History Day Blueprint

Welcome!

Welcome to our updated research guide for Connecticut History Day research.

This page will give a short overview for History Day researchers new to the Connecticut State Library (CSL). Please see other pages in this research guide for detailed information (left navigation bar on computers, location may vary on mobile devices). Sometimes you will be sent to a separate guide and may need to use your browser's "back button" to return to this research guide. Tip: bookmark the main page - even when content changes, the main URL will remain the same.

The Connecticut State Library (CSL) is a Connecticut state agency with several divisions beyond the library located in Hartford that many people think of when CSL comes to mind. For a brief overview of the state agency, see our handout:

Research

The Connecticut State Library (CSL) has numerous collections for research. While our resources cover many topics besides Connecticut, the focus is on Connecticut. Below is a short explanation of selected collections for History Day students. For a list of all our collections, see:

Please be advised that some of these resources--particularly those created in previous eras--contain descriptions for ancestral, racial, ethnic, and gender identity that may be offensive or harmful to individuals investigating these records, and are considered inappropriate to use in modern times. The descriptions and treatment of historically marginalized groups, women, and animals may be upsetting. Also, please note that inclusion in this subject guide does not necessarily constitute endorsement of the views therein--we encourage investigators to use their own judgment when evaluating books, websites, articles, documents, and other resources.