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Connecticut State Library, State Archives

Connecticut State Library
231 Capitol Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
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860-757-6500
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Aaron Gaylord papers, 1792-1819

6 cubic feet
Aaron Gaylord of Hartford, Conn. was a merchant and ship owner. The papers consist of correspondence, accounts and miscellaneous business papers relating to his local accounts and shipments on various vessels.
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Aaron Gaylord papers, 1792-1819 6 cubic feet

Aaron Gaylord of Hartford, Conn. was a merchant and ship owner. The papers consist of correspondence, accounts and miscellaneous business papers relating to his local accounts and shipments on various vessels.
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    Aaron Hand family letters, 1797-2011, bulk 1830-1875

    .5 cubic feet
    Letters between various members of the Aaron Hand Family mostly regarding family matters. Writers include Bayard Epenetus Hand, Aaron Hicks Hand and his wife Elizabeth Coit Boswell Hand, Isaac Platt Hand, and Nancy Fanning Boswell, Elizabeth's stepmother. Elizabeth Coit Boswell Hand was originally from Norwich, Conn.
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    Aaron Hand family letters, 1797-2011, bulk 1830-1875 .5 cubic feet

    Letters between various members of the Aaron Hand Family mostly regarding family matters. Writers include Bayard Epenetus Hand, Aaron Hicks Hand and his wife Elizabeth Coit Boswell Hand, Isaac Platt Hand, and Nancy Fanning Boswell, Elizabeth's stepmother. Elizabeth Coit Boswell Hand was originally from Norwich, Conn.
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      Abele vs. Markle records, 1947-1981, bulk bulk 1970-1975

      4.75 cubic feet
      The records consist of legal documents, exhibits, correspondence, subject files, legislative files, press files, and publications. The New Haven women's liberation activist group with 858 plaintiffs' on March 2, 1971 filed a lawsuit against the state of Connecticut challenging the anti-abortion law. The case was heard by a three-judge District Court panel. On April 18, 1972 the court ruled 2-1 that Connecticut's anti-abortion law was unconstitutional. Governor Thomas J. Meskill in May 1972 by proclamation called the Connecticut General Assembly into special session to pass a new law against legal abortions. The three-judge panel on April 26, 1973 ruled 2-1 the new law was unconstitutional. The Connecticut General Assembly's Regulations Review Committee did not vote for or against Department of Health regulations governing legal abortions. In taking no action the regulations took effect by default on February 25, 1974.
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      Abele vs. Markle records, 1947-1981, bulk bulk 1970-1975 4.75 cubic feet

      The records consist of legal documents, exhibits, correspondence, subject files, legislative files, press files, and publications. The New Haven women's liberation activist group with 858 plaintiffs' on March 2, 1971 filed a lawsuit against the state of Connecticut challenging the anti-abortion law. The case was heard by a three-judge District Court panel. On April 18, 1972 the court ruled 2-1 that Connecticut's anti-abortion law was unconstitutional. Governor Thomas J. Meskill in May 1972 by proclamation called the Connecticut General Assembly into special session to pass a new law against legal abortions. The three-judge panel on April 26, 1973 ruled 2-1 the new law was unconstitutional. The Connecticut General Assembly's Regulations Review Committee did not vote for or against Department of Health regulations governing legal abortions. In taking no action the regulations took effect by default on February 25, 1974.
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        Abraham Ribicoff records, 1955-1961

        111 cubic feet
        Gov. Ribicoff's correspondence, subject files, flood of 1955 files, highway safety files, 1958 campaign files, appointment files, speeches, media articles, and press files.
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        Abraham Ribicoff records, 1955-1961 111 cubic feet

        Gov. Ribicoff's correspondence, subject files, flood of 1955 files, highway safety files, 1958 campaign files, appointment files, speeches, media articles, and press files.
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          Advisory Committee on Fuel records, 1947-1948

          1 cubic foot
          The Advisory Committee on Fuel was formed by Governor McConaughy in 1947, to come up with solutions for the possible severe fuel oil shortage during the coming winter.
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          Advisory Committee on Fuel records, 1947-1948 1 cubic foot

          The Advisory Committee on Fuel was formed by Governor McConaughy in 1947, to come up with solutions for the possible severe fuel oil shortage during the coming winter.
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            Albert Palmer Pitkin genealogical papers, 1874-1888

            .75 cubic feet
            Genealogical record sheets and correspondence used in preparing Pitkin Family of America: A Genealogy of the Descendents of William Pitkin.
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            Albert Palmer Pitkin genealogical papers, 1874-1888 .75 cubic feet

            Genealogical record sheets and correspondence used in preparing Pitkin Family of America: A Genealogy of the Descendents of William Pitkin.
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              Alfred H. Beach genealogical papers, circa 1921-1942

              4 cubic feet
              Correspondence, notes, genealogy manuscripts, periodicals and photographs related to the Beach family.
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              Algot G. Stenberg index of ancestral registers, undated

              .50 cubic feet
              Index cards of ancestral registers compiled by Algot G. Stenberg.
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              Alonzo Baldwin Dewey letters, 1832-1906

