Scope and Content
The Veteran City Guard Collection in the Hartford History Center includes scrapbooks, photograph albums, company orders, meeting minutes, ledgers, roll books, record books, reports, and trophies documenting the history of the organization from 1861 to 1916. Records from some years are lacking.
Dates
- 1861-1946
Access 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 Veteran City Guard of Hartford Collection must be obtained in writing from the Executive Director 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. Some scrapbooks are in poor condition and will require special handling.
Historical Note
The Hartford City Guard was formed on January 8, 1861. The Veteran Association of the Hartford City Guard was organized on November 26, 1867. All past and honorary members of the Hartford City Guard prior to July 5, 1865 were eligible for membership. Members took part in parades, receptions, dinners, and excursions, frequently in association with other semi-military groups. Every year they held a reunion and organized an impressive Memorial Day ceremony. During World War I, they raised a war fund and took part in numerous patriotic activities. At the group’s fiftieth reunion in 1917, they decided not to hold any additional reunions.
Extent
20 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Records, photographs, and artifacts relating to the Veteran City Guard of Hartford
Arrangement
The collection is arranged in numbered volumes and four boxes. Documents in Boxes 1 and 2 are filed alphabetically in folders, some according to sender, recipient, or company.
Physical Location
HHC Closed Stacks, Range 12
Processing Details
Collection was processed by Donald C. Eiler and Nancy Finlay.
EAD Finding Aid created by Kathy Foulke in January 2019.
- Title
- Veteran City Guard of Hartford Collection
- Subtitle
- A Guide to the collection at the Hartford History Center
- Date
- January 2019
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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