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Bronson (Elsie) papers
Formal title:
Elsie Bronson papers
Extent:
.25 linear feet
Date range:
1932
Abstract:
The Elsie Bronson papers include manuscripts and correspondence related to "RISD: A Half-Century Record, 1878-1928," a history of the first 50 years of the Rhode Island School of Design.
Repository:
Rhode Island School of Design Archives
Collection call no:
26.1
Lisle (Arthur B. and Martha B.) papers
Formal title:
Arthur B. and Martha B. Lisle papers
Extent:
4.5 linear feet
Date range:
1921-1967
Abstract:
This is a collection of check stub books and papers pertaining to Arthur B. Lisle and Martha B. Lisle. The bank books pertain to the upkeep of the estate, the White Swan. Papers include Mr. Lisle’s correspondence as a trust fund lawyer to Ms. Dorothy Sollers Fraser, bills, and rent collection pertaining to the Lisle house. The Lisle house was bequeathed to RISD in 1967, after the death of Mrs. Martha B. Lisle and was sold by RISD in 1992.
Repository:
Rhode Island School of Design Archives
Collection call no:
sp3.0
Love (Nancy) papers
Formal title:
Nancy Love papers
Extent:
1 linear foot
Date range:
1950-1952
Abstract:
Typed research notes prepared by Nancy Love covering the period between 1878 and 1952 are based on Elsie Bronson's manuscript ("RISD: A Half-Century Record, 1878-1928," 1932) as well as catalogues, yearbooks, correspondence, and corporate/administrative records. Narrative reports provide information about the development of Departments, Divisions, and Administrative offices, 1945-1950. The materials in this collection were gathered in preparation for the RISD's 75th Anniversary.
Repository:
Rhode Island School of Design Archives
Collection call no:
26.2
Manning (James) papers
Formal title:
James Manning papers
Extent:
0.5 linear feet (c.230 items)
Date range:
1761-1827 (bulk 1765-1791)
Abstract:
The James Manning papers consist primarily of correspondence dating from 1765-1791 with prominent British and American Baptist ministers. Much of the correspondence involves the early history of Brown University or various issues regarding the Baptist religion and the growing tide of religion in Providence, Rhode Island.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
MS-1C-1
Providence Athenaeum catalogs
Formal title:
Providence Athenaeum catalogs
Extent:
11 items
Date range:
1836-1883
Abstract:
Providence Athenaeum's catalogs, published between 1836-1883.
Repository:
Providence Athenaeum
Collection call no:
Arch-005
Providence Athenaeum records
Formal title:
Providence Athenaeum records
Extent:
93 items
Date range:
1831-1836
Abstract:
Providence Athenaeum records, dating 1831-1836.
Repository:
Providence Athenaeum
Collection call no:
Arch-002
Sapinsley (Lila M.) papers
Formal title:
Lila M. Sapinsley papers
Extent:
8 linear feet (4 records center boxes, 2 oversize boxes and 1 legal-size Hollinger document case)
Date range:
1955-2007 (bulk 1960-1998)
Abstract:
The Lila M. Sapinsley papers contain material related to her political career and to her work with various civic and charitable organizations. The largest part of the collection consists of nineteen scrapbooks compiled by Mrs. Sapinsley between 1960 and 1998.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms. 2008.021

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