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Formal title:: Brown University Slavery and Justice Committee records
Extent:: 2.25 Linear feet
Date range:: 1989-2007
Abstract:: The records consist of collected papers, correspondence, and meeting records which document the activities of the Slavery and Justice Steering Committee.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: MS.1E.9

D'Wolf Family Papers

Formal title:: D'Wolf Family papers
Extent:: 20 cubic feet
Date range:: 1786-1880 (bulk 1790-1840)
Abstract:: The D'Wolf family of Bristol, Rhode Island became Bristol's most prominent family in the period after the Revolutionary war, initially engaging in maritime businesses that include the slave trade, privateering, and whaling. They branched out into many fields that eventually included a rum distillery, banking, an insurance company, a textile factory and sugar and coffee plantations in Cuba. Members of the family assumed positions of political leadership including John, who served in the State Legislature and became a judge, and James, who became a United States Senator.
Repository:: Bristol Historical & Preservation Society
Collection call no:: D'Wolf Family Papers

Fales Family letters

Formal title:: Fales Family letters
Extent:: 0.25 linear feet (1 clamshell box)
Date range:: 1806-1840 (bulk 1813-1834)
Abstract:: The Fales family letters number thirty six, most of them sent by Stephen (who often signed himself "Esteban") Smith Fales from his Cuban plantation to his sister Lydia (Fales) French in Bristol, Rhode Island. Although the earliest letter dates from 1806, most of the letters were written between 1813 and 1834 from various locations in Cuba.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms. 2008.006

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