The Catlin family papers (2016-57-0, 0.209 linear feet) are comprised of approximately 190 letters to Abijah Catlin (1805-1891), an attorney in Harwinton, Connecticut, and approximately 23 letters to David W. Catlin (1807-1864) and Abijah Catlin (1779-1836), who were partners in a dry goods firm in Harwinton, and brother and father, respectively, of Abijah Catlin (1805-1891). Letters to Abijah Catlin (1805-1891) span from 1838-1857 and are primarily related to his legal practice, and cover issues including cases, billing, and political matters. Letters to David W. Catlin (1807-1864) and Abijah Catlin (1779-1836) span from 1806-1844 and are related to their mercantile business.
The Catlin family papers (2016-57-0, 0.209 linear feet) are comprised of approximately 190 letters to Abijah Catlin (1805-1891), an attorney in Harwinton, Connecticut, and approximately 23 letters to David W. Catlin (1807-1864) and Abijah Catlin (1779-1836), who were partners in a dry goods firm in Harwinton, and brother and father, respectively, of Abijah Catlin (1805-1891). Letters to Abijah Catlin (1805-1891) span from 1838-1857 and are primarily related to his legal practice, and cover issues including cases, billing, and political matters. Letters to David W. Catlin (1807-1864) and Abijah Catlin (1779-1836) span from 1806-1844 and are related to their mercantile business.
A letter from Abel Catlin in Litchfield, Conn. dated Sept. 2, 1823 to Joseph Burrows in New York concerning William Grimes desire to purchase his freedom from T.H. Welman. A response dated 6 Sept.1823 on the same document from Joseph Burrows with instructions to make a payment of $500 to Mr. William H. Thompson in cash and security.
Dr. Abel Catlin makes an argument to persuade the owners of William Grimes, an enslaved African American who escaped from his owner in Savannah, GA, to allow Grimes to purchase his freedom.
Burrows notifies Catlin that he met with William Grimes in New Haven and is willing to accept a payment of $300 followed by an additional sum of $200, at which time he will give Grimes his "discharge papers." He gives instructions for payment and correspondence to be sent through William H. Thompson. This letter is written on the back of the letter sent from Abel Catlin to Joseph Burrows.
A letter from Abel Catlin in Litchfield, Conn. dated Sept. 2, 1823 to Joseph Burrows in New York concerning William Grimes desire to purchase his freedom from T.H. Welman. A response dated 6 Sept.1823 on the same document from Joseph Burrows with instructions to make a payment of $500 to Mr. William H. Thompson in cash and security.
The collection comprises printed and manuscript material concerning contemporary British artists' books, compiled by Cathy Courtney. It includes exhibition invitations and announcements; press releases; prospectuses; catalogs; curricula vitae; correspondence; newsletters; interviews; artist's statements; brochures; and news articles.
The collection comprises printed and manuscript material concerning contemporary British artists' books, compiled by Cathy Courtney. It includes exhibition invitations and announcements; press releases; prospectuses; catalogs; curricula vitae; correspondence; newsletters; interviews; artist's statements; brochures; and news articles.
The Catholic Women's Benevolent Legion (CWBL) was a fraternal and insurance society founded in 1895. The Emma Deming Council No. 265 was founded in Litchfield in 1907. Membership was limited to Catholic women ages 17 to 50. The records document the activities of the Deming Council; some relate to the dealings between the main office in New York and the local council. Membership applications, lists, and investigating committee report and notices of members provide personal details about members. Other records consist of correspondence; canceled checks, receipt and bank books, and associated records; insurance forms; constitutions of the CWBL; religious and welcoming poems; the Catholic Women's Benevolent Legion Bulletin (1909); medical examiner's blanks; and a CWBL manual of procedure.
