Collections : [Connecticut State Library, State Archives]

In 1927, State Representative Julia Emery of Stamford formed the Connecticut Order of Women Legislators, the first in the nation. Its objectives were to promote a network and decide on priority legislation. In 1938, Ms. Emery led a movement to establish a national order. Today the OWL promotes a legislative agenda for the General Assembly. This group contains guest books, a list of female legislators in Connecticut, 1921-1945, state and national by-laws, group photographs, and 6 scrapbooks, 1937-1984. Click here to see the scanned paper finding aid and container list (pdf).

The Order of the Founders and Patriots of America was incorporated in New York on March 18, 1896. The terms of eligibility require that every member must be descended in the male line of father or mother, from an ancestor who settled in one of the original thirteen colonies within fifty years from the settlement of Jamestown, VA, May 13, 1607.

The Connecticut Society of the Colonial Dames of America was established in 1893 "to create widespread interest in history, to inspire love of this Republic, to do justice and honor to heroic ancestors, and to commemorate the labors and achievements of the founders of our country." Includes "Old Houses of Connecticut", a series of studies conducted in the early 20th century on early Connecticut houses and other historically important buildings. Click here to see the scanned paper finding aid and container list (pdf). Click here to see the inventory of the Old Houses of Connecticut volumes. A card index in the History and Genealogy reading room is arranged alphabetically by city or town.

The Connecticut State Teachers Association was chartered in Meriden on April 7, 1816. The purpose of the Association was, "the mutual improvement of its members, and the elevation of the character of our schools." The records include minutes of meetings, records of the Board of Directors, financial records, programs, correspondence, and related papers. Also included are records of the Fairfield County Teachers Association, 1877-1934. Click here to see the scanned paper finding aid and container list (pdf).

The Connecticut State Teachers' League was founded in 1903 to promote higher professional standards and training. Its membership was limited to women. The records consist of minutes of meetings, constitution, financial records, meeting announcements, and correspondence. Click here to see the scanned paper finding aid and container list (pdf).​

The Connecticut Teachers' Annuity Guild was formed in 1896 from various smaller regional teacher organizations around the state. The records consist of minutes of meetings and financial records. Click here to see the scanned paper finding aid and container list (pdf).

The Connecticut Valley Kindergarten Association was organized in 1882. The object of the organization was, "to promote sympathy and helpfulness among its members and to stimulate interest in all branches of kindergarten work." The collection includes meeting minutes, lists of members, and records from the treasurer. Click here to see the scanned paper finding aid and container list (pdf).

John Wheeler, an early resident of Salisbury and Newbury, Massachusetts, and some of his descendants.

Genealogical notes, correspondence, patriotic society memberships and photographs.

Descendant lists of 32 separate Palmer immigrants in America. Contains wills, census records, cemetery records, proofs of descent, and correspondence. Also contans a typed manuscript that has been published as Palmer Families in America, Vols. I & III.