Hartford Collection (HCOLL) Photographs

Collection

Identifier: AV-HCOLL

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Hartford History Center Photograph Collection (HColl) is a composite collection composed of many separate donations of photographs relating to Hartford places, people and events. Large numbers of photographs document the Flood of 1936, the Hurricane of 1938, the Hartford Circus Fire, and urban renewal during the 1960s and 1970s. Many of the early images are copy photographs. Most major buildings in the city are well-documented, often in multiple photographs that reflect changes over time. The portrait collection is not strong and many of the individuals are not identified. Photocopy books of the images are available in the Hartford History Center; a subject index in the form of a card catalog is also available.

Dates

Majority of material found within 1930 - 1990
1860 - 2020

Creator

Hartford Public Library (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

The records are stored in a restricted area and therefore may not be available on a same-day basis. Please contact the Hartford History Center in advance of your visit to have the material available in the research room.

Conditions Governing Use

See Hartford History Center’s Collection Use policy. Since many of the images in the HColl are copy photographs, the Hartford History Center does not hold the rights to them. Permission to publish from the Hartford History Center Photograph Collection must be obtained in writing from the Executive Director of the Hartford History Center, and a copy of the published work may be requested by the Hartford History Center. The Hartford History Center reserves the right to refuse permission to publish, etc. to those who have not complied with its policies. Use of the collections will normally not be permitted for the purpose of promotion of commercial products and services or political campaigns. Hartford History Center at Hartford Public Library reserves the right to limit the number of photographic prints/captures and to restrict the use or reproduction of rare, fragile, or valuable objects.