Miscellaneous Manuscripts Collection (Mss. Gr. 20)
University of Rhode Island, University Archives and Special Collections
15 Lippitt RoadKingston, RI 02881-2011
Tel: 401-874-4632
email: archives@etal.uri.edu
Inventory
InventorySeries 1. Item List
Items are arranged in accession order. Please see the descriptions available at the folder level to learn more about individual items in the collection.
| Container | Description | Date | ||
| Box 1, Folder 1 | Kingston Academy Records Contents Note: The records of Kingston Academy are recorded in a single volume containing handwritten entries dating from 1823-1854. Entries include lists of school officials, trustees, and committee members, as well as meeting minutes, votes, and memoranda. This volume presents the records of the Kingston Academy, first known as the Pettiquamscutt Academy, and later known as both the Kingston Seminary and the Kingston Female Seminary. This school was connected to the Samuel Sewall School. |
1825-1861 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 1a | Kingston Academy Historical Data and Bond Issued to John H. Wells Contents Note: This sheet contains documentation of the sale of Kingston Academy to Treasurer of the Academy John H. Wells. |
1823-1861 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 2 | Kenyon, Anna E.- Scrapbook Contents Note: Anna Kenyon’s scrapbook contains newspaper clippings of poetry, fiction, local obituaries, and local news. One article from 1897 Jun 6 highlights Old St. Paul’s Church in Wickford, R.I. as the oldest Protestant Episcopal church in New England. |
1844 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 3 | Kenyon, Anna E. - Memory and Autograph Book Contents Note: This book contains handwritten copies of verse and biblical passages written by Anna Kenyon’s friends and relatives. Each entry is signed and dated. The book also includes some drawings and printed material. |
1839 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 4 | Sherman Family- Records of Births, Marriages, Deaths Contents Note: This folder contains two pages of handwritten records of the Sherman family’s births, marriages, and deaths. |
18th century-19th century | ||
| Box 1, Folder 5 | Kingston newspaper clipping Contents Note: This folder contains what appear to be clippings from a single issue of the Providence Evening Telegram from 1901 Apr 15. The main article title reads, “Kingston a Village Well Worth Seeing.” Within the clippings there are photographs of Old Kingston Village, the home of Reverend J. Hadderdan Wells, and the Court House. |
1901 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 6 | Turner, Henry E.- Oration Contents Note: This pamphlet contains the text of Dr. Henry E. Turner’s 1809 Jul 4 Oration delivered in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. |
1809 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 7 | Vinton, John R.- Obsequies and Biographical Data Contents Note: The Vinton Obsequies, a one page document dated 1848 May 11, presents the official plans for the funeral of the late Mayor John R. Vinton which include the presence of several political and military leaders in the procession and at the service. Mayor John Rogues Vinton was born in Providence on 1801 Jun 16. At the age of seventeen Vinton completed his studies at the United State Military Academy, West Point. He served in Washington D.C. and in Florida during the Seminole War (1837). He intended to enter the Christian Ministry but circumstances led him to abandon that idea. He was appointed Mayor for his gallant conduct in the battle of Monterrey in 1846. Shortly after that on 1847 Mar 22 Vinton died while on active duty in the trenches in Vera Cruz. |
1848 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 8 | Johnson, Peleg (1791-1855)- Biographical Data, Medical Ledger #1in Oversize box #25, loose papers removed from ledger Contents Note: Within the folder are loose papers that removed from Peleg Johnson’s medical ledger. The ledger itself is in Oversize Box 25. Dr. Peleg Johnson was born in Charlestown, Rhode Island on 1791 Jul 27, the oldest son of Kenyon and Elizabeth Johnson. His father wanted him to remain on the farm but Peleg Johnson left in 1811 at the age of 20 to begin medical studies under Dr. Soule of Mansfield, Connecticut. He graduated from Yale College in 1816. In 1821, Johnson married Sarah Hines of Washington, Rhode Island and moved to Kingston, Rhode Island where he lived the remainder of his life. |
1827-1834 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 8a | Johnson, Peleg - Medical Ledger #2 in Oversize box #25, loose papers removed from ledger Contents Note: This folder contains only a loose recipe for cough syrup removed from Peleg Johnson’s second medical ledger. The second ledger itself is in Oversize Box 25. For biographical information regarding Peleg Johnson please see the biographical note associated with folder 8 or J. R. Cole's bookHistory of Washington and Kent Counties, available through the HELIN catalog and in the URI Special Collections and Archives as part of the Rhode Island Collection. |
1843-1857 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 9 | Gardner, Johnson (1799-1869) - Medical and Judicial Ledger found in Oversize box # 26, Divorce Agreement removed from Ledger, Biographical Data Contents Note: This file contains the 1855 May 2 divorce agreement between Johnson Gardner and his wife Phebe L. Gardner. The Medical Ledger and Judicial Ledger are in Oversize Box 26. Johnson Gardner began his medical practice in 1826 in Providence. In 1842 he moved to Seekonk where he became active in political affairs. A Democrat, he was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives and served as a member of the State Senate. In 1854 he moved to Pawtucket. During the Civil War Gardner was the examining surgeon of recruits in Providence. After the War he gave up his Providence practice and returned to Pawtucket where he died in 1869. In 1829 Johnson Gardner married Phebe Lawton Sisson. They had eight children, one of whom was Clarence Tripp Gardner (1844-1907) a well know physician. Clarence's one child, Clarence Howard also became a physician. In 1855 Johnson Gardner and Phebe Lawton Sisson Gardner agreed to divorce. In the divorce agreement of 1855 May 2 Johnson relinquished to his wife, as libellant, property that was hers at the time of their marriage and paid her $250. Phebe released Johnson from support of alimony. The divorce was witnessed by their daughter, Josephine A. Frieze, and their son John A. Gardner. |
1855 May 2, undated | ||
