Atwater, Edward E.
History of Colonial New Haven
. Boston: Rand, Avery & Company, 1881
This book is the ultimate coverage of New Haven history. Without Mr. Atwater's meticulous recall of New Hew Haven, our history would be lost.
Calder, Isabel Macbeth.
The New Haven Colony.
New Haven: Yale University Press, 1934
Ms. Calder is recommended by many historians and educators and lends great insight to the world before 1880.
Hoadly, Charles J.
New Haven Colonial Records: 1638 - 1649
. Hartford: Case, Lockwood, and Company, 1857
These volumes open the eyes of anyone who seeks to discover life in colonial New Haven. These records may be for the educator to read, but they are something to share with the children you teach to and everyone who has an interest in New Haven.
Hoadly, Charles J.
New Haven Colonial Records: 1653 - 1655.
Hartford: Case, Lockwood, and Company, 1858
Same as above. What a treasure we have locally.
Kagan, Myrna.
Vision in the Sky: New Haven's Early Years 1638 - 1783
. Hamden: Linnet Books, 1989
In my view, the best account of New Haven history that can be told and appreciated at all levels. I hope that all New Haven school children read this.
Leeney, Robert J.
Elms, Arms, & Ivy: New Haven in the Twentieth Century
. Montgomery: Community Communications, 2000
This is a new book that was written by Robert J. Leeney. Since his book, Mr. Leeney,
member of the New Haven Register news staff for 52 years, has written at least two articles of which I have read: "The day redcoats took the town", and "A local bow to freedom's birth." Every Sunday I look forward to more historical gems.
Osterweis, Rollin G.
Three Centuries of New Haven: 1638 - 1938
. New Haven: Yale University Press, 1953
This book is the complete history of New Haven. With Mr. Atwater's recount you can not miss the true experience of New Haven growing.
Roth, David M., Meyer, Freedman.
From Revolution to Constitution: Connecticut 1763 to 1818
. Bridgeport: The Pequot Press, Connecticut 1975
This book gives great outside information to the Connecticut Colony.
Shumway, Floyd M.
Early New Haven and Its Leadership
. Thesis, New Haven Colony Historical Society, 1969
Through his thesis and book, he adds another piece to the puzzle. Through his commitment with the New Haven Colonial Historical Society, the history becomes even more complete.