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Formal title:: James N. Arnold Collection
Extent:: 24.8 linear feet; 29 boxes, 1 oversized folder and 2 card catalogs
Date range:: circa 1860-1935
Abstract:: This collection consists of material compiled and written by James N. Arnold, between 1860-1927 and of typescripts by volunteers continuing his work until 1935. This collection contains numerous research topics and writings related to the history of Rhode Island.
Repository:: Providence Public Library Special Collections, Rhode Island Collection
Collection call no:: MSS033
Inventory:

File	Box 5 Volume	Clippings and account ledger Clippings titled "Scraps Scientific and" are affixed to pages of an older business ledger. Legible content of ledger are dated 1849-1853 and reflect the business of a painter and paper hanger	1849-1853
Series		Business Records Business records related to his historical publications including cash ledgers, lists of subscribers to publications, correspondence and type blocks used for publications

Formal title:: Rhode Island Manuscripts Collection
Extent:: .5 linear feet
Date range:: 1723-1939
Abstract:: The Rhode Island Manuscript Collection contains papers having to do with, or related to, the state of Rhode Island. This can include documents related to the governance of the state, and personal manuscripts owned or created by residents, businesses and organizations of Rhode Island.
Repository:: Providence Public Library, Special Collections
Collection call no:: MSS010
Inventory:

File	Folder 1	Aldrich, David L Hope Valley Manufacturing Company of Richmond, Rhode Island. Consists mainly of insurance forms from various insurance companies (including Aetna, Roger Williams Insurance Company and Phoenix Insurance Company) checks, and business-related correspondence. Labeled "Hope Valley Manu, Plainville Mill, material originally found with Mawry letters."	circa 1867-1877
File	Folder 6	Business invoices and checks Invoices and checks to and from various companies and people (bulk from Rhode Island or to Rhode Islanders). Originally in folder labelled "Misc. Bills"	circa 1854-1895
File	Folder 30	Rhode Island Tool Company Notes, correspondence, and ephemera including catalogs, business cards and price lists	circa 1879-1888

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 01_03 folder 01_04_02	Umberto Crenca business card	early 1990s
File	Box 08_04 folder 08_04_23	Morgan Calderini, Studio Manager, business cards	2000s

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

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

Formal title:: William Arnold Autograph Collection
Extent:: 1.0 Linear feet
Date range:: 1655-1922
Abstract:: The William Arnold Autograph Collection is part of a larger collection of books and manuscripts dealing with American, especially Rhode Island, history. The entire collection was donated to the Providence Public Library in 1923 by Mr. Frederick Augustus Arnold. In an effort to support collections at other Providence libraries, the following transfers of materials were made: items representing “Americana” before the year 1801 were transferred to the John Carter Brown Library; items relating to American poetry were transferred to the John Hay Library; and publications concerning the Arnold family were transferred to the Rhode Island Historical Society. The remaining materials constitute the William Arnold Autograph Collection. The collection was named for William Arnold, an ancestor of Frederick A. Arnold. The collection consists mainly of legal documents and correspondence, but also includes poems, portraits, business records, and ephemera dating from 1655 to 1922.
Repository:: Providence Public Library, Special Collections
Collection call no:: MSS016

Formal title:: Collection of Tynietoy and LeClerc dollhouse furniture
Extent:: 2 linear feet
Date range:: 1920s-1930s
Abstract:: Collection of dollhouse furniture made for Tynietoy Furniture Shop in Providence, R.I. Many of the items are attributed to designer and maker George LeClerc.
Repository:: Providence Public Library
Collection call no:: 002-05-01

Formal title:: The Outlet Company Collection
Extent:: 1 folder (29 photographs, 2 oversized documents)
Date range:: 1900, 1962, before 1986
Abstract:: This collection contains photographs and ephemera related to The Outlet Company, once located in Providence, Rhode Island.
Repository:: Providence Public Library Special Collections, Rhode Island Collection
Collection call no:: VM019

Formal title:: Knowles, Anthony and Danielson Accounting Ledgers
Extent:: 6 ledger(s)
Date range:: 1845 July 5 – 1885 May 6
Abstract:: The collection consists of six accounting ledgers of the various iterations of the publishing firm who owned the Providence Journal, spanning the years 1845-1885.
Repository:: Providence Public Library Special Collections, Rhode Island Collection
Collection call no:: MSS026

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

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