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Suggested resources based on topics sent to us.

Weather & Disasters

Weather & Disasters

This covers notable weather events and disasters (natural and not).

Check newspapers and archives for government agencies involved with event.

See also:

Other Institutions

Archives

Archives

See specific events and governors' record for corresponding time period.

The History & Genealogy reference unit may be able to help.

Books, Documents, etc.

Books, Documents, etc.

These are only a few examples. See pages on specific events too.

Red Cross

Red Cross

Cars are loaded with Red Cross comfort bags at the Red Cross Annex on Farmington Avenue. The comfort bags were filled with treats and other necessities. The Annex was the former home of Jonathan Niles.Red Cross Annex.

Other Institutions

Loading automobiles with Red Cross comfort bags


Cars are loaded with Red Cross comfort bags at the Red Cross Annex on Farmington Avenue. The comfort bags were filled with treats and other necessities. The Annex was the former home of Jonathan Niles.

The Blizzard of 1888

The Blizzard of 1888

Other Institutions