Dr. Sheffield’s Toothpaste
Sheffield Dentrifice Company, Sheffield Pharmaceuticals
Dr. Washington Sheffield (1927-1897)
Private Collection
2019
Eva Brydson
Private Collection
Boxed tube of toothpaste
The First Seven Submarines
These class D and G submarines were among the first to arrive in Groton during the First World War. Transforming the original Navy Yard site, the quiet seaside town of New London became the location of the first ever Naval Submarine Base.
U.S. Navy
Submarine Force Library and Museum, Groton, CT
1915
Jennifer Wilson
Photograph
Aerial Photograph of the Fort Trumbull Area
Dating to the American Revolution, Fort Trumbull has served as the hub of military action for centuries. Today, it is a Connecticut State Park, where the historic structure of the fort is preserved, and a visitor center displays the defense history of the site.
Historic American Engineering Record
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division, Washington D.C.
1945
Jennifer Wilson
Survey Photograph
The USS Nautilus Slipping into the Thames River
Built by General Dynamics, the USS Nautilus was the first nuclear submarine ever created. The Nautilus is still celebrated and appreciated today, as it is preserved and on view as part of the Submarine Force Library and Museum in Groton, CT.
The U.S. Navy
U.S. Navy Photo Gallery, Washington Collection
1954
Jennifer Wilson
Photograph
Female Worker at Electric Boat Company
As men went to serve in World War II, women quickly filled their roles, becoming some of the finest mechanics, engineers, and technicians. The Electric Boat Company was a major employer of female workers. Thus, New London played an important role not only in military history, but perhaps more importantly, in feminist history.
(Unknown)
1943
Jennifer Wilson
Photograph
Boyd’s New London Directory
The whaling industry ushered in an era of prosperity in New London. The New London Directory from 1870-71 lists many businesses of all kinds, both related to whaling and not, demonstrating how businesspeople took advantage of New London’s unique location on the coast between two major cities.
Andrew Boyd
Linda Lear Center for Special Collections and Archives, special 917.465 B693 1870-71
C. Prince, Bookseller and Publisher, New London
1870-71
Eva Brydson
Linda Lear Center for Special Collections and Archives
Book
4"x7.5"
Launching Program: U.S.S. Nautilus
As the nuclear submarine emerges from the Nautilus shell on the cover of this program celebrating the U.S.S. Nautilus launch, human dominion over the atom becomes a reality. General Dynamics and New London were proud to claim this accomplishment, as the brochure states: "when the Nautilus moves down the Thames under her own power for the first time, the hopes and dreams of thousands will move with her."
General Dynamics/Electric Boat Company
<a>Linda Lear Center for Special Collections and Archives</a>
1954
Jenni Wilson
Program
Fort Trumbull Heritage Center
In the 1970s, the city of New London proposed a restoration of the historic Fort Trumbull. This architects’ survey report includes a historical background, development and organization proposals, and design recommendations. In the 1990s, the Fort Trumbull District would become embroiled in controversy over another redevelopment plan that led to the historic Kelo v. New London U.S. Supreme Court decision (2005).
Interdesign/Hartung Architects
Linda Lear Center for Special Collections and Archives
1977
Jennifer Wilson
Brochure
Thames Crockery Company
Today’s Muddy Waters Cafe was once the Thames Crockery, a New London-family-owned business that supplied local restaurants with equipment. The Thames Crockery operated on Bank Street until 1999, when the owners decided to rent out their building to a local couple’s coffee shop, Mugz.
New London Landmarks
ca. 1960-1999
Eva Brydson
New London Landmarks
Photograph
In and About New London
The streets and structures that make up modern day New London have deep roots in the history of this coastal city. The New London Custom House has been one of the most significant buildings in New London for centuries and captures the essence of New London through images of the city. This booklet of photographs was published to document the prominent places and views of the city.
H.D. Utley
Portland, Maine: L.H. Nelson Company, ca. 1900
Linda Lear Center for Special Collections and Archives, S 917.465 Inl
L.H. Nelson Co., Portland, ME
ca. 1900
Eva Brydson
Linda Lear Center for Special Collections and Archives
Booklet