a video recording. The Connecticut Ice Yacht Club (C.I.Y.C.) was started in 1939, and has been based at Bantam Lake since its...
Dates:
1940 - 2016
Connecticut Mining Company account book
00-1939-23-0
Collection
Identifier: 00-1939-23-0
Scope and Contents
The Connecticut Mining Company account book (1939-23-0) contains financial records for the years 1858 through 1860. The Connecticut Mining Company was incorporated in 1854 by the state General Assembly with the purpose of exploring for iron, copper and other metals and minerals, and for mining, vending, smelting and working the same. The thiry-five page ledger contains the names of laborers who worked in the mines, as well as their daily wages. Also noted are larger amounts that individuals...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1858-1860; Other: Date acquired: 07/01/1939
Crutch's Pharmacy account book
00-1973-85-0
Collection
Identifier: 00-1973-85-0
Scope and Contents
The Crutch's Pharmacy account book (1973-85-0) contains records for the years 1907 and 1908. Aaron Crutch and his son William were both practicing druggists in Litchfield, Connecticut. The account book contains information pertaining to orders and accounts.
The item is housed in 3B Box 6.
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1907-1908; Other: Date acquired: 12/09/1972
Day book
00-2011-94-0
Collection
Identifier: 00-2011-94-0
Scope and Contents
Day book (2011-94-0) records daily dry goods purchases for the year 1861 and 1862. Each day includes a listing of customers for the day and what they purchased. As well as the cost of the goods. The creator of the book and the store are unknown.
The item is housed in 3B Box 15.
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1861-1862; Other: Date acquired: 02/06/2012
Deming, Perkins, and Quincy families papers
1950-01-0
Collection
Identifier: 1950-01-0
Scope and Contents
The Deming, Perkins, and Quincy Families Papers document members of several prominent families who lived in the town of Litchfield, Conn. In the late eighteenth century, the patriarchs of each family earned wealth through their activities as merchants, traders, and investors, enabling them and many of the members of the next generations to live lives free from financial concern, if not outright luxury. The papers consist largely of correspondence, and also include collections of financial...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1762-1950; Other: Date acquired: 01/01/1921
Alvin Dickinson account book
00-1973-68-0
Collection
Identifier: 00-1973-68-0
Scope and Contents
The Alvin Dickinson account book (1973-68-0) was maintained from 1851 through 1862. Mr. Dickinson was a farmer in Goshen, Connecticut, and his account book records monetary transactions made by him as well as cash transactions received by him from other individuals. Alvin Dickinson was married to Sarah Dickinson, and the couple had two daughters and two sons.
The item is housed in 3B Box 21.
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1851-1862; Other: Date acquired: 12/09/1972
Edwin P. Dickinson account book
00-1973-67-0
Collection
Identifier: 00-1973-67-0
Scope and Contents
The Edwin P. Dickinson account book (1973-67-0) was maintained from 1843 through 1864. Edwin P. Dickinson was a lifelong farmer in Connecticut. His account book records monetary transactions made by him, as well as cash transactions he received from other individuals. Born in January of 1821, Mr. Dickinson was married to Harriet Dickinson and the couple resided in Litchfield, Connecticut. The couple had two sons, and Mr. Dickinson spent his life farming in the area.
The item is housed in 3B...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1843-1864; Other: Date acquired: 12/08/1972