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From
the time that Hinman ceased
publication, until last year, there was no regular publication
in the
town of any newspaper or flyer of any sort. In December, 1972
The
Oxford Record was first published weekly and mailed to all
residents
through June 21, 1973. At that time it was combined with The
New
Seymour Record, under the new name, THE RECORD. Since that
time
publication has continued on a weekly basis to subscribers in
Seymour,
Oxford and Beacon Falls.
In any summary of the histories and records
of
Oxford, special mention must be made of the History of the Town Of
Oxford, by Norman Litchfield and Sabina Connolly
Hoyt, Ph.D.
Mr. Litchfield had written two previous
histories of
the Episcopal Churches in Oxford. Dr. Hoyt had a syndicated
newspaper
column.
These two collaborated to produce a history
which
was first published in 1960 and re-issued in 1967.
The book is a valuable reference tool.
In compiling this book, the author
attempted to
concentrate on subject areas not covered fully in the
Litchfield-Hoyt
history, but necessarily found that some duplication of
material was
unavoidable.
The author of this book was told by Mrs.
Lydia von
Wettberg, daughter of the late Mr. Litchfield that few unsold
copies of
the book remain and that the original plates have been
destroyed,
making it unlikely that the book will be republished.
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Also of interest to local historians is another book to be published in conjunction with Oxford's 175th Anniversary by a newly formed historical society. The book is to be entitled, "Oxford, l798."
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As
of this date, no complete history of
Oxford has been published, chiefly owing to the lack of
original
records to work from. Early town records were not kept in a
town hall
as there was no such facility and the records are hard to
find, even in
those cases where they have been preserved.
Records for the early days of the area when
still a
part of Derby are in many cases more complete than the records
of later
dates, when Oxford was a separate town.
It is to be hoped that the newly organized
historical society will be able provide for a local history
collection.
One of the goals of the Anniversary Celebration Committee has
been the
formation of the historical society, and it has been hoped
that the
observance will help Oxford residents focus on the past
history and do
what they may to preserve old records and to establish a
permanent
location for a display by the local historical group.
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