Thomas W. Dorr Collection (MSS 391)
Rhode Island Historical Society
121 Hope StreetProvidence, RI 02906
Tel: 401-273-8107
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Collection Overview
| Title: | Thomas W. Dorr Collection |
| Date range: | 1831-1888 |
| Creator: | Dorr, Thomas Wilson, 1805-1854 |
| Extent: | 0.25 linear feet |
| Abstract: | Thomas W. Dorr (1805-1854) was best known as the leader of the Dorr Rebellion. This collection contains seven letters written by Dorr to miscellaneous persons, as well as one received from Franklin Pierce, selections from Dorr's personal scrapbook, twelve pages of business accounts, and several items relating to the rebellion. |
| Language of materials: | English. |
| Repository: | Rhode Island Historical Society |
| Collection number: | MSS 391 |
