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John Potter Papers

Formal title:: John Potter Papers
Extent:: 0.5 linear feet
Date range:: 1850-1893
Abstract:: This collection contains letters to and from John Potter, pocket diaries written by Julia Johnson Wells, a transcription of the diaries, and a pamphlet entitled Important Correspondence Between Elisha Reynolds Potter and R. G. Hazard, Esq., 1876. Potter was a resident of Connecticut who served in the Connecticut Legislature. His family had close ties to Rhode Island.
Repository:: University Archives and Special Collections
Collection call no:: Mss. Gr. 133

Formal title:: Joseph R. Uscio Collection
Extent:: 0.5 linear feet
Date range:: 1892-1975 (bulk 1973-1975)
Abstract:: This collection contains secondary sources and other materials collected for research purposes by Joseph Uscio relating to the occult, witches, vampires, and spiritualism in Rhode Island. It also contains genealogical information pertaining to the Rose family, of Essex, R.I
Repository:: University Archives and Special Collections
Collection call no:: Mss. Gr. 33

Formal title:: Joseph W. Blaine Family Papers
Extent:: 10.5 linear feet
Date range:: 1868-1986
Abstract:: This collection consists of the papers of three generations of the Blaine and MacLellan families, who resided in Newport from 1882 to 1986. Alexander MacLellan (1856-1939) emigrated from Scotland in 1882, and served as a head gardener at several large estates. His daughter Rowena (1886-1965) married jeweler Joseph W. Blaine (1875-1953). Their son Joseph W. Blaine Jr. (1920-1986) was an electrical engineer who retired young to devote himself to the study of history.
Repository:: Rhode Island Historical Society
Collection call no:: MSS 1079

Formal title:: George Washington Keely papers
Extent:: 0.25 Linear feet
Date range:: 1820-1834
Abstract:: These papers primarily consist of correspondence concerning events leading to the resignation of President Asa Messer and the educational developments in Providence between 1829 and 1833.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: MS.1U.K1

Formal title:: Jeanne McHugh Kerr papers relating to Alexander Lyman Holley
Extent:: 16.75 Linear feet
Date range:: 1847-1983 (bulk 1949-1980)
Abstract:: The Jeanne McHugh Kerr papers relating to Alexander Lyman Holley consist chiefly of manuscripts and research materials relating to Kerr's biography of Holley. The papers also include several scrapbooks and letter books that belonged to Holley, samples of minerals and stainless steel, microfilm of Holley's papers at the National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C., and personal papers such as a desk diary and address book that belonged to Kerr. The material is dated between 1847 and 1983, with most dated between 1949 and 1980.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms.2012.016

King (Florence) papers

Formal title:: Florence King papers
Extent:: 8 linear feet
Date range:: 1897-2015 (bulk 1936-2015)
Abstract:: Florence King’s papers document her life as a writer and social commentator. This collection includes correspondence with publishers and agents, book contracts, publicity, reviews, tearsheets, manuscripts and letters that King received from fans of her work. The manuscripts, tearsheets, literary correspondence and copies of columns provide great detail into Miss King’s writing career. Her financial records give insight into what a writer of her time was paid for her work. The correspondence often includes the letters King received as well as a copy of her reply which makes it easy to follow conversations and see context. There are a few personal photographs and letters with friends but not much of an intimate nature.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms.2016.001

Formal title:: The King Family Letters Collection
Extent:: 4 Hollinger boxes
Date range:: circa 1835-1925
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
Repository:: The Preservation Society of Newport County
Collection call no:: PSNCA.H.021

Formal title:: The King Family Photographs Collection
Extent:: 1 Hollinger box
Date range:: circa 1850-1925
Abstract:: This collection is comprised mostly of photographs of members of the King family and associated persons. The collection also contains a few paper documents, mostly written in French and seemingly related to the service of Philip Wheaton Rives King in a welfare organization attached to the French army during World War I.
Repository:: The Preservation Society of Newport County
Collection call no:: PSNCA.H.022

Formal title:: Kingston Congregational Church
Extent:: 0.75 linear feet,
Date range:: 1835-1968
Abstract:: This collection contains historical documents, newsletters, programs of service, annual reports, and budgets of the historic Kingston Congregational Church in Kingston, Rhode Island.
Repository:: University Archives and Special Collections
Collection call no:: Mss. Gr. 169

Formal title:: Arthur B. and Sally Bruce Kinsolving papers
Extent:: 8 Linear Feet
Date range:: 1885-1951 (bulk 1920-1951)
Abstract:: The Arthur B. and Sally Bruce Kinsolving papers are primarily comprised of correspondence, articles and essays, and newsclippings, with dates ranging from 1885 to 1951. Letters from Arthur Kinsolving to his wife, Sally Bruce, and letters to Mrs. Kinsolving make up the majority of the correspondence between 1896 and 1945. The other major portion of correspondence are sympathy cards, letters and telegrams for Sally Kinsolving upon the death of her husband in 1951.
Repository:: Brown University
Collection call no:: Ms. 2009.006

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