| Box 1, Folder 10 | Miller, Augustus S. (1847-1905) - Biographical Data, Judicial Ledger Contents Note: The judicial ledger, dated 1878 Mar-1889 Feb 5, contains records of legal matters such as writs, divorces, and bills of sale. Augustus Miller, prominent Rhode Island politician and lawyer, was born in Plainfield, CT on 1847 Aug 13. A graduate of Brown University in 1871, Miller served at the Rhode Island Bar from 1874 until his death. He was a partner in two firms, first Spooner, Miller, and Brown, then Miller and Brown. A Democrat, Miller served on the Council of the City of Providence from 1885-1887 and was its President in 1887. He was elected a member of the House of Representatives of the General Assembly in 1884-1885, and in 1889-1891 he was the speaker of the House. He was elected a Rhode Island State Senator, from Providence, from 1893-1894. In 1881 Miller married Elizabeth LeMoine Davis. They had two children, Mary Elizabeth Davis (deceased) and William Davis. |
1847-1905 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 11 | Miller, Augustus S. - Newspaper Clippings, Miller Firm Contents Note: This bound collection of newspaper clippings id dated 1897 Jan 26-1900 Feb 15. It contains newspaper clippings on of cases of the law in which the Miller Law Firm participated. Prominent cases are Steinert (embezzlement) and Mainz-Lederer (breach of promise). For more information on Augustus Miller please see the biographical note associated with Box 1, Folder 10 of this collection. |
1887-1900 | ||
| Box 2, Folder 12 | Miller, Augustus S. - Newspaper Clippings, Nettie Clark Case Contents Note: This volume contains newspaper clippings related to the Oct 1890 trial of Miss Nettie Clark who was accused of forgery. Augustus Miller acted as the lead council on her defense, along with his associate Mr. Brown. Attorney General Slocum was the lead council for the prosecution. For more information on Augustus Miller please see the biographical note associated with Box 1, Folder 10 of this collection. |
1890-1891 | ||
| Box 2, Folder 13 | Miller, Augustus S. - Newspaper Clippings, Politics Contents Note: This scrapbook contains newspaper clippings related to local political news, speeches, and election coverage. For more information on Augustus Miller please see the biographical note associated with Box 1, Folder 10 of this collection. |
1880-1884 | ||
| Box 2, Folder 14 | Quincy, Josiah, Letter on Law of Libel Contents Note: This pamphlet contains a “Letter to the honorary Josiah Quincy, judge of the municipal court in the city of Boston, on the law of libel as laid down by him in the case of Commonwealth vs. Bickingham.” |
1823 | ||
| Box 2, Folder 15 | Commentary on Elements of International Right, in French, title pages only Contents Note: These two cover pages contain the text (in French) that reads: Commentary on the elements of international rights and on the history of the progress of human rights, by Henry Wheaton, for William Beach Lawrence, Minister of United States to London and author of “The Right to Visit in Times of Peace.” |
1869 | ||
| Box 2, Folder 16 | Law and Order Party- political letter Contents Note: This broadside discusses an upcoming election and names the Law and Order candidates running for office, including the incumbent Governor Fenner. |
1845 Feb | ||
| Box 2, Folder 17 | Law and Order Party- political letter Contents Note: The title of this letter reads, "Law and Order party of South Kingstown dissolved by Ultra Clay Whigs." |
1845 | ||
| Box 2, Folder 18 | Pawtuxet St. Christian Society, Act of Incorporation |
1835 | ||
| Box 2, Folder 19 | Circulation of Holy Scriptures, notice Contents Note: This page was written by W.M. Gammell, President of the Rhode Island Bible Society, announcing the work of Reverend James P. Root in canvassing the area and circulating the scriptures. |
circa 1850-1870 | ||
| Box 2, Folder 20 | Record of Mails, Kingston - In Oversize Contents Note: This item is located in Oversize Box 26. |
1826-1830 | ||
| Box 2, Folder 21 | R. I. Census Contents Note: This folio is located in the Allen Rare Book room at the URI Special Collections and Archives. |
1755 | ||
| Box 2, Folder 22 | Wakefield Cadets, Act of Incorporation |
1842 Jun | ||
| Box 2, Folder 23 | Rank in the Navy, Pamphlet Contents Note: This pamphlet describes the ranking system in both the army and the navy. No author or organization is listed on the document. |
1848 Jun 17 | ||
| Box 2, Folder 24 | Payment Record Book - In Oversize Contents Note: This item is located in Oversize Box 26. |
1829-1833 | ||
| Box 2, Folder 25 | Payment Record Book - In Oversize Contents Note: This item is located in Oversize Box 26. |
1833-1836 | ||
| Box 2, Folder 26 | Store Ledger photographic sheets from unidentified store ledger Contents Note: This folder contains three large photographic sheets from an unidentified store ledger. The sheets indicate it was located in Newport, Rhode Island. |
1762-1766 | ||
| Box 2, Folder 27 | Daniel Frederic, Cash Receipt Book |
1823 Dec 12-1824 Aug 20 | ||
| Box 2, Folder 28 | William Cakery and H.L. Babcock, Sales Book Contents Note: William Cakery and H.L. Babcock’s store sold textiles as fabrics like "callico," gingham, and silk make up much of their sales registry. |
1824 May 17-1824 Aug 20 | ||
| Box 2, Folder 29 | Financial Records of the Sewall School Funds Contents Note: William French is listed as the treasurer of the Sewall School. |
1846-1859 | ||
| Box 2, Folder 30 | Ledger, Material- In Oversize Contents Note: This item is located in Oversize Box 26. |
1875-1905 | ||
| Box 2, Folder 31 | Store Ledger |
1832-1836 | ||
| Box 2, Folder 31a | Unidentified Store Ledger |
1832-1839 | ||
| Box 3, Folder 32 | Scott, Richard S.- Account Book While no life dates are available for Richard S. Scott, it is known that he lived in Smithfield, R.I. from 1828-1846. Scott was a member of the Smithfield School Committee in 1832 and served as a member of the Smithfield town council in 1832 and 1833. Scott was an entrepreneur, having connections with various cloth mills and their operatives from 1836-1846, the period covered in his account book. In the account book Scott notes surveys he did for Joseph Wilkinson in 1839, 1841, and 1843. These surveys were conducted in connection with the eleven year law suit of Joseph Wilkinson vs. William Jenkins and Samuel F. Man over Mott Dam and the claims of the Manville Corporation. Scott had connections with school district business again in 1842 and in 1843 according to his account book. He was involved in preparation of the school house, supplying wood, and paying the wages of teachers ($13 per month). |
1842 | ||
| Box 3, Folder 33 | Grog- house, Account Book Contents Note: Within the folder is the account book as well as several loose materials that were removed from the account book. |
1785-1791 | ||
| Box 3, Folder 34 | Book of Debts |
1807 | ||
