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Howe (Julia Ward) papers
Formal title:
Julia Ward Howe papers
Extent:
0.01 linear feet (1 folder)
Date range:
1897-1899 and undated
Abstract:
Julia Ward Howe (1819-1910) was a prominent writer, poet, reformer, and lecturer, who was best known for writing the “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” and her contributions to the women’s rights movement. This collection includes two letters and one poem written by Howe.
Repository:
Redwood Library and Athenaeum
Collection call no:
RLC.Ms.556
Florence Hope Luscomb Oral History
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
Marble House Collection
Formal title:
The Marble House Collection
Extent:
2 hollinger boxes, 4 oversized boxes
Date range:
circa 1892-1990
Abstract:
The Marble House Collection is comprised of materials relating to the home and its various occupants and employees, spanning the period from 1892 until 1990. The collection includes images of the interior and exterior of the home from various points in its existence, as well as images, documents and correspondence from the families who lived there and the employees who worked for them.
Repository:
The Preservation Society of Newport County
Collection call no:
PSNCA.H.002
Chace (Elizabeth Buffum) and family papers
Formal title:
Elizabeth Buffum Chace and family papers
Extent:
4.5 linear feet (approximately 80 items)
Date range:
circa 1801-1900
Abstract:
This collection includes correspondence, Elizabeth Buffum Chace’s commonplace book and diary, family albums, scrapbooks, photographs, an album of familial hair locks, needlework (cross stitch samplers), newspaper clippings, and other material relating to the Buffums, the Chaces, the Cheneys, and the Tolmans. The papers also contain letters in response to Chace’s book "Anti-Slavery Reminiscences." Elizabeth Buffum Chace was an activist for prison reform, the rights of orphans, peace, and temperance.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.89.12
McConoughey (Artha May) papers
Formal title:
Artha May McConoughey Papers
Extent:
1 linear foot
Date range:
1896-1939 (bulk 1908-1929)
Abstract:
The Artha May McConoughey Papers consist of travel diaries, temperance speeches, law school assignments, photographs, and personal artifacts. All of the written material is from McConoughey's own hand; most of it was composed during the first quarter of the 20th century when she came of age and became active in the temperance and women's suffragist movements in the Chicago area.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.2005.2
Constitutional Convention (Rhode Island)
Formal title:
Rhode Island Constitutional Convention records
Extent:
37.8 linear feet
Date range:
1986
Abstract:
The records of the 1986 Rhode Island Constitutional Convention covers the entire year of 1986 and consists of videotaped plenary sessions, transcripts of proceeding, journals, committee files, subject files, ballot questions, resolutions, realia (convention stamps), publicity files, public information videotapes and audio tapes.
Repository:
Rhode Island State Archives
Collection call no:
C#00339
Dorr (Thomas Wilson) Papers
Formal title:
Thomas Wilson Dorr Papers
Extent:
600 items
Date range:
1790-1897 (bulk 1826-1854)
Abstract:
The Dorr Papers consist of approximately 600 letters, speeches, notes, drafts, pamphlets, clippings and other items for the period 1826-1854. Thomas Wilson Dorr (1805-1854) was the central figure in the Dorr Rebellion of 1842. The papers include material pertaining to the equal suffrage movement, electoral politics, legislative apportionment, state militia, banking, and the adoption of a state constitution in Rhode Island.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.Dorr
State Board of Elections transcripts
Formal title:
State Board of Elections transcripts
Extent:
2.1 cubic feet other
Date range:
1950-2004
Abstract:
The State Board of Elections transcripts consist of transcripts of hearings held between November 3, 1950-August 20, 2004.
Repository:
Rhode Island State Archives
Collection call no:
2009-18
Blackwell (Anotoinette Louisa Brown) letter
Formal title:
Antoinette Louisa Brown Blackwell letter
Extent:
0.01 linear feet (1 folder)
Date range:
1869
Abstract:
This collection consists of one letter from Antoinette Louisa Brown Blackwell (1825-1921), the first woman ordained as a minister in the United States, to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, a Unitarian minister, regarding her publication,
Repository:
Redwood Library and Athenaeum
Collection call no:
RLC.Ms.502
Thomas W. Dorr Collection
Formal title:
Thomas W. Dorr Collection
Extent:
0.25 linear feet
Date range:
1831-1888
Abstract:
Thomas W. Dorr (1805-1854) was best known as the leader of the Dorr Rebellion. This collection contains seven letters written by Dorr to miscellaneous persons, as well as one received from Franklin Pierce, selections from Dorr's personal scrapbook, twelve pages of business accounts, and several items relating to the rebellion.
Repository:
Rhode Island Historical Society
Collection call no:
MSS 391

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