Research guides – Western Connecticut State University Archives and Special Collections

Dublin Core Title Joe Denardo interview Creator Denardo, Joe Larsson, Alex Date 2008-03-24 Description 35 mins Abstract This interview is with a veteran who was in the Army Infantry. He fought Pelelieu and was also at Guadalcanal. The interview also tells about what basic training was like and what kind of basic training he endured. […]

William Carpenter interview

Dublin Core Title William Carpenter interview Creator Carpenter, William Gordon, Jeff Date 2008-04-23 Description 36 mins Abstract Carpenter was a mechanic involved with securing towns and territory behind the lines from 1944 to 1945. In this interview, Carpenter discusses war souvenirs that he acquired while in the service, including firearms, knives, books, etc. Subject World […]

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Marian Anderson: America's Great Singer

Dublin Core Title Marian Anderson: America's Great Singer Creator Hurok, Sol, 1888-1974 Description 20 pages, black and white Abstract Biographical brochure for Marian Anderson's performances. Date 1959 Subject Anderson, Marian, 1897-1993 Publisher Hurok Attractions, Inc.

Pardue Brothers clippings

Dublin Core Title Pardue Brothers clippings Description ~25 clippings Abstract Contains period articles on James and John Pardue's 2-year crime spree which involved murder, bank robberies, and explosions. The Pardues notably robbed the Union Savings Bank in Danbury and detonated 3 bombs in Danbury in February of 1970. Includes information about WCSC history professor Dr. […]

Frontispiece of Letters from the English kings and queens, Charles II, James II, William and Mary, Anne, George II, etc. to the governors of Connecticut

Dublin Core Title Frontispiece of Letters from the English kings and queens, Charles II, James II, William and Mary, Anne, George II, etc. to the governors of Connecticut Creator D.W. Kellogg & Co. Description 3.5 x 7", lithograph Abstract Portrait of Charles II as it appeared in the Connecticut's Royal Charter. Date 1836 Has Version […]