| Box 3, Folder 35 | Deed of Conscription of Ship, Count De Grafs, by U.S. Government Contents Note: This folder contains the original document as well as a copy of the document. |
1782 | ||
| Box 3, Folder 36 | Mawney, Peter L.- Seaman's Journal Contents Note: This seaman’s journal by Peter Mawney contains the notations of six voyages, noting information on location, winds, weather, and sightings of various fish. One of the voyages, in the Brigg Peggy, began in Block Island, Rhode Island and ended in Wilmington, North Carolina. Peter L. Mawney was the master of a Providence sloop named the "Polly and Betsey" from 1794-1797. In 1797 the ship was owned by Joseph Tillinghast, Benjamin E. Gorton, and William E. Tilinghast of Providence. The vessel was lost at sea in 1801. |
1794-1796 | ||
| Box 3, Folder 37 | Gorton, Benjamin- Voyage Journal Contents Note: This folder contains the voyage journal of the trip from Block Island, Rhode Island to Antigua and the return trip. The journal dates from 20 Apr 1785-22 Jun 1785. Examination of Ship Registers of Rhode Island, Providence (1773-1939) and Newport (1790-1939), shows that Benjamin E. Gorton was associated in various capacities with Joseph and William Tillinghast, ship owners and merchants of Providence during the period of 1794-1817. |
1785 | ||
| Box 3, Folder 38 | Material removed from the Gorton Voyage Journal (see box 3, folder 37) Contents Note: Loose papers removed from the Gorton voyage journal. The journal is located within the Miscellaneous Manuscript Collection (msg20) in box 3, folder 37. |
undated | ||
| Box 3, Folder 39 | Tillinghast, William E. - Journal |
1810 | ||
| Box 4, Folder 40 | Hayes, Palmerston- A.L.S. Contents Note: This is a letter from Palmerston Hayes, Archbishop of New York, to someone with the last name Lansdowne. |
1842 Nov 4 | ||
| Box 4, Folder 41 | Carelli, Alfredo- 3 A.L.S. Contents Note: These three letters were written by Alfredo Carelli in 1912. They are written in Italian. |
1912 | ||
| Box 4, Folder 42 | Scrapbook- newspaper clippings, Rhode Island Contents Note: The creator of this scrapbook is unknown. Most of the clippings contain sections of verse or stories. A second folder 42 contains loose material that was removed from the scrapbook. |
1832-1865 | ||
| Box 4, Folder 43 | Watson, Ezekiel- ledger Contents Note: This ledger contains what appear to be mathematics notes and practice activities. |
circa 1774-1865 | ||
| Box 4, Folder 44 | Miscellaneous Papers found in ledger of E. Watson, box 4, folder 43 Contents Note: Loose papers removed from the E. Watson's ledger. The ledger is located within the Miscellaneous Manuscript Collection (msg20) in box 4, folder 43. |
1786-1833 | ||
| Box 4, Folder 45 | Copies of Prayers and Sermons, Watson, Walter T. Contents Note: These pages were found within the ledger of Ezekiel Watson (located within the Miscellaneous Manuscript Collection, msg20, in box 4, folder 43). They contain written copies of prayers and sermons by Walter T. Watson. |
circa 1907 | ||
| Box 4, Folder 46 | Record book- Farm - South Kingston, R.I. Contents Note: This record book was found within the ledger of Ezekiel Watson (located within the Miscellaneous Manuscript Collection, msg20, in box 4, folder 43). |
1783-1798 | ||
| Box 4, Folder 47 | Coggeshall, Daniel- Copy of Will Contents Note: This copy of Daniel Coggeshall's will was found within the ledger of Ezekiel Watson (located within the Miscellaneous Manuscript Collection, msg20, in box 4, folder 43). |
circa 1770 | ||
| Box 4, Folder 48 | Copy of the Governor's Commission sent into New England Contents Note: This copy of the Governor's Commission was found within the ledger of Ezekiel Watson (located within the Miscellaneous Manuscript Collection, msg20, in box 4, folder 43). |
1664 | ||
| Box 5, Folder 49 | Hale, William (1856- )- Daybook |
1906-1914 | ||
| Box 5, Folder 50 | Hale, William (1856- )- Miscellaneous items |
circa 1907-1909 | ||
| Box 5, Folder 51 | Addleshaw, Percy (1866-1916) - A.L.S. Contents Note: This letter was composed by Percy Addleshaw and sent to a Mr. R. Harris. |
1904 | ||
| Box 5, Folder 52 | Wheilden, William Wilder (1805-1892) - A.L.S. Contents Note: This letter was composed by William Wilder Whielden and sent to the Honorary Josiah Quincy. |
1870 | ||
| Box 5, Folder 53 | Sheffield, Aaron - A.L.S. Contents Note: This letter was composed by Aaron Sheffield and sent to Mr. Hazard and Mr. Robinson. |
1795 | ||
| Box 5, Folder 54 | Kershaw, Charles - Record of services to and receipt of payment from Isaac Peace |
1798 | ||
| Box 5, Folder 55 | Rhode Island. Legislature. General Assembly. Report of the select committee... relating to petitions on the Abolition of slavery |
1839 | ||
| Box 5, Folder 56 | Davis, Joshua (1742-1829)- Miscellaneous accounts and receipts Joshua Davis was a farmer and miller in Davisville, Rhode Island. His grandfather, also Joshua Davis, was probably the original settler of Davisville and the first to construct a mill there. |
1775-1776, 1781-1782 | ||
| Box 5, Folder 57 | Davis, Joshua (1742-1829)- Misc. accounts and receipts Joshua Davis was a farmer and miller in Davisville, Rhode Island. His grandfather, also Joshua Davis, was probably the original settler of Davisville and the first to construct a mill there. |
1783, 1785-1786, 1788-1789 | ||
| Box 5, Folder 58 | Davis, Joshua (1742-1829)- Misc. accounts and receipts Joshua Davis was a farmer and miller in Davisville, Rhode Island. His grandfather, also Joshua Davis, was probably the original settler of Davisville and the first to construct a mill there. |
1790, 1792-1794 | ||
| Box 5, Folder 59 | Davis, Joshua (1742-1829)- Misc. accounts and receipts Joshua Davis was a farmer and miller in Davisville, Rhode Island. His grandfather, also Joshua Davis, was probably the original settler of Davisville and the first to construct a mill there. |
1796-1801, 1803 | ||
| Box 5, Folder 60 | Rhode Island Circuit Court, Providence- Opinion on the case of Ebenezer Tyler and others vs. Abraham Wilkinson and others. |
1827 | ||
| Box 5, Folder 61 | Newell, Harring A.- Commonplace book, Geneva Seminary |
1836-1842 | ||
| Box 5, Folder 62 | South Kingstown School District No. 3- Meetings of legal voters of the School District Contents Note: This large bound volume contains information relating to the South Kingstown School District including meeting minutes. In the back of the volume a small folder houses several receipts and other financial information. |
1844-1902 | ||
| Box 6, Folder 63 | Account Book- Captain Albert Mason, East Greenwich, R.I.- Schooner "Empire" Contents Note: The note accompanying the account book reads, “Account Book. Capt. Alfred Mason. Schooner Empire; East Greenwich, Davisville, North Kingstown, R.I. 10 Mar 1857-28 Nov 1860. Tipped in is notice of a Walking Match between Alfred Mason and [a Mr.] Chace of Davisville, 1881.” |
