Putnam (Conn.)
Subject
Subject Source: Lcnaf
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Connecticut River Valley Flood Control Commission records
Collection
Identifier: RG183
Abstract
The Connecticut River Flood Control Compact was signed into law by President Dwight D. Eisenhower on June 6, 1953. The compact created the Connecticut River Valley Flood Control Commission for the purpose of promoting inter-state comity between and among the signatory states; assuring adequate storage capacity for impounding waters of the Connecticut River and its tributaries for the protection of life and property from floods; and providing a joint or common agency through which the...
Dates:
1927-2011, bulk 1953-2011; 1953-2011
Floods and Hurricanes in Connecticut collection
Collection
Identifier: PG160
Abstract
Hurricanes and Nor'easters can cause major flooding of the Connecticut River and its tributaries. Three of the more impressive include floods in March 1936, September, 1938 and August 1955.
Dates:
1936-2011; Majority of material found within 1936-1955
Thompson Probate Court records
Collection
Identifier: RG004_141
Abstract
Record books, None; Probate files, 1832-1940.
Dates:
1832-1940
