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Formal title:
Virginia Held papers
Extent:
10.25 Linear Feet
Date range:
1950-2020
Abstract:
This collection consists of the personal and professional papers of Virginia Held, scholar of the ethics of care and Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at the City University of New York Graduate School. The collection dates from 1950 to 2020 and includes correspondence, meeting materials, conference materials, draft writings, and handwritten notes documenting Held's academic career and research interests of social and political philosophy, ethics, feminist philosophy, group responsibility, and terrorism.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.2015.012
Inventory:
File Box 3 Folder 15 American Academy of Arts and Sciences: Conference on the Rules of Scholarly Self-Government: writings and notes
1970
 
Formal title:
Thornton Wilder letters
Extent:
0.05 linear feet (3 folders)
Date range:
1948-1975 (bulk 1969-1975)
Abstract:
Letters written by Thornton Wilder (1897-1975), the successful American writer, to Roy S. and Margaret H. Anderson of Newport, Rhode Island.
Repository:
Redwood Library and Athenaeum
Collection call no:
RLC.Ms.562
Formal title:
Antonio de Jesus Cardozo papers
Extent:
0.90 cubic feet and 4.35MB.
Date range:
circa 1920-1985.
Abstract:
Personal papers of Antonio de Jesus Cardozo, an attorney and Cape Verdean immigrant who lived in Massachusetts.
Repository:
Special Collections, James P. Adams Library
Collection call no:
MSS-0080
Formal title:
Rhode Island School of Design. Board of Trustees Executive Committee records
Extent:
5.75 linear feet
Date range:
1880-2007
Abstract:
The records document the activities of the Board of Management, 1880-1901 and the Executive Committee, 1901-2007.
Repository:
Rhode Island School of Design Archives
Collection call no:
01.02
Inventory:
Series Executive Committee Chairman's records
Elected to the Board of Management on 1877 April 30, Helen Metcalf served as Chairman until her death on 1895 March 1. The bulk of Metcalf’s work for Rhode Island School of Design is documented by Committee minutes and reports prepared by the Committee Secretary. The four files contain letters sent to Metcalf and a report by Metcalf. William J. Charlton wrote on 1891 September 9 requesting, unsuccessfully, a position as an Instructor of Practical Design. The files contain a written report on Prussian Industrial Art School Director Dr. O. Jessen’s system for teaching Industrial Art education presented by Metcalf to the Board of Directors on 1886 June 9. Two letters dated 1887 August 25 from RISD Instructor Warren S. Locke (1887-1908) present his comments on Jessen’s system and his request to recruit students at an August fair. He includes comments on former RISD Instructor Gardner C. Anthony. Rhode Island Commissioner of Public Schools William B. Stockwell wrote on 1889 January 7 that he the Governor would recommend an additional appropriation of $500 for state scholarships. Alphabetical
1886-1891
 
Formal title:
Non-Monetary Gift Files
Extent:
2.0 Linear feet
Date range:
1947-1972
Abstract:
The Non-Monetary Gift files is a collection of forms recording gifts to Brown University such as furniture, art objects, books, manuscripts, scientific equipment and trees. The forms date from 1947 through 1972.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
OF.1D.4.
Formal title:
Pembroke Office of Student Activities Files
Extent:
4.5 linear feet
Date range:
1941-1971
Abstract:
The Pembroke Office of Student Activities files includes office files, budgetary information, alumni letters, and documents from 1941 to 1971. It includes materials regarding alumni class events and reunions, the Brun Mael publication (Pembroke yearbook), student organization affairs and finances, college events, and religious services on campus.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
OF-1Q-2zp
Formal title:
Russell H. Greenan papers
Extent:
3 linear feet
Date range:
1925-2006
Abstract:
The papers of Russell H. Greenan include correspondence, literary manuscripts, reviews and publicity, personal materials, photographs, financial records, and legal records. The majority of the collection documents Greenan's career as an author.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms. 2007.001
Formal title:
Collection on Goelet furnishings
Extent:
.208 linear feet (1 half document box)
Date range:
1882-1896
Abstract:
Photocopies documenting the provenance and disposition of furnishings, art, and other objects purchased by Ogden Goelet for his homes in New York City and Newport. Includes English translations of receipts and correspondence from French companies.
Repository:
Salve Regina University Special Collections
Collection call no:
SP 06
Formal title:
H. Adrian Smith Magic Objects collection
Extent:
25 linear feet
Date range:
1771-1984 (bulk 1904-1982)
Abstract:
The Smith Magic Objects Collection consists of a number of objects pertaining to magic, collected by Smith over the course of his life. It includes memorabilia from other magicians, various awards and trophies, games, cards, magic tricks, and props for magic performances. There are also a number of wands, as well as a number of decorative objects with a magical theme.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.2011.001.objects
Inventory:
File Box 21 Page 2 Item C010 Large silver coin. "Pre-eminent performer in the magical arts Howard Thurston, 1869-1936"
undated
 
Formal title:
Gregory Corso papers
Extent:
1.5 linear feet
Date range:
1958-2004 (bulk 1980-1983)
Abstract:
This collection, although small in scope, contains a significant assortment of documentation, the sum total of which provides substantive information about Gregory Corso’s personal and creative life. It contains working manuscripts and original artwork by Corso, as well as a small collection of correspondence mostly connected to Corso as either sender, recipient or subject. It also contains a small group of books by Corso; over one hundred photographs of Corso and his family and associates; phonograph records and video cassettes by or about Corso and other Beat writers; and a few miscellaneous ephemeral materials. Highlights of the collection include eleven of Corso’s journals containing about 700 pages of hand-written entries in the from of prose, poetry, and scattered drawings, as well as three files of manuscript material, containing approximately 175 pages of a work entitled
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
MS.2015.007
Inventory:
File Box 1 Book 11 Schuylkill Valley journal (Plymouth Meeting, PA : Manayunk Art Center, no. 18, Spring 2004)
Scope and Contents note Includes memoir of Corso by Laura Boss; signed by Laura Boss
2004
 

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