Collections : [Connecticut State Library, State Archives]

Record books, 1752-1759; Probate files, 1752-1932. Index to and applications for commitments, 1870-1936.

Record books, None; Probate files, 1832-1900.

Genealogical lines of Robert Allyn (1608-1683) and related families.

Includes correspondence, administrative papers, schedules, questionnaires, punched cards, tabulations, summaries, related materials on Conn. residents, industry, agriculture, and files of Charles A. Goodwin, head of the military census bureau, and Frank D. Cheney, director of the industrial survey.

The records of the Military Department consist primarily of materials documenting the history of Connecticut's militia, national guard units, and the service of Connecticut volunteers during the Civil War. The records contain extensive materials documenting the work of the Adjutant General, 1792-1807, including general orders, resignations and discharges, correspondence, militia returns, pensions, and reports and rosters. RG 013 also holds records of Civil War volunteer regiments, courts martial, bounty and pension files, and fragmentary pre-Civil War records of militia regiments. The Civil War regimental records include enlistment papers, muster rolls, monthly returns, and muster out rolls. In addition, records exist for the First Company, Governor's Foot Guard, and Connecticut's Civil War "Colored" 29th, 30th, and 31st Regiments. Extensive documentation on various units of the Connecticut National Guard are included, consisting of records on specific regiments, the Connecticut Home Guard, and of artillery, naval, and air units. The bulk of the materials cover the period after 1820, although some records document the War of 1812 period. Click here to see the scanned paper finding aid and container list (pdf).

The Military Order of Foreign Wars of the United States, Connecticut Commandery, was organized on February 13, 1896, to honor the names and deeds of military men and for related purposes

Artificial collection of military service veterans associations material consisting of single items or small collections.

The Monday Afternoon Club was organized on January 4, 1886. The main objective of the society was "the study of history-not general nor in consecutive course, but the selection of certain periods determined by vote of members."

Record books, 1852-1975; Probate files, 1850-1936; Wills, 1907-2009.

The Municipal Art Society of Hartford was organized on June 14, 1904 in the studio of Charles Noel Flagg. Its aim was to "be of service in preserving and enhancing the beauty of our magnificent city."