Browse Collections (102 total)

John Mihelic Collection, MS015

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John Mihelic was from Kansas City, Missouri and was a member of the Socialist Party. He was also involved with the Communist Party of America. The collection includes some correspondence and leftist/socialist publications from the early 20th century.

Contributors: Mihelic, John

James E. Dyer Papers, MS052

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James Edmund Dyer, graduate of Western Connecticut State College and politician, was born in Danbury, Connecticut, on September 20, 1946. His papers span the years 1900 to 2008, with the bulk of the collection dating from 1970 to 1990, primarily documenting his work as Mayor of Danbury, Connecticut. Information regarding his activities at Western…

Contributors: Dyer, James E., 1946-2011

Greater Danbury Intercultural Association Interviews, OH002

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This is a small collection of 60 tapes and supporting materials of interviews conducted through by Greater Danbury Intercultural Association to document the contituent groups that make up the greater Danbury area.

Contributors: Greater Danbury Intercultural Association

Western Connecticut State University Photographs and Miscellanea, RG8

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This is a collection of photographs and realia spanning the history of Western Connecticut State University. The collection includes images and objects that document the growth, evolution and public profile of the institution.

Contributors: Western Connecticut State University, Western Connecticut State University. Archives and Special Collections

James Dyer Photogaphs and Misc., RG8

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Photographs taken by Jim Dyer that were used in a February 2012 exhibit at the Haas Library.

Contributors: Western Connecticut State University

Herb Janick Papers, MS012

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The Herbert F. Janick, Jr. Papers spans the years 1889-2002 and consists mainly of Janick’s research for his book on the centennial history of Western Connecticut State University.

Contributors: Janick, Herb

Ruth A. Haas Papers, MS033

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Ruth Alice Haas (1903-1986) arrived the Danbury Normal School in 1931 to serve as Dean of Women. For fifteen years, she lived in Fairfield Hall as the primary mentor and supervisor for boarding students. Over the years, she assumed more responsibility. In 1946, after President Jenkins’ death, she was the unanimous choice for president. She served…

Division of Finance & Administration, RG4

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The records of the Office of Finance and Administration contain records from the following departments under the V.P. for Finance & Administration: Fiscal Affairs, Institutional Services, and the Division of Public Safety. Also incuded are University Events' invitations and programs from commencements, convocations and events from 1906-2007.

Davida Blakeslee Foy Scrapbook, MS057

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Davida Blakeslee was a 1929 graduate of the Danbury Normal School. She documented her time at DNS in a scrapbook which includes photographs, programs, a Student Newspaper, bus and train timetables, invitations, and cocktail napkins.

Truman Warner Anthropological Collection, MS048

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This is a small collection of objects from Asia, Africa, the Americas and New Guinea collected presumably from the 1960s and 1980s by Truman Warner to be used in class and for his personal collection. The collection is predominantly made up of musical instruments and masks.

Contributors: Davis, Richard, Warner, Truman