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Formal title:
Bruce Sundlun Gubernatorial Papers: Campaign Files
Extent:
36 box(es)
Date range:
1984-1994
Abstract:
Bruce G. Sundlun served as governor of Rhode Island from 1991 to 1994. These papers consist of documents relating to his campaigns between 1986 and 1994.
Repository:
University of Rhode Island, University Archives and Special Collections
Collection call no:
Mss. Gr. 120A
Formal title:
Bureau of Government Research
Extent:
1 box(es)
Date range:
1959-1983
Abstract:
Contains the records of the University of Rhode Island Bureau of Government Research, including materials on the establishment, operation, and history of the Bureau from 1959-1983.
Repository:
University of Rhode Island, University Archives and Special Collections
Collection call no:
Rec. Gr. 14
Formal title:
Burt/Bock Family Papers
Extent:
7 linear feet
Date range:
1831-1996
Abstract:
These papers focus on the life of Henry Burt, a noted settlement house worker who moved to Rhode Island in 1922 and continued his work for the greater good. The collection contains some of Burt's settlement house photographs, scrapbooks, and information pertaining to the Beecher Bible and Rifle Colony.
Repository:
University Archives and Special Collections
Collection call no:
Mss. Gr. 46
Formal title:
Burton Hoffman Papers
Extent:
17.25 linear feet,
Date range:
1952-1986
Abstract:
This collection contains the papers of journalist, political aide, and activist Burton Hoffman. The papers center on Hoffman's work as a newspaper editor, press secretary, and political advisor in the 1960s and 1970s.
Repository:
University Archives and Special Collections
Collection call no:
Mss. Gr. 184
Formal title:
Carl R. Woodward Papers
Extent:
44 linear feet
Date range:
1928-1974
Abstract:
This collection contains the personal papers of Carl R. Woodward, the first president of the University of Rhode Island. Woodward was a noteworthy educator but he was also a local historian and a writer.
Repository:
University Archives and Special Collections
Collection call no:
Mss. Gr. 1
Formal title:
Carolina Mills Collection
Extent:
4.5 linear feet
Date range:
1869-1956
Abstract:
This collection contains the records of the Carolina Mills, an active textile manufacturer in southern Rhode Island from the early 1840s to the mid-1930s.
Repository:
University Archives and Special Collections
Collection call no:
Mss. Gr. 104
Formal title:
Caroline Hazard Papers
Extent:
5 linear feet
Date range:
1871-1939
Abstract:
The Caroline Hazard papers contain correspondence, scrapbooks, publications, and addresses by the writer and philanthropist.
Repository:
University Archives and Special Collections
Collection call no:
Mss. Gr. 7
Formal title:
Casey Miller Foster Parent’s Plan for War Children Letters
Extent:
2 box(es)
Date range:
1942-1997 (bulk 1942-1984)
Abstract:
This collection contains the letters received from her foster children, Nadine Dupied (France), Park Soon Ok (Korea), Ma Mei Ying (Hong Kong), and Edith Mosquera (Colombia). Also included are receipts for Miller’s contributions, newsletters and flyers as well as direct correspondence from Foster Parents Plan for War Children to Ms. Casey.
Repository:
University Archives and Special Collections
Collection call no:
Mss. Gr. 223
Formal title:
Charles Lanman Papers
Extent:
0.25 linear feet,
Date range:
1841-1866
Abstract:
This collection contains the correspondence between Charles Lanman and several Congressman. Lansman used the information from this correspondence to inform his 1866 work, Dictionary of the United States Congress.
Repository:
University Archives and Special Collections
Collection call no:
Mss. Gr. 10
Formal title:
Chime of Bells and Music at Grace Church
Extent:
.75 linear feet
Date range:
1857-1987
Abstract:
Collection consists of manuscript, published, and photocopied material and includes two histories of Grace Church, a history of the Grace Church chime of bells, chime program log, news clippings and correspondence pertaining to the chimes, original musical notations, pamphlets, service programs and biographical information on Bishop Thomas March Clark, rector of Grace Church at the time of the purchase and installation of the chimes as well as Dorothy Rice, bellringer from 1946 to 1989.
Repository:
University Archives and Special Collections
Collection call no:
Mss. Gr. 157

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