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Oxford School Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-Oxford

Scope and Contents

The collection contains publications from the Oxford School, including course catalogs, brochures, student publications, a reading list, and an alumnae bulletin.

Dates

  • 1946-1970

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The records are stored in a restricted area and therefore may not be available on a same-day basis. Please contact the Hartford History Center in advance of your visit to have the material available in the research room.

Conditions Governing Use

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 / Historical

Oxford School was founded as an all-girls school in 1909 in Hartford as one of the nation's first independent day schools. In 1926, the school was moved to Prospect Avenue on the West Hartford side. In 1969, Oxford School merged with the all-boys Kingswood School to form the Kingswood Oxford School, which is still in operation as a private day school for grades 6-12.

Extent

0.42 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Catalogs and student publications from Oxford School, an all-girls day school.

Creator

Author
Katie Bushman Matos
Date
October 2026
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
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