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Cornelius C. Moore papers (rppc_ccmoore)

Providence College

Archives and Special Collections
1 Cunningham Square
Providence, RI 02918
Tel: 401-865-2578
Fax: 401-865-1578
Email: pcarchives@providence.edu
Website: https://pml.providence.edu/

Collection Overview

Title: Cornelius C. Moore papers
Date range: 1922-1970
Creator: Moore, Cornelius, 1885-1970
Extent: 3 box(es)
Abstract: The papers of Cornelius C. Moore Esq., an avid silver collector, contains correspondence and photographs that relate directly to Moore's silver collecting. Additional material includes documentation on a number exhibitions in the 1960s for Moore's silver collection. The collection was the basis for the publication of the art-history book, "American-Silver 1670-1830: The Silver Moore Collection at Providence College." Rhode Island Bicentennial Foundation and Providence College, (1980).
Language of materials: English.
Repository: Phillips Memorial Library
Collection number: rppc_ccmoore