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Edmonds and Osborne family papers
Formal title:
Edmonds and Osborne family papers
Extent:
2.2 cubic feet.
Date range:
1893-2012 (bulk 1904-1964)
Abstract:
The collection contains the collected papers of the Edmonds family, which includes photographs and documents that reflect the day-to-day lives of a family of color in Rhode Island in the late nineteenth to mid-twentieth century.
Repository:
Special Collections, James P. Adams Library
Collection call no:
MSS-0027
Ellery (William) letter
Formal title:
William Ellery letter
Extent:
0.02 linear feet (1 oversize folder)
Date range:
1798
Abstract:
This collection consists of one letter from William Ellery (1727-1827), collector of the port of Newport, Rhode Island, to David L. Barnes (1760-1812), Rhode Island District Attorney, regarding maritime law.
Repository:
Redwood Library and Athenaeum
Collection call no:
RLC.Ms.536
Elliott (Maud Howe) Papers
Formal title:
Maud Howe Elliott Papers
Extent:
7.5 linear feet
Date range:
1872-1948
Abstract:
Maude Howe Elliott was an American author and wife of English artist John Elliott (1859-1925). Elliott was the daughter of Julia Ward Howe (abolitionist, suffragist, author of "Battle Hymn of the Republic") and Dr. Samuel Gridley Howe (founder of Perkins Institute for the Blind and activist in the struggle for Greek independence). In 1917 Elliott and her sister, Laura E. Richards, were awarded the Pulitzer Prize for the biography of their mother,
Repository:
Brown University Library
Collection call no:
Ms. 89.13
Ernst Studio Collection
Formal title:
The Ernst Studio Collection
Extent:
5 Hollinger Boxes; 5 Oversized Boxes
Date range:
circa 1909-1967
Abstract:
The Ernst Studio Collection is comprised of photographs taken by Ernst Studio between 1909 and 1967. The materials photographed include portraits of Newport residents and local events of all sorts. Also included are images of various Newport estates and landmarks, as well as sailing vessels and Newport Harbor.
Repository:
The Preservation Society of Newport County
Collection call no:
PSNCA.H.013
Fales (Fanny) poems
Formal title:
Fanny Fales poems
Extent:
0.25 linear feet
Date range:
1844-2002
Abstract:
The collection contains manuscript leaves of the poet Fanny Fales, also known as Frances Elizabeth Swift.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.2017.012
Federal Adelphi Society records
Formal title:
Federal Adelphi Society records
Extent:
1 linear foot (1 letter-size and 1 legal-size Hollinger document cases)
Date range:
1796-1833
Abstract:
The Federal Adelphi Society records contain records and correspondence of the organization.
Repository:
Brown University Library
Collection call no:
MS-1Q-F1
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
Fones Records
Formal title:
Fones Records
Extent:
.10 linear feet
Date range:
1659-1679
Abstract:
The Fones Record consists of deeds and other land records, dating from 1659-1679, pertaining to a portion of the Colony of Rhode Island that was known as Narragansett country.
Repository:
Rhode Island State Archives
Collection call no:
C#00209
Forman (Helen) papers
Formal title:
Helen Forman papers
Extent:
2.1 cubic feet.
Date range:
circa 1920-1999
Abstract:
Collection of materials from a Rhode Island School of Education graduate and local teacher, Helen Forman, which contains photographs, correspondence, and memorabilia.
Repository:
Special Collections, James P. Adams Library
Collection call no:
MSS-0034
Foster (William Eaton) papers
Formal title:
William Eaton Foster Papers
Extent:
2 box(es)
Date range:
1877-1930
Abstract:
The Foster papers contain William E. Foster’s personal papers during his tenure as librarian at the Providence Public Library. Included are the manuscripts for the many speeches and addresses given to various clubs and organizations on historical and literary matters, subjects Foster was especially interested in. There are also handwritten and typed manuscripts for books and articles written by Foster and some of his writings published in booklet form.
Repository:
Providence Public Library, Special Collections
Collection call no:
MSS005

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