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Connecticut State Library, State Archives

Connecticut State Library

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Hartford, CT 06106

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Temporary State Housing Rent Commission records, 1942-1956, bulk bulk 1952-1955

5 cubic feet

Abstract Or Scope: During the Second World War, national rent controls began under the Office of Price Administration-directed offices. In 1947, anticipating the end of national controls, the Connecticut General Assembly enacted a series of standby rent control laws. One of these, Chapter 356 of the 1951 Supplement to the General Statutes, created the Temporary State Housing Rent Commission.

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1. General file, 1952-1955

Contains correspondence, memoranda, instructions, reports, notes, etc.

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2. Docket registers, 1951-1956 Box 3

Contains form lists of cases received and handled.

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3. Statistical analyses and working papers, 1952-1955 Box 3-4

Contains analyses of population, housing and rental units in Connecticut towns, with related working papers, notes and reference materials.

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Human Services Reorganization Commission records, 1974-1979

3 cubic feet

Abstract Or Scope: The Commission was responsible for the development, adoption, and implementation of the Human Services Plan for Connecticut.

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1. Key records, 1977-1979 Box 1

Includes minutes of meetings, press releases, correspondence with the Federal Government.

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2. Records relating to the development of a draft plan, 1974-1978 Box 2

Includes background material from the Human Services Council and the Filer Commission.

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3. Records relating to the implementation of the plan, 1979 Box 3

Includes copies of the legislation that was passed.

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Owens Machine Gun Veterans Association records, 1916-1970

.5 cubic feet

Abstract Or Scope: The association was organized in 1919 composed of men who had served in the Machine gun Company of the First Connecticut Infantry, the first American machine gun company. It operated under various names until 1926 when it was named in honor of Michael and John Owens, both members of the company. The association decorated the graves of deceased members on Memorial Day and held annual meetings until it disbanded in 1970.

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1. Loose leaf notebook Box 1

Contains obituaries; pictures at Nogales, Arizona, 1916; pictures at Hartford, Connecticut, 1917.

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26th Division, Summary of operations in the World War, 1944 Box 1

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2. Loose leaf notebook, 1920-1970 Box 1

Contains minutes of meetings, 1920-1970; by-laws.

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Connecticut vs. Massachusetts records, 1890-1932, bulk bulk 1928-1932

13 cubic feet

Abstract Or Scope: The records consist of transcripts of testimony with indexes, exhibits, reports, engineering studies, War Department materials, correspondence, subject files, legislative files, press files, printed documents, invoices, and maps. The state of Connecticut on December 22, 1927 requested an injunction fromm the United States Supreme Court to prohibit the diversion of water from the tributaries of the Connecticut River by Massachusetts. The case was heard by a special master appointed by the Supreme Court. The court ruled against granting Connecticut an injunction prohibiting Massachusetts from diverting water and dismissed Connecticut's bill of complaint on February 24, 1931.

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1. Massachusetts Project, undated Box 2, Folder 13

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2. Navigation, undated Box 2, Folder 14-15

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3. Power, 1930 Box 2, Folder 16

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Connecticut River Bridge and Highway District records, 1879-1949

5 cubic feet

Abstract Or Scope: The General Assembly created the Commission in 1895 (Special Act 343) to be responsible for the construction of a new bridge over the Connecticut River to replace the wooden bridge that had burned in that year. The Commission maintained the bridge until the 1930s, when it turned its duties and title to the properties to the State and adjoining localities.

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1. Minutes, 1905 April-1934 October, 1936 September-1949 March 2 looseleaf binders Box 1

Also included are treasurer's and auditors' reports and other related papers.

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2. Dedication materials, 1909-1927 Box 1

Papers pertaining to the dedication ceremonies in October 1909 and the naming ceremonies (for Morgan Bulkeley).

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3. Builder's bid and payment papers, 1903-1907 Box 1

Detailed bod of the successful bidder, together with payment authorizations and related papers.

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Connecticut Peace Society records, 1910-1921

1 cubic foot

Abstract Or Scope: The Connecticut Peace Society appears to have been established in 1910, "to foster the spirit of amity and concord among the nations, and to create a public sentiment which will lead to the abandonment of war as a means of settling international disputes."

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1. Minutes, 1914-1920 1 volume Box 1

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2. Constitution, 1910-1916 Box 1

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3. Correspondence, 1913-1921 Box 1

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Governor's Metropolitan Traffic Committee records, 1953-1955

1 cubic foot

Abstract Or Scope: This Committee was appointed by Governor John Davis Lodge to study traffic problems affecting the Hartford area. The Committee held meetings and conferences with town, business and railroad officials, and technical experts.

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1. Minutes, 1954-1955 Box 1

Two sets: signed official minutes and the stenographer's verbatim transcripts.

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2. Draft material for final report, 1955 Box 1

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3. Correspondence, 1954-1955 Box 2

Includes also drafts, working papers, etc.

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Commission to Study the Integration of the State Judicial System records, 1943-1945

.5 cubic feet

Abstract Or Scope: The Commission studied the State's judicial system with regards to methods of appointment of judges and their tenure in office and salaries.

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1. Minutes and bulletins, 1943-1944 2 inches Box 1

One binder including a copy of hte act authorizing the commission, a list of members, a speech by the chairman to the State Bar Association describing the commission's work (October 9, 1943), minutes of meetings, bulletins (notices of meetings, proposals), and miscellanous bulletins, drafts and background material.

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2. Minutes of hearing, 1943 December 13 .25 inches Box 1

Record of a public hearing on questions being considered by the commission.

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3. Material on probate courts, 1943-1944 1 inch Box 1

Statistical material on the work and costs of the probate courts, with reports and draft recommendations for the commission's report on the subject.

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Windham County Historical Society records, 1818-1940, bulk bulk 1934-1940

0.5 cubic feet

Abstract Or Scope: 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.

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1. Minutes and letters to members, 1935-1939 1 folder Box 1

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2. Membership lists, 1935-1939 1 folder Box 1

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3. Miscellaneous correspondence, 1934-1940 1 folder Box 1

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Teenage Alcoholic Use Study Commission records, 1961-1967

0.25 cubic foot

Abstract Or Scope: The Teenage Alcoholic Use Study Commission was established in 1965 to study the problem of teenage alcoholic use and implement the recommendations of the earlier (1961) Teenage Liquor Law Coordination Commission, including the holding of a state-wide education conference on the subject.

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1. Minutes, notices of meetings, agenda, preparatory papers, reference files, newspaper clippings, correspondence, contracts for services, background material used by the commission, and Soundscriber discs, 1961-1967 Box 1

Also includes material relating to the earlier Connecticut Teenage Liquor Law Coordination Commission.

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Records, 1961-1967

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Teenage Alcoholic Use Study Commission records, 1961-1967 0.25 cubic foot

The Teenage Alcoholic Use Study Commission was established in 1965 to study the problem of teenage alcoholic use and implement the recommendations of the earlier (1961) Teenage Liquor Law Coordination Commission, including the holding of a state-wide education conference on the subject.

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