CHI Archive Index

ID	TITLE	CREATOR	DATE	SUMMARY	OWNER	LINK
ID	TITLE	CREATOR	DATE	SUMMARY	OWNER	LINK
1	2006 HB-5321. An act authorizing bonds of the state for programs provided by the Windham area arts collaborative; 2006 HB 5321	Connecticut. General Assembly. House of Representatives (Creator)	2006	This bill may contain various drafts and amendments	Connecticut State Library	http://connecticuthistoryillustrated.org/islandora/object/30002:21857947
2	Hartford suburban directory, 1905/1906; Hartford suburban directory (1906)		1905		Connecticut State Library	http://connecticuthistoryillustrated.org/islandora/object/30002:21740940
3	Temptation of Eve No. 2	Brinzac, Don (Creator)	1961	View of a 1961 bronze sculpture by Elbert Weinberg depicting the Temptation of Eve. According to the account in Genesis, the first book of the Bible, Eve, the first woman, was tempted by the Devil in the form of a serpent to eat the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge and Good Evil, despite the fact that God had forbidden her to do so. In the sculpture, Eve, a nude woman, stands at the left. The serpent, possibly in partially human form, is at the right. The sculpture is about fourteen inches high and was exhibited at the Grace Borgenicht Gallery in 1962.	Hartford History Center, Hartford Public Library	http://connecticuthistoryillustrated.org/islandora/object/50002:1336
4	Sgt. Smith's House	Wright, Mabel Osgood, 1859-1934 (Photographer)	1900 - 1920	Sgt. John Smith's house was reportedly built around 1690, in the Hull's Farms area of Fairfield. If the date is correct, then that makes it one of a few existing examples of 17th century buildings in Fairfield.	Fairfield Museum and History Center	http://connecticuthistoryillustrated.org/islandora/object/80002:179
5	2004 SJR-0024. Resolution confirming the nomination of the Honorable Mark H. Taylor of West Hartford to be a judge of the superior court; 2004 SJR 24	Connecticut. General Assembly. Senate (Creator)	2004	This bill may contain various drafts and amendments	Connecticut State Library	http://connecticuthistoryillustrated.org/islandora/object/30002:21785076
6	Winsted from a balloon, view no. 3, 1885	Doughty, John G. (Creator)	1885	View of a portion of Winsted, Conn., taken from the balloon 3,050 feet from the earth...Although we are at this time less than three quarters of a mile high...it is impracticable with the naked eye to distinguish any animal life in the view below unless it be in motion..../ These are the first an only successful views ever taken from a balloon. Shows the Still River and the dwellings, roads and industrial buildings along it.	Connecticut Historical Society	http://connecticuthistoryillustrated.org/islandora/object/40002:18904
7	G. Victor and Eva Collins Grinnell of Mystic		1900 - 1910	G. Victor Grinnell is seated on a chair rail. To his right is his wife, Eva Collins Grinnell. He wears a dark suit, shirt with wing collar, and a tie. A ring can be seen on the third finger of his right hand. She wears a plaid shirtwaist with a light colored stock and a dark skirt, and is holding a rose. A ring is visible on the third finger of her left hand.	Mystic Seaport	http://connecticuthistoryillustrated.org/islandora/object/70002:4141
8	2004 SR-0014. Resolution confirming the nomination of Jennifer S. Aniskovich, Esquire, of Branford to be executive director of the Connecticut commission on arts, tourism, culture, history and film; 2004 SR 14	Connecticut. General Assembly. Senate (Creator)	2004	This bill may contain various drafts and amendments	Connecticut State Library	http://connecticuthistoryillustrated.org/islandora/object/30002:21785099
9	Football Players; Starting Line-up, UConn v. Yale Game		1955		Archives & Special Collections at the Thomas J. Dodd Research Center, University of Connecticut Libraries	http://connecticuthistoryillustrated.org/islandora/object/20002:860156905
10	M.F. Plant Estate			Italian Gardens, M.F. Plant Estate, Groton, Conn.	Groton Public Library	http://connecticuthistoryillustrated.org/islandora/object/180002:255
11	Mill Pond Village, Granby, Connecticut	Davis, Sylvia (Creator)	1953	Two frame buildings are reflected in a body of water. Both buildings have cupolas. The building at the left appears to be a barn; the building at the right may be a small mill. Water flows over a low dam between the two buildings. Trees are in the background.	Connecticut Historical Society	http://connecticuthistoryillustrated.org/islandora/object/40002:19847
12	Small tents, Danbury Fair		1884	Elevated view of men and women walking around rows of small tents. Several people carry umbrellas. A wagon is in the foreground. Banners in the background advertise attractions. Other signs on tents read: "J.H. Dorman / Dining Tent / Meals at All Hours" and "[New] Milford / Restaurant / J.A. Colepaugh."	Connecticut Historical Society	http://connecticuthistoryillustrated.org/islandora/object/40002:11199
13	Willimantic Linen Company Trade Card (2013.1.33 a)		1870 - 1910		Windham Textile & History Museum	http://connecticuthistoryillustrated.org/islandora/object/360002:77
14	Governor Ribicoff senate campaign	Hartford Times (Contributor)	1962	Abraham Ribicoff at podium in foreground with supporters in background holding sign, "For U.S. Senate--Abe Ribicoff." ; Kington, Ellery G.	Hartford History Center, Hartford Public Library	http://connecticuthistoryillustrated.org/islandora/object/50002:919
