" To enhance undergraduate learning in the liberal arts by promoting use of library special collections"

Participating Institutions

SALEM HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Salem Town Hall, Hartford Road
Salem, CT 06420
Phone: (860) 887-6072
Fax: N/A
E-mail: N/A
Web site: http://www.salemct.gov/history.htm

Contact #1: Deanna St. Jean-Curator, Town Historian (860-859-0828)

Contact #2: Cindy Corriveau, President (860-887-6072)

Access hours: The Museum is open summers only. Research is by appointment throughout the year; call Deanna St. Jean at 860-859-0828.

Access restrictions: No access restrictions.

Reproduction fees: Reproductions are made at the discretion of the town historian.

Other provisions: Artifacts cannot leave the Museum.

Other information: N/A

Collection Description: The collection includes:

• Bingham family artifacts, books about Binghams, books written by Binghams, Bingham bible.
• Music Vale Seminary photos, music books, playbills, posters, dimensions of original schools, pianos made by Whittleseys, letters written by students, student newspaper "Gleaner of the Vale."
• Civil War memorabilia.
• Fairy Lake Farm photos and artifacts.
• Local history: photos, books, artifacts, memorabilia, ephemera, video tapes, reel-to-reel tapes, diaries, and ledgers (some in very poor condition), farm equipment, WWII helmets and other WWII memorabilia.

Back