1857-1860 | ||
| Box 6, Folder 64 | Account Book- George Rose, South Kingstown Lumber Dealer Contents Note: Along with the account book is a 1979 letter from Ruth B. Torbert of Concord, Virginia providing biographical information about George Rose. There is also a copy of Torbert’s genealogy. According to Ruth Torbert's letter, George Washington Rose was born in North Kingston on 6 Jun 1795 or 1797 and died in South Kingston on 1 Oct 1885 or 1888. He was the son of James Rose and Dorcas Sherman. He married Elizabeth Sweet Northup, the daughter of Benjamin and Ruth (Austin) Northup. Elizabeth was born in South Kingston on 3 May 1787 and died in October 1877. George Washington Rose was the father of George Edward Rose, called "Jr.," who built the red stone house on Rose Hill. |
1841-1848 | ||
| Box 6, Folder 65 | Account Book- Silas Ballou, Cumberland, R.I.- Wagon Body Maker |
1820-1849 | ||
| Box 6, Folder 66 | Account Book- T.K. Wood, Cumberland, R.I.- Expressman |
1853-1859 | ||
| Box 6, Folder 67 | Family Note Book- Judge Bliss Family, East Providence, R.I. Contents Note: Fannie Carpenter ? wife of George Newman Bliss (Judge Bliss) of East Providence, Rhode Island. The account book for the family spans the years 1875-1910 and includes daily household expenses, monthly expenses, living expenses, a record of books read, servant records of wages paid along with payments made to the gardener. Fannie was born in Seekonk, Massachusetts in 1850 and died in 1930. She married Judge Bliss on January 1, 1872 and had six children: George Morton, William Carpenter, George Miles, Helen Louise, Carlton Sears, and Rose Danielson. |
1875-1910 | ||
| Box 6, Folder 68 | Horse Ephemera- Receipts and photos Contents Note: This folder contains three types of horse related ephemera. First, there are bills and receipts dating between 1886 and 1917. Most are from Little Compton, Rhode Island and bear the name Abraham Wardell. The receipts state that Wardell works at "wheelwrighting, blacksmithing, horse shoeing, and jobbing." The second group of ephemera is made up of 5 unidentified photographs, four of which picture different people posed with horses. The final photograph shows three men standing in front of a shop whose sign reads, "U. Larocque, Horse Shoer and Jobber." Finally, among a final set of receipts there is an 1885 horse auction catalog and several stable bills. |
1823-1921 | ||
| Box 6, Folder 69 | Daybook and papers- Horace Warren, Blacksmith, Coventry, R.I. Contents Note: The pencil Warren used to write in parts of the daybook remains attached. This folder contains several bills and receipts relating to Warren’s Coventry blacksmithing business. There is a photograph of Warren and another man. |
1836-1884 | ||
| Box 6, Folder 70 | Nisbet Family Letters (Quaker) Contents Note: The letters of the Nisbet family were composed by mainly Robert Nisbet and his wife Hannah (Fuller) Nisbet. Hannah Nisbet’s letter reflects on the death of her husband. |
1703-1830 | ||
| Box 6, Folder 71 | Rhode Island. Military. List of Ordinances, Newport |
1812 | ||
| Box 7, Folder 72 | Manton, Emily. Journal Describing Trip from Providence to Richfield, Minn. |
1871 | ||
| Box 7, Folder 73 | Bacon, Marnie. Diary describing graduation from Barrington H.S. and a trip to London |
1935-1936 | ||
| Box 7, Folder 74 | Kingston, R.I.- Justices Records |
1799-1810 | ||
| Box 7, Folder 75 | Richmond, R.I.- Old Boss Meeting House, Peterson Genealogy, Wyoming, R.I. Contents Note: Present in the folder are notes about the history of the Old Boss meeting house, the Peterson genealogy, and three newspaper articles on the history of the village of Wyoming by Minnie E. Niles. |
undated | ||
| Box 7, Folder 76 | Hazard, Rowland- 3 A.L.S. to Hazard |
1883, 1888, 1890 | ||
| Box 7, Folder 77 | Brown, Oscar A.- Grammar School Papers Contents Note: These papers, written by Oscar Brown while in grammar school, relate lessons of history, geography, arithmetic, and physiology. Brown wrote his name and West Kingston, Rhode Island on each sheet. |
undated | ||
| Box 7, Folder 78 | South Kingstown School Graduation and Entrance Exams Contents Note: The text of the examination announcement reads, "1906, Graduation Examinations for the Elementary Schools and Entrance Examinations for the South Kingstown High School." Students were to be tested on arithmetic, physiology, grammar, history, and geography. To pass the student had to earn an eighty percent or better. Results were to be sent to Bernon E. Helme, Superintendent of the Kingston schools. The folder also contains several copies of each subject test. |
1906 | ||
| Box 7, Folder 79 | Greenwich Academy- Essay and Poem Contents Note: The brief essay discusses the geological importance of mountains. The humorous poem is called "Spring Cleaning." |
1886, undated | ||
| Box 7, Folder 80 | Wake, Edith M.- 4 short essays, a letter and a poem Contents Note: Essay topics include: The Ostrich, What Becomes of Gold, Things that Cost Nothing and Their Value, and Kindness. Edith Wake also copied the text of Thomas Campbell’s poem, The Soldier’s Dreams. There is also a letter to her instructor, Mrs. Esten, describing Edith’s Christmas vacation. |
1881 | ||
| Box 7, Folder 81 | Store Ledger of Lyman Kenyon |
1892-1893 | ||
| Box 7, Folder 82 | Store Ledger |
1848-1875 | ||
| Box 7, Folder 83 | Rose Family Genealogy |
1978 | ||
| Box 7, Folder 84 | U.S. IRS Tax Form (Example of First Income Tax Form) |
1913 | ||
| Box 7, Folder 85 | Gleason, John B.- Correspondence |
1920-1926 | ||
| Box 7, Folder 86 | Newport, R.I.- A.L.S. Contents Note: This letter is written to "My Own Darling" from "Susie." It is dated 29 Apr 1874. A copy of the letter is also present in the folder. |
1874 | ||
| Box 8, Folder 87 | Winsor, Olney- Articles of Agreement for Apprenticeship to Edward Thurber, Jr. Contents Note: Contains the original manuscript as well as a type written copy. |
1768 | ||
| Box 8, Folder 88 | Washington, George- copy of letter signed G. Washington |
1776 | ||
| Box 8, Folder 89 | R.I. Hospital Training School for Nurses- Application forms, rules, lectures given Contents Note: This type written information produced by the Rhode Island Training School for Nurses contains a detailed list of the weekly lectures, lecturers, and subjects to be presented in 1889. The packet also contains the school rules and an application packet. |
1889 | ||
| Box 8, Folder 90 | South Kingstown Charter, Census, Coventry Census(Photocopies) Contents Note: The type written copy of the charter of South Kingston, R.I. was originally composed in 1723. The 1774 Census data from South Kingston, R.I. lists a total population of 224. Entries are listed under the name of the male head of household. The copy of the Coventry, R.I. Census is undated. There are two reproductions of the Smithfield and Cumberland ranges charter included in the folder, this item was originally composed in 1776. |
