[1] His political and administrative savvy led to the State Library becoming a well-funded and nationally recognized model of efficiency and public service.

His career originated with this visit, during which he met Charles J. Hoadly, the State Librarian at the time.

"[5] Godard oversaw the construction of the State Library and Supreme Court building in Hartford, which opened in 1910 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

[1][3] In 1921, he negotiated the return to Connecticut, from the Massachusetts Historical Society, of the papers of Governor Jonathan Trumbull.

Governor Wilbur Cross and State Supreme Court Chief Justice William M. Maltbie were among the honorary pallbearers at Godard's funeral.