Name/Title
Personal Papers of J. Lewis Chapman, 1908-2000Entry/Object ID
2026.015.002Scope and Content
Collection of personal papers of Jesse Lewis Chapman, c. 1908-2000. The collection includes a photo postcard of J. Lewis Chapman as a young boy, handwritten notes of J. Lewis Chapman regarding affordable housing and the Groton Planning Commission c. 1991, eduation and avaiation certificates (1943-1947), letter from J. Lewis Chapman to Mrs. Charles Beaumont 1986 re. 1938 Hurricane, correspondence from J. Lewis Chapman to George Lafargue 1960, obituaries, news clippings and a booklet for the 35th reunion of the N.F.A. class of 1923.Collection
Hodgdon/Chapman CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2026.015Source or Donor
Mr. James L. StreeterAcquisition Method
DonationLexicon
Search Terms
1938 Hurricane, Norwich Free AcademyArchive Details
Creator
J. Lewis ChapmanDate(s) of Creation
1908 - 2000Archive Size/Extent
1 FolderProvenance
Notes
Admin or Biographical History: Jesse Lewis Chapman was born in Groton on September 18, 1905, the son of Merton and Rosa Belle Chapman. He married Gertrude Elizabeth Hodgdon on September 19, 1925 at the Groton Heights Baptist Church and the couple had two children: Robert Lewis and Kenneth Grant. They lived for many years at 75 Starr Hill Road in Groton. Chapman was a well known racer of motorboats (Sea Sleds), an original member of the Groton Zoning Commission (1956-1966) and president of the Wightman Burying Association for 20 years. Professionally he was an expert marine mechanic, a licensed aircreaft and engine mechanic and a commercial aircraft pilot. He owned a power equipment business in Groton for 20 years.
Custodial History: Was given to Jim Streeter by the Hodgdon/Chapman Family, and donated by Jim to the Groton Public Library in 2017