The Stamford Historical Society: Inventoried Collection

IC007
Broadsides & Posters

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The collection consists of items specifically related to Stamford, Connecticut. Political posters are collected for local candidates only. We collect WWII posters of the type which would have hung in schools and public buildings. Box 1 Series (A B C ...) contains smaller items to 20 1/2" x 16 1/2". Box 2 Series contains larger materials to 24 1/2" x 20 1/2". Up to 25 folders can be stored in each box. We retain up to 3 copies of any given item.

Updated: January 2004

BOX 1B
BOX 2A

BOX 1A

Folder 1

Quantity: 1
Size: H: 11" W: 8 1/2"
Who: The Patriotic and Special Events Committee
What: Stamford's 2nd Annual Block Party
Where: Atlantic Square - Downtown Stamford
When: July 1, 1977 6pm to 12pmPrinter: Not identified
Additional Description: Includes a list of exotic foods and drinks from around the world which will be available

Folder 2

Quantity: 1
Size: H: 9" W: 4 1/4"
Who:
What: Procession and exercises for Decoration Day
Where: The line will form on Atlantic Street and proceed up Atlantic Street to Broad, through Broad to Franklin, Franklin to North. Then to Woodland cemetery through North Street, Washington Avenue, River, South, Henry and Pacific Streets.
When: May 29, 1875 at 1 o'clock
Printer: Not identified
Additional Description: Lists Associations and Companies taking part in the procession. Includes an order of program for the exercises.

Folder 3

Quantity: 10
Size: H: 8 3/4" W: 5 7/8"
Who: A.C. Hexamer, Auctioneer
What: Public Auction
Where: At the farm of Henry M. Ayres in Long Ridge
When: Friday, December 8, 1899 at 10 o'clock am
Printer: Gillespie Brothers, Printers, Stamford, Conn.
Additional Description: 38 Choice 2-year-old heifers including Jerseys, Holsteins, Durhams, etc. "These were selected by the owner for his own use, but owing to the loss of his large barn and contents, they will be sold to the Highest Bidder."

Folder 4

Quantity: 1
Size: H: 16 1/2" W: 8"
Who: New York, New Haven & Hartford R.R. General Passenger Department, New York Division
What: Notice to Passengers of Special Passenger Trains to Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the Founding of Stamford, Conn.
Where:
When: October 19, 1892
Printer: Not identified
Additional Description: 3 special trains [A, B, & C]; routes and timetables are listed

Folder 5

Quantity: 1
Size: H: 11"W: 8 1/2"
Who: Communist Party, International Labor Defense, A.C.L.U. and American Negro Congress
What: Protest Against bloody slugging of workers arrested on May 1st by Stamford Police
Where: Carpenter's Hall, Gay Street, Stamford
When: May 15, 8 P.M.
Printer: Not identified
Additional Description:

Folder 6

Quantity: 1
Size: H: 14" W: 7"
Who: L. Bromfield, Jr., Chief Air Raid Warden, Stamford, Ct.
What: World War II Civil Defense Warnings
Where:
When:
Printer: Not identified
Additional Description: Information on what to do when you hear the air raid signals.

Folder 7

Quantity: 4
Size: H: 15" x W: 12"(3), H: 19 1/2"x W: 17 1/2" (1)
Who: Stamford Historical Society
What: Tour of historic Homes
Where: Stamford
When: May 20 1-5p.m.
Printer:
Additional Description: adults $2.00, students $1.00

Folder 8

Quantity: 1
Size: H: 10 7/8" W: 7"
Who: The Stamford Foundry Co., Stamford, Ct.
What: Directions for Using Stamford Gas Ranges
Where:
When:
Printer: Not identified
Additional Description: Also, Care and Cleaning of Ranges

Folder 9

Quantity: 1
Size: H: 13 1/2" W: 9 3/4"
Who: S.L. Scofield
What: Announcing a "New" Grocery Store
Where: Noroton Bridge
When: March 26, 1868
Printer: Stamford "Advocate"Additional Description: Stand formerly owned by E.H.Bishop where he intends to keep constantly on hand a full assortment of goods generally (sic) found at a country store.

Folder 10

Quantity: 4
Size: H: 10" W: 8"
Who: The Company [Yale & Towne] by Wm. R. Hoyt, General Mgr.
What: New Rules and Restrictions for Smoking
Where: The Company
When: October 5, 1942
Printer: Not identified
Additional Description: Pursuant to restrictions imposed by the U.S. Government, The Company is issuing new rules to regulate the practice of smoking in the plant.

