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Formal title:: James Brown II (1698-1739) Papers
Extent:: 2 linear feet
Date range:: 1719-1739
Abstract:: James Brown II (1698-1739) was born in Providence. His father was Elder James Brown (1666-1716), a pastor on the First Baptist Church; his mother was Mary (Harris) Brown. James II established himself early in the mercantile business, trading in rum, molasses, slaves and less controversial wares.
Repository:: Rhode Island Historical Society
Collection call no:: MSS 309

Formal title:: Thomas Jefferson letter
Extent:: 0.01 linear feet (1 folder)
Date range:: 1821
Abstract:: A letter from Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) to Craven Peyton (1775-1837), a merchant, regarding Jefferson’s partial payment on a loan from Peyton.
Repository:: Redwood Library and Athenaeum
Collection call no:: RLC.Ms.568

Formal title:: Jesse Metcalf family papers
Extent:: 1 linear foot
Date range:: circa 1845-1918 bulk 1845-1894
Abstract:: The collection consists of the Jesse Metcalf family papers including extensive correspondence, circa 1845-1894, and a family genealogy chart prepared circa 1918.
Repository:: Rhode Island School of Design Archives
Collection call no:: SP12.0

Formal title:: Knowles, Anthony and Danielson Accounting Ledgers
Extent:: 6 ledger(s)
Date range:: 1845 July 5 – 1885 May 6
Abstract:: The collection consists of six accounting ledgers of the various iterations of the publishing firm who owned the Providence Journal, spanning the years 1845-1885.
Repository:: Providence Public Library Special Collections, Rhode Island Collection
Collection call no:: MSS026

Formal title:: Lonsdale Company Records
Extent:: 45 linear feet
Date range:: 1831-1946
Abstract:: The Lonsdale Water Power Company, an unchartered corporation founded by the firm of Brown & Ives with Edward Carrington and others, was organized in 1825. The company proceeded to buy up estates and water rights along the Blackstone River in the towns of Smithfield and Cumberland, Rhode Island. In 1831, the company began construction of a mill - later called Lonsdale Mill No. 1- and organized around that mill the village they named Lonsdale in Smithfield. Included in this collection are: administrative records, 1834-1924; general accounts, 1831-1944; production records, 1836-1916; correspondence, 1832-1921; miscellany, 1910-45. Especially important are the minute of company meetings, 1834-1906.
Repository:: Rhode Island Historical Society
Collection call no:: MSS 9 SG 2

Formal title:: Godfrey Malbone letter
Extent:: 0.01 linear feet (1 folder)
Date range:: 1780
Abstract:: This collection consists of one letter from Godfrey Malbone (1724-1785) regarding his petition for his land confiscated by the state of Connecticut.
Repository:: Redwood Library and Athenaeum
Collection call no:: RLC.Ms.551

Formal title:: Newport Insurance Company records
Extent:: 12 oversized bound volumes and 2 folders
Date range:: 1799-1835 (bulk 1799-1802)
Abstract:: This collection contains the business records of the Newport Insurance Company.
Repository:: Newport Historical Society
Collection call no:: MS-2012-1

Formal title:: Obadiah Brown I (1712-1762) Papers
Extent:: 5 linear feet
Date range:: 1719-1776 (bulk 1740-1762)
Abstract:: Obadiah Brown I (1712-1762) was born in Providence. His father was Elder James Brown (1666-1716), a pastor on the First Baptist Church; his mother was Mary (Harris) Brown. Upon reaching adulthood, Obadiah joined his older brother James Brown II (1698-1739) in the mercantile trade, which included traffic in cocoa, rum, molasses and slaves.
Repository:: Rhode Island Historical Society
Collection call no:: MSS 315

Formal title:: Obadiah Moses Brown Papers
Extent:: 0.75 linear feet
Date range:: 1782-1823
Abstract:: Obadiah M. Brown was born on July 15, 1771,* the only son of Moses (1738-1836) and Anna (Brown) Brown (1744-1773) of Providence. In adulthood he added Moses as a middle name and used the signature Obadiah M. Brown to distinguish himself from his cousin Obadiah Brown, son of Joseph Brown.
Repository:: Rhode Island Historical Society
Collection call no:: MSS 941

Formal title:: Rhode Island School of Design. Office of the Treasurer records
Extent:: 4.1 linear feet
Date range:: 1877-1991
Abstract:: Records of the Treasurer document the financial history of Rhode Island School of Design, 1877-1991.
Repository:: Rhode Island School of Design Archives
Collection call no:: 5.0

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