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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

Fenner (Edward) papers

Formal title:: Edward Fenner papers
Extent:: 0.25 Linear feet
Date range:: 1724-1802
Abstract:: The Edward Fenner papers consist of correspondence, family records, deeds, accounts, receipts, orders, invoices, and other documents relating to Fenner's family background, his life and his service on the Town Council of Johnston, Rhode Island during the latter half of the eighteenth century.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms.Fenner

Formal title:: Thomas A. Jenckes papers
Extent:: 0.25 linear feet (116 items in 1 clamshell box)
Date range:: 1834-1870
Abstract:: One box, chiefly correspondence to Thomas Allen Jenckes, Congressional Representative from Rhode Island, about legal matters and legislative affairs for the period of 1837 to 1870.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms.Rider.Jenckes

Wyllys (Samuel) papers

Formal title:: Samuel Wyllys papers
Extent:: 3.5 Linear feet
Date range:: 1638-1757 (bulk 1663-1698)
Abstract:: Annmary Brown Hawkins inherited from her father a collection of colonial documents compiled by Samuel Wyllys, a magistrate of Connecticut from 1654 to 1684, and other members of his family. The collection, covering the period from 1638 to 1757, comprises half of the original collection; the other half (1694-1726) is owned by the Connecticut State Library. These early papers pertain to Indian affairs, colonial wars, civil and criminal cases. The witchcraft trials of 1692 to 1693, as revealed in the testimony of witnesses in the Oyer and Terminer Courts, are of particular interest.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms.Wyllys

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