New Haven Museum Whitney Research Library

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New Haven Museum Whitney Research Library
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Contact Information[edit | edit source]

E-mail:[1]  library@newhavenmuseum.org

Address:[1]

114 Whitney Avenue
New Haven CT 06510

Telephone:[1]  203-562-4183 x15
Fax: 203-562-2002

Hours and holidays:[2]  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:[2]
    • 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[edit | edit source]

This is the best collection of the earliest southern Connecticut town records.[3] They also have passenger arrival lists, Federal censuses, and a complete set of New Haven city directories since 1840.[4] Formerly known as the New Haven Colony Historical Society.

Tips[edit | edit source]

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Guides[edit | edit source]

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Alternate Repositories[edit | edit source]

{ 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[edit | edit source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 The Whitney Library in New Haven Museum (accessed 21 September 2015).
  2. 2.0 2.1 Admissions, Hours, and Directions in New Haven Museum (accessed 21 September 2015).
  3. William Dollarhide and Ronald A. Bremer. America's Best Genealogy Resource Centers (Bountiful, Utah: Heritage Quest, 1998), 25. WorldCat 39493985. FHL Ref Book 973 J54d.
  4. New Haven Museum and Historical Society in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia (accessed 18 September 2015).