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Formal title:: H. Adrian Smith Magic Objects collection
Extent:: 25 linear feet
Date range:: 1771-1984 (bulk 1904-1982)
Abstract:: The Smith Magic Objects Collection consists of a number of objects pertaining to magic, collected by Smith over the course of his life. It includes memorabilia from other magicians, various awards and trophies, games, cards, magic tricks, and props for magic performances. There are also a number of wands, as well as a number of decorative objects with a magical theme.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms.2011.001.objects

Formal title:: H. Adrian Smith papers
Extent:: 41 linear feet
Date range:: 1882-1999 (bulk 1910-1992)
Abstract:: The H. Adrian Smith papers (1752-1992) contain materials amassed over a lifetime of collecting magic-related materials and being involved in magic societies and magic performance. These materials include magic trick descriptions, playbills, posters, photographs of magicians and magic performances, publications, correspondence, and magic society materials. The collection also contains personal correspondence and photographs of Smith’s life in Providence, Rhode Island, and North Attleboro, Massachusetts with his wife Anna Fuller Smith.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms.2011.001

Formal title:: Harry Smith papers
Extent:: 3 linear feet
Date range:: 1972-1982
Abstract:: Harry Smith graduated from Brown in 1957, and by 1964 he had established his own literary magazine: The Smith. He went on to establish a second magazine, Pulpsmith, as well as a small press, Smith-Publishers, which published works of poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and drama. This collection includes correspondence, book reviews, notebooks of prose and poetry, production files with galleys and page proofs, manuscripts, and photocopies.
Repository:: Brown University Library
Collection call no:: Ms. 2010.031

Formal title:: Chester E. Smolski photographic slides and publications
Extent:: 3.83 linear feet (10 slide boxes and 2 document boxes)
Date range:: 1956-2008
Abstract:: This collection comprises over 10,000 slides and 370 editorial columns published in Rhode Island newspapers, spanning the 1950s through the 2000s. Materials document the studies and travels of Professor Chester Smolski, who was a Professor of Geography and Director of the Urban Studies Program at Rhode Island College.
Repository:: Special Collections, James P. Adams Library
Collection call no:: MSS.41

Formal title:: Clarence Snyder A.A. Papers
Extent:: 3.5 linear feet (3 records center boxes and 1 oversize folder)
Date range:: 1939-1980
Abstract:: These papers consist of pamphlets, brochures, books, periodicals, menus, programs and tickets for events, rosters of A.A. groups, speeches, newspaper and magazine clippings, postcards, greeting cards, gas rationing stamps, bills of sale, receipts, and letters either typed, autographed or photocopied. The majority of the materials focus on the early history of Alcoholics Anonymous in the Cleveland, Ohio area and Clarence Snyder's involvement in Alcoholics Anonymous.
Repository:: Brown University
Collection call no:: Ms. 2008.008

Formal title:: Frank M. Snyder papers
Extent:: 12.5 linear feet (11 half banker’s boxes, 10 archival boxes, 1 half archival box, 2 oversize boxes)
Date range:: 1941-2010 (bulk 1969-1994)
Abstract:: Frank M. Snyder (1926-2017) is a career naval officer who worked as a Professor and Professor Emeritus at the U.S. Naval War College. His papers include articles, research materials, speeches and lectures, audio and video cassette tapes, photographs, and scrapbooks relating to Snyder’s naval and professional academic career.
Repository:: Naval War College (U.S.). Naval Historical Collection
Collection call no:: MSC-137

Formal title:: Social and political pamphlet collection
Extent:: 3.5 cubic feet
Date range:: circa 1940-1998
Abstract:: Singular publications relating to a variety of social and political issues.
Repository:: Special Collections, James P. Adams Library
Collection call no:: MSS-0127

Formal title:: Papers of the Academic Dean, Sister Margaret Sorensen
Extent:: .1 Linear Feet
Date range:: 1968-1971
Abstract:: The records of Associate Academic Dean, Sister Margaret Sorensen consist of correspondence and memorandum related to the professional work, activities, and academic affairs conducted at Salve Regina University.
Repository:: Salve Regina University Archives
Collection call no:: RG6.1.6

Formal title:: Mary Ann Sorrentino papers regarding her excommunication
Extent:: 1.75 linear ft. (2 legal size clamshell boxes)
Date range:: 1974-2018 (bulk 1974-1989)
Abstract:: The Mary Ann Sorrentino papers about her excommunication from the Catholic Church consist of correspondence, clippings, and other materials. These papers relate to the practice of abortion, the authority of the Catholic Church over its members, and general discussion of religion and morality with respect to abortion. The correspondence with Sorrentino (who was Executive Director of Planned Parenthood of Rhode Island from 1977 to 1987) includes responses from proponents of both the pro-choice and pro-life movements, Catholics, non-Catholics, public officials, and others. The collection also includes an oral history interview of Sorrentino recorded in 2012 and a Master of Arts in History thesis written by Rhonda J. Chadwick about Sorrentino's experiences.
Repository:: Brown University Library
Collection call no:: Ms. 90.13

Formal title:: South Providence Community Gardener Oral History Project
Extent:: 3 box(es)
Date range:: 1997
Abstract:: This collection documents through photographs and oral history individuals using the community gardens administered by the Southside Community Land Trust of South Providence.
Repository:: University of Rhode Island, University Archives and Special Collections
Collection call no:: Mss. Gr. 122

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