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Formal title:: Hubert Jennings papers
Extent:: 2.5 Linear Feet
Date range:: 1870-2014 (1940-1990)
Abstract:: The Hubert Jennings papers is an extensive collection of materials created or collected by Jennings in the course of his research on the Portuguese poet Fernando Pessoa focused particularly on the time Pessoa lived in Durban, South Africa. Jennings published a book called Os Dois Exílios: Fernando Pessoa na Africa do Sul (1984) and an English version called Fernando Pessoa in Durban (1986). The collection includes drafts of manuscripts, translations and transcriptions of Pessoa's poetry, and correspondence with members of the Pessoa family and with other scholars. The collection also includes Jennings's own poetry, stories and essays in draft and published form, and a five-volume handwritten memoir about his life that he called the "Cracked Record."
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms.2016.002

Formal title:: Jesse Metcalf family papers
Extent:: 1 linear foot
Date range:: circa 1845-1918 bulk 1845-1894
Abstract:: The collection consists of the Jesse Metcalf family papers including extensive correspondence, circa 1845-1894, and a family genealogy chart prepared circa 1918.
Repository:: Rhode Island School of Design Archives
Collection call no:: SP12.0

Formal title:: John Carter Minkins Papers
Extent:: 19 linear feet; 20 oversize boxes
Date range:: 1882-1920 (bulk 1889-1918)
Abstract:: This collection contains some of the papers of John Carter Minkins, a notable African-American journalist originally from Norfolk, Virginia. Minkins later moved to Pawtucket, Rhode Island to continue his newspaper work and advocate for greater equality for African-Americans in the United States.
Repository:: University Archives and Special Collections
Collection call no:: Mss. Gr. 226

Formal title:: John Davis and Francesca Braggiotti Lodge Collection
Extent:: 12 box(es)
Date range:: 1864-1999
Abstract:: These materials were compiled by author Thomas A. DeLong, for his book,
Repository:: University Archives and Special Collections
Collection call no:: Mss. Gr. 210

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

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