History and Genealogy
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The following history and genealogy volumes are in our Reference section. In addition to these books we have the Windham County Transcript from 1848 to 1977. Please ask to use the microfilm reader at the Circulation desk.
History
- Bowen, Clarence Winthrop. The History of Woodstock, Connecticut. 8 Volumes.
- Danielson, Connecticut Directories. (1902, 1913, 1921-1922, 1927-1928, 1954, 1957)
- Historic Gleanings of Windham County Connecticut. 2 Volumes. 1890.
- Larimore, N.D. History of Danielson Connecticut. 1905.
- Larned, Ellen D. History of Windham County. 1976. Reprint of 1874-1880 ed.
- Lincoln, Allen. Modern History of Windham County. 2 Volumes. 1920.
- Weaver, Margaret. Miles and Millstreams. 1976.
Genealogy
- Barbour Collection of Connecticut Town Vital Records. 55 Volumes. 1994-2002.
- Cutter, William. Genealogical History of Connecticut. 1911.
- Dictionary of Family Names. 3 volumes. 2003.
- Genealogies of Connecticut Families. 1983.
- New England Historical and Genealogical Register - Index of Persons. 4 volumes. 1972.
- Savage, James. Genealogical Dictionary of the First Settlers of New England. 4 volumes.
Archival Collection
| The Killingly Public Library Archival Collection includes surveys of historical landmarks, sites, houses pre-1835 and: | ||
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| 1908 Historical sketch of Killingly | Headstone inscriptions | Code of Ordinances & Regulations |
| Killingly Charters | Historical memoirs | Killingly Annual reports |
| Town audits | School, Town, State budgets | Borough annual reports & records |
| The library has a responsibility to conserve local history materials. This repository of research materials is available for serious research and , therefore, it DOES NOT CIRCULATE. Whenever possible, duplicates are in the circulating or reference collections. Besides books, Archives includes such items as pamphlets, postcards, photographs, clippings, maps, artifacts, and town records. |
| Most of the items are unique and irreplaceable. Access to the Archives is restricted to the staff. The Adult Reference staff will be happy to assist you. Other restrictions are in place to preserve the collection, call the library (860-779-5383) for details regarding the use of this collection. |