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Western Connecticut State University Archives and Special Collections

Western Connecticut State University Archives and Special Collections

Haas Library
181 White Street
Danbury, CT 06810
stevensb@wcsu.edu
203-837-9111
The Archives maintains the historical records of Western Connecticut State University dating back to its founding in 1903 as the Danbury Normal School and is a significant repository for collections related to local history. Collections include personal papers, local government and organizational records, visual materials, maps, journals, various media, art and artifacts.

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Abubaker Saad Collection, 1996-2020

1 Linear Feet
Abstract Or Scope
Dr. Saad's handwritten lecture texts, mostly regarding the history of Africa.
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Abubaker Saad Collection, 1996-2020 1 Linear Feet

Alfred Geddes Papers, 1913-1959, bulk 1940-1950

7.5 Linear Feet , 4 boxes and 1 OS Folder
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Geddes was appointed Dean of Men at Danbury State Teacher's College in 1947 and served in that role until he retired in 1974. In 1939, he earned a Masters in education from Yale, and in 1955 received his Doctorate in Student Personnel from New York University. He joined the Army in the 1930s and served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. Geddes was a military history enthusiast and amassed a number of books on the subject. His papers contain personal materials from his career as an educator, soldier and military history collector.
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Alfred Geddes Papers, 1913-1959, bulk 1940-1950 7.5 Linear Feet , 4 boxes and 1 OS Folder

Allan T. Ostergren Art Collection, 1970-2000

6 Linear Feet 23 paintings and prints
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A small collection of art mostly by Bob Alberetti and Plonia Nixon.
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Allan T. Ostergren Art Collection, 1970-2000 6 Linear Feet 23 paintings and prints

Al Stewart Collection, 1960s-2016

12 Linear Feet
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Al Stewart was a businessman and physicist who joined the faculty in the School of Business at WestConn in 1987 after a long career mostly at Union Carbide. The collection includes personal papers, objects, art and miscellanea from Stewart's estate.
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Al Stewart Collection, 1960s-2016 12 Linear Feet

Andrei Hudiakoff Published Illustrations, 1923-1947

.5 Linear Feet 3 items
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This is a small collection of books illustrated by Andrei Hudiakoff.
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Carl Pettersch Papers : Academic Affairs. Office of the Dean of Graduate Studies, 1952-1972

2.5 Linear Feet , 5 boxes
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Carl A. Pettersch was Professor of Social Science 1946-1955, Dean of Graduate Studies 1955-1973, Faculty Emeriti 1973-2003 as Professor of History. This collection comprises the papers of Dr. Pettersch while Dean of Graduate Studies.
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Carl Pettersch Papers : Academic Affairs. Office of the Dean of Graduate Studies, 1952-1972 2.5 Linear Feet , 5 boxes

Caroline Randolph Diary, 1835-1876

1 Linear Feet , 1 box
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Diary of a woman from Connecticut. She describes her health the birth of her children, church attendance and everyday life in early to mid-19th century New England. 188 p.
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Caroline Randolph Diary, 1835-1876 1 Linear Feet , 1 box

Christopher J. Durante Collection, 1986-2024

4.1 Linear Feet 1 box and loose items
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Durante was a WestConn alum and local artist/merchant. The collection is a small sampling of the artist's work.
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Christopher J. Durante Collection, 1986-2024 4.1 Linear Feet 1 box and loose items

Civil War Letters and Miscellanea Collection, 1860-1900

1.75 Linear Feet , 3 boxes
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This artificial collection brings together original materials in the WCSU Archives that relates to the Civil War. Materials that are facsimile versions indicate that this repository once possessed an original copy of material. Collection includes: letters, publications and CDVs.
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Civil War Letters and Miscellanea Collection, 1860-1900 1.75 Linear Feet , 3 boxes

Connecticut Miscellanea, 1721-1999, bulk 1906-1975

1 Linear Feet , 3 boxes
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This collection contains historic printed miscellanea of Connecticut. Commercial businesses, municipal boards and commissions, and other clubs and organizations produced the material that is in this collection.
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Connecticut Miscellanea, 1721-1999, bulk 1906-1975 1 Linear Feet , 3 boxes