Newton Case Brainard (December 26, 1880 – July 16, 1964) was an American banker and historian who served as Mayor of Hartford, Connecticut from 1920 to 1922.[1] He graduated from Yale University in 1902.
He was a member of the Acorn Club, elected in 1915; he was also a member of the Connecticut Historical Society, of which he was president from 1953 to 1963.
The Hartford–Brainard Airport, in Connecticut, is named after him.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Newton C. Brainard, 83, Former Hartford Mayor". The New York Times. July 17, 1964 – via NYTimes.com.
- ^ "Hartford-Brainard Airport | CT Airport Authority".
External links
edit- Works by or about Newton C. Brainard at the Internet Archive
- Connecticut Historical Society finding aid
- Newton Case Brainard at Find a Grave
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