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Manning (James) papers
Formal title:
James Manning papers
Extent:
0.5 linear feet (c.230 items)
Date range:
1761-1827 (bulk 1765-1791)
Abstract:
The James Manning papers consist primarily of correspondence dating from 1765-1791 with prominent British and American Baptist ministers. Much of the correspondence involves the early history of Brown University or various issues regarding the Baptist religion and the growing tide of religion in Providence, Rhode Island.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
MS-1C-1
Miscellaneous Manuscripts and Ephemera
Formal title:
Miscellaneous Manuscripts and Ephemera
Extent:
.25 linear feet
Date range:
1672-1926
Abstract:
The Miscellaneous Manuscript Collection contains smaller or single-item collections not part of other collections of the Providence Public Library’s Special Collections department.
Repository:
Providence Public Library, Special Collections
Collection call no:
MSS015
Moore (J. Lyons) papers
Formal title:
J. Lyons Moore papers
Extent:
13 box(es)
Date range:
1904-1974
Abstract:
The collection contains materials relating to national and state campaign elections and conventions, including a wide assortment of memorabilia and private correspondence between party officials and approximately 200 prominent Democrats from the 1930's-1970's.
Repository:
Phillips Memorial Library
Collection call no:
rppc_jlmoore
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Providence, Rhode Island Branch collection
Formal title:
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Providence, Rhode Island Branch collection
Extent:
6.0 linear feet
Date range:
1914-1974 (bulk 1969-1974)
Abstract:
The NAACP Providence, RI Branch Collection consists of correspondence, memorandum, documents, newspaper clippings and other material about civil rights issues both in Rhode Island and throughout the nation.
Repository:
Phillips Memorial Library
Collection call no:
US-RPPC_naacp
Potter (George W. and Alfred M. Williams) Memorial Manuscript Collection
Formal title:
George W. Potter and Alfred M. Williams Memorial Manuscript Collection
Extent:
2 linear feet
Date range:
1899-1981 (bulk 1949-1960)
Abstract:
The Potter MSS span the years 1899-1981 with a greater concentration on 1949-1960. It begins with Alfred M. Williams’s small collection of writings donated posthumously in 1899 and ends in 1981 with correspondence and related material to and from Providence Public Library’s Special Collections curator Virginia M. Adams.
Repository:
Providence Public Library Special Collections
Collection call no:
PotterMSS
Quinn (Robert Emmet) papers
Formal title:
Robert Emmet Quinn papers and Oral Histories
Extent:
1.0 linear feet
Date range:
1936-1975
Abstract:
The collection contains a small amount of miscellaneous business and personal documents, newsclippings and transcripts of speeches. The heart of this collection is a series of oral history interviews conducted in 1972 and 1973. All but two of these interviews, which covers every phase of his public life, have been roughly transcribed. Of particular value are Quinn's comments on the 1935 "Bloodless Revolution" and on the local political arena of Rhode Island up to World War II.
Repository:
Phillips Memorial Library
Collection call no:
rppc_quinn
Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery
Formal title:
Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery
Extent:
3 box(es)
Date range:
1853-1913
Abstract:
The collection consists of official records of the Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery and the the personal correspondence of Lt. Allen F. Cameron, who was one of the regiment's officers. The regimental records consist of materials such as regimental reports, orders, rosters, and courts-martial records detailing activities of the regiment.
Repository:
Phillips Memorial Library
Collection call no:
rppc_us11regiment
Rhode Island Manuscripts Collection
Formal title:
Rhode Island Manuscripts Collection
Extent:
.5 linear feet
Date range:
1723-1939
Abstract:
The Rhode Island Manuscript Collection contains papers having to do with, or related to, the state of Rhode Island. This can include documents related to the governance of the state, and personal manuscripts owned or created by residents, businesses and organizations of Rhode Island.
Repository:
Providence Public Library, Special Collections
Collection call no:
MSS010
Roberts (Dennis J.) papers
Formal title:
Dennis J. Roberts papers
Extent:
32 box(es)
Date range:
1927-1972
Abstract:
The collection of Dennis J. Roberts, former mayor of Providence and Rhode Island Governor, consists of his personal and political correspondence, clippings, reports, campaign and public speeches, press releases, and photographs.
Repository:
Phillips Memorial Library, Archives and Special Collections
Collection call no:
rppc_roberts
Winslow family papers
Formal title:
Winslow family papers
Extent:
0.5 Linear feet
Date range:
1762-1970 Bulk, 1831-1835
Abstract:
Contains correspondence and other documents created by, related to, or collected by the ancestors of the Winslow family, following the descendants of Henry Brevoort, Jr. and his wife Laura Carson through the Kane, Bristed, and Winslow families; includes collected materials of historical value created by prominent figures in American history.
Collection call no:
SP.08

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