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Formal title:: John Carter family papers
Extent:: 0.5 linear_foot
Date range:: 1769 – 1917 (1769-1844)
Abstract:: Correspondence and other papers related to Providence printer and newspaper publisher, John Carter (1745 – 1814), and his family.
Repository:: John Carter Brown Library
Collection call no:: Carter papers

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Tillinghast Papers

Formal title:: Tillinghast Family Business Records
Extent:: 5.5 Linear Feet
Date range:: 1747-1880 (1796-1840)
Abstract:: The Tillinghast family business records consist of correspondence, accounting records, ships' papers and business books documenting the maritime trade and other commercial activities of Providence sea captain and merchant, Joseph Tillinghast (1734 – 1816) and his son, William E. Tillinghast (1777-1817). The records also include documentation for the firm Gorton & Tillinghast, founded by Joseph Tillinghast and William E. Tillinghast with Benjamin E. Gorton (1765-1822). Other business ventures include real estate investments and involvement with the Potowomut Mill.
Repository:: John Carter Brown Library
Collection call no:: Ms. Tillinghast

Formal title:: Brown Family Business Records, Part Two
Extent:: 605 boxes
Date range:: 1750-1890
Abstract:: This is Part Two of the Brown Family Business Papers, consisting solely of accounting records for each iteration of the Brown family business. For correspondence and maritime records, please refer to Part One of the finding aid.
Repository:: John Carter Brown Library
Collection call no:: BFBR02

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Formal title:: Brown Family Business Records, Part One
Extent:: 881 boxes
Date range:: 1750-1900
Abstract:: This is the first half of the finding aid for the Brown Family Business Records. The aid is divided into three series: accounting (which is mostly preliminary; please see Part Two for more robust accounting records), correspondence, and Maritime and Shipping records.
Repository:: John Carter Brown Library
Collection call no:: BFBR01

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