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National Guard (Rhode Island) 110th Public Affairs Detachment photographs
Formal title:
Rhode Island National Guard (RING) 110th Public Affairs Detachment photographs
Extent:
4.8 cubic feet other
Date range:
1960-1995 (bulk 1982-1992)
Abstract:
The Rhode Island National Guard (RING) 110th Public Affairs Detachment photographs include photographs, newspaper clippings, negatives, slides, reports, news releases and memoranda.
Repository:
Rhode Island State Archives
Collection call no:
1998-149
Newport ephemera collection
Formal title:
Newport ephemera collection
Extent:
6.26 linear feet (15 document cases)
Date range:
1776-2003 (bulk 1941-2003)
Abstract:
The Newport ephemera collection, created and maintained by the Redwood Library and Athenaeum for reference purposes, consists of printed ephemera such as annual reports, brochures, bylaws, pamphlets, postcards, and programs documenting the people, society, historic homes and buildings, maritime activities, civic organizations, public celebrations, sporting events, commerce, art, and history of Newport, R.I.
Repository:
Redwood Library and Athenaeum
Collection call no:
RLC.Ms.028
Newport Historical Society's Old Stone Mill collection
Formal title:
Newport Historical Society's Old Stone Mill collection
Extent:
1.67 linear feet
Date range:
approximately 1677-2010, undated
Abstract:
This collection contains correspondence, booklets, published works, archaeological land surveys, and other materials related to the origin, history, and lore surrounding the Old Stone Mill in Newport.
Repository:
Newport Historical Society
Collection call no:
MS.1854.8
Newport Horticultural Society records
Formal title:
Newport Horticultural Society records
Extent:
.42 linear feet
Date range:
1921-1948
Abstract:
The Newport Horticultural Society was founded in 1890 in Newport, Rhode Island, to provide gardeners and other interested individuals an opportunity to display their gardening achievements and to discuss horticulture. The Newport Horticultural Society records consist of judges’ records and printed lists regarding the society’s summer and fall flower exhibitions.
Repository:
Redwood Library and Athenaeum
Collection call no:
RLC.Ms.023
Newport vertical file
Formal title:
Newport vertical file
Extent:
10.9 linear feet
Date range:
1854-2010 (bulk 1911-2010)
Abstract:
The Newport vertical file, created and maintained by the Redwood Library and Athenaeum for reference purposes, consists of articles, clippings, newspapers, photocopies, and reprints regarding the people, society, historic homes and buildings, maritime activities, civic organizations, music festivals, public celebrations, sporting events, commerce and industry, art, and history of Newport, Rhode Island.
Repository:
Redwood Library and Athenaeum
Collection call no:
RLC.Ms.035
Newspaper collection
Formal title:
Newspaper collection
Extent:
7 box(es)
Date range:
1914-1974
Abstract:
This small collection of mostly regional Rhode Island newspapers contains articles reporting on early World War I events, the Hurricane of 1938, the death of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and on early 1950s reunification efforts of Ireland. Additional materials include microfilm copies of the mid-20th century runs of the Boston Chronicle and the Providence Chronicle, the 19th century Woonsocket Patriot (1833-1836), the 18th century New-England Courant (1731-1735), the Weekly Rehearsal (1731-1735), and few odd original copies of early American newspapers.
Repository:
Phillips Memorial Library
Collection call no:
newspaper
Noyes (Isaac P.) memoir
Formal title:
Isaac P. Noyes memoir
Extent:
0.05 linear feet (1 folder)
Date range:
1877
Abstract:
This collection consists of a handwritten memoir by Isaac P. Noyes (1840-1900) recounting the sailing excursion he and four friend enjoyed in August 1877 along the Narragansett Bay.
Repository:
Redwood Library and Athenaeum
Collection call no:
RLC.Ms.545
Obadiah Brown I (1712-1762) Papers
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
Obadiah Moses Brown Papers
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
Office of General Treasurer Nancy B. Mayer records
Formal title:
Office of General Treasurer Nancy B. Mayer records
Extent:
114.5 cubic feet other
Date range:
1992-1998 (bulk 1993-1998)
Abstract:
The Office of General Treasurer Nancy B. Mayer records consist primarily of records created by the Office of the General Treasurer. The records contain correspondence, correspondence logs, letter chronologies, calendars, general files, lawsuits filed against the State of Rhode Island.
Repository:
Rhode Island State Archives
Collection call no:
1998-144

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