15	Home of Admiral Thomas Hart, Sharon	Mills, Lewis Sprague, 1874-1965 (Photographer)	1952	One and half story brick gambrel roofed house with four visible dormer windows in the gambrel roof including a palladium style dormer window over the front door porch. A wing to left side of the house is mostly concealed by foliage.The House was owned by Admiral Thomas Charles Hart, who served in the Navy from the Spanish American War to World War II and was briefly a Republican Senator from Connecticut from 1945-1956.	Connecticut State Library	http://connecticuthistoryillustrated.org/islandora/object/30002:1305
16	Archers - Eastern Archery Association; Eastern Archery	Manter, Jerauld A., 1889-1990 (Creator)	1940	A line of men standing at the side of the field. Some are drawing their bows, ready to shoot; others are standing relaxed. Spectators look on, some from under umbrellas.	Archives & Special Collections at the Thomas J. Dodd Research Center, University of Connecticut Libraries	http://connecticuthistoryillustrated.org/islandora/object/20002:860026310
17	French and Indian War Collection: Account Rolls and supply rolls regarding enlisted men, 1756-1757 (Box 1 Folder 24): Series II: Box 1, Folder 24	Connecticut Historical Society (Collector)	1756 - 1757	Account rolls and supply rolls regarding enlisted men: payroll lists from several regiments, including John Terry's and Edmund Wells' and receipt of wages paid by Jonathan Trumbull. 1756 - 1757	Connecticut Historical Society	http://connecticuthistoryillustrated.org/islandora/object/40002:103553
18	Flood of 1936: Hartford from the south, March 1936		1936	Aerial view showing floodwaters. Some buildings are almost entirely submerged. Rubble and debris float in the foreground near large tanks. The complex of industrial buildings with the dome near the water tower is Colt's Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Company. The Connecticut River is immediately to the right. The city of Hartford is in the left background with Travelers tower at the far left. The Bulkeley Bridge is in the center background. East Hartford is in the right background. Inscribed on back: "Hartford / Flood Area / March 1936."	Connecticut Historical Society	http://connecticuthistoryillustrated.org/islandora/object/40002:12320
19	New block, Farmington Avenue and Main Street, West Hartford		1920 - 1929	Brick and stone commercial block has signs that read: "Welcome Chain Markets" "Lamb for / Stew / 15 cts" "Meats / & / Provisions" "Large Grapefruit 2 for 21 cts / Special / Large Florida Oranges" "Loin Lamb / Chops / 50 cts." "Fancy... / Prunes / 3 for 29" "Fancy / Pork / and / Beans / 2 for 29" "Pillsbury / Pancake / Flour / 2 for 29" "Tuna Fish 2 for 37." Canned goods and other merchandise are displayed in store windows. A man and a woman stand in the doorway. Additional signs read: "Kodaks - Allen B. Judd Co. - Candy" "Drugs" "Stationery" "Cebrook [?] / Ice Cream" "Special Agency for / Mary Oliver / Candies" "Rexall / Silver / Jubilee" "Drugs / Cebrook [?] / Ice Cream" "Robert L. Sengle / Attorney at Law." Businesses at the right include a barbershop with a striped barber pole, a tailor and another druggist. A mailbox is on the sidewalk. An automobile is parked on the street. A round street sign in the foreground reads: "No / Parking / at Any Time." Inscribed, lower left: "New Block on / Buckland's." Inscribed on back: "S/W cor. Farmington Ave. & Main St."	Connecticut Historical Society	http://connecticuthistoryillustrated.org/islandora/object/40002:12512
20	2006 HB-5262. An act concerning minor revisions to the utility statutes; 2006 HB 5262	Connecticut. General Assembly. House of Representatives (Creator)	2006	This bill may contain various drafts and amendments	Connecticut State Library	http://connecticuthistoryillustrated.org/islandora/object/30002:21856427
21	Auto class opens in January, Hillyer Institute, Y.M.C.A., Hartford, ca. 1910		1910	Teacher wearing a suit stands beside a table on which tools and automobile parts are arranged. A class of men, including young, middle-aged and elderly men, sits in the background. Some have beards or mustaches. An automobile chassis is at the right and a tire is at the left. The room is paneled and its decoration includes classical moldings and pilasters. A bas-relief depicting young men cooking over a campfire is on the left behind a potted plant. Three framed prints are on the wall at the right. Light fixtures include a chandelier with electric light bulbs and bulbs hanging from exposed wires.	Connecticut Historical Society	http://connecticuthistoryillustrated.org/islandora/object/40002:14230
22	View Of Railroad Station, Stratford		1900 - 1950	Overview of town buildings, houses, water, trees and railroad station and tracks.	Archives & Special Collections at the Thomas J. Dodd Research Center, University of Connecticut Libraries	http://connecticuthistoryillustrated.org/islandora/object/20002:199706161
23	Display of dress silks, Cheney Brothers, Manchester	August-Patzig (Creator)	1910 - 1919	A long gown of sheer fabric trimmed with lace and ribbons is displayed on a dummy in the foreground. Other fabrics are draped in the background. A curtain is behind them. Inscribed on back: "Cheney Bros."	Connecticut Historical Society	http://connecticuthistoryillustrated.org/islandora/object/40002:9451
24	Couples by Mirror Lake		1946		Archives & Special Collections at the Thomas J. Dodd Research Center, University of Connecticut Libraries	http://connecticuthistoryillustrated.org/islandora/object/20002:860074633
25	Baseball groups		1951		Archives & Special Collections at the Thomas J. Dodd Research Center, University of Connecticut Libraries	http://connecticuthistoryillustrated.org/islandora/object/20002:860161420