Folder 11

Quantity: 5
Size: H: 9 1/2" W: 11"
Who: Women's Club
What: Laddin's Rock Farm Announcement
Where: Women's Club Auditorium
When: Monday, January 12th at 8 P.M.
Printer: Not identified
Additional Description: The State to maintain Laddin's Rock Farm as a Forest-Garden if the purchase Price of $195,000.00 can be raised

Folder 12

Quantity: 1
Size: H: 15" x 10 1/2"
Who: Special Town Meeting Call
What: Recommendations and Resolutions of Board of Finance
Where: Burdick Junior High School
When: Friday, April 3rd, 1936
Printer: Not identified
Additional Description: Recommendations and resolutions of the Board of Finance

Folder 13

Quantity: 1
Size: H: 19 1/2" x W: 12" 1/4"
Who: Revonah Manor
What: Advertisement
Where: Frank B. Gurley, 56 Park Row, Stamford, Conn.
When: Available at the present time
Printer: Not identified
Additional Description: Maps and particulars regarding purchase of Lots and Villa Plots

Folder 14

Quantify: 1
Size: H: 12" x W: 8"
Who: Stamford Seminary
What: Bazaar and Entertainment
Where: Stamford Opera House
When: Wednesday Evening, Nov. 12th
Printer: Not identified
Additional Description: Broadside

Folder 15

Quantity: 1
Size: H: 17" x W: 11"
Who: Stamford Pink Tent Festival
What: Stamford Pink Tent Festival for the Arts
Where: Mill River Park, Stamford, CT
When: June 21 - 24, 1990
Printer: Alpha graphics
Additional Description:

Folder 16

Quantity: 1
Size: H: 9.9" x W: 11.3"
Who: C.C. Weed
What: For Rent
Where: 200 North Street, Stamford
When:
Printer: USA
Additional Description: Telephone# 3-4724

Folder 17

Quantity: 1
Size: H: 18" x W: 11 1/2"
Who: Benefit for the Stamford Historical Society
What: Appraisal Clinic
Where: Stamford's First Congregational Church, Bedford St. and Walton Place
When: Saturday, March 19, 10 A.M. to 1 P.M. (1983)
Printer:
Additional Description: Called Fake or Fortune Wonder What It's Worth?

Folder 18

Quantity: 1
Size: H: 13 1/2" x W: 14 1/4 and 18"
Who: Stamford Historical Society
What: Tour of Historic Homes
Where: Old Stamford Towne
When: May 22nd 11 A.M. to 5 P.M. (rain or shine)
Printer:
Additional Description: Shaped like a house

Folder 19

Quantity: 3
Size: H: 13 1/2" x W: 14 1/4" and 18
Who: Stamford Historical Society
What: Tour of Historic Homes
Where: Old Stamford Towne
When: May 26, 11 A.M. to 5 P.M. (rain or shine)
Printer: -
Additional Description: Shaped like a house, Donation $3.50, stud. $1.00

Folder 20

Quantity: 1
Size: H: 17 1/2" x W: 12"
Who: Collender Standard American Billiard-Table Manufactory
What: New building erected for the manufacture of these celebrated billiard table and the appliances of the game
Where: Stamford, Conn.
When:
Printer: Harper's Weekly, Jan. 9, 1875
Additional Description: Newspaper article with other advertisements

Folder 21

Quantity: 1
Size: H: 14 1/2" x W: 12"
Who: Stamford Tercentenary Ball Committee
What: Colonial Ball
Where: Stamford High School Gym
When: Saturday Evening, June 14, 9 o'clock (1941)
Printer:
Additional Description: 15 piece orchestra with harp for dancing, single admission $1.00 couple admission $1.50

Folder 22

Quantity: 1
Size: H: 12" x W: 15"
Who: Stamford Historical Society
What: Loan Exhibition
Where: 366 Atlantic Street
When: Nov. 8 10-12 A.M., 3-6 P.M., Wed. (1913)
Printer: The Gillespie Bros., Inc. Printers, Stamford, Conn.
Additional Description: 8 is crossed out and a "7" is replaced in pencil

Folder 23

Quantity: 1
Size: H: 12" x W: 15"
Who: The Stamford Historical Society
What: Free exhibit of Indian, colonial and Antique Articles
Where: Lecture Hall of Universalist church, corner prospect and Forest strs.
When: Thurs. April 26, 2 to 10 P.M.; April 27, 10 A.M. to 5 P.M.
Printer:
Additional Description: Pencil arrow pointing to 5 P.M.

