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Western Connecticut State University Archives and Special Collections

Documenting the history of WestConn and its surrounding area

Western Connecticut State University Archives and Special Collections Spring Fling, ca. 1968
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  • The life, times, and sounds of the Civil War in the camp of the 23rd Connecticut
  • Keynotes of Change: Kyera Singleton, Northern Slavery and the Preservation of Memory (16 June 2021)
  • Greater Danbury’s Housatonic Valley Council of Elected Officials – still available from the Wayback Machine
  • Ring a Hunter’s Peal! Identifying and saving a 110+ year-old painting by a Connecticut artist.

RSS Recently digitized items added to the collection

  • Hotel Green, Christmas Menu
    Dublin Core Title: Hotel Green, Christmas Menu Description: 4 pgs, bi-fold, 9 x 10" Abstract: The Christmas Menu for the Hotel Green, December 1936 Date: 1936 Subject: Menus Identifier: ms038_03_68_02
  • Shanley's Streamline Diner and Restaurant (menu)
    Dublin Core Title: Shanley's Streamline Diner and Restaurant (menu) Description: 3 pgs, bi-fold, 8.5 x 5.5" Abstract: The eating and meeting place in Danbury. Date: 1930 Subject: Menus Identifier: ms038_03_68_01
  • The Danbury Creamery Cookbook
    Dublin Core Title: The Danbury Creamery Cookbook Creator: unknown Description: 34 pgs, 6.75 x 10.25", printed and stapled Abstract: A cook book for the economical housewife. Used to promote dairy products. Date: 1920 Subject: Cookbooks Identifier: ms038_05_01 Publisher: Frederick C. Mathews Company

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RSS CT History.org’s ” today in history”

  • The White Pine Acts – Who Knew? November 29, 2021
  • Danbury Hangings: The Executions of Anthony and Amos November 28, 2021
  • Thanksgiving and Christmas at Long Lane, 1874 November 27, 2021
  • Setting the Table in Historic Style: Connecticut Views on Staffordshire China November 26, 2021

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  • Clio Staff
    Dublin Core Title: Clio Staff Creator: Clio Staff Date: 2021 Description: 2 pgs
  • Contributors
    Dublin Core Title: Contributors Creator: Clio Staff Date: 2021 Description: 2 pgs
  • About
  • Collections List
  • Digital Collections
    • Digital exhibits and objects
    • WestD – Student digital exhibition space
  • Forms/Policies
    • Request copies
    • Collections Policy
  • Contact us
  • Search
    • Search the WCSU Archives
    • Search the CT’s Archives Online (CAO)
    • Search across the U.S.+ with ArchiveGrid
  • Visit/Staff/Resources/Tutorials
    • Visiting the WCSU Archives
    • Staff
    • Research guides
      • How to search the WCSU Archives
      • History Research Tutorial
      • Information literacy
    • Resource Links
    • Janick Fellowship in Archives
    • Helpful links for Archivists
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