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Albert C. Greene Papers
Formal title:
Albert C. Greene Papers
Extent:
16 linear feet
Date range:
1804-1863
Abstract:
Albert C. Greene (1791-1863) was born in Coventry, Rhode Island to Perry (b.1749) and Elizabeth (Belcher) Greene (b. 1758). He had one sibling, a brother, William P. Greene (1784-1855). He was educated at the East Greenwich Academy until he was placed as an apprentice, at the age of 13, to George Brinkerhoff, an attorney in New York City. He was admitted to the bar in 1812 and continued his studies at the law school of Judges Reeves & Gould in Litchfield, Connecticut. He returned to Rhode Island in 1813 and set up practice in East Greenwich.
Repository:
Rhode Island Historical Society
Collection call no:
MSS 452
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
Fones Records
Formal title:
Fones Records
Extent:
.10 linear feet
Date range:
1659-1679
Abstract:
The Fones Record consists of deeds and other land records, dating from 1659-1679, pertaining to a portion of the Colony of Rhode Island that was known as Narragansett country.
Repository:
Rhode Island State Archives
Collection call no:
C#00209
Paul Campbell Research Notes
Formal title:
Paul Campbell Research Notes
Extent:
8 linear feet
Date range:
1976-1985.
Abstract:
In January, 1975, the Narragansett Indian tribe filed suit in federal district court to regain lands in southern RI which they claimed were illegally taken from them in 1880. In May, 1976, Paul R. Campbell and Glenn LaFantasie were hired by the RI Attorney General's office and the law firm of Tillinghast, Collins and Graham as historians for the defense, initiating research on the tribe which spanned over two years and several states. By the time their work for the court case was completed, the two historians had collected photocopies of over 9,000 documents dating as far back as 1524.
Repository:
Rhode Island Historical Society
Collection call no:
MSS 369
Prophet (Nancy Elizabeth) collection
Formal title:
Nancy Elizabeth Prophet collection
Extent:
3.5 cubic feet.
Date range:
1920-2002 (bulk 1920-1960)
Abstract:
Collection of Rhode Island born sculptor, Nancy Elizabeth Prophet. The collection includes photographs of Prophet’s sculptures, original sketches and watercolors, and articles on her life in the United States and Paris, France.
Repository:
Special Collections, James P. Adams Library
Collection call no:
MSS-0028
Records of the Island of Rhode Island
Formal title:
Records of the Island of Rhode Island
Extent:
.10 linear feet
Date range:
1638-1644
Abstract:
The Records of the Island of Rhode Island consists of one bound volume of records of the colony of Rhode Island dating from 1638 to 1644. It includes the proceedings of the General Assembly, the General Court of Election, and the General Court.
Repository:
Rhode Island State Archives
Collection call no:
C#00206
Rhode Island State Records Collection
Formal title:
Rhode Island State Records Collection
Extent:
5.5 linear feet
Date range:
1661-1979
Abstract:
Records of the Rhode Island General Assembly, Governor, state agencies, administrative units, and courts.
Repository:
Rhode Island Historical Society
Collection call no:
MSS 231 SG 3

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