Folder 24

Quantity: 1
Size: H: 20.2" x W: 12 1/2"
Who: The Stamford Jewish Center
What: Antiques show and sale
Where: The Stamford Jewish Center 132 Prospect st.
When: Sunday, April 13, 1969, 11 A.M. to 10 P.M., Mon. April 14, 11 A.M.to 5 P.M., 2 days indoors
Printer:
Additional Description: "All Exhibits For Sale" Admission $1.25

Folder 25

Quantity: 2
Size: H: 18 1/2" x W: 14 1/2"
Who: Bicentennial Committee
What: The Official Bicentennial Souvenir Book
Where:
When: 1641 to 1976
Printer:
Additional Description: $3.95

BOX 1B

Folder 1

Quantity: 2
Size: H: 17 1/2" x W: 12"
Who: Stamford Historical Society
What: Tour of Historic Old Homes
Where: Stamford
When: May 20 11a.m.-5p.m.
Printer:
Additional Description: Adults $2.00, students $1.00

Folder 2

Quantity: 3
Size: H: 13 1/2" x W: 14 1/4" x 18"
Who: Stamford Historical Society
What: Tour of Historic Homes
Where: Stamford
When: Sunday May 24 11a.m.-5p.m. (rain or shine)
Printer:
Additional Description: Shaped like a house

Folder 3

Quantity: 1
Size: H:17 1/2" x W: 15"
Who: Stamford Historical Society
What: Bicentennial Tour of Revolutionary Era Homes
Where: Six Historic Houses in Stamford, Conn.
When: Sunday, May 23, 11 A.M. to 5 P.M.
Printer:
Additional Description: Tickets $5.00

Folder 4

Quantity: 3
Size: H: 12" x W: 18"
Who: "The Advocate"
What: "Remember Stamford Way Back When?"
Where:
When: April 7, Stamford Advocate
Printer:
Additional Description:

Folder 5

Quantity: 1
Size: H: 15 1/2" x W: 12 1/2"
Who: Walter O. Filley - State Forest Warden
What: Preventing Forest Fire
Where:
When:
Printer:
Additional Description: On cloth with red ink

Folder 6

Quantity: 1
Size: H: 11 1/2" x W: 21"
Who: Stamford Yacht Club
What: Cabaret Supper
Where: Stamford Yacht Club
When: April 7, 1923
Printer:
Additional Description:

Folder 7

Quantity: 1
Size: H: 11.8" x W: 17.8"
Who: "The Advocate"
What: I-95 "A Turnpike in Trouble"
Where:
When: Sunday February 17
Printer:
Additional Description: trucks on front

Folder 8

Quantity: 1
Size: H: 15" x W: 9 1/2"
Who: Stamford Museum and Nature Center
What: Ice Harvesting
Where: Stamford Museum and Nature Center, 39 Scofieldtown road
When: Sunday January 13 and 20 1-4p.m.
Printer:
Additional Description: Oxen, lumberjack competition, slide show, ox and horse shoes, hot chocolate and waffles

Folder 9

Quantity: 1
Size: H: 13 1/2" x W: 11"
Who: Samual Briggs
What: For sale- Farm land
Where: Town of Stamford-about six miles from Village of Stamford
When: Stamford, February 8, 1853
Printer: Eastern State Journal Print, White Plains, NY
Additional Description:

Folder 10

Quantity: 1
Size: H: 21" x 16"
Who: Rotan-Anns
What: Sign for shopping for the holidays
Where: Stamford
When:
Printer:
Additional Description: Santa Claus on front

Folder 11

Quantity: 1
Size: H: 18.8" x W: 14.8"
Who: St. Francis Parish House
What: Fair
Where St. Francis Parish House, Long Ridge
When: May 10, 10a.m.-6p.m.
Printer::
Additional Description: Dove shapes on poster

Folder 12

Quantity: 2
Size: H: 20 1/2" x W: 14"
Who: "Coming Soon Mayor George T. Barrett"
What: Campaign Poster
Where:
When:
Printer: Lucas Press
Additional Description: His picture's on the front

Folder 13

Quantity: 1
Size: H: 18 1/2" x W: 14 1/2 "

