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Formal title:
Miscellaneous Manuscripts and Ephemera
Extent:
.25 linear feet
Date range:
1672-1926
Abstract:
The Miscellaneous Manuscript Collection contains smaller or single-item collections not part of other collections of the Providence Public Library’s Special Collections department.
Repository:
Providence Public Library, Special Collections
Collection call no:
MSS015
Formal title:
Rhode Island Soldiers and Sailors Historical Society manuscripts, published works, and other material
Extent:
1 linear foot
Date range:
1858-1887
Abstract:
This collection consists primarily of manuscripts and papers from the society, as well as published material including newspapers and flyers.
Repository:
Providence Public Library, Rhode Island Collection
Collection call no:
MSS 019
Formal title:
John H. Percival Papers
Extent:
1 linear foot
Date range:
1898-1973
Abstract:
This collection features the personal papers of magician, John H. Percival, including correspondence and photogrpahs. Also included are personal notebooks, in which Percival has recorded notes on tricks and the patter to accompany them.
Repository:
Providence Public Library, Special Collections
Collection call no:
MSS011
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
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:
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:
John Hutchins Cady Research Scrapbooks
Extent:
2 linear feet (5 boxes)
Date range:
approximately 1920-1965
Abstract:
The collection consists of eleven scrapbooks created by John Hutchins Cady, an architect, architectural historian, preservationist and urban planner.
Repository:
Providence Public Library Special Collections, Rhode Island Collection
Collection call no:
VM011
Formal title:
Daniel Berkeley Updike Autograph Collection
Extent:
4 linear feet
Date range:
1639-1940
Abstract:
The collection consists of miscellaneous items collected by Daniel Berkeley Updike, chiefly letters and documents, many of which relate to Rhode Island history.
Repository:
Providence Public Library, Special Collections
Collection call no:
MS002
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
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

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