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Formal title:: Elizabeth Buffum Chace and family papers
Extent:: 4.5 linear feet (approximately 80 items)
Date range:: circa 1801-1900
Abstract:: This collection includes correspondence, Elizabeth Buffum Chace’s commonplace book and diary, family albums, scrapbooks, photographs, an album of familial hair locks, needlework (cross stitch samplers), newspaper clippings, and other material relating to the Buffums, the Chaces, the Cheneys, and the Tolmans. The papers also contain letters in response to Chace’s book "Anti-Slavery Reminiscences." Elizabeth Buffum Chace was an activist for prison reform, the rights of orphans, peace, and temperance.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms.89.12

Formal title:: Jesse Metcalf family papers
Extent:: 1 linear foot
Date range:: circa 1845-1918 bulk 1845-1894
Abstract:: The collection consists of the Jesse Metcalf family papers including extensive correspondence, circa 1845-1894, and a family genealogy chart prepared circa 1918.
Repository:: Rhode Island School of Design Archives
Collection call no:: SP12.0

Lovell Family Papers

Formal title:: Lovell Family Papers
Extent:: 17 boxes
Date range:: 1790-1911 (bulk 1800-1860)
Abstract:: The Lovell Family Papers (Ms.89.4) were compiled by Malcolm R. Lovell, Jr. They range in date from 1790 to 1911, with the primary focus being the period between 1800 and 1860. The range of subjects covered is equally broad, including religion and spirituality, slavery, family life, and student life at Brown University.
Repository:: Brown University Library
Collection call no:: Ms.89.4

Formal title:: Obadiah Moses Brown Papers
Extent:: 0.75 linear feet
Date range:: 1782-1823
Abstract:: Obadiah M. Brown was born on July 15, 1771,* the only son of Moses (1738-1836) and Anna (Brown) Brown (1744-1773) of Providence. In adulthood he added Moses as a middle name and used the signature Obadiah M. Brown to distinguish himself from his cousin Obadiah Brown, son of Joseph Brown.
Repository:: Rhode Island Historical Society
Collection call no:: MSS 941

Formal title:: Christina Sharpe papers
Extent:: 5 Linear feet
Date range:: 1989-2018
Abstract:: This collection consists of the papers of Christina Sharpe, Professor of English at York University and notable Black feminist theorist. The collection documents Sharpe's professional life and research in racism, slavery, and feminism, consisting of correspondence, conference material, draft writings, writings by other authors, subject files, and print material, dating from 1989 to the present. The collection is arranged into 8 series.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms.2018.015

Manning (James) papers

Formal title:: James Manning papers
Extent:: 0.5 linear feet (c.230 items)
Date range:: 1761-1827 (bulk 1765-1791)
Abstract:: The James Manning papers consist primarily of correspondence dating from 1765-1791 with prominent British and American Baptist ministers. Much of the correspondence involves the early history of Brown University or various issues regarding the Baptist religion and the growing tide of religion in Providence, Rhode Island.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: MS-1C-1

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