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Sears (Barnas) papers

Formal title:: Barnas Sears papers
Extent:: 0.5 Linear feet
Date range:: 1833-1880 (bulk 1856-1867)
Abstract:: Barnas Sears graduated from Brown University in 1825 and served as the fifth president of Brown from 1855-1867. This collection primarily consists of correspondence from Sears' service as president of Brown University.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: MS.1C.5

Formal title:: Rhode Island Select Commission on Race and Police-Community Relations records
Extent:: 2.25 cubic feet other
Date range:: 2000-2003 (bulk 2000-2001)
Abstract:: The Rhode Island Select Commission on Race and Police-Community Relations records primarily include the meeting agendas and meeting minutes of the Commission. The records also include copies of related presentations and reports as well as civilian complaint data requested by the Commission from the state and local police departments in Rhode Island.
Repository:: Rhode Island State Archives
Collection call no:: 2010-05

Formal title:: Senate Committee on Judiciary Advice and Consent records
Extent:: 50.85 cubic feet other
Date range:: 1986-2002
Abstract:: The Senate Committee on Judiciary Advice and Consent records include failed legislation and committee records (Advice and Consent- Nominee Files and Meeting files).
Repository:: Rhode Island State Archives
Collection call no:: 1995-239

Formal title:: Senate Legal Counsel Edward M. Fogarty records
Extent:: 8.4 cubic feet other
Date range:: 1991-2004
Abstract:: The Senate Legal Counsel Edward M. Fogarty records include briefs, motions, court transcripts working papers, orders, clippings, interrogatories, judgments, correspondence and case histories.
Repository:: Rhode Island State Archives
Collection call no:: 2001-78

Formal title:: Shakespearian Advertiser printing block collection
Extent:: 1.0 linear foot
Date range:: 1870-1871
Abstract:: Wood engraving printing blocks created by Edward S. Jones to illustrate a booklet titled "The Shakespearian Advertiser" published by Harlen P. Boyce in Providence, RI. The images are comic illustrations of quotes from various plays by William Shakespeare.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms.2011.044

Formal title:: William Sowden Sims papers
Extent:: 0.01 linear feet (1 folder)
Date range:: undated
Abstract:: This collection consists of a letter from William Sowden Sims (1858-1936), an U.S. navy admiral, and a blank postcard given in thanks to contributors in Newport County, Rhode Island, for a doll house given to his children.
Repository:: Redwood Library and Athenaeum
Collection call no:: RLC.Ms.530

Slater (John) papers

Formal title:: John Slater papers
Extent:: 130 items
Date range:: 1804-1846
Abstract:: Correspondence relating to the personal life and manufacturing career of John Slater. Includes letters documenting the establishment, operation, and expansion of his yarn company in Slatersville (originally Smithfield), Rhode Island. Subjects include labor issues (e.g., wages, hiring, etc.) and technical questions (e.g., water looms, aqueduct, etc.)
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms.89.1

Formal title:: Elizabeth Morris Smith collection
Extent:: 0.92 linear feet (1 flat oversize box)
Date range:: 1855-1934 (bulk 1917-1934)
Abstract:: Autographs, letters, poems, clippings, and other memorabilia from various poets, writers, artists, sports figures, and politicians collected by Elizabeth Morris Smith (1915-1994) of Newport, Rhode Island.
Repository:: Redwood Library and Athenaeum
Collection call no:: RLC.Ms.041

Formal title:: Southside Community Land Trust records
Extent:: 2.087 cubic feet other
Date range:: 1982-2007
Abstract:: The Southside Community Land Trust records contain information on the organization’s efforts to develop community gardens in South Providence and provide educational programming. The collection contains correspondence, legal papers, printed materials, meeting minutes, site plans and financial papers.
Repository:: Rhode Island State Archives
Collection call no:: 2009-02

Formal title:: Rhode Island State Board of Agriculture Minute Book
Extent:: .287 cubic feet other
Date range:: 1885-1926
Abstract:: The volume includes hand-written meeting minutes from the inception of the Board in 1885 up to December 1926. Includes typescript notes tipped-in.
Repository:: Rhode Island State Archives
Collection call no:: 2008-12

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