Name/Title
John J. & Paulann Lescoe CollectionEntry/Object ID
2023.18.1Scope and Content
The John J. and Paulann Lescoe Collection consists of approximately 200 items donated by Paulann Lescoe, most of them relating to the political career of her late husband, John J. Lescoe. A Willimantic native, John Lescoe attended local schools, served in the United States Marine Corps, graduated from Eastern Connecticut State University, and taught junior high school in the neighboring town of Columbia, CT. Paulann (known as Bunny) served many years as Windham's Democratic Party Registrar of Voters. John Lescoe was the last Mayor of Willimantic before consolidation of the City of Willimantic with the Town of Windham (which he supported), a State Representative, and First Selectman of the Town of Windham. The following items are part of the Collection:
Number Item Accession #
4 Political Buttons: Cotter For Congress 2023.18.1
2 Political Buttons: Duffey 2023.18.2
3 Political Buttons: Let's Go Lescoe 2023.18.3
19 Political Buttons: Bob Killian '74 2023.18.4
4 Political Buttons: McGovern 2023.18.5
1 Political Buttons: Sam 2 Congress 2023.18.6
1 Political Button: Our Congressman Sam 2023.18.7
1 T-Shirt, Blue, Size L, House '89, Connecticut 2023.18.8
1 T-Shirt, White, Size XL, House '90, Connecticut 2023.18.9
1 T-Shirt, White, Size XL, House '91 2023.18.10
2 T-Shirt, White, Size L, House 1992 2023.18.11
1 T-Shirt, White, Size XL, Capitol Gang, 95 2023.18.12
1 T-Shirt, Blue, Size XL, House '97, State Representative John Lescoe 2023.18.13
1 Typescript "Consolidation Speech," letterhead City of Willimantic Jo 2023.18.14
1 Box (Empty): Clark & True, Inc., Jewelers and Opticians, Middletown, 2023.18.15
1 Booklet: State & Local Government, by Laurence Santry, illus. by Bob 2023.18.16
7 Campaign Handcard: Meet Your Democratic Candidate, Windham Sta 2023.18.17
1 Booklet: Cocktail Party in Honor of State Representative John J. Lescoe 2023.18.18
2 Newsletter: State Representative John Lescoe 1987 Legislative Highlights 2023.18.19
1 Newsletter: State Representaive John J. Lescoe, n.d. 2023.18.20
3 Newsletter: State Represenative John J. Lescoe, 1993 2023.18.21
7 Newsletter: State Representative John J. Lescoe, 1989 2023.18.22
3 Newsletter: State Representative John J. Lescoe, 1992 2023.18.23
6 Newsletter: State Representative John J. Lescoe, 1992 2023.18.24
4 Newsletter: State Representative John J. Lescoe, 1996 2023.18.25
3 Newsletter: State Representative John J. Lescoe, 1995 2023.18.26
6 Newsletter: State Representative John J. Lescoe (Spanish), 1993 2023.18.27
2 Newsletter: State Representative John J. Lescoe, 1997 2023.18.28
3 Newsletter: State Representative John J. Lescoe (Spanish), 1989 2023.18.29
4 Campaign Leaflet: Re-elect John J. Lescoe 2023.18.30
7 Campaign Handcards Aimed at Turning out ECSU Student Vote: Lesco 2023.18.31
7 Campaign Handcards: Re-elect John J. Lescoe State Representative, 3 2023.18.32
5 Campaign Handcards: Vote Democratic, 2 different cards for 2 differe 2023.18.33
4 Campaign Mailer: Re-Elect John J. Lescoe 2023.18.34
2 Campaign Flyer: Introducing Your Democratic Candidates 2023.18.35
2 Bumper Sticker: New Route 6 Expressway -- Yes 2023.18.36
8 Business Cards: John J. Lescoe (First Selectman, State Representative 2023.18.37
