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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 1 The Companionship of Books
Manuscript address delivered before the Young People’s Association of St. Michael’s Parish, Bristol, RI, March 29, 1883; Revised and partially rewritten and delivered before the Lonsdale Library Association, Lonsdale, RI February 3, 1885; Condensed and partially added to, and delivered before the Young Ladies’ Improvement Society of the First Baptist Church, Providence, RI March 25, 1887 		1883, 1885, 1887
 
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
Harris (C. Fiske) collection on the Civil War and slavery
Formal title:
C. Fiske Harris Collection on the Civil War and Slavery Manuscripts
Extent:
5 box(es)
Date range:
1861-1865
Abstract:
This collection contains original manuscript writings relating to the Civil War. There are 432 letters from Civil War soldiers written to family and friends back home, 11 letters from Charlotte F. Dailey during an inspection of Rhode Island troops in Union convalescent hospitals, 10 letters written to Mrs. Dailey from her husband and from family friend W.E. Gardiner, 4 letters from Samuel Wight’s family to him. This collection also contains the papers of Dr. Henry E. Turner including summons notices and treasury notes, as well as memos and brief notes.
Repository:
Providence Public Library, Special Collections
Collection call no:
MSS004
Arnold (William) Autograph Collection
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
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
Potter (George W. and Alfred M. Williams) Memorial Manuscript Collection
Formal title:
George W. Potter and Alfred M. Williams Memorial Manuscript Collection
Extent:
2 linear feet
Date range:
1899-1981 (bulk 1949-1960)
Abstract:
The Potter MSS span the years 1899-1981 with a greater concentration on 1949-1960. It begins with Alfred M. Williams’s small collection of writings donated posthumously in 1899 and ends in 1981 with correspondence and related material to and from Providence Public Library’s Special Collections curator Virginia M. Adams.
Repository:
Providence Public Library Special Collections
Collection call no:
PotterMSS
Arnold (James N.) Collection
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

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