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Police

 Series

Scope and Content

From the Collection:

Public Safety contains records from the Governor's Foot Guard (.5 linear feet); the regular military (.25 linear feet); fire companies which would eventually form the Hartford Fire Department (8 linear feet); Police reports, manuals, oaths for special policemen, and the Clerk of the Police Court (7.5 linear feet); and related topics (.25 linear feet).

Boards and Commissions, Building Permits, City Property, Corporations, Court Matters, Education, Licenses and License Applications, Mayor and Council, Property Deeds and Releases of Attachment, Public Safety, Public Works, Selectmen’s Records, Sewers, Streets, Taxation, Town and City Officers, Transportation, Vital Records, and Zoning.

Dates

  • Majority of material found in 1900-1901
  • 1635-1990 (Entire archive)

Access Restrictions

The records are stored in a restricted area and therefore may not be available on a same-day basis.

Extent

From the Collection: 16.5 linear_feet (approximately)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Hartford History Center Repository

Contact:
Hartford History Center
Hartford Public Library
500 Main St
Hartford CT 06103 USA
860.695.6297