New Haven Museum Whitney Research Library

United States Connecticut New Haven Archives and Libraries New Haven Museum Whitney Research Library

New Haven Museum Whitney Research Library Contact Information E-mail:  library@newhavenmuseum.org Address: 114 Whitney Avenue New Haven CT 06510 Telephone:  203-562-4183 x15 Fax: 203-562-2002 Hours and holidays:  Tuesday–Friday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Saturday: 12–5 p.m.; Free 1st Sundays: 1-4 p.m. Map, directions, and public transportation: Map:  Google map: New Haven Museum Directions: From Interstate 95 Exit onto Interstate 91 North and follow directions below. From 91 North or South Take Exit 3 – Trumbull Street At end of ramp stay in center lane Proceed straight through first traffic light At next traffic light turn right NHM will be immediately on your left. There is free parking in the rear of the building. Public transportation: Internet sites and databases: Repository Internet site {create a link for each bullet, and then give a line or two listing content so the reader will know if it is worthwhile to click on that link}. Repository catalog online. Repository database. other(s). Collection Description This is the best collection of the earliest southern Connecticut town records. They also have passenger arrival lists, Federal censuses, and a complete set of New Haven city directories since 1840. Formerly known as the New Haven Colony Historical Society. Tips {Optional} Guides {Optional: Internet or guide books describing this collection for genealogists. } Alternate Repositories { List (link to a Wiki article for) at least one or more other repositories that collect overlapping records, or similar family history material including central repositories, affiliated or branch repositories, higher level jurisdiction repositories, parent or daughter jurisdiction repositories. Also list neighboring repositories with similar records. Please briefly explain how each substitute repository is related.} If you cannot visit or find a source at the New Haven Museum Whitney Research Library, a similar source may be available at one of the following. Overlapping Collections Alternate Repository {create link for each, and give line or two describing collection} such as: NARA I NARA II National Archives at _____ State Archives State Library Similar Collections National Personnel Records Center LC FHL Neighboring Collections County Vital Records Office City Vital Records Office County Archives County Orphan's Court County Probate Court County Recorder County Coroner U.S. District Court County and local historical societies County and local genealogical societies Public Libraries Museums and heritage societies Repositories in surrounding counties: [Chattam], [Durham], and [Franklin] State Vital Records Office State Historical Society State Genealogical Society University Libraries Church archives Repositories in surrounding states (or provinces): [SC], [TN], and [VA] Sources