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Inventory of the Long Lane Photographs Collection, circa 1999 - 2005
Descriptive Summary |
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| Repository | Special Collections & Archives, Wesleyan University |
| Creator | Wesleyan University (Middletown, Conn.) |
| Title | Long Lane Photographs Collection, |
| Dates | circa 1999 - 2005 |
| Linear Feet | 0.5 |
| Archival Boxes | 1 |
| Abstract | Long Lane School in Middletown, Conn., opened in 1869 as the Connecticut Industrial School for Girls. In 1921, it became a juvenile detention center for girls, and in 1973, the detention center also admitted boys. In 2000, Wesleyan University bought the 160 acre property, and in 2003, the school closed. |
| The Long Lane Photographs Collection includes copies of historical photographs (the originals are held in the Connecticut State Library), photographs of Long Lane buildings, and digital photographs of the interiors of buildings prior to demolition. | |
| Call Number | 2005-77 |
| Location | For current information on the location of these materials, please consult Special Collections & Archives staff. |
| Language of Material | Material in English |
Historical Note
Long Lane School in Middletown, Conn., opened in 1869 as the Connecticut Industrial School for Girls. In 1921, it became a juvenile detention center for girls, and in 1973, the detention center also admitted boys. In 2000, Wesleyan University bought the 160 acre property, and in 2003, the school closed.
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Collection Overview
The Long Lane Photographs Collection includes copies of historical photographs (the originals are held in the Connecticut State Library), photographs of Long Lane buildings, and digital photographs of the interiors of buildings prior to demolition.
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Restrictions
Access Restrictions
No restrictions.
Copyright Notice
Copyright is retained by the authors of items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.
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Related Material
Long Lane School vertical file, Special Collections & Archives, Wesleyan University
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Online Catalog Headings
These and related materials may be found under the following headings in online catalogs.
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Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Long Lane Photographs Collection, Special Collections & Archives, Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT, USA.
Acquisitions Information
Given by Nancy Albert (Acc. 2005-77) and Joyce Topshe (Acc. 2005-80) in 2005.
Processing Information
Processed by Valerie Gillispie, August 2006
Encoded by Valerie Gillispie, August 2006
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