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From the start Bristol had two churches - Congregational and An- glican, on Federal Hill - and after a few years of difficulty, the people learned to cherish the individual's right to worship God according to his or her conscience. Today the city has a score of denominations, and many different churches con- tribute spiritual light to the strength of the city, joining together in times of crises to protect the life, the
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health and welfare of the commu- nity, the state and the nation.
More than a hundred and fifty years ago, the town set to work to try to curb the terrible epidemics that wiped out as many people dur- ing every year as in any Oriental pest hole. That struggle against disease was a long struggle, but to- day those early plagues have been completely vanquished, not one of those diseases is necessarily fatal. Out of that long effort for better health and security has come, among other developments for good sanitation, the great modern hospi- tal on the hill, with the latest scien- tific equipment to safeguard the well being of the people of Bristol. It, too, was built by contributions from thousands of citizens - in the same spirit that the first settlers built their church and their schools.
The wills of the first settlers re- veal that they deeply cherished the few books they had. More than a hundred and fifty years ago, Gideon Roberts, the clockmaker, and George Mitchell, the trader, and La- ment Peck, the foundryman, and Joel Truesdell, the shoemaker, and Josiah Holt, the doctor, among others, started the Public Library, and later on, the Philosophical Li- brary, with books that showed they were well aware of all the great problems of life and death, of the sweep of world events, and the doc- trines of freedom, democracy and
self-government. Other libraries were started, and the culmination of such efforts today is the fine institu- tion on High and Main Streets, where are deposited the great litera- ture of the world, the finest books published in America, the historical records of Bristol, of Connecticut, of the nation. Here every citizen can provide himself with a free edu- cation; here he can find answers to his questions, nourishment for his mind, and live in contact with the great ideas and the great personali- ties of all time.
None of these benefits of health, education, and knowledge - to which a vast portion of the human race still has no access - was achieved by any miracle, but by the hard work, intelligence, and faith of the men and women who have lived here in Bristol, who live here today.
It has been brought about, in good part, by those men who worked and invented, who built shops and industries, and this free opportunity to win rewards and profit from indi- vidual initiative and ability has made possible the great industrial power of America. That has made possible the dreams of the first set- tlers that every child have an edu- cation; it has helped provide the freedom the people of Bristol now have to enjoy the good life. Out of the discovery of new labor-saving devices and the abilities of men able
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to organize and promote new pro- duction and thus provide more goods at less cost, greater support has been provided for all civic in- stitutions. It has given all men more time to play, to worship God, to learn new things, to promote the city and its services - all those pur- suits that shed splendor on the hu- man mind and heart and soul.
This is our heritage from those who have gone before; this is our way of life. A good part of that way of life - from the day the first set- tlers came, seeking the chance to work in freedom and profit thereby and to found a strong enlightened
community - has been constant growth and improvement, a steady search for new frontiers.
This work and skill, energy and brains and abiding faith were at work in the making of Bristol from the first day. These finer attributes of man have been at work for more than two centuries. The record of today shows that these are still the essence of life in Bristol, the moving force that shapes its destiny.
Such is Bristol today, and as long as these qualities are cherished and survive and are utilized, there will be a still better Bristol to- morrow.
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postscript
The presentation of the history of Bristol in narrative form, based on the deeds and personalities of out- standing citizens, has precluded the use of academic footnotes. Precise references for teachers, students and future researchers are pro- vided by the author's Work Book, deposited at the Bristol Public Li- brary.
The Work Book records the excit- ing discoveries made in old records at the City Clerk's office and the Bristol Public Library vault, and in the dusty, sometimes almost illeg- ible documents, deeds, wills, vital records, account books and other early records at the Farmington Vil- lage Library, the Farmington Town Clerk's office, the probate vaults of the Connecticut State Library, the manuscripts of the Connecticut His- torical Society, the Town and Church records of Hartford, Wall- ingford, Lebanon, Colchester, Wa- terbury, Wolcott, Harwinton, Plym- outh, Southington and elsewhere.
One precious document throws light on the early years of the Re-
public when the first turnpikes were being built and the early tin and clock shops were springing up. The Diary of Candace Roberts, the young daughter of Bristol's first clockmaker, Gideon Roberts, pro- vides an ingenuous and charming picture of the life of the time.
My indebtedness to this and simi- lar first-hand records by residents of Bristol is reflected in the text and in the Work Book, also my obliga- tion to such loyal and enthusiastic writers as Julius Gay, Tracy Peck, Newman Peck, S. B. Jerome, Ros- well Atkins, Milo Norton, James Shepard, George Hull, Grace Lee Kenyon, Florence Emlyn Muzzy, Arthur Brackett, Mary Root, Mabel Spencer Hurlburt, Ellen P. Hubbell and others.
The Red Book, the history of Bris- tol published in 1907, by Eddy N. Smith and his associates, contains a great accumulation of data and irreplaceable photographs.
Twenty-six publications by Epaphroditus Peck are cited in the bibliography. His History of Bris-
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tol (1932) and his story of Moses Dunbar, Loyalist (1897) are classics.
The short-lived Bristol Herald published considerable important historical material, including the significant reminiscences of S. B. Jerome and an invaluable series on the early clockmakers.
A basic record for all Bristol his- tory since 1871 is the Bristol Press, not only because of its week-by- week and later day-by-day coverage of events, but also because it has always been generous in providing space for historical background ma- terial.
