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The Elms Collection (PSNCA.H.004)

The Preservation Society of Newport County

424 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840
Tel: 401-847-1000
museumaffairs@newportmansions.org

Collection Overview

Title: The Elms Collection
Date range: circa 1807-1990
Creator: The Berwind Family
Extent: 6 Hollinger Boxes; 4 Other Media Boxes; 3 Oversized Boxes
Abstract: The Elms Collection is comprised of materials relating to the Berwind Family and their property, from 1807 until 1990. It includes images of the interior and exterior of the home from various points in its existence, as well as images showing various generations of the family. Also included is correspondence and printed materials related to both the running of the estate, and the sale of its contents in 1962.
Language of materials: English.
Repository: The Preservation Society of Newport County
Collection number: PSNCA.H.004