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Formal title:: Murphy collection of Van Alen papers
Extent:: 11 linear feet linear feet (6 record boxes, 2 document cases, 2 flat boxes)
Date range:: 1859-2001 and undated (bulk 1940-1999)
Abstract:: James H. Van Alen (1902-1991) and Candace Van Alen (1912-2002), were a well-known high society couple who were instrumental in establishing the International Tennis Hall of Fame at the Newport Casino in Newport, Rhode Island. This collection documents their lives, residences and interests as well as their involvement in various activities and organizations through their own personal records, correspondence, financial and legal records, published and unpublished writings, clippings, audiovisual materials, and photographs.
Repository:: Redwood Library and Athenaeum
Collection call no:: RLC.Ms.036

Formal title:: Gordon Franklin Peers papers
Extent:: 4.25 linear feet
Date range:: 1853-1988 bulk 1927-1988
Abstract:: Correspondence, memorabilia, slides, photographs, calendars, journals, essays, TV scripts and art catalogs document Gordon F. Peers' long career at RISD as an instructor in the Painting Department.
Repository:: Rhode Island School of Design Archives
Collection call no:: 10.02.3

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