Alice Collins Gleeson papers, 1935-1937


John Hay Library , Special Collections
Box A
Brown University
Providence, RI 02912
Tel: 401-863-2146
email: hay@brown.edu

Published in 2013

Collection Overview

Title: Alice Collins Gleeson papers
Date range: 1935-1937
Creator: Gleeson, Alice Collins
Extent: 0.5 Linear feet
Abstract: The Alice Collins Gleason papers consist of scripts and preparation sheets for radio plays about early Rhode Island history written for elementary and junior high schools in Rhode Island. The plays date from 1935-1937.
Language of materials: English
Repository: John Hay Library , Special Collections
Collection number: MS.1U.G4

Scope & content

The Alice Collins Gleeson papers consist of 51 scripts and preparation sheets for radio plays on early Rhode Island history written for elementary and junior high schools in Rhode Island. The plays date from 1935-1937.

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Arrangement

The Alice Collins Gleeson papers are arranged in alphabetical order by the title of the radio play.

Biographical note

Alice Collins Gleeson, daughter of Simon S. and Elizabeth H. Collins and wife of Francis P. Gleeson, was born and raised in Providence, Rhode Island. After attending convent and Providence public schools, Gleeson went on to study history and education at Pembroke College – the women’s college at Brown University. Following her 1928 graduation from Pembroke College, Gleeson continued to study history at the graduate level at both Brown and Harvard Universities. As an author, historian and lecturer, Gleeson focused on the colonial history of Rhode Island. She wrote the book, Colonial Rhode Island and many articles for the Providence Journal and the Providence Evening Bulletin. Gleeson was heavily involved in the Rhode Island history curriculum development for the Providence public schools in the 1920s and 1930s, penning numerous historical radio plays for teaching purposes. She was an active member of the American Historical Association, the Rhode Island History Society, and many other Rhode Island committees and groups. Alice Collins Gleeson died on March 4, 1938.

Access & Use

Access to the collection: There are no restrictions on access, except that the collection can only be seen by prior appointment. Some materials may be stored off-site and cannot be produced on the same day on which they are requested.
Use of the materials: Although Brown University has physical ownership of the collection and the materials contained therein, it does not claim literary rights. Researchers should note that compliance with copyright law is their responsibility. Researchers must determine the owners of the literary rights and obtain any necessary permissions from them.
Preferred citation: Alice Collins Gleeson papers, MS-1U-G4, Brown University Archives.
Contact information: John Hay Library , Special Collections
Box A
Brown University
Providence, RI 02912
Tel: 401-863-2146
email: hay@brown.edu

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Inventory

Box 1, Folder 1 Abigail Bridgham Sees George Washington
Box 1, Folder 2 Aboard the Lady Carrington
Box 1, Folder 3 Adrian Block Names an Island
Box 1, Folder 4 Betsey Comes to Town
Contents Note: Includes preparation sheet.
Box 1, Folder 5 The Burning of Providence
Box 1, Folder 6 Buy a Ticket for the Experiment
Box 1, Folder 7 The Cattlemen Link the West Together
Box 1, Folder 8 Daniel Boone, Scout and Road-maker
Box 1, Folder 9 Esek Hopkins Says Good-bye
Box 1, Folder 10 The First Train for Boston
Contents Note: Includes preparation sheet
Box 1, Folder 11 Franklin Rides in the Rain
Box 1, Folder 12 Frontiersmen at Salem
Box 1, Folder 13 The George Washington Leaves Her Wharf
Box 1, Folder 14 The Huguenots Come to Rhode Island
Box 1, Folder 15 Ida Lewis Pushes Out to Sea
Box 1, Folder 16 In Old Narragansett
Box 1, Folder 17 The Jews Come to Rhode Island
Box 1, Folder 18 John Jacob Astor
Box 1, Folder 19 John Sevier, Commonwealth Builder
Box 1, Folder 20 The Making of the Flag
Box 1, Folder 21 Moving-day at St. Paul's
Box 1, Folder 22 The Mural Paintings at the Providence Public Library
Contents Note: Preparation sheet only.
Box 1, Folder 23 Nathaniel Goes to the Forge
Box 1, Folder 24 Nathanael Greene Turns South
Box 1, Folder 25 An Old Time Christmas
Box 1, Folder 26 Patriots Day
Box 1, Folder 27 The Raising of the Steeple on the First Baptist Meeting House
Box 1, Folder 28 Robert Gray Sails to the West
Contents Note: Include preparation sheet.
Box 1, Folder 29 Roger, the Exile
Box 1, Folder 30 Roger the Lad
Box 1, Folder 31 Roger Williams, and Rhode Island's Birthday Cake
Contents Note: Includes preparation sheet.
Box 1, Folder 32 Roger Williams Comes to America
Contents Note: Preparation sheet only.
Box 1, Folder 33 Roger Williams Looks at Rhode Island
Box 1, Folder 34 Roger Williams Meets His Fate
Box 1, Folder 35 Roger Williams, the Peacemaker
Box 1, Folder 36 The Settling of Providence
Contents Note: Preparation sheet only.
Box 1, Folder 37 The Ship Lyon Arrives
Box 1, Folder 38 The Snuff-boy Rides to Town
Box 1, Folder 39 The Spirit of Peace Speaks for Rhode Island
Box 1, Folder 40 [Thanksgiving at Plymouth]
Contents Note: No title on the script.
Box 1, Folder 41 A Than[k]sgiving of Long Ago
Contents Note: Includes preparation sheet.
Box 1, Folder 42 Verrazzano Gives Rhode Island Its Name
Box 1, Folder 43 When Abraham Lincoln Was a Little Boy
Box 1, Folder 44 When Ann Franklin's Press Was Hidden
Box 1, Folder 45 When Lewis and Clarke Went Out to the West
Box 1, Folder 46 When Lincoln Came to Providence
Box 1, Folder 47 When Washington Was Young
Box 1, Folder 48 Who's for China
Box 1, Folder 49 Why Turkey and Pumpkin Pie?
Box 1, Folder 50 William Blackstone Builds His Home
Box 1, Folder 51 The World Comes to Rhode Island