Collections : [Connecticut State Library, State Archives]

Zelotes Long was a merchant from Coventry, Conn. Letters, bills, receipts, estate inventories, and assessment forms with property descriptions, 1820. Click here to see the scanned paper finding aid and container list (pdf).​ ​

The Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) was established in May 1935 as a central organ of control for the relief projects supported by the United States Government. In Connecticut, Offices were opened in New Haven, with later district offices in several other cities.

Minutes of meetings, accounts and member records of a local law enforcement society.

Record books, None; Probate files, 1831-1975.

Record books, 1719-1944; Probate files, 1720-1949.

Record books, 1855-1953; Probate files, 1847-1977, bulk 1855-1976.

Record books, 1719-1921; Bond record books, 1881-1966; Probate files, 1719-1961.

The Windham County Historical Society was founded in July 1935 at Mortlake, the summer home of Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt in Brooklyn, Connecticut. Its purpose was to encourage the study and collection of all types of material and information of historical value to Windham County.

Record books, 1838-1924; Probate files, 1838-1912.

Willis H. Birge was a farmer and a tobacco grower in Windsor Locks, Conn.

The papers consist of materials pertaining to William S. Goslee's legal and personal affairs. Goslee was a lawyer for the town of Glastonbury and was active in town politics, church and school issues.

William Francis Joseph Boardman was born in Wethersfield, Connecticut on December 12, 1828 to William and Mary (Francis) Boardman. The collection consists of outgoing letters of William F.J. Boardman relating to genealogy, descriptions of coats of arms of Boardman and allied families; historical extracts; genealogies of the Boardman, Francis, Deming and Wright families; and a record book.

William Brownell Goodwin (1866-1950) was a Hartford archaeologist, historian, and genealogist who was particularly interested in early Norse and Irish explorations and the earliest history of Connecticut. Correspondence, notes and a valuable (unlisted) group of maps and atlases. Click here to see the scanned paper finding aid and container list (pdf).​ ​

Constituent correspondence, reports from state agencies, records of the Governor's legal counsel, records of special assistant David McQuade, correspondence and reports from the Governor's Washington Office, press releases, speeches, photographs and campaign materials including film and videotape. RG 005:037, Governor William A. O'Neill records, to see the complete finding aid and container list.

Gov. Wilbur L. Cross's correspondence and subject files.

Record books, 1832-1878; Probate files, None.

Record books, None; Probate files, 1854-1930; Wills, 1929-1985.

The Wellesley Club of Hartford was organized in 1894. Its purpose is "exclusively charitable and educational, particularly to advance the interests and promote the welfare of Wellesley College." There are four classes of members, (active, life, associate, and honorary), but only active and life members may vote and serve on the board of directors. Included in the records are minutes of meetings, reports, correspondence, constitution and by-laws, reminiscences, and printed pamphlets. Click here to see the scanned paper finding aid and container list (pdf).

Record books, 1834-1938; Probate files, None.

The State Water Commission was created in 1925 to reduce, control or eliminate water pollution. It merged into the Water Resources Commission in 1957 that was formed to study the water resources of the State.

Genealogical notes, correspondence, patriotic society memberships and photographs.

Record books, None; Probate files, 1779-1945,

Record books, 1832-1924; Bond record books, 1881-1965; Probate files, 1832-1986, bulk 1832-1976.

After war broke out in Europe in 1939, the State created the State Defense Council, similar to the one during the First World War. It coordinated domestic mobilization through advisory committees of leading citizens, local councils and public officials, and agencies of the U.S. government. By 1943, this body was known as the War Council. It went out of business on October 1, 1945.

Photographs and autographs of prominent persons of the World War I period, with correspondence, plates, negatives, cuts and clippings. Includes three large indexed volumes. Click here to see the scanned paper finding aid and container list (pdf).​ ​

Record books, None; Probate files, 1776-1909.

Wedworth Wadsworth (1782-1860) was a member of the Connecticut General Assembly from Durham, Conn. Also represented in the collection are his sons Wedworth (1811-1876), William (circa 1817-1870), a town clerk and justice of the peace, James (1819-1891) and James' son Wedworth (1846-1926), who was a painter, art teacher, and writer.

Record books, 1830-1889; Probate files, 1831-1876.

The Commission planned for the orderly readjustment and reemployment of returning veterans and displaced war workers and coordinated the efforts of all State, local and private agencies working toward that end.

The Veteran Association of the Hartford City Guard was organized on November 26, 1867. It was composed of those persons who were active or honorary members of the Hartford City Guard prior to July 5, 1865. The Association's main objective was social with the intention "to keep alive old and pleasant memories and perpetuation of recollections of the old Company." Each year they held a reunion on the second Wednesday of January. The first reunion was held on January 8, 1868. At their 50th reunion held in 1917, it was agreed that it should be the last reunion.

Oral history transcripts from the Emergence of Political Women in Connecticut, 1920-1945, project and from interviews with State Sen. George L. "Doc" Gunther.

On July 4, 1915, a group of women in Washington, D.C. formed the Women's Section of the Navy League. The League hoped to band women of various philosophical backgrounds under the banner of "Patriotism, Americanism, and National Defense." The function of a Comforts Committee was to knit woolen garments for men serving in the United States Navy.

Following the Revolutionary War, there was a need for a census of the entire Nation. The first census was taken in 1790. Over the years, the Nation's needs and interests became more complex and the content of the decennial census changed accordingly. The 1810 census included the first inquiry on manufacturers, quantity and value of products was conducted. In 1840, questions on fisheries were added. In 1850, the census included inquires on social issues, such as taxation, churches, pauperism, and crime. The sole purpose of the censuses and surveys is to secure general statistical information. Personal census information is closed for seventy-two years after the date of the census. The collection contains official manuscript copies, photostats, and microfilm copies of the United States census schedules for Connecticut, with a few schedules for neighboring states.Click here to see the scanned paper finding aid and container list (pdf).

October 24, 1967 was proclaimed United Nations Day by President Lyndon B. Johnson. This marked the twenty-second anniversary observance of U.N. Day. In his proclamation, the president called on all American citizens to engage in an appropriate observance of the event.

The Union Company was incorporated in 1800 to clear a channel in the Connecticut River from Hartford to Long Island Sound. After the channel was cleared, the Company was allowed to collect tolls from vessels using the river.

The Tyler Kindred of America held its first reunion in 1921. This organization is a successor to the Tyler Family Association and was formed by members of the "Branford line" and the "Wallingford line".

Truman Smith was a lawyer, Connecticut Legislator (1831-1832, 1834), US Representative (1838-1843, 1845-1849), and US Senator (1849-1854) from Stamford, Connecticut. Included in his papers are correspondence, writings, publications, legal cases, speeches, and spiritual writings.

The Transportation Accountability Board was created as an independent, non-partisan body charged with overseeing the operations of the Connecticut Department of Transportation. The Board held its first meeting on January 8, 1986 and was abolished as of July 1, 1987.

Administrative, election, land, military and tax records for the town of Woodstock.

Administratvie, election, court, land, school and tax records for the town of Woodbury.

Administrative and tax records for the town of Woodbridge.

Administrative, election, court, land, school and tax records for the town of Wolcott.

Administrative and tax records for the town of Windsor.

Administrative, election, court, land, school and tax records for the town of Windsor Locks.

School, vital, tax, financial, and welfare records for the town of Windham and city of Willimantic.

Military and election records for the town of Wilton.

Administrative and tax records for the town of Willington.

Administrative, election, court, military, school, tax and vital records for the town of Wethersfield.

Administrative records for the town of Westport.

Student files from William H. Hall High School in West Hartford.