C. Carleton Gisborne Papers

Collection

Identifier: A.1996.49

Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised of a combination of personal and political materials comprising one legal sized document box. The personal materials contain a graduation speech, rolled in poor condition, WWII era greeting cards which have been digitized and are available upon request, photographs, and publications. The political materials cover the charter commission, the Grady report, and publications relating to town government.

Dates

Creation: 1923-1995

Conditions Governing Access

There are no conditions governing access to this material

Biographical / Historical

C. Carleton Gisborne was the First Selectman of the Town of Greenwich from 1952-1955. He was deeply involved in town politics, even after his time as First Selectman, and remained involved up until his death. On top of his political career, Mr. Gisborne was a builder and contractor, and a devoted citizen of not only Connectiut but of the United States as a whole. His brother, F. Reginald Ginsborne, was also involved with town government. Both men have oral histories available through the Greenwich Oral History Project, on file at the Greenwich Library.