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Formal title:
Thomas Wilson Dorr Papers
Extent:
600 items
Date range:
1790-1897 (bulk 1826-1854)
Abstract:
The Dorr Papers consist of approximately 600 letters, speeches, notes, drafts, pamphlets, clippings and other items for the period 1826-1854. Thomas Wilson Dorr (1805-1854) was the central figure in the Dorr Rebellion of 1842. The papers include material pertaining to the equal suffrage movement, electoral politics, legislative apportionment, state militia, banking, and the adoption of a state constitution in Rhode Island.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.Dorr
Inventory:
Item Box 2 Folder 23 Proceedings of Comm. of Freeholder's Conv. on the subject of Electors and the right of suffrage
1841 November 3-5
Item Box 3 Folder 1 Draft of resolutions for January 28, 1842
Scope and Contents note Passed by Suffrage Association at Town House
1842 January 28
 

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