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Table showing demographics of metal workers in Connecticut in 1920

Hartford Ct
Feb. 4, 1918
American Council of Defense
Gentlemen,
Owing that I am a American citizen. I think it is my duty to inform you that a boy named Francine Quigley 70 Vanblock Ave. city. is tearing down quite a number of those zone warning…

Red Cross Nurse's Uniform Apron WWI, machine stitched with mother of pearl buttons

While Windsor had created the trend of "honor roll boards", which would be adopted across many towns in Connecticut to keep fresh in the minds of thier residents those who served overseas, Ridgefield is unclear if it did. Inquiring with several…

While Windsor had created the trend of "honor roll boards", which would be adopted across many towns in Connecticut to keep fresh in the minds of thier residents those who served overseas, Ridgefield is unclear if it did. Inquiring with several…

The First Page, "Mr. Citizen, you are now on the firing line, Imperial Germany is not merely attacking on the western front. She is attacking in every community in the United States. Her assault is under the direction of the German General staff. It…

Connecticut State Council of Defense
Dear Sir:-
Sometime ago you received from us Town Bulletin #3 requesting you report to the Council instances of disloyalty or utterances of a seditious or traitorous nature, etc.
We have received a request…

Bartholomew Albecker, Seth Thomas clockmaker for 48 years, remembers his emigration from Germany and career in Thomaston, CT.

Red Cross Nurse's Uniform Smock, machine stitched white cotton with mother of pearl buttons

Arthur Botsford, Seth Thomas clockmaker for 60 years, recalls details about Seth Thomas and life in Thomaston.