11 Tickets: Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser for State Representaive John J. 2023.18.38
8 Bumper Sticker: Killian for Governor 2023.18.39
3 Bumper Sticker: Bob Killian 2023.18.40
1 Bumper Sticker: Morrison, Democrat Governor 2023.18.41
2 Bumper Sticker: Re-Elect Andy Carey, Democrat for State Representative 2023.18.42
2 Bumper Sticker: Elect Andy Carey State Representative 2023.18.43
5 Bumper Sticker: Re-Elect Julie Tashjian Secretary of State, Democrat 2023.18.44
1 Bumper Sticker: Dempsey, Democrat for Congress 2023.18.45
11 Bumper Sticker: Elect Lescoe State Representative 2023.18.46
Correspendence Between John Lescoe (President, Willimantic Softb 2023.18.47
1 Scholastic Basketball Year Book and Schedule, CT, 1954-55 2023.18.48
1 Poster: Uconn, 1988 NIT Champs (Basketball) 2023.18.49
1 Program: 1954-55 Windham High School Basketball 2023.18.50
1 Program: 1957-58 Marine Corps Schools Basketball 2023.18.51
2 Program: 1955-56 Windham High School Basketball 2023.18.52
1 Program: 1954-55 Windham High School Basketball 2023.18.53
1 Program: 1956 Manchester Merchants Basketball 2023.18.54
2 Program: 1955-56 Windham High School Basketball 2023.18.55
1 Program: 17th Annual Norwich Bulletin-Record Tournament (Basketb 2023.18.56
1 Program: Windham High School Basketball, 1949-50 2023.18.57
1 Magazine: Sports Review, Basketball, Jan. 1960, Vol. 20, #1 2023.18.58
1 Program: Yale - Uconn, 1963 2023.18.59
1 Program: Windham vs. Hall, 1957 2023.18.60
1 Book: Universal Decalcomania Transfer Picture Book, n.d. 2023.18.61
1 Envelope Containing Sewing Supplies, Labeled Paulann Lescoe: Cont 2023.18.62
Pkg. of 1 Kleinerts Garment Gripper
Pkg. of 2 Ribbon Hat Hat Pins
Envelope (Empty) for Elinet Invisible Fine Mesh Nylons
7 Patterns for Children's Clothes
Sewing Instruction Booklet (Covers and Pages Missing)
Pkg. of 1 Bac-A-Buckle
Advertisement for Sucrets Cough Drops
Pkg. of 23 White Thumb Tacks
Several Transfers Paperclipped to a Piece of Lined Paper with Notes
Pkg. of Christmas Decals
Pkg. Superior Bone Rings
Pkg. Talon Twill Tape (White)
Pkg. Scovill Clinton Hook and Eye
Pkg. of Jewel Hat Elastics
Advertisement for New Improved Rug Mender
Pkg. Queen's Ne Plus Ultra Pins
Pkg. Vogart Repeat Transfer Patterns
1 Large folder, labeled John G. Rowland, Governor, State of Connectic 2023.18.63
2 Ball Point Pens. John J. Lescoe, Democrat for First Selectman, Nov. 2, 2023.18.64
2 Swizzle Sticks. Gov. Lowell P. Weicker, Jr., 1/9/91 2023.18.65
1 Pkg. Address Labels. Mayor John Lescoe, Hewitt St, Willimantic, CT, 06226 2023.18.66
1 Willimantic Chronicle, Nov. 5, 1986 2023.18.67
1 Norwich Bulletin, Nov. 9, 1988 2023.18.68
1 Hartford Courant, No. 9, 1988 2023.18.69
1 Hartford Courant, Nov. 4, 1992 (Connecticut Section Only) 2023.18.70
1 Willimantic Chronicle, Nov. 4. 1992 2023.18.71
1 Norwich Bulletin, Nov. 4, 1992 2023.18.72
1 Willimantic Chronicle, Oct. 31, 1992 2023.18.73
1 Willimantic Chronicle, April 27, 1991 2023.18.74
1 Willimantic Chronicle, June 2, 1989 2023.18.75
1 Willimantic Chronicle, Aug. 18, 1989 2023.18.76
1 Willimantic Chronicle, Nov. 8, 1989 2023.18.77
1 Willimantic Chronicle, May 12, 1986 2023.18.78
1 Willimantic Chronicle, Sep. 19, 1990 2023.18.79
1 Hartford Courant, Nov. 7, 1990 (Connecticut Section Only) 2023.18.80
1 Willimantic Chronicle, Sep. 16, 1987 2023.18.81
