Series II: Correspondence, 1765-1900
Scope and Contents
This series contains correspondence related to the Normal School movement and efforts to establish public education in the United States. It also includes correspondence regarding local library associations in Connecticut during the mid-19th century. Some correspondence also discusses other reform movement activities such as prison reform, as well as politics. Correspondence to Henry Barnard are alphabetized by sender.
Dates
- Creation: 1777 - 1901
Creator
- From the Collection: Barnard, Henry, 1811-1900 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open to the public and must be used in the John M.K. Davis Reading Room of the Watkinson Library, Trinity College Library, Hartford, Connecticut. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws when using this collection.
Extent
From the Collection: 15 Cubic Feet (42 flat boxes, 2 portfolios)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Watkinson Library - Archival Collections Repository
Trinity College Library
300 Summit St.
Hartford Connecticut 06106