Hartford (Conn.) -- Social conditions
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Michael Antisdale and Mark R. Melanson Papers
Collection
Call Number: MS 2105
Abstract:
Michael Antisdale and Mark Melanson, a gay couple, sued the town of West Hartford in 1998 because the town pool only gave discounted “family” rates to heterosexual couples. Five other cohabitating, non-married couples later joined them in the suit. At the time, the town council was Republican in majority. The suit continued until Democrats came into the majority and settled the case in 2002, and the council revised the definition of “family” in West Hartford's recreational facilities policy...
Dates:
1995-2003 and undated
Robert Porter Keep Papers
Collection
Call Number: MS 1316
Abstract:
Correspondence and memorabilia documenting the personal and professional life of Robert Porter Keep, a teacher of Greek and a school administrator. The papers also document the life and work of other members of the Keep, Porter, and Haines families including: Samuel Porter, Sarah Porter, and Margaret Haines Keep. The papers document, especially through correspondence with his parents, Keep’s student days at Yale College, his religious training, his early teaching duties, his travels and...
Dates:
1849-1902
Found in:
Manuscripts and Archives
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Robert Porter Keep Papers
Charles-Edward Amory Winslow papers
Collection
Call Number: MS 749
Abstract:
The papers consist of correspondence, diaries, organization and subject files, teaching materials, manuscripts, photographs, and other materials documenting the professional career and personal life of C.-E.A. Winslow, a prominent figure in the public health movement. Correspondence focuses on health and social welfare issues with several notable educators, doctors, and social policy advocates. Organization files include material relating to the United States Public Health Service and the...
Dates:
1874-1977, bulk 1915-1945