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Collection of Redwood family papers (RLC.Ms.029)

Redwood Library and Athenaeum

50 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840
Tel: (401) 847-0292
Fax: (401) 841-5680
email: redwood@redwoodlibrary.org

Collection Overview

Title: Collection of Redwood family papers
Date range: 1710-1999 and undated, (bulk 1729-1796)
Creator: Redwood family
Extent: 1.8 linear feet (1 half document case, 1 flat box)
Abstract: This collection consists of letters, legal documents, accounts, family histories, and other papers related to the Redwood family and its descendants, particularly Abraham Redwood (1709-1788), the founder of the Redwood Library and Athenaeum.
Language of materials: English.
Repository: Redwood Library and Athenaeum
Collection number: RLC.Ms.029