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Fisher (Rudolph) papers

Formal title:: Rudolph Fisher papers
Extent:: 2.0 Linear feet
Date range:: 1919-1983 (bulk 1919-1934)
Abstract:: The Rudolph Fisher papers primarily contain various drafts and published copies of twenty-six Rudolph Fisher short stories and novels, as well as book reviews and essays. The collection also contains correspondence, publicity materials, personal papers, family papers and newsclippings. Materials cover Fisher’s life from 1919 to his death in 1934, as well as the work on behalf of Fisher done by his sister, Pearl, until 1983.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: MS.1U.F5

Formal title:: Free Mumia Movement collection
Extent:: 7 linear feet
Date range:: 1995-2016
Abstract:: The collection contains materials related to mass efforts to free Mumia Abu-Jamal from incarceration, including posters, brochures, postcards, buttons, reports, and some letters.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms.2023.004

Formal title:: Frost (Edwin Collins) and William Henry Frost Papers
Date range:: 1890-1941 (bulk 1890-1927)
Abstract:: This collection, dating from 1890 to 1941, consists of letters addressed to both Edwin Collins Frost (1867-1956) and William Henry Frost (1863-1902) and a small autograph collection. Edwin Collins Frost was an assistant and instructor of rhetoric at Brown University from 1895 to 1898 and the cataloguer of Marsden J. Perry's Shakespeare Collection from 1901 to 1907. William Henry Frost joined the
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms.78.7

Formal title:: William O. Fuller papers
Extent:: 0.25 linear feet
Date range:: 1849-1968 (bulk 1849-1859)
Abstract:: The Fuller papers consist of 58 items for the period 1849-1968. The papers include letters from Fuller to his family, as well as several letters to Fuller from Franz Liszt, Carl (Charles) Mayer, and others. Fuller (1828-1910) was a music teacher in Providence, Rhode Island.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms.Fuller

Formal title:: Gaylactic Network records
Extent:: 7 linear feet
Date range:: 1986-2005 (bulk 1987-1991)
Abstract:: The Gaylactic Network records consist of administrative records, newsletters, correspondence and promotional material for the years 1986-2005 and were compiled by Franklin Hummel. The collection covers the activities of both the Gaylactic Network and most of its local member organizations, as well as their annual conference Gaylaxicon.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms.2005.3

Formal title:: Willard P. Gerrish papers
Date range:: 1874-1937 (bulk 1896-1920)
Abstract:: The Willard P. Gerrish papers include a travel journal, specifications, blueprints and photographs of various telescopes and mounts, along with related technical writings by Gerrish on specific engineering projects, from 1896 to 1920. Household receipts and correspondence comprise a large portion of the collection. Also included are legal documents and correspondence regarding the estate of his father, William H. Gerrish, and high school copy books belonging to his sisters Isabel and Mary.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms.2005.80

Gizzi (Michael) Papers

Formal title:: Michael Gizzi papers
Extent:: 22.5 linear feet
Date range:: circa 1940-2010
Abstract:: The Michael Gizzi papers are comprised predominately of correspondence and writings by Gizzi and by others. There are also printed, graphic, and audio materials. Most of the material dates from 1985 - 1999 and the collection is representative of a broad community of poets and artists.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms.2011.025

Formal title:: Eleanor Burges Green papers
Extent:: 0.25 Linear Feet
Date range:: 1906-1948
Abstract:: These papers contain correspondence relating to Eleanor Burges Green's support of Pembroke College, her role in organizing a memorial service to Dean Lida Shaw King who died in 1932, and the publication and distribution of two books paying tribute to Dean King. Additional materials include a draft of a Rhode Island Society for the Collegiate Education of Women resolution and correspondence with the Association of Collegiate Alumnae.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: AMS.1U.G3

Formal title:: Joseph Payne Brennan papers
Extent:: 12.5 Linear Feet
Date range:: 1936-1990 (bulk 1940-1988) (1940-1988)
Abstract:: The Brennan papers consist of manuscripts of short stories and poems, fan mail, correspondence with fellow writers both poets and horror story writers, some World War II orders and correspondence and memorabilia, photographs, submissions to the self published magazines Macabre and Essence as well as personal legal, medical, and financial papers.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms.2009.011

Formal title:: Mary Elizabeth Sharpe papers
Extent:: 22 Linear Feet
Date range:: 1914-1985
Abstract:: Mary Elizabeth Sharpe (1884-1985) was a successful businesswoman (owner of a successful tea shop and candy room in New York City) when she married her husband Henry Sharpe in 1920. Mrs. Sharpe was a philanthropist with many interests but was best known for her efforts to beautify Brown University and the city of Providence, RI. A self-taught landscape architect, Sharpe established an annual tree fund and lead the fundraising efforts to create India Point Park, a Providence waterfront recreation area. This collection contains her personal files, blueprints, correspondence, day books, calendars, clippings, recipes, scrapbooks, records relating to landscaping and other community projects, gardening information, blueprints, and photographs.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms.2005.34

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