Who: Stamford Art Association
What: All media all member art exhibit
Where: Landmark tower lobby
When: January 14, February 16, 1977
Printer:
Additional Description: "The Face of Stamford"

Folder 14

Quantity: 1
Size: H: 18" x W: 12"
Who: Nick's II and IV Flying A
What: Free 4-Qt. Styrene ice bucket Free with Gas purchase of $3.00 or more
Where: 250 Hope St. Glenbrook, Conn.
When: Thurs. July 18, Fri. July 19, Sat. July 20
Printer:
Additional Description:

Folder 15

Quantity: 1
Size: H: 12" x W: 9 ½"
Who: Samuel Lockwood
What: "TREES / AT A REDUCED PRICE!
Where: "The subscriber has for sale at his Nursery about one mile west of the Village of Stamford."
When: September 17, 1853
Printer:
Additional Description: Describes 26 varieties of apples

BOX 2A

Folder 1

Quantity: 1
Size: H: 19" x W: 14"
Who: USA Office of Price Administration
What: Ceiling Prices
Where: Locally
When: WWII
Printer: US Government Printing Office
Additional Description: Erasures or changes of prices during WWII

Folder 2

Quantity: 1
Size: H: 24.8" x W: 19"
Who: Roger Smith Hotels
What: Roger Smith Hotels
Where: Stamford, Conn., New York City, White Plains, N.Y.
When:
Printer:
Additional Description: Washington's Hotel covered up by red cardboard

Folder 3

Quantity: 1
Size: H: 12 1/2" x W: 22"
Who: Roger Smith Hotel
What: Information on hotel, services, facilities, fire safety with daily rates
Where: Roger Smith Hotel room 519
When:
Printer:
Additional Description: new rates cover old rates with sticker

Folder 4

Quantity: 2
Size: H: 22 1/2" x W: 15"
Who: Stamford Preparatory School Dramatic Club
What: "The Private Secretary"
Where: at the Alhambra
When: Friday, April 15, 8:30 P.M.
Printer: Stamford Printing Co. 19-21 Luther Street
Additional Description: Reserved Seats $1.00, 75c, 50c-tickets on sale at Goulden's Drug Stores

Folder 5

Quantity: 2
Size: H: 22 1/2" x W: 15"
Who: Stamford Prep Dramatic Club
What: Ici On Parle Francais and Time is Money
Where: School Assembly Hall
When: Afternoon and evening-April 26, '12
Printer: Stamford Printing Co. 19-21 Luther Street
Additional Description: Admission-Matinee Evening Under 12 35c, Adults 50c, sold at Goulden's Drug Stores

Folder 6

Quantity: 1
Size: H: 23" x W: 15"
Who: Associate Fire Companies, Inc.
What: 1965 State Firemen's' Parade
Where: Stamford, Conn.
When: Saturday, August 21- one p.m.
Printer:
Additional Description: Raffle prizes

Folder 7

Quantity: 1
Size: H: 23" x W: 18"
Who: Conservation of Stamford, Inc.
What: Shorefront Peck's Point
Where:
When: reprinted from the Stamford Advocate, Monday, September 9, 1969
Printer: Advocate
Additional Description:

Folder 8

Quantity: 1
Size: H: 22" x W: 13 1/2"
Who: J.A. Hislop and Co.
What: Stamford's Great Dry Goods House-Clearance Sale
Where: Advocate Building, Atlantic Street
When: Summer Sale Saturday, August 4 Ends Saturday Night August 11
Printer: Newspaper
Additional Description: Writing on back

Folder 9

Quantity: 2
Size: H: 30 1/2" x W: 20 1/2"
Who: Liberty Bonds
What: Bonds
Where:
When:
Printer: Edwards and Deutsch Litho. Co. Chicago
Additional Description: "Hun or Home?" written at the top

Folder 10

Quantity: 1
Size: H: 23" x W: 14.8"
Who: Bud Fisher
What: Mutt and Jeff Divorced
Where: Stamford Theater
When: Matinee and night Saturday, September 8
Printer:
Additional Description: A Gus Hill production

Folder 11

Quantity: 1
Size: H: 23" x 15"
Who: Stamford Historical Society
What: Tour Historic Houses
Where: At the Historic Houses
When: Sunday May 22, 11am to 5pm
Printer:
Additional Description: Tickets $3.00 and $1.00 (students) rain or shine

