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Formal title:
Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island
Extent:
123 box(es)
Date range:
1715-1990
Abstract:
The records of the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island document the activities of the Anglican Church in Rhode Island from the early eighteen century through the late twentieth century. The collection is divided into thirteen series documenting the Church's administrative, religious, cultural, and financial activities from 1715 to 1990.
Repository:
University of Rhode Island, University Archives and Special Collections
Collection call no:
Mss. Gr. 41
Formal title:
Federal Adelphi Society records
Extent:
1 linear foot (1 letter-size and 1 legal-size Hollinger document cases)
Date range:
1796-1833
Abstract:
The Federal Adelphi Society records contain records and correspondence of the organization.
Repository:
Brown University Library
Collection call no:
MS-1Q-F1
Formal title:
Edward Fenner papers
Extent:
0.25 Linear feet
Date range:
1724-1802
Abstract:
The Edward Fenner papers consist of correspondence, family records, deeds, accounts, receipts, orders, invoices, and other documents relating to Fenner's family background, his life and his service on the Town Council of Johnston, Rhode Island during the latter half of the eighteenth century.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.Fenner
Formal title:
Francis Family Papers
Extent:
5 linear feet
Date range:
1783-1901 (bulk 1783-1838)
Abstract:
Correspondence, financial records and diaries, mostly of merchant John Francis, his wife Abigail (Brown) Francis, their son Gov. John Brown Francis, and his wife Ann B. (Carter) Francis. Among the most important items are John Francis's two 18th century mercantile diaries; Abigail (Brown) Francis's diary/memorandum book from 1792-1815; and eight of John Brown Francis's political letters from his tenure as Governor of Rhode Island.
Repository:
Rhode Island Historical Society
Collection call no:
MSS 426
Formal title:
Frost Currency collection
Extent:
0.25 Linear feet
Date range:
1751-1929
Abstract:
This collection contains examples of 26 bank notes issued in Rhode Island between 1775-1929, one bank note issued in Delaware in 1759, and 5 documents related to the history of 18th century Rhode Island.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.2012.031
Formal title:
William Greene letter
Extent:
0.01 linear feet (1 folder)
Date range:
1784
Abstract:
This letter from Governor William Greene (1731-1809) to the sheriff of Newport County, William Davis (fl. 1784), gives direction on when and how to announce the success of the Treaty of Paris (1783) between the United States and the King of England.
Repository:
Redwood Library and Athenaeum
Collection call no:
RLC.Ms.576
Formal title:
Hammond family papers
Extent:
1 linear foot
Date range:
1740-1913
Abstract:
This collection consists of papers relating to the Hammond family, especially Pardon Tillinghast Hammond who served as cashier of the North Kingstown Bank from 1818-1867.
Repository:
North Kingstown Free Library
Collection call no:
2019.7
Formal title:
Richard B. Harrington Papers
Extent:
5 Linear Feet
Date range:
1788-1989 (1927-1952)
Abstract:
The collection contains materials relating to the history of architecture and architectural design in the United States and Europe collected by Richard B. Harrington.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
MS.2012.025
Formal title:
Rush Hawkins collection
Extent:
71 linear feet
Date range:
1750-1951 (1830-1917)
Abstract:
The Rush Hawkins collection (1750-1951(bulk 1830-1917)) contains personal, family, financial, and military correspondence and documents; photographs; and a variety of museum objects ranging from dinnerware and household items to clothing and personal accessories belonging to the Hawkins and Brown families. Most of the collection reflects the life and interests of Hawkins himself, with some items related to his wife Annmary Brown Hawkins and her family. Included in the papers are two significant sub-collections of correspondence: a collection of antebellum historical letters and documents from earlier generations of the Brown family, as well as individual letters from Thomas Jefferson, Nathaniel Greene, Edgar Allan Poe, and Napoleon I; and a collection of Civil War-related correspondence and documents that contains records of Hawkins' Zouaves and much Confederate material, including a subseries of Jefferson Davis's communications to the Senate of the Confederate States.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.2006.05
Formal title:
Rowland Hazard papers
Extent:
1.6 cubic feet
Date range:
1789-1835
Abstract:
Papers of a merchant in Rhode Island.
Repository:
Special Collections, James P. Adams Library
Collection call no:
MSS-0089

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