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Formal title:: Papers of James Brown (1761-1834)
Extent:: 2.5 linear feet
Date range:: 1773-1834
Abstract:: The personal papers of James Brown, the son of John (1736-1803) and Sarah (Smith) Brown (1738-1825), who was born on September 22, 1761 and died December 12, 1834.
Repository:: Rhode Island Historical Society
Collection call no:: MSS 310

Formal title:: Paul Campbell Research Notes
Extent:: 8 linear feet
Date range:: 1976-1985.
Abstract:: In January, 1975, the Narragansett Indian tribe filed suit in federal district court to regain lands in southern RI which they claimed were illegally taken from them in 1880. In May, 1976, Paul R. Campbell and Glenn LaFantasie were hired by the RI Attorney General's office and the law firm of Tillinghast, Collins and Graham as historians for the defense, initiating research on the tribe which spanned over two years and several states. By the time their work for the court case was completed, the two historians had collected photocopies of over 9,000 documents dating as far back as 1524.
Repository:: Rhode Island Historical Society
Collection call no:: MSS 369

Formal title:: John H. Percival Papers
Extent:: 1 linear foot
Date range:: 1898-1973
Abstract:: This collection features the personal papers of magician, John H. Percival, including correspondence and photogrpahs. Also included are personal notebooks, in which Percival has recorded notes on tricks and the patter to accompany them.
Repository:: Providence Public Library, Special Collections
Collection call no:: MSS011

Formal title:: William Lyon Phelps letter
Extent:: 0.01 linear feet (1 folder)
Date range:: 1929
Abstract:: Letter from William Lyon Phelps (1865-1943), Professor of English Literature at Yale University, to Dr. Roderick Terry of Newport, Rhode Island.
Repository:: Redwood Library and Athenaeum
Collection call no:: RLC.Ms.557

Formal title:: Charles Philbrick correspondence with Hilary Masters and Elmer Blistein
Extent:: 1.0 linear foot
Date range:: 1959-1971
Abstract:: Charles Philbrick (class of 1947, 1953 PhD) was a poet who taught English at Brown University and won the Wallace Stevens Prize from the Academy of American Poets. The papers are personal correspondence, predominantly from Philbrick to Hilary Masters (class of 1952), a novelist, essayist, and short-story writer.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms.Philbrick

Formal title:: Alexander A. Phillips letters
Extent:: 0.01 linear feet (1 folder)
Date range:: 1966-1987 (bulk 1971-1975)
Abstract:: Letters received by Alexander A. Phillips of Newport, Rhode Island, from various prominent political, literary, and artistic figures.
Repository:: Redwood Library and Athenaeum
Collection call no:: RLC.Ms.511

Formal title:: Webster M. Pidgeon Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) papers
Extent:: .75 cubic feet other
Date range:: 1936-1999 (bulk 1936-1938, 1984-1986)
Abstract:: The Webster M. Pidgeon Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) papers include photographs, clippings and convention memorabilia related to the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC).
Repository:: Rhode Island State Archives
Collection call no:: 2000-55

Formal title:: William Carey Poland diaries and photographs
Extent:: 0.625 Linear feet
Date range:: 1860-1910 (bulk 1875-1910)
Abstract:: The William Carey Poland diaires and photographs consist of 9 diaries and 24 photographs dating from about 1860 to 1910. Two of the diaries are in Clara (Harkness) Poland’s hand and one is in William Jr.’s hand. Included in the photograph series are various images of the Poland family and of Prof. Poland at an archaeological site.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms.2008.007

Formal title:: Pottery and Porcelain Club (Providence, RI) records
Extent:: 1.25 Linear feet
Date range:: 1947-2013
Abstract:: The Pottery and Porcelain Club in Providence, RI, established in 1947, was and is dedicated to the study of fine porcelain and pottery. Members held study groups in their home and organized community exhibitions in order to formally pursue their interests. This collection contains thirty files which are divided into five categories; Membership and By-laws, Executive Material, Study Material/Library Material, Exhibitions/Events, Newsletters and Scrapbook.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms.90.7

Formal title:: Providence Athenaeum annual reports
Extent:: 9.4 linear feet
Date range:: 1837-2018
Abstract:: Providence Athenaeum's annual reports, presented at annual meetings each year and published between 1837 and the present.
Repository:: Providence Athenaeum
Collection call no:: Arch-004

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