Folder 12

Quantity: 1
Size: H: 23 1/2" x W: 15"
Who: Local Horseshow Ass'n
What: Horse and Pony Show
Where: Sunaim Farm, property of S.W. Taylor, Westover Rd., Stamford, Conn.
When: Saturday Afternoon, August 29
Printer:
Additional Description: Drawing on the back says" ready for the hunt"

Folder 13

Quantity: 2
Size: H: 12" x W: 22"
Who: McLoughlin's
What: Whiskey
Where: Esbeco Distilling Corporation, Stamford, Conn.
When: For the Holidays-1979
Printer:
Additional Description: "You can't buy a better Whiskey"

Folder 14

Quantity: 2
Size: H: 12" x W: 22"
Who: McLoughlin's
What: Whiskey
Where: Esbeco Distilling Corp., Stamford, Conn.
When:
Printer:
Additional Description: "You can't buy a better Whiskey"

Folder 15

Quantity: 3
Size: H: 24 1/2" x W: 12.9"
Who: The Stamford Historical Society
What: Men's Glee Club of U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland
Where: Palace Theater
When: Saturday, March 18 1995, Curtain 8:30 pm
Printer:
Additional Description: $ 35.00 orchestra and grand tier, $ 25.00 balcony

Folder 16

Quantity: 3
Size: H: 23" x W: 16"
Who: Advocate
What: Remembering the boys at the Central Fire Station
Where: In the "Advocate"
When: 150th Anniversary
Printer:
Additional Description: Group of men in photo

Folder 17

Quantity: 1
Size: H: 25 1/2" x W: 19"
Who: Hartman Theater
What: The Animal Kingdom
Where: Hartman Theater, 61 Atlantic Street, Stamford, Conn.
When: March 1-March 19
Printer:
Additional Description: "...romantic triangle, 1930's style!"

Folder 18

Quantity: 3
Size: H: 23" x W: 18"
Who: The Hartman Theatre Company
What: "Israel Horovitz' The Reason We Eat"
Where: Hartman Theater, 61 Atlantic Street
When: November 3-28
Printer:
Additional Description:

Folder 19

Quantity: 1
Size: H: 23" x W: 18"
Who: The Hartman Theatre Company
What: Tom Jones
Where: The Hartman Theater 61 Atlantic
When: January 27-February 22
Printer:
Additional Description:

Folder 20

Quantity: 1
Size: H: 18 1/2" x W: 24 1/2"
Who: North Atlantic Sailboat Show
What: 1992 Calendar, poster
Where: Stamford, Conn.
When:
Printer:
Additional Description:

Folder 21

Quantity: 2
Size: H: 23" x W: 18"
Who: Hartman Theatre Company
What: Joseph Heller-"Catch 22"
Where: Hartman Theater 61 Atlantic Street
When: April 27-May 16, 1977-78
Printer:
Additional Description:

Folder 22

Quantity: 1
Size: H: 23" x W: 18"
Who: Hartman Theatre Company
What: "Joan Of Lorraine"
Where: Hartman Theater 61 Atlantic Street
When: March 2-March 21
Printer:
Additional Description:

Folder 23

Quantity: 1
Size: H: 24 1/2" x W: 19"
Who: Fairfield County Musical Association
What: Grand Concert
Where: Baptist Church, Stamford
When: March 16, 17,& 18, 1864
Printer: Stamford Advocate Print
Additional Description: prof. T.E. Perkins, Conduct'r, admission 25cents

Folder 24

Quantity: 2
Size: H: 30 1/2" x W: 20.8"
Who: Fourth Liberty Loan
What: Buy Bonds
Where:
When:
Printer: Forbes, Boston
Additional Description: "Clear the Way" (With men at a gun on the sea)

Folder 25

Quantity: 1
Size: H: 23" x W: 15"
Who: Stamford Historical Society
What: Tour Historic Houses
Where: Historic Houses
When: Sunday, May 24 11am to 5pm
Printer:
Additional Description: Tickets $2.50, $1.00 (students) Rain or Shine writing on the back

Folder 26

Quantity: 1
Size: H: 20 ¾" x W: 14"
Who: AUTO-BUS LINE
What: Opening of Auto-Bus Line
Where: Between railroad station and High Ridge & Long Ridge
When: Circa 1913
Printer: Stamford Printing Company. Luther Street
Additional Description: Sketches of parade of vehicles on the back

BOX 1A
BOX 1B
BOX 2A

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INVENTORIED COLLECTION