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The King Family Letters Collection (PSNCA.H.021)

The Preservation Society of Newport County

424 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840
Tel: 401-847-1000
amatyi@newportmansions.org

Collection Overview

Title: The King Family Letters Collection
Date range: circa 1835-1925
Creator: The King Family
Extent: 4 Hollinger boxes
Abstract: The King Family Letters Collection is composed of letters written by or to members of the King family or associated persons, including members of the Armstrong and Rives families. Many of the letters are between Gwendolen King and her mother Ella Rives King. Most of the letters are written in English, but some are written in French, and others are partially in French and partially in English
Language of materials: English.
Repository: The Preservation Society of Newport County
Collection number: PSNCA.H.021