1723, 1774, undated | ||
| Box 8, Folder 91 | Neilson, Samuel- Letters from Samuel Neilson to his wife, written from prison Contents Note: These letters were transferred to the Burt/Bock Family Papers, Manuscript Group 46, URI Archives and Special Collections. |
undated | ||
| Box 8, Folder 92 | Hopkinton Town Meeting Minutes |
1934?-1937? | ||
| Box 8, Folder 93 | Taylor, Philip K.- Log of Sea Journey, Boston to Azores Contents Note: The sticker on the log reads: "Taylor, Phillip K. Log of Sea Journey, Boston to Azores and Return, 1894 Sep 8-1894 Dec 22, as ship’s surgeon. Bark ‘Sarah’ with general cargo, lumber, and passengers." The log book is type written and the date of typing is listed as 1899. |
1894 Sep 08-1894 Dec 22 | ||
| Box 8, Folder 94 | Order Book, Unidentified Contents Note: Contains orders and shipping records for unidentified items. This folder is empty and the order book is located in Oversize Box #26. |
1919-1921 | ||
| Box 8, Folder 95 | Certificate of Marriage- James Campbell and Amy Correns |
1849 May 27 | ||
| Box 8, Folder 96 | The Union Straw Works and Bonnet Manufacturing Co., Foxboro, MA, Research paper by Anne L. Graham |
1977 | ||
| Box 8, Folder 97 | Roosevelt, Franklin D.- TLS to Henry Jackson of Pawtucket, R.I. |
1935 | ||
| Box 8, Folder 98 | Lewis Family Record Contents Note: Contains a very fragile manuscript page with genealogical information. A card written by a Special Collections staff member outlines the dates and people listed on the manuscript. |
19th century | ||
| Box 8, Folder 99 | Plants of Rhode Island, by James Bennett Contents Note: Three connected items are contained in this folder. There is a May 1987 letter from Roger D. Goos, Professor, to Dr. Francis Holmes of the University of Massachusetts, thanking Holmes for sending the document written by James L. Bennet and remarking on the list of fungi contained therein. There is a page advertising an April 1983 plant pathology seminar at the University of Massachusetts. Finally, the document by James L. Bennet is titled, "Plants of Rhode Island, being an Enumeration of Plants Growing without Cultivation in the State of Rhode Island." The document is presented as part of the proceedings of the Providence Franklin Society. |
1888 | ||
| Box 8, Folder 100 | Malanga, Gerard- 2 Notebooks of poems, drafts, notes (removed to Pym-Randall Collection) Contents Note: Malanga’s notebooks were transferred to the Pym-Randall Press Archives, Manuscript Group 19, URI Archives and Special Collections. Within the Pym-Randall Press Archives, Malanga’s notebooks are located in Series 3, Manuscripts, folder 185. |
1970s | ||
| Box 8, Folder 101 | Potter, Jared- Civil War Diary, 7th R.I. Volunteers Contents Note: The folder contains a reproduction of the diary as well as the diary itself. The diary mentions the Battle of Petersburg, Virginia and describes life in the camps during the Civil War. |
1862-1865 | ||
| Box 8, Folder 102 | Tate, James- "Deaf Girl Playing" Page proofs, copy 105 signed (removed to Pym-Randall Collection) Contents Note: Tate’s proofs were transferred to the Pym-Randall Press Archives, Manuscript Group 19, URI Archives and Special Collections. Within the Pym-Randall Press Archives, Tate’s proofs are located in Series 2, Books, folder 90. |
1970s | ||
| Box 8, Folder 103 | Ledge of G.W. Lamphear - Westerly, Providence |
1891-1899 | ||
| Box 9, Folder 104 | Haywood, Arthur- Underground Railroad and Druid's Dream Contents Note: A typed list of the contents of this folder lists several items including: a manuscript letter of explanation from Mr. Arthur Haywood, donor, of Wakefield, R.I., July 1897; an audio cassette tape labeled "Tunnels in Kingston, R.I.," a partial transcript of the tape recording; two letters to Haywood regarding the Underground railroad in Kingston; a copy of a 6 page paper on the Underground Railroad in R.I.; copies of a NEARA booklet about druid stones; copy of a newspaper article about Joseph Hazard’s "Druids Dream" in Narragansett, R.I.; and a manuscript copy of a poem by R.L. Sharp. |
1987-1988 | ||
| Box 9, Folder 105 | Marriage Certificate- Joshua Tucker and Dorcas Gardner, both of South Kingstown, R.I. |
1842 Apr 25 | ||
| Box 9, Folder 106 | Farnum Family Papers Contents Note: A typed list of the contents of this folder lists: a certificate of marriage between Francis Farnum of Gloucester, R.I. and Sarah Randall, 1847; a receipt for the sale of cattle by Francis Farnum, 1864; a deed for land purchased in Dakota Territory by Francis Farnum, 1881; a manuscript list of deaths in the family; and four newspaper obituaries of Farnum family members. |
1847, 1881, undated | ||
| Box 9, Folder 107 | Robinson, Jeremiah- Letter from Mary Niles Pearce describing the Niles Farm at Dale Carlia Corners |
undated | ||
| Box 9, Folder 108 | Mount Hope Cotton Mfg. Co. Day Book, Thomas Tillinghast Day Book, Horace Tillinghast Account Book - See Oversize Contents Note: This item is located in Oversize Box 26. |
1815, 1822-1830, 1832-1839 | ||
| Box 9, Folder 109 | Minutes of the Kingston Players Contents Note: This booklet contains the manuscripts minutes of the Kingston Players. Also included within the booklet are five programs of the group’s productions. |
1925-1936 | ||
| Box 9, Folder 110 | Leach, Florence Dexter- Chronicle of Happenings in Camps "Folly" and "Barabuette", West Exeter, R.I. Contents Note: A typed description of this item reads: Chronicle of happenings in camps "Folly" and "Barabutte," West Exeter, R.I., August 1894. 45 leaves of double spaced carbon typescript, sketched illustrations, birch bark covers with ribbon binding. This home-made "book" concerns childhood adventures in the wilds of rural Rhode Island in the 19th century. Includes an incident in which a thunderstorm drove two fishermen to seek shelter in the camp. One of the men was rumored to be a bachelor and a millionaire. |
1894 Aug | ||
| Box 9, Folder 111 | Rhode Island Postcards Collection Contents Note: This is a collection of Rhode Island post cards in a brown cloth album. The post cards are annotated and dated from 1905 to 1947. There are 18 loose postcards in the back of the album. |
1905-1947 | ||
| Box 9, Folder 112 | Helme, Esther B.- Manuscript Ciphering Book, Kingston, R.I. |
1828 | ||
| Box 10, Folder 113 | Curtis, Christopher- Ledger, Wakefield, R.I. |
1822-1850 | ||
| Box 10, Folder 114 | Expense Ledger Contents Note: Inside the ledger is written, "Property of Penobscot Farm." The ledger contains clearly written records of cash paid in and out for household labor, goods, and services. Several of the pages have the heading "Lawrence House Expenses." |