              .25 cubic feet
              Letters between various members of the Alonzo Baldwin Dewey Family mostly regarding family matters and news of local residents around Chaplin, Connecticut. Writers include Alonzo Baldwin Dewey, Emeline Washburn, W.H. Dewey (son of Alonzo and Emeline Dewey), Edwin A. Dewey (son of Alonzo and Emeline Dewey), Israel Dewey (Alonzo's father), Sally Goodell (Emeline's sister), Walter Goodell, Philo Washburn, Mary Washburn, Lucy Washburn and Andrew Washburn (Emeline's parents), Mary and Lucy Chadwick (Emeline's sisters), Betsy Lowell (Alonzo Dewey's half-sister), C.M. Goodell (cousin of Emeline's), George Washburn (Emeline's brother), Cornelia Washburn, Mary Dewey Seevers, and Isaac Goodell.
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              Alonzo Baldwin Dewey letters, 1832-1906 .25 cubic feet

              Letters between various members of the Alonzo Baldwin Dewey Family mostly regarding family matters and news of local residents around Chaplin, Connecticut. Writers include Alonzo Baldwin Dewey, Emeline Washburn, W.H. Dewey (son of Alonzo and Emeline Dewey), Edwin A. Dewey (son of Alonzo and Emeline Dewey), Israel Dewey (Alonzo's father), Sally Goodell (Emeline's sister), Walter Goodell, Philo Washburn, Mary Washburn, Lucy Washburn and Andrew Washburn (Emeline's parents), Mary and Lucy Chadwick (Emeline's sisters), Betsy Lowell (Alonzo Dewey's half-sister), C.M. Goodell (cousin of Emeline's), George Washburn (Emeline's brother), Cornelia Washburn, Mary Dewey Seevers, and Isaac Goodell.
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                American Legion LaFlamme-Kusek Post No. 15 histories, 1925-1961

                .5 cubic feet
                Contains information on Post meetings and activities compiled by Post historian Gilbert H. Miner.
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                Ancestors and descendants of Paul and Carmela (Cianci) Gozzo from the Province of Canicattini Bagni, Siracusa, Sicily, Italy to Hartford, Connecticut ca. 1910, 1984 December

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                Ancestry of Captain Lawrence C. Howard, 1936-1959

                1.25 cubic feet
                Seven notebooks of genealogical material dealing with the Howard family.
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                Andover Probate Court records, 1787-1946

                31.75 cubic feet
                Probate record books, 1849-1941; Probate files, 1787-1946.
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                Appropriations Committee records, 1901-2005

                32.5 cubic feet
                Appropriations Committee meeting files and block grant material.
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                Architectural and engineering drawings, 9999-9999

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                Army and Navy Club records, 1892-1936

                1 cubic foot
                The club was formed on November 27, 1879, composed of any soldier or sailor honorably discharged and sponsored by a member, and seems to have limited itself to Civil War veterans. Annual dinner meetings were held, usually in Hartford. It disbanded in 1936.
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                Army and Navy Club records, 1892-1936 1 cubic foot

                The club was formed on November 27, 1879, composed of any soldier or sailor honorably discharged and sponsored by a member, and seems to have limited itself to Civil War veterans. Annual dinner meetings were held, usually in Hartford. It disbanded in 1936.
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                  Arts and Crafts Club of Hartford records, 1909-1951

                  0.5 cubic feet
                  The Club was organized prior to 1909 with the purpose "to associate those actively or otherwise interested in the various branches of the arts and crafts for mutual benefit; to foster and promote interest in the handicrafts. . . and to encourage and stimulate. . . wider participation in and appreciation of good craftwork in all its branches."
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                  Arts and Crafts Club of Hartford records, 1909-1951 0.5 cubic feet

                  The Club was organized prior to 1909 with the purpose "to associate those actively or otherwise interested in the various branches of the arts and crafts for mutual benefit; to foster and promote interest in the handicrafts. . . and to encourage and stimulate. . . wider participation in and appreciation of good craftwork in all its branches."
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                    Ashford Probate Court records, 1865-1944

                    Probate record books, None; Probate files, 1865-1944.
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                    Ashford Probate Court records, 1865-1944

                    Connecticut. Probate Court (Ashford District)
                    Probate record books, None; Probate files, 1865-1944.
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                      Avon Probate Court records, 1844-1905

                      2.25 cubic feet
                      Probate record books, None; Probate files, 1844-1905.
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                      Bank Holding Companies Study Commission records, 1979-1982

                      .75 cubic feet
                      The Commission was established by Public Act 79-563 to inquire into, study and report on the desirability of legislation to limit the extent to which a bank holding company, whether organized under the laws of Connecticut or any other state, may maintain an office or conduct any business in Connecticut through a subsidiary of such holding company.
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                      Bank Holding Companies Study Commission records, 1979-1982 .75 cubic feet

                      The Commission was established by Public Act 79-563 to inquire into, study and report on the desirability of legislation to limit the extent to which a bank holding company, whether organized under the laws of Connecticut or any other state, may maintain an office or conduct any business in Connecticut through a subsidiary of such holding company.

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