Naugatuck History Quarterly
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This first issue traces the history of Naugatuck’s veterans’ organizations, from the Grand Army of the Republic to today’s Veterans Council. It highlights the roots of the Memorial Day parade, the ongoing service of local veteran groups, and the importance of honoring their contributions beyond the annual celebrations.
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This issue examines the devastating 1955 flood in Naugatuck and the decades of missed opportunities and delayed action that preceded it. Explore how repeated warnings, unheeded editorials, and local resistance shaped the town's vulnerability and how post-flood infrastructure finally reshaped the Valley's future.
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This issue highlights the pioneering leadership of Stella McCann at the U.S. Rubber Company in Naugatuck. Learn how her innovative training programs empowered women to take on supervisory roles during World War II and helped keep wartime production strong across the country.
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This issue features the story of “The Tee Gees,” a unique club formed by Naugatuck High School seniors in 1951 as they prepared for life after graduation during the Korean War. Also included is Part 3 of Naugatuck’s early history, highlighting the town’s industrial growth, immigrant communities, and the lasting legacy of the Whittemore and Tuttle families.
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This issue explores how railroads shaped Naugatuck's development, from the arrival of industry in the 1800s to the architectural legacy of Henry Bacon. Discover how the tracks, stations, and shifting transportation trends transformed the town’s past and its future.
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This issue tells the stories of Edmund Poscavage, a decorated World War II pilot lost in combat, and Sheldon Payne, a Civil War veteran once celebrated in town, but with a more complicated past. Both stories reveal how memory shapes legacy.
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