1900-1911 | ||
| Box 10, Folder 115 | Drowne, Solomon (1753-1834)- Solomon Drowne, Jr.'s Valedictory Oration on Education, Providence, R.I. Summer Contents Note: The oration is composed as a manuscript pamphlet. A typed copy of the text is also present in the folder. Solomon Drowne was born in Providence in 1753. His father, Solomon Drowne, was a prosperous merchant and gave his son a good education. Young Solomon graduates from Rhode Island College (now Brown University) in 1773. He then studies medicine with Dr. Bowern, and at the University of Pennsylvania and Dartmouth College. He served as a surgeon during the Revolution. After the war he returned to Providence and then went to Europe to study. In 1778 Dr. Drowne returned to American and took an active part in the settlement of Marietta, Ohio. After more travels Drowne settled in Foster, R.I. where he carried out the rest of his life devoted to scientific and literary work. |
1773 | ||
| Box 10, Folder 116 | Clemens, Samuel (Twain, Mark)- Facsimile of Mississippi River Boat Pilot License |
1859, undated | ||
| Box 10, Folder 117 | Recounts of the building of the North Greenwich Church and Society. North Greenwich, R.I. |
1877 Dec 25 | ||
| Box 10, Folder 118 | King, Edward , Letters of |
1840-1846 | ||
| Box 10, Folder 119 | Winchester, Silas A.- Letter to brother, George, detailing establishment of the 6th R.I. Regiment Contents Note: In this letter Winchester mentions that Governor Sprague has issued an order that the 6th R.I. Regiment be composed entirely of African Americans. He also describes a meeting of potential black soldiers in which several of the men object to marching south. Winchester also states that some black men were fleeing to avoid the draft and states that President Lincoln has ordered their arrest. Winchester also describes the climate and the state of his family. |
1862 Aug 7 | ||
| Box 10, Folder 120 | Tyler, Geo[rge] W.- Letter to Mary concerning the Dorr Rebellion Contents Note: The folder contains the letter, a transcript of the letter, and an envelope. |
1842 Jun 11 | ||
| Box 10, Folder 121 | Burlak, Ann- Speech to R.I. Labor History Group (audio cassette tape) |
1976 Oct 30 | ||
| Box 10, Folder 122 | Voting Proxies Contents Note: Several proxies are present in this folder. One sheet presents the 1836 Whig candidates, another presents the 1849 Whig candidates. Three undated copies advocate Samuel Ward King for Governor along with other men of his party. Also present is an 1879 Citizen’s Ticket presenting Thomas W. Segar of Westerly for Governor. There are seven copies of the 1887 Republican ticket which presents George Peabody Wetmore of Newport as the gubernatorial candidate. Several other small cards advocating local government candidates can be found in the folder. |
1836-1887 | ||
| Box 10, Folder 123 | Correspondence and Papers of Robert Dale Owen- microfilm |
1952 Jul | ||
| Box 10, Folder 124 | Autograph Book- Inscribed on front cover "To Nellie, From Winnie" |
1915?-1919? | ||
| Box 11, Folder 125 | Portfolio of 3 Photographs of Chester Lewis (age 9 months) |
undated | ||
| Box 11, Folder 126 | Earle, George- Passport, Membership Certificate. Providence, R.I. Contents Note: Earle’s passport is encased in a small, leather folder that carries his name. Within the passport is a photograph of Earle. The document itself contains a description section with descriptions of Earle’s age, stature, forehead, eyes, nose, mouth, chin, hair, complexion and face. The passport is numbered 31,296. The certificate is also enclosed in a small leather case that contains Earle’s membership certificate for the Royal and Select Master’s of Rhode Island. |
1867 | ||
| Box 11, Folder 127 | Earle, Helen F.- Passport Contents Note: Helen Earle’s passport is encased in a small, leather folder that carries her name. Within the passport are two photograph of Helen Earle. The document itself contains a description section with descriptions of Earle’s age, stature, forehead, eyes, nose, mouth, chin, hair, complexion and face. The passport is numbered 31,295. |
1864 | ||
| Box 11, Folder 128 | Knowles, Walter- Autograph Book |
1877 Aug 08 | ||
| Box 11, Folder 129 | Champlin, Jennie- Autograph Book Contents Note: The inscription on this red velvet autograph book reads: Jennie G. K. Champlin, Christmas, 1885. Within the book are two photographs and the signatures of many of Jennie Champlin’s family and friends most of whom hail from Providence and Wakefield, R.I. |
1885-1916 | ||
| Box 12, Folder 130 | Reynolds, Bonnie Pencil, Sketch titled "About Unicorns" |
circa 1972 | ||
| Box 12, Folder 131 | Photo Album Contents Note: This large, leather bound photo album contains many photos. Most of the photos present the family aboard boats and in their travels. Included in the album is a passenger ticket for a B. D’Escayral on the steamer Siloney sailing for Havana on 3 November. Also included at the end of the album is an undated newspaper clipping with a photograph of the ship the Gertrude Thebaud sailing in Novo Scotia. Another clipping, dated 1937 Jun 13, shows a photograph of the Ranger, Harold Vanderbilt's new yacht that won a race off Block Island. |
undated | ||
| Box 12, Folder 132 | Declaration of Independence Facsimile |
2000 May | ||
| Box 13, Folder 133 | Rhode Island Scenes Postcard Collection of Luke Clarke' 24 Contents Note: Most of the postcards in this collection are addressed to Mrs. Fred Clark (Nellie) who lived in North Attleboro, M.A. and Peacedale, R.I. The photographs are organized by the cities and towns they picture. Well represented in the collection are Narragansett, R.I., and Providence, R.I., but many smaller towns are also pictured. |
circa 1906-1908 | ||
| Box 14, Folder 134 | Construction Site Photo Album, unknown location Contents Note: The photographs show the construction of a large building. The construction crew is made up of white and black men. There are three loose photos in the back of the album. |
1924 Oct-1924 Dec | ||
| Box 14, Folder 135 | Davidson, David, Hand colored photograph entitled "Three Friends" New Hampshire, signed by artist on mounting board |
1900?-1925? | ||
| Box 14, Folder 136 | Whig convention proxy ballot for representatives to the 27th Congress Contents Note: This 1841 Whig Convention proxy ballot presents Robert B. Cranston of Newport and Joseph L. Tillinghast of Providence as candidates for Congress. |
1840? | ||
| Box 14, Folder 137 | French, William to Joseph L. Tillinghast A.L.S. Re: petition Contents Note: Folder contains the original A.L.S. and a transcript of the letter. The letter mentions slavery and government regulation thereof. |
1840 Feb 17 | ||
| Box 14, Folder 138 | "Tails of a Sea Dog by 'Happy'," unfinished holograph, story of the search, subsequent purchase, and sail of a New England yacht |
