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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Alexander Hamilton Signature & Lock of Hair Description An account of the resource As a signer of the Constitution and as first Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton’s signature carried particular weight. A prolific writer, Hamilton constantly wrote letters, composing on a portable desk when he travelled. Some of his political writings, most notably the essays on the Constitution that were known as The Federalist Papers, were anonymously published. The July, 24, 1868 notation, written by James A. Hamilton, says: “The above is the hair and autograph of my Father Alexander Hamilton.” Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Alexander Hamilton Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1787 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Fairfield Museum and History Center https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/1633/archive/files/c88591b03c3044b0b1e3584d4d13350d.jpg?Expires=1782345600&Signature=q%7Eg5VgLAxVx3Vr2Ar%7E%7ENzyc%7EGSMwl6qUvgXkQ7BOVlMuLozHVD%7EHz8SkGf2sCgvfSL1JLzUfW29AJxqMwvKfHT37SXnp3jTpkKaLx95AZigMvvYt6yIMKdXbU5Qf3umWaLv9iIeClG7OI-Eb5rpMwrpxSZWXPlZPlXnqjhvU7Lun-wVI-yt3AS8DSp2tqE3FDKxKla%7EZcTrhVZcKb14BzjmjGs0KOPzPhZh1zqBpQpaDTjhcSpuneMsx9rkYEViEiKaxpkaaKleT4-5FLuCz7lqmlx7C9RGag2W0lAED6WZN2yXJiViQRMrtSFTPhCpYbBlI8YlrULxsOSjPtzGE1Q__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 3af827dc704f93ffb6b623021f2ae8c1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ronald Reagan Photo with Signature Description An account of the resource Architect Cameron Clark kept these framed photographs of Ronald Reagan’s visit to Fairfield’s Town Green during the election season of 1984. The upper photograph was autographed by Ronald Reagan. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Roger Ludlow Signature Description An account of the resource A highly-educated lawyer and colonial leader, Ludlow’s signature marked key documents, including the land purchases that established the towns of Fairfield and Norwalk. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Painted Stairway of Broad Street Steps Description An account of the resource Artist Liz Squillace transformed the Broad Street steps from Elm Street to Golden Hill Street in Bridgeport into a brightly-colored mural. The pattern represents a strand of DNA, reflecting the city of Bridgeport and our shared humanity. The work took about a year of planning and a group of volunteers from Bridgeport Generation Now to complete, turning a part of the cityscape into a vibrant landmark. 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Title A name given to the resource Two-Student School Desk Description An account of the resource Wooden school desks have long been a favorite place to carve one’s initials or secret messages, showing the next generation of students that “I was here.” Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Fairfield Museum and History Center Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context A-3814 https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/1633/archive/files/be12127300d26d46081cf2690af91346.jpg?Expires=1782345600&Signature=g5ioBa7J8liQOn2rdto8FVckCfaS4jlmvAs37ZuVuPrCdiXz3AkPBTk11XJ-gu2OLshfqnOC1iBdwu%7EiPN6E%7ELBpL2qe70xGzDUCFvFba8EcdzXSyCA2v1kyCYWiD8tZuW5wX2Gn39nzmWvq8cOnDyCbrAmpp1NUMTQKEkXuMdRDL2Bwra31yBFMxHDEu5xvgovbAsaTyccYciygEkkM1bUhkKSyBwDberSYbRN0iZGgh9WR3qTcWujy9HYEXXIn8Sb3jrCD0cWlNhlVFIgqmWNOXrW-OSbXV713seLruuJ8rAIcoYqYerJhtHVdipMOIzXNxyrh8Oi2Cd79LxIE9Q__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 18ee7dfc69817b5210aee2199d78534f https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/1633/archive/files/51678da7818bb623b755d424774dca9e.jpg?Expires=1782345600&Signature=CwGnvufcgLXaeKm6m5QoNhz6Z-3bkXvvbTspQZQqZ4w9Z-SI235eKizUCbjSyp7RCSsQQ6LLOGuT5zNJyzYFFNxWQBiM3G4oQ566aI%7E3sIxdz9rh2E0RH6kcheeRylqqQj54-ChMyv-MCLbKyKI41nje5ar4RIEulTB30bmZ2kYKCDayC%7E36xChj57wpniiwRoai5gAvFiVeHA9HV5c4l4jXgzkXhoFU8TFb51j0HscUPBx1g14ZocjnR22h0KRfjDl9vnIW2LKDl8JW7TWk-9Qvaff%7EfccUeJwg9tzEWumOis6HdJmP7P9E9quUMnJFhiwsKSrJjZ5PYRVpiezeyQ__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 7ab79900f1faf150aca4e59c3a1def50 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Gravestone of Sarah Burr Description An account of the resource This is the headstone of Sarah Burr, who died in 1723 at the age of 16. Her father Peter Burr died a year after her, and his headstone is nearly identical, standing in the Old Burying Ground near the Museum’s driveway. Symbols used in headstones like Sarah’s had specific meanings: the skull meant death triumphant, while the side panels symbolized the continuation of life. The style of this headstone matches that of well-known carver Nathaniel Emmes (1690 - 1750), the most popular gravestone maker in Boston during the first half of the 18th century. Stonecutters often trained as cabinet makers, potters, or shipbuilders – using the same designs in different materials. Emmes learned the trade from his neighbor William Mumford, and in turn, taught his sons Henry and Josua. