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Compiled by Frank Gagliardi, Associate Library Director
text icon Sesquincentennial of the birth of Elihu Burritt:

Dahl, Edward C. Prayer offered at graveside exercises on the afternoon of December 8, 1960. the Elihu Burritt Library. 2 p. handwritten sermon. 1 p. typed copy. Photograph of Burritt's grave in Fairview Cemetery, From the manuscript in 50 years ago today.(In New Britain Herald, May 10, 1960).

Klingberg, Haddon E. The Elihu Burritt of my letters and manuscripts. [Talk given before the New Britain Historical Society and the friend's assembled at the Elihu Burritt Library on the 150th anniversary of Elihu Burritt's birth, December 8, 1960]. Typescript of 20 1. Signed by Klingberg.

Mast, E. Wallace. Prayer at the Elihu Burritt peace monument, December 8, 1960. one handwritten page.

Memorial stone [photograph] Marking the site of Burritt's birthplace. Erected by the New Britain Historical Society, l96n.

New Britain Herald. Program honors illustrious son of New Britain. (Ceremonies observing the l50th birthday of Burritt. December 9, l960). p. 8.

New Britain Historical Society. Sesquicentennial obsevance of the birth of Elihu Burritt [program] December 8, l960. 2 p.

Proclamation of Mayor Julius J. Kremski for the Elihu Burritt Birthday Anniversary Week, November 28, 1960. Typed document signed.

Resolution of the Mayor and Aldermen of New Britain to observe the l50th anniversary of the birth of Elihu Burritt, December 4-10, l960. One typed page.



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