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Formal title:
Eleanor Burges Green papers
Extent:
0.25 Linear feet
Date range:
1906-1948
Abstract:
These papers contain correspondence relating to Eleanor Burges Green's support of Pembroke College, her role in organizing a memorial service to Dean Lida Shaw King who died in 1932, and the publication and distribution of two books paying tribute to Dean King. Additional materials include a draft of a Rhode Island Society for the Collegiate Education of Women resolution and correspondence with the Association of Collegiate Alumnae.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
MS.1U.G3
Formal title:
Reynolds Family Correspondence
Date range:
1863-1871 (bulk 1864-1865)
Abstract:
Collection consists almost entirely of personal letters written by Alfred C., Charles E., and James W. Reynolds to sisters and parents detailing
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.Reynolds Family
Formal title:
Katherine Frances Littlefield papers
Extent:
1.0 linear foot
Date range:
1887-1912 (bulk 1905-1909)
Abstract:
The Katherine Frances Littlefield papers chronicles the early professional life of a 1902 graduate of Pembroke College at Brown University through letters to her mother from 1905-1909. The letters focus on the establishment of her professional career and family matters.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
MS.1U.L7
Formal title:
Augustus Martensen Papers
Extent:
0.25 Linear feet
Date range:
1822-1923
Abstract:
The Martensen Papers are comprised of letters and documents; including fifty-five Civil War letters in German by Martensen and letters received by Martensen and members of Martensen's family.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.Martensen
Formal title:
Harford W. H. Powel collection on T. S. Eliot
Extent:
.25 linear feet (116 items)
Date range:
1905-1955
Abstract:
This material was collected by Powel for his master's thesis, Notes on the life of T. S. Eliot 1888-1910, Brown University, 1954. Autograph and typed letters to and from Eliot's classmates; miscellaneous manuscripts relating to T. S. Eliot and Harvard College circa 1909; photostats of selected contributions by Eliot to Smith Academy Record and Harvard Advocate.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.Powel
Formal title:
Warren S. Gurney papers
Date range:
1863-1865
Abstract:
The Gurney papers consist of forty-three letters pertaining to the Civil War, written between December 1863 and July 1865 by Warren S. Gurney, a bandmember of the 56th Massachusetts Regiment to his family in Massachusetts. The letters describe military life, the regiment's campaign in Virginia, and family matters.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.79.7
Formal title:
A. D. Van Nostrand papers
Extent:
1.0 linear foot
Date range:
1945-1997
Abstract:
Papers, 1945-1997, of Professor A. D. Van Nostrand, professor of English at Brown University, including information on the Center for Research in Writing, scripts from educational television shows, textbooks regarding the functional writing model, and personal papers.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
MS.1UF.V1
Formal title:
Edgar Lee Masters Papers
Extent:
0.25 Linear feet
Date range:
1928-1946
Abstract:
The Masters papers consist chiefly of letters to his son, Hilary T. Masters; along with poems, short stories, sketches, and two letters from H. L. Mencken to Hilary Masters.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.Masters
Formal title:
Providence Medical Association Milk Commission records
Extent:
0.5 Linear feet
Date range:
1931-1985 (bulk 1931-1968)
Abstract:
The records of the Providence Milk Commission consist of financial and business records related to the Commission’s activities from 1931 to 1985. The series concerning Hillside Farms contains reports on the health of its employees and the results of tests to determine the quality of the milk produced there.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.2008.018
Formal title:
Willard P. Gerrish papers
Date range:
1874-1937 (bulk 1896-1920)
Abstract:
The Willard P. Gerrish papers include a travel journal, specifications, blueprints and photographs of various telescopes and mounts, along with related technical writings by Gerrish on specific engineering projects, from 1896 to 1920. Household receipts and correspondence comprise a large portion of the collection. Also included are legal documents and correspondence regarding the estate of his father, William H. Gerrish, and high school copy books belonging to his sisters Isabel and Mary.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.2005.80

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