1925? | ||
| Box 14, Folder 139 | Scrapbook- news clippings, notes on gardening |
1927-1929 | ||
| Box 14, Folder 140 | Kenyon, Daniel, holograph, surveying lesson book Daniel Kenyon lived from 1810 to 1859. He was married to Mary Kenyon. |
1831-1832 | ||
| Box 14, Folder 141 | Kenyon, John L., surveyor's handbill advertising services Contents Note: The advertisement states that Kenyon is "prepared to make surveys of estates, partitions of land among different claimants, survey of and establish old lines between towns or parties, beveling for mill sites, drainage of Lands or Canals and do such other work as belongs to the Surveyor or Civil Engineer." The document was produced in Richmond, R.I. |
1867 May 25 | ||
| Box 14, Folder 142 | Kenyon, John, A.L.S. recto: "Perilous Days"; verso: fragment of poetry recto |
1935 Feb 15 | ||
| Box 14, Folder 143 | Korea, Repatriated Prisoners Report Contents Note: This folder contains a reel recording of a public meeting held sometime in the late 1950s or early 1960s by a military scientist to an identified audience. The sound quality of the reel is generally good, though there are some instances that are difficult to hear. The reel has been re-recorded on two sides of a ninety minute cassette tape that is also included in the folder. The talk centers on the treatment of American prisoners of war during the Korean conflict. It reveals much about the brainwashing treatment employed. The original tape was secured from an army officer stationed at Ft. Riley, Kansas. |
1955?-1965? | ||
| Box 15, Folder 144 | School children's reward certificates, Angeline Whiteford (ca 1845) and Johnnie Potter |
circa 1845, 1900?-1925? | ||
| Box 15, Folder 145 | Brig Nancy - Samuel Bishop (Master), Voyage to St. Croix from Providence |
1795 | ||
| Box 15, Folder 146 | Kingston Anti-slavery Society, Copybook: Constitution, Minutes, List of Subscribers Contents Note: Present in the folder is the George Fayerweather Account Book and the Minutes of the Kingston Anti-Slavery Society. One microfilm reel copy of each document is also present along with photocopies. These items relate to the Fayerweather Collection, Manuscript Group 121, of the URI Special Collections and Archives. |
1837 Jul-1837 Aug | ||
| Box 15, Folder 147 | Thomas A. Hazard, 4 Medical Ledgers, Kingston, R.I.- Oversize Contents Note: This item is located in Oversize Box 25. |
1839 Sep 18-1882 Apr 5 | ||
| Box 15, Folder 148 | Biographical Sketches of Distinguished Citizens of South Kingstown, Copied From the Manuscript of Mr. J. H. Wells Contents Note: This item describes the lives for Thomas Mawney Potter, Elisha Reynolds Potter, Judge Elisha R. Potter, and Wilkins Updike. A preservation copy of this manuscript is available (Biographical Sketches ) through the HELIN catalog and is located in the URI Special Collections and Archives as part of the Rhode Island Book Collection. |
1898 | ||
| Box 15, Folder 149 | Martin, Edward; J. Martin: Two Letters to Sister, Mary Martin of Warren, RI |
1828 Feb 12, 1828 Apr 10 | ||
| Box 15, Folder 150 | Coventry Manufacturing Co.: Sales Account Sheet with George W. Jackson |
1840-1841 | ||
| Box 15, Folder 151 | McLean, William F.: Mission Log from the "Milk Run" to Freedom (W.W. II diary as 2nd. Lt., U.S. Army Air Corps, B24j Bombardier in the 829th Bomb Squadron, 485th Bomb Group, 15th Air Force.) |
2004 | ||
| Box 15, Folder 152 | Mathematical & Measure Ciphering Book; South County, RI |
circa 1800 | ||
| Box 15, Folder 153 | Cranston Street Armory, Architectural Renderings for Proposed Archives and Records Center- Map Case |
2002 | ||
| Box 16, Folder 154 | Brewer/Sayles Family Images Contents Note: Contained in this folder are three small, framed, daguerreotype portraits, and a daguerreotype album of family portraits. |
1860s | ||
| Box 16, Folder 155 | Cox Collection of R.I. Postcards Contents Note: This is a small collection of 8 postcards showing different Rhode Island locales including Block Island, Newport, and Central Falls. |
undated | ||
| Box 16, Folder 156 | R/V Endeavor (crew patches, notecards, postcards) |
1986 | ||
| Box 16, Folder 157 | "The Sailor" autograph manuscript by Lydia Sigourney |
1864 Oct 14 | ||
| Box 17, Folder 158 | Marian O'Donnell Photographs Contents Note: This folder contains a photograph portrait of Marian O’Donnell and a photograph of her on her wedding day. Also within the folder are copies of three newspaper articles that describe O’Donnell’s life. Marian O'Donnell (born Marian Munroe Gray) was born in 1905 and died in 1976. She attended the Chapin School and Bryn Mawr College. She lived in Newport for the latter half of her life as owner of the Cave Cliff mansion. She was the stepmother of Nuala Pell. |
1933? | ||
| Box 17, Folder 159 | Photo Album- Rhode Island and New England Scenes Contents Note: The album contains 42 photographs showing farm scenes, a cranberry bog, family member and pets, horse and carriages, lake and forest views, and a photo of the Peacedale Pump House. Many of the photos are dated from July through October 1891. |
1891 | ||
| Box 17, Folder 160 | South Kingstown Political Flyers (see Map Case C, Drawer 1) Contents Note: This group of political flyers date to around the 1950s. Within are two flyers put out by the Democratic Party highlighting achievements and include biographical information for their candidates. Also, there is a flyer profiling the Republican Party candidates. The last two flyers were published by the South Kingstown League of Women Voters. One is a questionnaire (1950) and the other profiles the candidates from both political parties running for office in South Kingstown. |
1950, undated | ||
| Box 17, Folder 161 | Page, J.W. (Master of the Draper and Gadson Gilman) Account Book and J.G. Clarke Account Book Contents Note: Manuscript account book kept first from 1806-1811 by sea Capt. J.W. Page, master of the West Indies trading vessels Draper and the Gadson Gilman (owned by John Kemp and David Wagstaff), recording accounts with the owners. The accounts are very specific and provide detailed description of his disbursements around the Gulf, West Indies, and trans-Atlantic voyages until 1811. Subsequently, from 1832-1845, the records were kept by Page's widow's husband, John G. Clarke to record his farm produce sales, farm workers' labor, etc. John G. Clarke's accounts include selling calves skins to John T. Nichols, George Fairweather's work shoeing his horses and oxen, Gardner Carpenter's and Moses Willcox's purchases, Edward Babcock's boarding charge, and a small account for construction work at Kingston Academy in May 1836. Among the other people Clarke conducted business with was Luke Aldrich, Israel Anthony, Palmer Briggs, Rev. Oliver Brown, Joseph Clarke, Christopher Comstock, William French, Henry Garnder, Gideon Johnson, William Marchant, Peter Milne, Henry Moore, Robert Shearman, Rev. Thomas Vernon and Levi Walden. |