Catholic Women's Benevolent Legion. Emma Deming Council No. 265
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The Catholic Women's Benevolent Legion (CWBL) was a fraternal and insurance society founded in 1895. The Emma Deming Council No. 265 was founded in Litchfield in 1907. Membership was limited to Catholic women ages 17 to 50. The records document the activities of the Deming Council; some relate to the dealings between the main office in New York and the local council. Membership applications, lists, and investigating committee report and notices of members provide personal details about members. Other records consist of correspondence; canceled checks, receipt and bank books, and associated records; insurance forms; constitutions of the CWBL; religious and welcoming poems; the Catholic Women's Benevolent Legion Bulletin (1909); medical examiner's blanks; and a CWBL manual of procedure.
19 photographs of Open House days including Junior Hostesses for the 1947 Open House day for the Antiquarian and Landmarks Society of Connecticut; views of house interiors and exteriors, and related subjects; also a clipping concerning the Junior Hostesses in 1947. Photographs taken by Clinton Kellogg.
19 photographs of Open House days including Junior Hostesses for the 1947 Open House day for the Antiquarian and Landmarks Society of Connecticut; views of house interiors and exteriors, and related subjects; also a clipping concerning the Junior Hostesses in 1947. Photographs taken by Clinton Kellogg.
Carlos Bates (1808-1878) was an East Granby merchant, peddler, money-lender, etc. His brothers include Anson Bates (b. 1799), a lawyer and justice of the peace, and Albert Bates (b. 1804), an Ohio farmer. Correspondence and business papers. Click here to see the scanned paper finding aid and container list (pdf).
Carlos Bates (1808-1878) was an East Granby merchant, peddler, money-lender, etc. His brothers include Anson Bates (b. 1799), a lawyer and justice of the peace, and Albert Bates (b. 1804), an Ohio farmer. Correspondence and business papers. Click here to see the scanned paper finding aid and container list (pdf).
A collection of of school yearbooks, class pictures, diplomas, graduation programs, school dance cards, pictures of the various schools, newspaper articles on schools and staff, and a master list of the chronology of Canton Schools for years spanning 1750 to 2016. Local names included in the collection are: Louis J. Clark, M.S. Dyer, Laure T. Neal, Nora E. Bristol, Ruth Lydia Humphrey, Marguerite C. Case, Carl F. Svenson, Jr., Rose E. Gosso, Viola G. Mills, Edward A. Hotchkiss, Fred Joseph Castonguay, Michael Bernard Myers, Grace Francis Hoffman, Mary Helen Soudant, Julia Spencer Douglas, Elizabeth Agnes Moore, Grace Mary Vining, Ada Mary Anderson, Mary W. Mills, Adelbert Poudoin, William Taylor, John Foot Jr., Margaret Hannah Longan, Elinor Patricia Longan, Principal Seth E. Haley. Spring Street School, Cherry Brook Primary School, . School information includes: North Canton School, East Hill School, West or Pike School, River District, Collinsville East, Collinsville West, Collinsville High School. School newspapers from various years.
A collection of of school yearbooks, class pictures, diplomas, graduation programs, school dance cards, pictures of the various schools, newspaper articles on schools and staff, and a master list of the chronology of Canton Schools for years spanning 1750 to 2016. Local names included in the collection are: Louis J. Clark, M.S. Dyer, Laure T. Neal, Nora E. Bristol, Ruth Lydia Humphrey, Marguerite C. Case, Carl F. Svenson, Jr., Rose E. Gosso, Viola G. Mills, Edward A. Hotchkiss, Fred Joseph Castonguay, Michael Bernard Myers, Grace Francis Hoffman, Mary Helen Soudant, Julia Spencer Douglas, Elizabeth Agnes Moore, Grace Mary Vining, Ada Mary Anderson, Mary W. Mills, Adelbert Poudoin, William Taylor, John Foot Jr., Margaret Hannah Longan, Elinor Patricia Longan, Principal Seth E. Haley. Spring Street School, Cherry Brook Primary School, . School information includes: North Canton School, East Hill School, West or Pike School, River District, Collinsville East, Collinsville West, Collinsville High School. School newspapers from various years.
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