Scope and Contents
The Curtis Thompson Papers consist of thirty-eight numbered journals which chronicle the events in the life of his family from the year 1867 to 1903. The chronological sequence is interrupted in volumes 15 and 16 by a brief autobiographical sketch, and in volumes 27 and 28 by genealogical notes. Scattered throughout the volumes are newspaper clippings, primarily pertaining to births, deaths, and marriage announcements, though some current events are included, especially those describing the 250th anniversary of the founding of Stratford (No. 22).
Dates
- 1867-1903
Creator
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Unpublished materials authored or otherwise produced by the creator(s) of this collection are in the public domain. There are no restrictions on use. Copyright status for other collection materials is unknown. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
Extent
1 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Catalog Record
A record for this collection is available in Orbis, the Yale University Library catalog
Persistent URL
Overview
Diaries of Curtis Thompson, 1835-1904, of Stratford, Connecticut, from 1867-1903. Included in the diaries is an autobiographical sketch; genealogical data on the family of the author, and that of his wife, Louise Wilcox Thompson; and numerous notes and clippings, chiefly concerning contemporary personalities in Connecticut and elsewhere.
Biographical / Historical
Curtis Thompson was a lawyer, born in Stratford, Connecticut. In 1877, he moved to Bridgeport, Connecticut where he practiced law and was active in local politics.
- Title
- Guide to the Curtis Thompson Papers
- Status
- Under Revision
- Author
- compiled by Betsy H. Morris
- Date
- April 1980
- Description rules
- Finding Aid Created In Accordance With Manuscripts And Archives Processing Manual
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Part of the Manuscripts and Archives Repository
Contact:
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Yale University Library
P.O. Box 208240
New Haven CT 06520-8240 US
(203) 432-1735
(203) 432-7441 (Fax)
mssa.assist@yale.edu
Location
Sterling Memorial Library
Room 147
120 High Street
New Haven, CT 06511