Subseries B. Land tracts, 1956 - 2007
Scope and Contents
This series contains information on the twenty-five land tracts acquired to create the Burnham Brook Preserve from 1960 to 2000s. Richard Goodwin kept extensive records documenting the accumulation of properties for the preserve. These folders document conversations he had with property owners about acquiring pieces of the property for the preserve. It also includes some external reports assessing the value of the lands and land surveys of the following parcels: 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 15, 17, and 20a. Also included are correspondence kept between Goodwin and people whose properties were adjacent to Burnham Brook.
Dates
- Creation: 1956 - 2007
Creator
- From the Collection: Goodwin, Richard H. (Richard Hale), 1910-2007 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 16.89 Linear Feet (41 boxes, 4 oversize folders)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Arrangement
This subseries is arranged by tract number and then alphabetically by name.
Repository Details
Part of the Linda Lear Center for Special Collections and Archives Repository
Connecticut College
270 Mohegan Ave
New London CT 06320 United States
860-439-2654
860-439-2686
learcenter@conncoll.edu