“Witches in Connecticut” – Western Connecticut State University Archives and Special Collections

The Danbury Historical Society is hosting a program, “Witches in Connecticut” by State Historian Walter Woodward in conjunction with the Richter Arts Association. October 28. See museum site for details: http://www.danburymuseum.org/danburymuseum/Home.html

Recently digitized items added to the collection

Ballots for Both

Dublin Core Title: Ballots for Both Creator: Clark, Walter, 1846-1924 Description: 8.5 x 5.5", pamphlet Abstract: A white supremacist argument for women's suffrage. Date: 1916 Subject: Suffrage--United States

Mama Lariccia's Famous El Dorado Lido Room (menu)

Dublin Core Title: Mama Lariccia's Famous El Dorado Lido Room (menu) Creator: Lariccia, Connie R. Lariccia, Dominic P. Description: 17 x 17", bi-fold, card stock Abstract: Restaurant menu for a Danbury Italian restaurant with prices. Date: 1963 Subject: Restaurants--Menus Provenance: Item donated by Robert Krejci who likely attended a meeting at the restaurant in the […]

Artifacts of the Women's Suffrage Movement

Dublin Core Title: Artifacts of the Women's Suffrage Movement Creator: Stevens, Brian R. Haponik, Stacy Description: 10 min, video Abstract: Virtual representation of the WCSU Archives' women's suffrage exhibit. Online exhibit Date: 2020 Subject: Suffrage--United States Has Version: Video on Youtube (With subtitles) ArtifactsOfWomensSuffrage.mp4

Recent student-created digital content

Letter 321, 1945-02-22, page 337

Dublin Core Title: Letter 321, 1945-02-22, page 337 Creator: Warner, Truman Date: 1945-02-22 Subject: World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal Narratives Identifier: ms026_letters_pg_337 Spatial Coverage: Avignon, France (lat:43.9461 lon:4.8065)

Letter 348, 1945-04-22, page 362

Dublin Core Title: Letter 348, 1945-04-22, page 362 Creator: Warner, Truman Date: 1945-04-22 Subject: World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal Narratives Identifier: ms026_letters_pg_362 Spatial Coverage: Northern portion of Route des Alpes, Switzerland (lat:46.80612 lon:7.16165)