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Nicholas J. Tomassetti Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 1984-0033
Abstract

Nicholas J. Tomassetti was born 17 December 1914 in Pueblo, Colorado. He was a labor organizer and leader associated with the United Electrical, Radio & Machine Workers Union as well as a Democratic representative to the Connecticut General Assembly. Mr. Tomassetti died 18 December 1978 in New Britain, Connecticut.

Dates: undated, 1916-1978

Marion Toms Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 2013-0022
Abstract

Marion Toms was a life long resident of East Hartford, Connecticut. The collection contains personal and family materials dated 1911-1985.

Dates: undated, 1911-1985

George Safford Torrey Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 1982-0008
Abstract

George Safford Torrey was born 14 March 1891 in Boston, Massachusetts. Torrey was hired in 1915 as an instructor of Botany at the Connecticut Agricultural College and in 1928 received tenure and was appointed Head of the Botany Department. Torrey retired from the University in 1953 and died in 1977.

Dates: undated, 1910-1980

United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Local 210 Records

 Collection
Identifier: 1984-0016
Abstract

The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners was founded on 8 August 1881. In 1892, sixty-eight carpenters in the Stamford area, dissatisfied with low wages and long workweeks, agreed to join the union. With the assistance of Frank Duffy, president of the New York UBCJ Council, UBCJ Local 210 of Stamford was organized. The charter was granted on 14 October 1897.

Dates: undated, 1901-1986

University of Connecticut League Records

 Collection
Identifier: 2002-0098
Abstract

The collection contains documents related to the administrative, financial, social and cultural functions of the University of Connecticut League from 1966-201998. Founded "to promote social and friendly relations within, and to provide worthwhile service to the University and community," the UConn League has sponsored a variety of social, cultural, and fundraising events for the local and UConn communities and for its own membership.

Dates: 1966-2018

Ralph E. Wadleigh Photograph Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2002-0002
Abstract

Ralph E. Wadleigh was a railroad enthusiast in New London, Connecticut.

Dates: undated, 1886-1965

Leonard Weisgard Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 2010-0050
Abstract

The Leonard Weisgard Papers document the creative processes of this award-winning author and illustrator, with his book art, commercial and promotional illustration, correspondence, and an extensive reference material series. The collection was donated in 2009 by Weisgard's children, Abigail, Christina and Ethan, all of whom reside in Denmark.

Dates: undated, 1937 - 2000

Nathan L. Whetten Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 1997-0131
Abstract

Nathan L. Whetten began his career at the University of Connecticut 1932 as a statistician in the Sociology Department, then located at the Experimental Station. In 1940, Whetten was offered the position of Dean of the Graduate School, a position he held until 1970/1971. Dr. Whetten died in 1984.

Dates: 1932-1998

Young Women's Christian Association of Greater Hartford Records

 Collection
Identifier: 1991-0024
Abstract

At the time of its formation in 1866, the Hartford Association was one of the earliest Associations for young women in America, and the first community social agency in Hartford.

Dates: undated, 1867-1988

Norman Zolot Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 1991-0003
Abstract

Norman Zolot (August 13, 1920-February 6, 2017) was a New Haven, Connecticut, born attorney, active in representing labor unions in the state from the 1940s to the 2000s. The papers consist of his legal case files, primarily concerning labor disputes in the state of Connecticut between the years 1947 and 1979. In addition to legal case files, the collection contains printed reference materials related to state and national labor unions and issues pertaining to the period.

Dates: 1940-1980