My final chapters could scarcely have been written without that ad- mirable compilation, edited by Henry E. Cottle, issued by the World War II Historical Associa- tion, Bristol Connecticut in World War II.
Much information was gleaned from various fine company histories: Bristol Fashion (Bristol Brass), The Why and Wherefore of the Asso- ciated Spring Corporation, The Tale of the Tremendous Trifle (New Departure).
The book owes much to many Bristol citizens who gave generously of their time and knowledge, their family and business records.
Mr. Fuller Forbes Barnes kindly introduced the author to leading manufacturers and provided lists, photographs and old magazines. He has shown great personal inter-
est in the work and was kind enough to read the entire manuscript in pro- visional and final form and make helpful suggestions.
Dr. Arthur S. Brackett and Mrs. Antoinette Newell Brackett were unusually helpful, providing the author with Candace Roberts's original Diary, data on the Ives family, material on that local genius William A. Terry, and on various schools and teachers. Dr. Brack- ett's papers on early smallpox inocu- lation helped document the early Bristol 'pest house.' He was kind enough to read the chapter in which his name appears and provided ad- ditional picturesque details.
It was of real grief to this author and a great loss to the city of Bristol that Mrs. Brackett, who contributed so much to the community, died during the preparation of this vol- ume.
Mr. Edwin Manross Burr made available his large collection of let- ters, wills, deeds, account books of the Manross family covering a span of nearly two centuries.
Colonel Frederick Tuttle Man- ross and Mrs. Elizabeth Manross brought historical material to the library and spent time clearing up points.
Mr. Arthur Manross provided family material and information about the early hairspring and auto industries and kindly read the chap- ters dealing with this era.
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Mr. Charles Treadway gave the author, personally, much informa- tion about his earlier life in Bris- tol and about New Departure, Hor- ton Company, banks and various elections. He made available his MS autobiography written for his family, and the account books of Eli Terry Junior.
Grace Lee Kenyon wrote a gra- eious account of the history project for the Bristol Press which resulted in offers of help with materials.
Mr. Bernard West, manager and partner of John Cooke's tavern in Plainville, kindly made available the old eighteenth century records of the original owner.
Mr. Dwight Minor of Chippins Hill identified every point in the landscape of his 'million dollar' view, and he and his wife spent much time telling about old times among Chippins Hill residents.
Miss Josephine Terry sent infor- mation about the Terry family, ex- act data concerning property hold- ings, business transactions, etc.
Mr. Edward Ingraham made available old and present-day rec- ords of his company and personally conducted the author through the plant. Mr. Dudley S. Ingraham kindly read the text on the Ingra- ham Company and contributed ad- ditional data. Mr. Edwin Sessions of Sessions Foundry gathered in- formation, dug up old photographs
and gave full information on every question asked.
Mr. Roger E. Gay, president of Bristol Brass, and his public rela- tions advisers, Martin Wright and Daniel Prince, were very helpful.
Mr. Fred S. Fletcher, co-founder of the Fletcher-Terry Company, and his son, Arthur T. Fletcher, who now manages the concern, provided intimate data, answered all my questions, and showed me through the plant, from the old barn to the new bright and airy shop and office quarters.
My appreciation to the various heads and employees of numerous other Bristol business and manufac- turing establishments is great, and I regret that space does not permit the mention of all those who helped. Without such assistance this book could not have been written.
At the City Clerk's office, Mr. Rolfe Rowe made materials avail- able, kept the office open overtime and provided information from his own great store of memory.
My thanks go out warmly to members of the school board, high sehool teachers and other educators who looked over many chapters and encouraged me to continue my ar- duous research.
Mr. Henry E. Cottle of the Li- brary Board, known for his many years of service as principal of the Bristol High School and his many
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contributions to the community, kindly read the whole manuscript and came up with helpful sugges- tions. The other board members were similarly helpful.
Throughout this work I would have been lost without the assist- ance and encouragement of Celia T. Critchley, head of the Bristol Pub- lic Library. She was tireless in her efforts to put every shred of data at my disposal, and to see that working conditions were efficient and com- fortable and make personal contacts.
The same generous spirit pre- vailed among all members of her staff. Special thanks go out to Margaret Sullivan and Marion O'Connor who helped so much with research, discovering new materials, and who put their intimate knowl-
edge of Bristol history and sources at my disposal at all times. They even dedicated themselves to the dismal task of typing when others were not available.
No one ever had a more satisfac- tory secretarial assistant than Muriel L. Gardner, who turned out such clear copy from criss-cross hen- tracks, who thoughtfully checked doubtful points, made contacts, and at various times anticipated my work by digging up references. She also prepared the map on page 44, which was drawn by Anna Wozenski of the library staff.
The Bristol Public Library is an institution conducted with an eye to every practical detail, with fine community spirit and real vision. It has been rewarding to work there.
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Important items more directly concerned with Bristol history and, for the most part, read- ily available are marked with a star.
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BPL Bristol Public Library
CHS Connecticut Historical Society Library
CSL Connecticut State Library
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FVL Farmington Village Library
Htfd. Hartford
N.H. New Haven
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Board of Education. Annual Re- ports. 1912-1952
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Bristol Episcopal (Trinity) Church. Bap- tisms, Confirmations, Marriages and Burials 1836-1846. Vault BPL Deeds. April 1907 to 1949. Vault BPL
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