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Rhode Island Archival and Manuscript Collections Online

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Drowne family papers (Ms.Drowne)

Brown University Library

Box A
Brown University
Providence, RI 02912
Telephone: Manuscripts: 401-863-3723; University Archives: 401-863-2148
Email: Manuscripts: hay@brown.edu; University Archives: archives@brown.edu

Collection Overview

Title: Drowne family papers
Date range: 1728-1936, (1750-1885)
Creator: Drowne, Solomon
Extent: 10 Linear Feet
ca. 2800 items
Abstract: The Drowne family papers encompass the correspondence and documents of several generations of an old and distinguished Rhode Island family, with the bulk of the materials consisting of writings and other materials pertaining to the life of Solomon Drowne, M.D. (1753-1834).
Language of materials: English.
Repository: John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts
Collection number: Ms.Drowne