Lyme Historical Society Archives
Lyme Historical Society Archives:
The Lyme Historical Society Archives encompass correspondence, photographs, publications, and other records documenting the history of the towns of Lyme and Old Lyme. The archival collection includes Lyme and Old Lyme town papers; business records; local family papers; personal papers of Florence Griswold and members of the Lyme Art Colony; records of the Lyme Art Association; and papers of the Florence Griswold Museum, which is the principal public entity of the Lyme Historical Society.
The Archives provides research and reference services to the public. It is housed in the Chauncey B. Stillman Study Center.
Examples of items in the Archives:
- Artists' correspondence
- Books and publications
- Family records
- Local house research
- Historical maps
- Photographs
- Postcards
- Oral history audiotapes
Access to the Collection:
The archival collection is available to researchers by appointment. Please call 860-434-5542 x114, or email charlie@flogris.org. It is suggested that researchers make use of the online Archive Research Request form to request information and arrange visits to the archives.
Selected materials from the archives relating to the Lyme Art Colony and Lyme Art Association (including Florence Griswold's personal papers) are on microfilm; reels 4599 and 4678-4680. These are available via interlibrary loan from the Archives of American Art.
Please review the Archive Use Policies before your visit.
Gifts to the collection:
Gifts and donations that support the archives and its collections are welcome. Please contact the Museum Registrar at 860-434-5542 x114 or email Nicole@flogris.org to discuss your proposed gift or donation.
Using the Archives:
The archives are available for public use. You may also complete the online Archive Research Request form to request information.
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