Skip to main content

Bissell Copybooks

 Collection
Identifier: MS-Bissell

Scope and Content

Two volumes, one by each of the Bissells. John's contains arithmetical practice and Titus' contains handwriting practice.

Dates

  • 1810-1811

Acess Restrictions

The records are stored in a restricted area and therefore may not be available on a same-day basis.

Use Restrictions

See Hartford History Center's Collection Use policy. Permission to publish from the Collection must be obtained in writing from curator of the Hartford History Center, and a copy of the published work may be requested by the Hartford History Center. The Hartford History Center reserves the right to refuse permission to publish, etc. to those who have not complied with its policies. Use of the collections will normally not be permitted for the purpose of promotion of commercial products and services or political campaigns. Hartford History Center at Hartford Public Library reserves the right to limit the number of photographic prints/captures and to restrict the use or reproduction of rare, fragile, or valuable objects.

Biographical Note

John Humphrey (1800-1845) and Titus Lucretius Bissell (1802-1869) were students at the Literary School in Hartford.

Extent

2 Volumes

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Schoolwork by John Bissell and Titus Bissell.

Accruals

The collection is closed. Additional accruals are not expected.

Title
Bissell copybooks
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Hartford History Center Repository

Contact:
Hartford History Center
Hartford Public Library
500 Main St
Hartford CT 06103 USA
860.695.6297