William Eaton Foster Papers (MSS005)
Providence Public Library
150 Empire StreetProvidence, RI 02903
Tel: 401-455-8021
Fax: 401-455-8065
email: special_collections@provlib.org
Collection Overview
| Title: | William Eaton Foster Papers |
| Date range: | 1877-1930 |
| Creator: | Foster, William E. (William Eaton), 1851-1930 |
| Extent: | 2 box(es) |
| 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. |
| Language of materials: | English. |
| Repository: | Providence Public Library, Special Collections |
| Collection number: | MSS005 |
