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Howe (Julia Ward) papers
Formal title:
Julia Ward Howe papers
Extent:
0.01 linear feet (1 folder)
Date range:
1897-1899 and undated
Abstract:
Julia Ward Howe (1819-1910) was a prominent writer, poet, reformer, and lecturer, who was best known for writing the “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” and her contributions to the women’s rights movement. This collection includes two letters and one poem written by Howe.
Repository:
Redwood Library and Athenaeum
Collection call no:
RLC.Ms.556
Constitutional Convention (Rhode Island)
Formal title:
Rhode Island Constitutional Convention records
Extent:
37.8 linear feet
Date range:
1986
Abstract:
The records of the 1986 Rhode Island Constitutional Convention covers the entire year of 1986 and consists of videotaped plenary sessions, transcripts of proceeding, journals, committee files, subject files, ballot questions, resolutions, realia (convention stamps), publicity files, public information videotapes and audio tapes.
Repository:
Rhode Island State Archives
Collection call no:
C#00339
Dorr (Thomas Wilson) Papers
Formal title:
Thomas Wilson Dorr Papers
Extent:
600 items
Date range:
1790-1897 (bulk 1826-1854)
Abstract:
The Dorr Papers consist of approximately 600 letters, speeches, notes, drafts, pamphlets, clippings and other items for the period 1826-1854. Thomas Wilson Dorr (1805-1854) was the central figure in the Dorr Rebellion of 1842. The papers include material pertaining to the equal suffrage movement, electoral politics, legislative apportionment, state militia, banking, and the adoption of a state constitution in Rhode Island.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.Dorr
State Board of Elections transcripts
Formal title:
State Board of Elections transcripts
Extent:
2.1 cubic feet other
Date range:
1950-2004
Abstract:
The State Board of Elections transcripts consist of transcripts of hearings held between November 3, 1950-August 20, 2004.
Repository:
Rhode Island State Archives
Collection call no:
2009-18
Thomas W. Dorr Collection
Formal title:
Thomas W. Dorr Collection
Extent:
0.25 linear feet
Date range:
1831-1888
Abstract:
Thomas W. Dorr (1805-1854) was best known as the leader of the Dorr Rebellion. This collection contains seven letters written by Dorr to miscellaneous persons, as well as one received from Franklin Pierce, selections from Dorr's personal scrapbook, twelve pages of business accounts, and several items relating to the rebellion.
Repository:
Rhode Island Historical Society
Collection call no:
MSS 391
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

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