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AS220 Collection
Formal title:
AS220 Collection
Extent:
110.5 linear feet
Date range:
1982-2018
Abstract:
AS220 originated in Providence, Rhode Island in 1985 as an artist-run organization committed to providing an unjuried and uncensored forum for the arts. Retaining that mission, the organization has grown to over 100,000 square feet in downtown Providence representing a $25 million investment in urban revitalization. The City of Providence is now broadly recognized for its exceptional revitalization-based support for the creative economy and creative placemaking.
Repository:
Providence Public Library
Collection call no:
030
Inventory:
File Box 03_04 folder 03_02_01 Americans for the Arts
 ca. 2000
File Box 07_07 folder 07_04_21 The Art of Organizing Ideas
 ca. 2013
Subseries Media Arts/Computing
 1995-2000
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Rhode Island Theatre Collection
Formal title:
Rhode Island Theatre Collection
Extent:
5.8 linear feet
Date range:
1855-2006
Abstract:
The Rhode Island Theatre Collection contains handbill, performance programs, newspapers clippings, and personal notes related to theatres and theatre companies in Rhode Island from 1855-2006.
Repository:
Providence Public Library, Rhode Island Collection
Collection call no:
MSS 017
Inventory:
File Box 12 Folder 139-140 Providence Performing Arts Center programs
 1988-2001
 
Foster (William Eaton) papers
Formal title:
William Eaton Foster Papers
Extent:
2 box(es)
Date range:
1877-1930
Abstract:
The Foster papers contain William E. Foster’s personal papers during his tenure as librarian at the Providence Public Library. Included are the manuscripts for the many speeches and addresses given to various clubs and organizations on historical and literary matters, subjects Foster was especially interested in. There are also handwritten and typed manuscripts for books and articles written by Foster and some of his writings published in booklet form.
Repository:
Providence Public Library, Special Collections
Collection call no:
MSS005
Inventory:
File Box 1 Folder 7 The Dramatic Art of Sophocles
Manuscript address read before the Greek Club 		1890
File Box 2 Folder 21 Correspondence – Retirement, Resignation, Librarian Emeritus
Henry Gardner, 2 p. 1930 February 8. Ruth Crawford Coombz, 2 p. 1930 February 8. Mary C. Essex. 1930 February 8. Gertrude E. Brown, President, Staff Association. 1930 February 8. Bertha H. Lyman. 1930 February 10. H.L. Koopman. 1930 February 10. I.O. Winslow, Superintendent Emeritus, Department of Public Schools, Providence. 1930 February 12. Arthur R. Blessing, Librarian, Naval War College. 1930 February 12. Harry Parsons Cross. 1930 February 13. Lydia C. Beckwith. 1930 February 13. H. Freeman, City Library Association Springfield, MA. 1930 February 14. R.R. Bowker. 1930 February 14. Frank P. Hill. Chief Librarian Brooklyn Public Library. 1930 February 15. Walter G. Everett. 1930 February 16. Ruth, niece. 1930 February 17. W.W. Keen, Typed. 1930 February 17. Carl Milam, secretary ALA, Typed. 1930 February 17. Irving B. Richman. 1930 February 18. Francis G. Allinson. 1930 February 18. William V. Weller? 1930 February 18. William G. Law. 1930 February 28. Walter S. Biscoe. 1930 March 10. Hlare Hudsow. 1930 March 13. George H. Tripp, Librarian, Free Public Library New Bedford, MA. 1930 March 14. Sarah M. Gough. 1930 March 15. James I. Wyer, Director New York State Library. 1930 March 24. L. Stanley Jast, Chief Librarian, Manchester Public Libraries, England. 1930 March 28. E.E. Lowe, Director City of Leicester Museum, Art Gallery and Public Libraries, England. 1930 March 31. H.A. Fussell. 1930 March 31. 3 p. Mary Eileen Ohern. 1930 April 1. Zach Chafee, Jr. 2 p. typed. 1930 April 2. William V. Kellen. 1930 April 6. W.M.C. Carlton, Williams College Library. 1930 April 8. S.C Mitchell, University of Richmond. 1930 April 12. J.F. Jameson Library of Congress. 1930 April 14. Charles Nowell, Coventry England. 1930 April 19. J.F. Jameson Library of Congress. 1930 May 9. J.B. Richmond. n.d 		1930 February 8-May 9, undated
 
Archer (John B.) Collection
Formal title:
John B. Archer Collection
Extent:
1 linear foot
Date range:
circa 1912
Abstract:
This collection is comprised primarily of the work of John B. Archer. It contains scripts, arrangements, and sheet music of the various comic operas he wrote.
Repository:
Providence Public Library, Rhode Island Collection
Collection call no:
MSS023
Monday Morning Musical Club Records
Formal title:
Monday Morning Musical Club Records
Extent:
1.8 linear feet
Date range:
1909-1957
Abstract:
The Monday Morning Musical Club Records consists of two scrapbooks, organizational records, programs, and newspaper clippings from 1909-1957.
Repository:
Providence Public Library, Rhode Island Collection
Collection call no:
MSS022
Rhode Island Postcard Collection
Formal title:
Rhode Island Postcard Collection
Extent:
2.5 linear feet
Date range:
1898-1999
Abstract:
The Rhode Island Postcard Collection contains postcards and viewbooks with images related to geographic locations, buildings, organizations and people in the State of Rhode Island.
Repository:
Providence Public Library, Rhode Island Collection
Collection call no:
VM001
Inventory:
File Colleges and Universities - University of Rhode Island (R.I. College of Agriculture and Manual Arts)
 
Rhode Island Stereocard Collection
Formal title:
Rhode Island Stereocard Collection
Extent:
.4 linear feet
Date range:
circa 1860-1900
Abstract:
The Rhode Island Stereocard Collection contains stereograms with images related to geographic locations, buildings and organizations in the State of Rhode Island as well as various miscellaneous images found with the collection.
Repository:
Providence Public Library Special Collections, Rhode Island Collection
Collection call no:
VM012
Pennell (Joseph and Elizabeth) Correspondence
Formal title:
Pennell Correspondence
Extent:
.25 linear feet
Date range:
1782-1934
Abstract:
The collection consists of 33 letters, primarily written by Joseph and Elizabeth Pennell, and one receipt.
Repository:
Providence Public Library Special Collections
Collection call no:
MSS 014
Tilley (Laurence E.) Photograph Collection
Formal title:
Laurence E. Tilley Photograph Collection
Extent:
.4 linear feet
Date range:
1958, undated
Abstract:
The collection includes 197 black and white photographs of residential architecture and street views in Providence, Rhode Island taken by Lawrence E. Tilley in 1958. The photographs document the College Hill neighborhood.
Repository:
Providence Public Library, Rhode Island Collection
Collection call no:
VM015
Wood (Dan) Collection of Amalgamated Printers Association Ephemera
Formal title:
Dan Wood Collection of Amalgamated Printers Association Ephemera
Extent:
3.75 linear feet
Date range:
1980-2010, (bulk 2001-2009)
Abstract:
Includes ephemera printed by members of the APA for inclusion in the monthly APA bundles collected by APA member Dan Wood spanning select months from when he first became a member of the organization in August 2001 through October 2009.
Repository:
Providence Public Library Special Collections
Collection call no:
MSS020

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