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Library

Our library contains a wide range of historical primary sources from Meriden as well as secondary writings about the city.

We have a large collection of the International Silver Company’s catalogues and their collection of design books. A spreadsheet listing these documents is below.

Our newsletters regularly feature articles by local historians, which are added to the library as well.

Watch this space for updates in the coming months.

Our holdings:

  • International Silver Catalogues

  • International Silver Library of Design Books
  • International Silver Company Factories and their Lines
  • Articles by Paul Butkus
    1. News from the Archives 1 –
    2. News from the Archives 2
    3. News from the archives 3
    4. News from the Archives 4
    5. News From the Archives 5 – Meriden Cut Glass Company & “fanned Hobstars”
    6. News from the Archives 6 – Meriden Cut Glass Company PATTERN NAMES
  • Articles by Patricia Singer
    1. International Silver Company Shines Once More: Connecticut Explored 2/2016
    2. World War II Chaplains’ Kits Made By International Silver Co : Association of Small Collectors of Antique Silver article #206
    3. A Masterpiece Gone Missing: The Silver Replica of the Sloop Defender: Association of Small Collectors of Antique Silver article #221
    4. Alfred G. Kintz, a Prolific US Designer: Association of Small Collectors of Antique Silver March 2017

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Upcoming

OPEN HOUSE AT THE MOSES ANDREWS HOMESTEAD, the Meriden Historical Society's Museum located at 424 West Main Street, Meriden will be open to the public Every Sunday in May from 11:00 until 3:00 PM. On display are items highlighting Meriden's rich manufacturing history. Free admission. Donations appreciated.

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MARCH WITH US - MERIDEN'S MEMORIAL DAY PARADE Monday, May 31, 2022 10:00 am corner of Curtis street and Ann Street. Slightly more than a mile walk (Curtis to Broad to E. Main to the Green). If you can't walk and would like to join - call us at 475-775-5049 - to secure space in Sherwin's van. Bring the family!

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Join us at our Downtown History Center Location Sunday, 6/11/22 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Free admission.

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MEMBERSHIP ANNUAL MEETING will take place on Thursday, September 8, 2022 at 6:00 pm at our downtown History Center 41 W. Main Street. Details to follow.

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Our feature exhibit at our October Open House will be dedicated to Rosa Ponselle.

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Meriden, CT 06451

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