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Formal title:
Brown Family Business Records, Part Two
Extent:
605 boxes
Date range:
1750-1890
Abstract:
This is Part Two of the Brown Family Business Papers, consisting solely of accounting records for each iteration of the Brown family business. For correspondence and maritime records, please refer to Part One of the finding aid.
Repository:
John Carter Brown Library
Collection call no:
BFBR02
Inventory:
File Box 1195 Folder 21 Civic Records, Bristol (RI) Church, Lottery Tickets
Scope and Contents Includes copies of canceled checks drawn on Providence Bank by Brown and Ives. Tied in original bundles. Arranged chronologically
1784
 
Formal title:
William Herbert Perry Faunce papers
Extent:
9.25 Linear feet
Date range:
1845-1968 (bulk 1890-1929)
Abstract:
The William Herbert Perry Faunce papers contain outgoing and incoming correspondence, writings, diaries, and reprints of publications. The writings include poems, sermons, speeches, and essays. The material is dated from 1845 to 1968.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
MS-1C-9
Inventory:
File Box 6 Folder II.A134 Can a Christian be a patriot?
Scope and Contents note Unitarian Laymen's League, Unity House, Boston, 1920 March 07; Brown University--Women's College chapel, 1920 March; Smith College, Northampton, MA, 1920 March 20; Lake Mohonk, NY, 1920 July 04; Young Men's Christian Association--Pawtucket, RI, 1921 March; Providence--First Baptist Church, 1921 April; New York--Fifth Avenue Baptist Church, Bible Class, 1921 December; Bristol, RI, 1922 March; U. S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, 1922 April; Boston--Central Congregational Church, 1923 February; Leaders of men (in part from Can a Christian be a patriot?; Chicago Sunday Evening Club, 1921 January
File Box 16 Folder IV.260 Faunce, Mary Parkhurst Perry, d.1888 to Daniel Worcester Faunce
Scope and Contents note First letter of Oct.11, 1847 written from Plymouth, MA. Personal; letters of Mary Parkhurst Perry, a teacher in her hometown of Bristol, RI to Daniel Worcester Faunce
1847-51
 
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
 
Formal title:
James DeWolf papers
Extent:
.63 linear feet
Date range:
1796-1832 (bulk 1810-1815)
Abstract:
This collection contains correspondence, legal documents, and financial accounts regarding the privateering activities of the Brig Yankee during the War of 1812.
Repository:
Redwood Library and Athenaeum
Collection call no:
RLC.Ms.015
Inventory:
File Box 1 Folder 15 Copy of a letter to William Eustes dated at Bristol RI respecting commission of the Brig Yankee
1812 Jun 30
File Box 1 Folder 45 Marshall's Sale, Bristol, RI Ship Andalusia 2nd cruise
1813 Apr 5
File Box 1 Folder 60 Abstract from Marshall's Sale of Francis cargo at Bristol, RI
1813 Jul 16
 
Formal title:
Helen Edwards Witchell papers
Extent:
.25 linear feet
Date range:
1912-1932
Abstract:
This series documents Helen Edwards Witchell's education, teaching career, and credentials, 1912-1932.
Repository:
Rhode Island School of Design Archives
Collection call no:
10.2.10
Formal title:
John Nicholas Brown II papers
Date range:
1900-1979 (bulk 1960-1979)
Abstract:
The John Nicholas Brown II papers span the lifetime of John Nicholas Brown from his birth in February 1900 to his death in October 1979. While the bulk of the collection dates from the period 1960-1979, there are important materials from nearly every portion of Brown's life. The collection is comprised of manuscripts, ledgers, notebooks, journals, photographs, postcards, pamphlets, film, artifacts, architectural plans, blueprints, and other similar materials.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.2007.012
Inventory:
File Box 18 Folder 47 General Files: Heritage Foundation of Rhode Island
Scope and Contents note Heritage Foundation of Rhode Island -- Lyon Property, (Blithewold; Bristol, RI), Meeting records, financial reports and projections, Correspondence, legal documents, accounts, Marjorie Lyon Trust for Heritage Foundation, Historic properties -- preservatio
1956-1979
 
Formal title:
St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Warren
Extent:
35 box(es)
Date range:
1828-2010
Abstract:
The records of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Warren, Rhode Island, (1828-2010) comprehensively document its administrative and religious activities.
Repository:
University of Rhode Island, University Archives and Special Collections
Collection call no:
Mss. Gr. 220
Formal title:
Edward J. Higgins papers
Extent:
(2.0 linear feet)
Date range:
1935-1976
Abstract:
The papers of Edward J. Higgins consist of correspondence, baseball memorabilia, Democratic National Convention memorabilia, news clippings, and investigative reports concerning the 1939-1940 wire tapping case involving RI Governor William Henry Vanderbilt and Pawtucket City Mayor Thomas McCoy.
Repository:
Phillips Memorial Library
Collection call no:
rppc_higgins
Formal title:
Barbara Blossom play scripts collection
Extent:
1 linear foot
Date range:
1980-2004
Abstract:
This collection consists of 34 play scripts, some with manuscript annotations, compiled by Barbara Blossom who was an actress associated with Trinity Repertory Company in Providence, RI. The majority of the plays are by playwrights James Schevill and Alan David Perkins. The plays were not necessarily performed at Trinity Repertory Company. There is a printout of a PowerPoint presentation on Sissieretta Jones (Black Patti) and a framed needlepoint titled: All the World's a Stage.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
MS.2014.008
Formal title:
Department of Environmental Management Division of Compliance and Inspection records
Extent:
7.7 cubic feet other
Date range:
1880-1982
Abstract:
The Department of Environmental Management Division of Compliance and Inspection records include card files/indices of dams (1938), photographs (1940-1941), report files of O. Perry Sarle C.E. (1940-1953), U.S. Geological Survey Maps and Data (1964-1977), Annual Reports (1887-1959), Freshet Rating Charts (1948); WPA Survey of RI dams field notes (1938-1939), and Journals of Commissioner of L.M.E Stone (1882-1891).
Repository:
Rhode Island State Archives
Collection call no:
2004-56

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