Scope and Content
The material in this section overlaps, and complements, the material in Series II: Documents and Correspondence. Though both portions were acquired at the same time, and segments had been processed, the material in Section III was added to the finding aid for the first time in 2021.
Dates
- 1914-1960
Access Restrictions
The records are stored in a restricted area and therefore may not be available on a same-day basis.
Biographical / Historical
S. Wales Dixon was the Supervisor of Recreation from 1914 to 1921. James H. Dillon took over the position, and served from 1921 to 1960. The bulk of the items in this subseries were created either by Dillon, or members of his staff, during his tenure. Some of the folders contain documents from both supervisors. Dixon returned to work with the Park Department between 1934 and 1948, training recreation supervisors. It is possible papers created during those years will be found in the Dillon subseries as well. Letters in the correspondence files were sometimes filed by author, and sometimes by topic. The original order has been maintained.
Extent
From the Collection: 38 linear_feet (approximately)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Hartford History Center Repository
Hartford History Center
Hartford Public Library
500 Main St
Hartford CT 06103 USA
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