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Formal title:
North Kingstown Ambulance Association records
Extent:
2 linear feet
Date range:
1943-1978
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of the organizational records of the North Kingstown Ambulance Association, including meeting minutes, lists and applications of member volunteers, treasurer reports, statistical reports, by-laws, manuals, business records and correspondence.
Repository:
North Kingstown Free Library
Collection call no:
2013.12
Formal title:
Marc Paige papers
Extent:
1.0 linear foot
Date range:
1992-2014
Abstract:
The Marc Paige collection contains newspaper clippings, correspondence, and press materials related to the gay rights and AIDS education activism of Marc Paige from 1992-2014 in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Florida.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
MS.2017.018
Formal title:
Usher Parsons papers
Extent:
34 items
Date range:
1812-1873 (bulk 1831-1873)
Abstract:
Usher Parsons (1788-1868) was a professor of anatomy and surgery in Brown University's early medical school. Parson's medical experience is legendary in the annals of military surgery as he was the only surgeon at the Battle of Lake Erie on September 10, 1813. The collection contains diaries (1831-1866), surgical notes, travel journals, and account books.
Repository:
Brown University Library
Collection call no:
Ms. 90.1
Formal title:
Theodore H. Patterson Druggist Recipe book
Extent:
1 volume
Date range:
1866-1869
Abstract:
The collection comprises a single bound volume used by Theodore H. Patterson to record druggist recipes.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.2018.003
Formal title:
Stanton Peele papers
Extent:
7 linear feet (7 records center boxes)
Date range:
1965-1990
Abstract:
Stanton Peele was one of the first to reject the disease theory of alcoholism and offer alternatives to the 12-step program of AA. These papers include personal and scholarly correspondence, academic work from his undergraduate and graduate school years at Penn and Michigan, and drafts of his book,
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms. 2008.012
Formal title:
Providence Board of Health records
Extent:
.35 cubic feet
Date range:
1857-1977
Abstract:
Black and white photographs documenting disease and living conditions in Providence during the early 1900's as well as activities of the City of Providence Health Department. The collection also includes annual reports, and examples of actual signs used to warn of the existence of scarlet fever or diphtheria.
Repository:
Rhode Island State Archives
Collection call no:
C#95-197
Formal title:
Rhode Island Rehabilitation Council meeting minutes
Extent:
.08 cubic feet other
Date range:
1962-1964
Abstract:
The Rhode Island Rehabilitation Council meeting minutes consists of meeting minutes with attached/accompanying reports, memoranda, charters, articles of association and membership lists.
Repository:
Rhode Island State Archives
Collection call no:
2003-07
Formal title:
Jean J. Rossi papers
Extent:
1.0 linear foot
Date range:
1961-1998 (bulk 1980-1990)
Abstract:
The collection consists largely of Rossi's articles on the subject of alcoholism and its treatment. There are also articles on these topics by other psychologists, conference handouts and notes as well as information on Willmar State Hospital.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.2008.026
Formal title:
Robert Holbrook Smith ("Dr. Bob") collection
Extent:
7 Linear Feet
Date range:
1885-1992 (1936-1992)
Abstract:
The Robert Holbrook Smith ("Dr. Bob") collection, most of which dates from 1936 to 1992, consists of a wide variety of materials, including an extensive selection of books and other printed materials; correspondence; manuscripts; business papers; photographs; certificates, awards and bonds; ephemera; and an assortment of artifacts. These materials are primarily associated with Robert Holbrook Smith and the organization he founded with William G. Wilson, Alcoholics Anonymous. It also includes materials associated with William G. Wilson; Anne Ripley Smith and Lois Burnham Wilson, the respective spouses of Smith and Wilson; and other family members, friends and AA associates.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.2005.66
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

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