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nathaniel Emms Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1723 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Fairfield Museum and History Center https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/1633/archive/files/a4f6400a78c26f40e31b1b3f28618c62.jpg?Expires=1782345600&Signature=l%7EnnF0tPk262Kt9hviP8l50mXynvEq5EuWjn4LzLRXC5oJltewx7%7Ezoi4lQK3pHH1DKVx7UP7AERpK8VQfnNvCI6PBpd0gxizGaT8ezW-iUizRmFGiHPoeSgZLrlcBHxdkMM%7ENuMfLgFDoRwhabE61cFdqREht-LLRlvsYLyHmdGpLZ-A%7EQU2R1fGuHXYcob%7EtNdUmk3WjEYaBJs9Ov2Vz61Q3Bmast9giqILnLSy4aDMG1ywMmdQwWPcgXOIq22gnopJ6yJFKSX83kJJNjqLtZC7OFpqAhQVri-21H8g80r%7EnMdLpYm%7Edptb60lzOeImMDYAunHALvmrJ3GuwD-aw__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 5cf7bf7cce65514ba2ff1876fe1254a3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Painting of Boys Rock Description An account of the resource Part of a rock outcrop located near King’s Highway, this ledge was a favorite playing spot for Southport boys in the mid-19th century. Between 1857 and 1863, the field was known as “The Boys’ Lot” and the rock as “The Boys’ Rock.” The boys carved their initials into the rock using discarded spikes found along the railroad tracks. Among the surnames were Bulkley, Jennings, Perry, and Wakeman. Years later, property owner C. O. Jelliff had the inscription “The Boys Rock 1860” cut into the stone. Jelliff deeded the rock to the Fairfield Historical Society, with the proviso that it be enclosed with a metal railing. In 1956, a portion of the historic rock was saved during construction of Interstate 95 and deposited on our former grounds at 636 Old Post Road. Later in 1968, this rock was placed in Reeves Park in tribute to William Reeves’ devotion to the youth of Southport. Today you can visit a piece of Boys Rock near the corner of Westway Road and Pequot Avenue, diagonal from Pequot Library, in Southport. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Joseph Wickham Roe (1871-1960) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Joseph W. Roe Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Fairfield Museum and History Center Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1978.651 https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/1633/archive/files/ada44469cae5af4a68704bafbc729b6a.jpg?Expires=1782345600&Signature=hL5P14Bk1XE6ytwK5y2M4d8veFDFe5ofjHyeAHqin7XD6BreVk1z9BfGS%7EL0piwb61fJE-h7E%7EMbVpCZscciUY0zyzEtm4%7EyaKQimbZT8u%7EE5kpK2qXm%7E4W4w-g5WoIRbwtxsZn5T%7EY58NoOH-ZDUByBtgdlxzptCCiO-zdrvFJsMmTAISNF8X4WZES-fobuCsr1xrYhDnv9oZNjzOyX7txjyW9NCey5nu5oTLUPEwwQxWoHx2O8tGyavwAMIBFRy3soW2KJ4%7E0dVZQzfFuZHubTRT8bBY3OxT3-gMl0H-m43w5zdERhhuuYKPusoIwBiTrO0OosnL2q1U-nqrxU1A__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM d68b474af1b331f46009ea6ae30deb21 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Calling Card Case and Cards Description An account of the resource Instead of dropping a text or leaving a voicemail, people in the 19th century often left a card after a social visit, to express condolences, or to convey thanks. These cards were literally a way to say: “I was here.” If the recipient was not available, then the cards could be left in a tray in the home’s entrance hall. Trays of cards were often displayed as a way of demonstrating one’s social network—a precursor to Facebook. Intricate social rules governed the exchange of calling cards. They were an important way to establish or strengthen social ties among elite families. This case, covered in Chinese silk brocade, contains cards from three sisters: Lillian, Mary, and Florence Burr of Greens Farms. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Estate of Catherine Burr Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 19th Century Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Fairfield Museum and History Center Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1986.12.129 https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/1633/archive/files/d3e725c11ae529c9fd13689248558d82.jpg?Expires=1782345600&Signature=W8%7EcgcguyfFpHjNzxQuDa9Zhgg-MdJDuNFsn%7EFeiUgio0Q4N%7EnVvQyu85Qqau6wR0E9Glv9zUxgr3TKGZC%7EW-nuCWhMaoJqUwiU3yyhs7TneoQIFs6NKd%7EIlQglskuK540Vvfqm3Q6vFNxzR%7EIrkjezEcRLGsH%7ERMnjHahk2MJ7QvO4WjbS8ufl6Y0OjAwFNzXnrPq6IyLdmkQsZj9w4vTNPlK45%7EVkHaF8M6HkCJRMvtW2mpDuCmohj0gbEqA1hDcesyBWMbqHbhCX4J9I8pRXQXJTy%7Eax1YLZ0J9lCGFv8XUmXZ5XlF0Hs97FL2Zk%7EJaqwlQRpNrIE-jnwryBaOw__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 2d732ffa9ea663e33de1ab2107a147a8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Family Register Description An account of the resource This family register displayed a record of birth, marriage, and death, serving as a record of the cycle of life for the Jennings-Howell family of Southport. The print would have been mass produced, very often part of a family Bible, and the family filled in the names and dates for births, marriages, and deaths. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ca. 1858-1860 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Fairfield Museum and History Center Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Fairfield Museum Collection (?)