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Publications at the American School for the Deaf Archives, 1644-2000s

130 Linear Feet
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This collection includes publications published by the American School for the Deaf as well as collected publications related to deaf education and the American School for the Deaf.
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Publications at the American School for the Deaf Archives, 1644-2000s 130 Linear Feet

Farmington Room Collections, 1640-present

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The Farmington Room is the library's research collection of primary sources related to local history and genealogy. Included in the collection are histories of Farmington and other area towns (particularly Farmington's seven daughter towns: Southington, Berlin, Bristol, New Britain, Burlington, Avon and Plainville), genealogies of major Farmington families, and library archives and scrapbooks. Highlights of the collection include the Klauser Photographs (1855-1905); original diaries, essays, letters and other documents of local historian Julius Gay (1834-1918); records of the "Town Farm" and other Farmington welfare (materials from 1787-1899); Farmington town selectmen's records (materials between 1797-1940); and "Grand Lists," listings of all taxable property located within Farmington and daughter towns, (1750-1829).
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Farmington Room Collections, 1640-present 150 Linear Feet

Windsor Historical Society repository description, 1640-present

840 linear feet
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The library and archives house extensive historical resources relating to the town of Windsor and its people. Highlights include: thousands of historic and modern photographs- oral histories- 17th-20th-century primary source documents (many indexed by date and family name)- more than 350 published genealogies of Windsor families- family and subject files; topics include houses by address, clubs and organizations, businesses, tobacco, witches, and more- vital records, local cemetery records, land records (copies)- 1890 recreated census for Windsor, CT- town annual reports and tax records- account books collection (1733-1954)- local newspapers; including Windsor Town Crier (1916-1917), Hartford Times (1920s-30s), Windsor Herald (1930s), Windsor News Weekly (1944-1962), Windsor Journal (1975-present)- Windsor High School yearbooks (1915-present)- city directories and telephone books (1905-present)- historic maps- regional and state histories- Descendants of the Founders of Ancient Windsor genealogical database.
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Windsor Historical Society repository description, 1640-present 840 linear feet

Yale and New Haven print card index, 1640-1960

1 Linear Foot
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The records consist of index cards documenting prints and engravings made of Yale and New Haven.
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New Haven Museum, Whitney Library repository description, 1639-2025

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The Whitney Library of the New Haven Museum is a unique resource center concerning the history of New Haven and its families from the time of the New Haven Colony in the 17th century to the present. Founded in 1862, the library provides the materials and assistance required by the scholar and the student of the history and genealogy of New Haven. Collections include 30,000 printed works, 300 manuscript collections, architectural drawings, maps, broadsides, newspapers, scrapbooks, photographs, and microfilm. The Whitney Library services over 1,300 researchers each year, including college students, professors, genealogists, local historians, and many others who are interested in their houses, families, businesses, and towns.
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New Haven Museum, Whitney Library repository description, 1639-2025 100000 Linear Feet

Wethersfield Maritime Collection, 1639-1987

2.67 Linear Feet
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This collection contains papers related to Wethersfield's maritime trade.
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Wethersfield Maritime Collection, 1639-1987 2.67 Linear Feet

Judicial Department records, 1636-1991

5882.5 Cubic Feet
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This record group consists of of legal documents relevant to court action, including, but not limited to, dockets, formal decisions, rules, appointments, judges' notes and opinions, indexes, case files, record books, executions, reports, and administrative papers, as well as materials from related entities such as the State Bar Examining Committee and Coroners and Medical Examiners. The records date from 1636 to the late 20th century, with the bulk from the 17th through the 19th century. Most extant state court records prior to 1870 are in the State Archives along with a substantial volume of municipal and justice court records. Record Group 003 also includes probate records including wills, inventories, bonds, administration reports, etc. until 1698, when the General Assembly established the separate probate court system. See record group 004 for Records of the Probate Court. The records of the Judicial Department include colony and statewide materials for the Particular Court, 1639-65; Court of Assistants, 1665-1711; Superior Court, 1711-1879; and Supreme Court of Errors, 1784-1901. The bulk of the records, however, are arranged by county and consist of papers of county courts, courts of common pleas, superior courts, supreme courts of errors, and maritime courts. Click here to see the finding aid and container list (pdf).
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Judicial Department records, 1636-1991 5882.5 Cubic Feet

Hartford Town and City Clerk Archives: Sewers, 1635-2010 (Entire archive), bulk 1900-1902

30 Linear Feet
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The archive is a comprehensive record of the City of Hartford, as collected by the Town and City Clerk Office. It includes record groups by department, government entity, or area of focus, as well as single subjects, such as bridges, railroads, and celebrations. Additionally, the collection holds vital statistics for select years.
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Hartford Town and City Clerk Archives: Sewers, 1635-2010 (Entire archive), bulk 1900-1902 30 Linear Feet

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Hartford Town and City Clerk Archives: Building Permits, 1635-2010 (Entire archive), bulk 1845-1899

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The archive is a comprehensive record of the City of Hartford, as collected by the Town and City Clerk Office. It includes record groups by department, government entity, or area of focus, as well as single subjects, such as bridges, railroads, and celebrations. Additionally, the collection holds vital statistics for select years.
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Hartford Town and City Clerk Archives: Building Permits, 1635-2010 (Entire archive), bulk 1845-1899 34 Linear Feet

Affleck - Avon Box 439, Folder 1-55, Box 440, Folder 1-79, Box 441, Folder 1-69, Box 442, Folder 1-61, Box 443, Folder 1-47, Box 444, Folder 1-66, Box 445, Folder 1-64, Box 446, Folder 1-56, Box 447, Folder 1-81, Box 448, Folder 1-77, Box 449, Folder 1-45

College - Front Box 457, Folder 60-71, Box 458, Folder 1-61, Box 459, Folder 1-94, Box 460, Folder 1-76, Box 461, Folder 1-112, Box 462, Folder 1-92, Box 463, Folder 1-98, Box 464, Folder 1-93, Box 465, Folder 1-90, Box 466, Folder 1-28