num_pages: 238
description: This anthology of oral histories is designed for those readers who want to explore the ways in which the lives of individuals - everyday people for the most part - reflect important themes in the history and cultures of this New England state. The stories presented in these pages are part of what has been called "history from below." That is, they are largely accounts of individuals who have played a part in the social, economic and political development of Connecticut, yet most of them are probably unfamiliar to the average reader. They present firsthand knowledge in the form of passages from diaries, journals, letters, and oral history interviews that, with few exceptions, have never before been published. These are accompanied with historical pictures and photographs, each of which tell a story of its own. You are invited to view these personal statements - both verbal and visual - to develop a deeper sense of the meaning of Connecticut history as actually lived in and witnessed by those who have played a part in defining its unique character and sense of place.
language: English
title: Connecticut Speaks for Itself: Firsthand Accounts of Life in the Nutmeg State from Colonial Times to the Present Day
titlecomplete: Connecticut Speaks for Itself: Firsthand Accounts of Life in the Nutmeg State from Colonial Times to the Present Day
publisher: Connecticut Humanities Council