Scope and Content
The Boards and Commissions series (39 linear feet) comprises a variety of records and reports submitted to the Court of Common Council and maintained by the Town and City Clerk. The Joint Committee on Amusement subseries (1 linear foot) contains reports, appointments, appropriations, resolutions, ordinances, petitions, and other correspondence. Similar material is found in the Board of Charity Commissioners and Department of Public Welfare (4 linear feet) subseries, including both typescript and printed annual reports. Finance (7 linear feet) follows the evolution of the Board of Finance beginning with Ordinary and Fire Department budgets to the Finance and Ways and Means committees and finally the Board. Largely annual reports, there are additional reports, resolutions, correspondence, and other communications. The Housing Authority and Juvenile Commission subseries (.5 linear feet each) contain annual reports. The Board of Park Commissioners (6.5 linear feet) includes requests for funds, along with annual reports. In the Board of Street Commissioners subseries (10.5 linear feet) there are financial documents as well as information about street improvement. Receipts and Disbursements, a variety of assorted records and communications, and annual reports form the Board of Water Commissioners subseries (9.5 linear feet)
The Town and City Clerk Archives has been split into several additional finding aids: Boards and Commissions, Building Permits, City Property, Corporations, Court Matters, Education, Licenses and License Applications, Mayor and Council, Property Deeds and Releases of Attachment, Public Safety, Public Works, Selectmen’s Records, Sewers, Streets, Taxation, Town and City Officers, Transportation, Vital Records, and Zoning.
Dates
- Majority of material found in 1836-1977
- 1635-2010 (Entire archive)
Access Restrictions
The records are stored in a restricted area and therefore may not be available on a same-day basis.
Extent
From the Collection: 39 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Hartford (Conn.). Board of Health (Organization)
- From the Collection: Hartford (Conn.). Commission on the City Plan (Organization)
- From the Collection: Housing Authority of the City of Hartford (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Hartford History Center Repository
Hartford History Center
Hartford Public Library
500 Main St
Hartford CT 06103 USA
860.695.6297
hhc@hplct.org