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Formal title:
Scott Molloy Research Collection
Extent:
30 box(es)
Date range:
1829-2013 (bulk 1864-2009)
Abstract:
The collection consists primarily of Scott Molloy's research pertaining to Irish in Rhode Island and the history of transportation in Rhode Island. It also includes correspondence, writings of interest, and Molloy's work throughout his academic career.
Repository:
University Archives and Special Collections
Collection call no:
Mss. Gr. 232
Inventory:
File Box 23 Folder 49 Irish Suffrage
1829-1901
 
Formal title:
Florence Hope Luscomb Oral History
Extent:
1 box(es)
Date range:
1972-1973
Abstract:
The collection consists of tapes and transcripts of interviews with social and political activist Florence Luscomb from 1972 through 1973.
Repository:
University Archives and Special Collections
Collection call no:
Mss. Gr. 82
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:
Elisha Reynolds Potter Papers
Extent:
2.5 linear feet
Date range:
1798-1879
Abstract:
This collection contains some of the papers of Elisha Reynolds Potter, a notable nineteenth century public servant from Kingston, Rhode Island. Potter made his mark as a teacher, a lawyer, an elected official, and an educational reformer.
Repository:
University Archives and Special Collections
Collection call no:
Mss. Gr. 12
Formal title:
Colt Family Papers
Extent:
100.25 linear feet
Date range:
1793-1961
Abstract:
This extensive collection focuses on the life of Samuel Pomeroy Colt (1852-1921) who lived most of his life in Bristol, Rhode Island. Colt was an active lawyer, politician, businessman, and philanthropist. Of particular interest in the collection are the personal records of Colt and his family, Colt's financial and business records, and the records of his political life and legal practice. The collection also contains several photographs, maps, and blueprints. The study of this collection reveals much about the political, social, and economic history of late nineteenth and early twentieth century Rhode Island.
Repository:
Distinction Collections and University Archives
Collection call no:
Mss. Gr. 78
Inventory:
File Box 170 Folder 23 Report of a Part of the Joint Special Committee on Woman Suffrage; Providence, E.L. Freeman & Son; 5 pages
1879
 

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