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Lyme Public Hall & Local History Archives

Lyme Public Hall & Local History Archives

Lyme Public Library
Local History Archives
482 Hamburg Road
Lyme, CT 06371
lymepublichall1887@gmail.com
(860) 598-9760
https://lymepublichall.org/
The Lyme Public Hall & Local History Archives (LPHLHA) is a non-profit, membership organization dedicated to the appreciation of Lyme's history, culture, and community. The Lyme Public Hall, originally built in 1887, is a community gathering place. With the help of community participation, the LPHLHA puts on events and programs throughout the year including suppers, lectures, musical programs, historical programs and exhibits, walks, workshops, and more. These events and programs are open to everyone, members and non-members, locals and visitors alike. The archives section of the LPHLHA, located in the Lyme Public Library, collects and preserves historical materials about the town of Lyme, its history, culture, life-ways, institutions, and people. The archives holds historical documentary and cultural heritage materials dating from the 17th century to the present. Collections include genealogical materials, family and personal papers, institutional records, manuscripts, newspapers and clippings, books, photographs, artwork, artifacts, maps, and exhibit records from LPHLHA programs and events.
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John Randall Sterling papers, 1850-2006 3 Linear Feet

The collection of his personal and business papers from his short life is an excellent source of information about mid 19th century Lyme family life, Connecticut River steam boat traffic, and business enterprise extending from Lyme to the big cities.
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Judy Friday papers, 1940-2003 1 Linear Feet

The history and operational detail in photographic and text form of A Year at Tiffany Farms, 2002, documenting a full year on one of few dairy farms left in Connecticut at the time. The collection provides a unique look at the operations of a small Connecticut dairy farm and its struggles.
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Ladies Benevolent Society records, bulk 1852-1990 .25 Linear Feet

The collection gives a vivid picture of charitable giving over more than 150 years by this woman's group in a small New England Congregational church. Minute books start in 1852 for the "Two Mite" society and change to "Ladies Benevolent Society" in 1896. The minutes cover the Society's meetings and the projects undertaken to benefit primarily the First Congregational Church of Lyme, called the Hamburg Church.
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Lay family papers, 1770-1902 4 Linear Feet Two manuscript boxes and several items stored in a drawer.

The personal, business, professional, legal and town office papers for three generations of the Lay family 1815 to 1902 — Daniel and David Lay of Lyme and Old Lyme, CT. There are contracts and construction documents for Oliver Lay's original Stone Mill and Bradbury's cotton factory; the Lyme-New London Turnpike, New Haven—New London; Stonington Railroad; Western Reserve properties owned by Lyme residents; fishing rights on the Connecticut River (6 Mile Island and Avery Place); and estate settlements for clients and Lay family members. Also papers of Capt. Walter Chadwick and Capt. Daniel Chadwick of Old Lyme are interesting.
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