1 Willimantic Chronicle, June 20, 1989 (pp. 7 & 8 only) 2023.18.82
1 Willimantic Chronicle, Mar. 16, 1991 2023.18.83
1 Willimantic Chronicle, Apr. 15, 1992 2023.18.84
1 Willimantic Chronicle, Sep. 10, 1986 2023.18.85
1 Willimantic Chronicle, Dec. 10, 1988 2023.18.86
1 Hartford Courant 1992 Connecticut General Assembly Guide 2023.18.87
1 Mimeograph of List of Duly Endorsed Candidates for Windham Demo 2023.18.88
1 Flyer: Eastern Connecticut Reading Council, Connecticut Loves to Rea 2023.18.89
2 Newsletter: Representative John Lescoe, 1987 2023.18.90
2 Flyer: Working for Windham -- State Senator Don Williams 2023.18.91
5 Flyer: Working for Windham -- State Represenative John J. Lescoe 2023.18.92
5 Flyer: Windham-Willimantic Democrats 2023.18.93
6 Mailer: Re-Elect John Lescoe 2023.18.94
2 Mailer: Re-Elect John Lescoe 2023.18.95
1 Booklet: Handbook on How to Use the Freedom of Information Act, 1 2023.18.96
1 Wall Calendar for 1993: City of Willimantic Annual Report, 1982 2023.18.97
1 Booklet: The Bulletin, CT General Assembly, 1993 Regular Session 2023.18.98
1 Measuring (Height) Chart: I Am Tall; I Have Savings Bonds 2023.18.99
2 Napkin: Consent of the People: 350 Years of Representative Government 2023.18.99
1 Flyer: March of Dimes WalkAmerica '89 Willimantic 2023.18.100
1 2004 Presidential Campaign Photograph 2023.18.101
5 Plastic Door-Hanger Bag, Re-Elect John J. Lescoe 2023.18.102
2 Napkin: Governor Lowell P. Weicker, Jr., Inaugural Ball, 1991 2023.18.103
1 Flyer: Elect Neil L. Mesick, Judge of Probate 2023.18.104
4 Photo (Print): B&W. People Celebrating at Tom Dodd Function 2023.18.105
1 Booklet: Statement of Vote, General Election, 1990. Sect'y of the State. 2023.18.106
1 Booklet: Statement of Vote, General Election, 1996. Sect'y of the State. 2023.18.106
1 Booklet: Statement of Vote, General Election, 1988. Sect'y of the State. 2023.18.107
50 Holiday Cards from Major Political Figures 2023.18.108
1 Envelope Containing the Following: 2023.18.109
Invitation to Surprise Retirement Party for John J. Lescoe, 2001. 2 copies.
Press Release: Lescoe Bill to Help Retired Teachers Meet Medical Expenses
Press Release: Windham Eliminated as Possible Site for Ash Dump
Press Clipping: Lescoe Cleared in Absentee-Ballot Complaint
Press Clipping: Norman French Re-enrolls as a Republican
Stationery: City of Willimantic, John J. Lescoe, MayorContext
John J. Lescoe was perhaps Willimantic and Windham's most important and powerful political figure in the 1980s and 1990s.Collection
John J. and Paulann Lescoe CollectionLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
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ArchiveNomenclature Sub-Class
Other DocumentsNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsArchive Details
Creator
Eves, J.Date(s) of Creation
Aug 20, 2023 - Aug 20, 2023Date(s) Material Assembled
Aug 20, 2023 - Aug 20, 2023Archive Size/Extent
Two BoxesPrimary Language
EnglishLocation
Location
Room
Archives* Untyped Location
Main Museum BuildingCategory
StorageDate
August 20, 2023Inventory
Inventoried By
Eves, J.Inventoried Date
Aug 20, 2023Provenance
Provenance Detail
Lescoe, John J. and PaulannAcquisition Method
Donation, PLCreated By
historian@millmuseum.orgCreate Date
August 20, 2023Updated By
historian@millmuseum.orgUpdate Date
August 20, 2023