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Gross (Dr. Carl Russell) papers
Formal title:
Dr. Carl Russell Gross papers
Extent:
1.0 cubic feet
Date range:
1878-1971 (bulk 1935-1971)
Abstract:
Papers created by Providence physician, Dr. Carl Russell Gross, relating to Black history in Rhode Island. The collection includes draft manuscripts he wrote as well as subject files.
Repository:
Special Collections, James P. Adams Library
Collection call no:
MSS-0002
Guide to the Department of Mental Health, Retardation and Hospitals cemetery project records
Formal title:
Guide to the Department of Mental Health, Retardation and Hospitals cemetery project records
Extent:
.5 other
Date range:
1880-2009 (bulk 2004-2008)
Abstract:
The Department of Mental Health, Retardation and Hospitals cemetery project records consist of copies of correspondence, reports and photographs compiled and/or created by Chester A. Browning, Information Specialist of the Public Information Division.
Repository:
Rhode Island State Archives
Collection call no:
2009-31
Guild (Emmons Dexter) papers
Formal title:
Emmons Dexter Guild papers
Extent:
100 item(s)
Date range:
1861-1906 (bulk 1861-1865)
Abstract:
The Emmons Dexter Guild papers comprise some 100 items, the bulk of which are letters he wrote to his family in the course of his service in the 1st Rhode Island Cavalry during the Civil War. The collection includes financial papers of the Improved Order of Red Men, Pokanoket Tribe No. 38, a fraternal organization to which Guild belonged, along with items that relate to Guild's role as Aide-de-Camp in the Grand Army of the Republic.
Repository:
Brown University Library
Collection call no:
Ms. 78.20
Gurney (Warren S.) papers
Formal title:
Warren S. Gurney papers
Date range:
1863-1865
Abstract:
The Gurney papers consist of forty-three letters pertaining to the Civil War, written between December 1863 and July 1865 by Warren S. Gurney, a bandmember of the 56th Massachusetts Regiment to his family in Massachusetts. The letters describe military life, the regiment's campaign in Virginia, and family matters.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.79.7
Hall (David Priestly) and David Prescott Hall papers
Formal title:
David Priestly Hall and David Prescott Hall papers
Extent:
1 linear foot (1 record box)
Date range:
1819-1907 (bulk 1854-1907)
Abstract:
This collection contains letters and commonplace books from New York City lawyers, who often spent their summers in Newport, Rhode Island: David Priestly Hall (1798-1868) and his youngest son, David Prescott Hall (1845-1907). Also included is a series of drafts recounting the history of the United States, written by David Prescott Hall as a young child, and letters sent between father and son.
Repository:
Redwood Library and Athenaeum
Collection call no:
RLC.Ms.005
Hamilton (Henry D.) papers
Formal title:
Henry D. Hamilton papers
Extent:
10.5 linear feet (9 records center boxes, 1 legal-size Hollinger document case and 2 oversize boxes)
Date range:
1836-1968 (bulk 1837-1942)
Abstract:
Henry D. Hamilton was a lawyer and politician who also served as the Adjutant General of New York and Rhode Island. His papers include, but are not limited to, correspondence, business papers, subject files, diaries, certificates, photographs, scrapbooks, and artifacts. Most of the material dated before 1894 belonged to Henry Hamilton's father, B.B. Hamilton, a Baptist minister. The collection also includes genealogical information about the Hamilton family, writings and correspondence by Henry's elder brother John B. Hamilton, a medical doctor, and material related to the military careers of B.B. Hamilton, Henry D. Hamilton and Henry's son Warren Hamilton.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms. 2009.009
Hammett (Charles E.) papers
Formal title:
Charles E. Hammett Jr. papers
Extent:
3 folders, approximately 24 documents and one volume
Date range:
1831-1907, undated
Abstract:
These papers are the personal and business papers related to Charles E. Hammett Jr.
Repository:
Newport Historical Society
Collection call no:
Ms.2013.32
Harkness (Albert Granger) papers
Formal title:
Albert Granger Harkness papers
Extent:
6.25 Linear feet
Date range:
circa 1876-1919
Abstract:
The Albert Granger Harkness papers comprise correspondence and research notes documenting Professor Harknesses academic interests. Research materials cover topics largely related to Classics scholarship and teaching.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
MS.1UF.H1
Harris (C. Fiske) collection on the Civil War and slavery
Formal title:
C. Fiske Harris Collection on the Civil War and Slavery Manuscripts
Extent:
5 box(es)
Date range:
1861-1865
Abstract:
This collection contains original manuscript writings relating to the Civil War. There are 432 letters from Civil War soldiers written to family and friends back home, 11 letters from Charlotte F. Dailey during an inspection of Rhode Island troops in Union convalescent hospitals, 10 letters written to Mrs. Dailey from her husband and from family friend W.E. Gardiner, 4 letters from Samuel Wight’s family to him. This collection also contains the papers of Dr. Henry E. Turner including summons notices and treasury notes, as well as memos and brief notes.
Repository:
Providence Public Library, Special Collections
Collection call no:
MSS004
Harris (Louise) papers
Formal title:
Louise Harris papers
Extent:
15.75 linear feet
Date range:
1890-1990 (bulk 1960-1985)
Abstract:
The Louise Harris papers include a variety of materials, chiefly correspondence, research materials and galley proofs, related to her writings concerning C.A. Stephens,
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.2012.013

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