1806-1811, 1832-1845 | ||
| Box 17, Folder 162 | Mason, Jennie: Notebook (1) Contents Note: This notebook was kept by Jennie Mason while attending the Bradford Durfee Textile School in 1940. Notebook contains lectures, lesson plans, notes, and class exercises. |
1940 | ||
| Box 18, Folder 163 | Mason, Jennie: Notebook (2) Contents Note: This notebook was kept by Jennie Mason while attending the Bradford Durfee Textile School in 1942. Notebook contains lectures, lesson plans, notes, and class exercises. |
1942 | ||
| Box 18, Folder 164 | Proceedings of the Joint Special Committee of the City Council and the Union Railroad Company Contents Note: This books contains transcribed meetings, newspaper clippings, and letters, detailing the proceedings of the Joint Special Committee of the City Council (Providence, R. I.) and the Union Railroad Company. The records were city by the Clerk of the Committee, D. F. Hayden. The Committee was formed to plan an agreement between the City of Providence and the Union Railroad Company in establishing free transfer tickets to those riding on the railroad. This book was donated by Dr. Scott Molloy in addition to his other labor and union research papers and historical items. Please see MSG 232, Scott Molloy Research Colleciton for additional information on his research and materials donated. |
1896 Feb-Jun | ||
| Box 18, Folder 165 | "The Distinguished Service Cross for Extraordinary Heroism in Military Operations Against an Armed Enemy of the United States…" Awarded to Rowland S. Dodge (See Reading Room Map Case B, Drawer 6) Contents Note: Full award reads: "The United States of America To All Who See These Presents, Greeting: This Is To Certify That The President Of The United States Of America Pursuant To Act Of Congress Approved July 9, 1918, Has Awarded To: Rowland S. Dodge The Distinguished Service Cross For Extraordinary Heroism In Military Operations Against An Armed Enemy Of The United States At Verdun, France, October 24-25, 1918, where he made the supreme sacrifice, while serving, as 2d Lt., 101st Inf., 26th Div., A. E. F. Given Under My Hand At The City Of Washington This twenty-eighth Day of March, 1925." |
1925 Mar 28 | ||
| Box 18, Folder 166 | "A La Mémoire de Rowland S. Dodge 2nd Lieutenant of Infantry Des Etats-Unis D'Amerique Mort Pour La Liberte Pendant La Grande Guerre Hommage De La France" (See Reading Room Map Case B, Drawer 6) Contents Note: Large engraving. Translation: "To The Memory of Rowland S. Dodge 2nd Lieutenant of Infantry United States of America, who died for freedom during the Great War tribute to France. Rowland S. Dodge was killed in action during World War I on October 24/25, 1918. |
circa 1918 | ||
| Box 18, Folder 167 | Richard Vangermeersch Research Materials Contents Note: This folder contains the research materials gathered by Prof. Richard Vangermeersch and his brother regarding early bicycle racing and soccer in Rhode Island around the early 20th century. The research focuses on their father, cyclist, Richard ("Dick") Vanger and world famous cyclist, Vincent "Push-Push" Madonna from Italy. The materials are both newspaper articles, photographs, event programs and signature cards. The soccer research centers on two Rhode Island teams, the Olneyville Rangers Club and the Ferri Stars. The last section of the research focuses on their family history and contains only photographs. All of the materials are photocopies of the originals. |
1920-1935, scattered | ||
| Box 19, Folder 168 | Autograph Book (owned by Anna T. Metcalf) Contents Note: This book was kept by Anna Thayer Metcalf (1831-1887)(wife of Edwin Metcalf). The book contains autographs, messages, and paintings that were already placed in the book when purchased. The autographs are mainly from friends and family living in Providence and Lonsdale, R.I. |
1879, 1881-1885, scattered dates | ||
| Box 19, Folder 169 | Autograph Book (owned by John and Joseph Jackson of Lime Rock (Lincoln), R.I.) Contents Note: This autograph book contains a collection of autographs and short notes written to John and Joseph Jackson. They are written by family members and friends, and include their own signatures over time. Also included are short poems, possibly written by the owners. All of the autographs are also people who lived in Lime Rock (Lincoln), R.I. |
1876-1892, scattered dates | ||
| Box 19, Folder 170 | Dorothy E. Jackson Lunny Genealogy Contents Note: This document contains the family genealogy for Dorothy E. Jackson Lunny going back to her ancestors George W. Hawkins and Sophia T. Thayer who married in 1855. The later information shows her connection to John Jackson who is also represented in her materials in Folder 291. |
undated | ||
| Box 19, Folder 171 | Train and Travel Photographs (by Robert and Dorothy Lunny) Contents Note: In this folder there are primarily photographs of trains that Dorothy and Robert Lunny traveled on in Kingston, RI and in other places. There are also pictures of the couple at different locations including the Grand Canyon and in Seattle. |
1947-1948, undated | ||
| Box 19, Folder 172 | Postcard Contents Note: The front of the postcard shows an image of a monk walking beside a card pulled by two oxen. There is a title on the bottom reading "Monk and Oxen at Abbey Our Lady of the Valley, Lonsdale, R.I." There is no information on the reverse side but it was given with a group of materials owned by Dorothy E. Jackson Lunny (c. 1940s- early 1950s) |
undated | ||
| Box 19, Folder 173 | Phi Sigma Award Plaque Contents Note: This plaque shows the two different recipients of the Phi Sigma Award from 1960 to 1971. The plaque also reads: "Phi Sigma Award, Presented Annually By The Alpha Xi Chapter Of The Phi Sigma Society To The Graduate And Undergraduate Student Who Have Excelled In Their Chosen Fields Of Biology." |
1960-1971 | ||
| Box 19, Folder 174 | Carolina Cornet Band, Meeting Minutes Contents Note: The Carolina Cornet Band was Carolina, Rhode Island's brass band. Originally named the Carolina Brass Band, it was renamed in 1893. Meeting of the band were held at the Carolina Mill office until a new office was built for them by the mill in 1896. The book contains the constitution, by-laws, and meeting minutes from 1898-1900. The book was removed from the Carolina Mills records in June of 1982. |
1898-1900 | ||
| Box 19, Folder 175 | Nixiad, Music Club Notes Contents Note: The Nixiad was a Rhode Island musical club founded by Mrs. Caroline Hazard. Only women appear on the club list, and the notebooks contain information about meetings and the music they enjoyed. |
1875-1877 |
