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Formal title:: Horace Mann family papers
Extent:: 0.5 Linear feet
Date range:: 1819-1856 (bulk 1829-1856)
Abstract:: These papers consist primarily of correspondence dating from 1829 to 1856. Letters discuss topics of teacher institutes, women’s issues, and Mann’s work in the House of Representatives. The majority of the letters were written by Horace Mann, Charlotte Messer Mann, Mary Tyler Peabody Mann, and James Stuart Holmes.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: MS.1U.M1

Marble House Collection

Formal title:: The Marble House Collection
Extent:: 2 hollinger boxes, 4 oversized boxes
Date range:: circa 1892-1990
Abstract:: The Marble House Collection is comprised of materials relating to the home and its various occupants and employees, spanning the period from 1892 until 1990. The collection includes images of the interior and exterior of the home from various points in its existence, as well as images, documents and correspondence from the families who lived there and the employees who worked for them.
Repository:: The Preservation Society of Newport County
Collection call no:: PSNCA.H.002

Formal title:: Edgar Lee Masters Papers
Extent:: 0.25 Linear feet
Date range:: 1928-1946
Abstract:: The Masters papers consist chiefly of letters to his son, Hilary T. Masters; along with poems, short stories, sketches, and two letters from H. L. Mencken to Hilary Masters.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms.Masters

Formal title:: Edward De Forest Metcalf papers
Extent:: 1.75 linear feet (2 oversize boxes)
Date range:: 1950-1976
Abstract:: Edward De Forest Metcalf (1924-1968) was a Providence writer of poetry and short stories. Metcalf's papers contain numerous drafts and fragments as well as complete literary works. Included in the papers is a compilation Edward De Forest Metcalf's writings that was published after his death by his father, George T. Metcalf.
Repository:: Brown University Library
Collection call no:: Ms. 78.2

Formal title:: Malcolm Moncrieffe letter
Extent:: 0.01 linear feet (1 folder)
Date range:: 1930
Abstract:: This collection consists of one letter from Malcolm Moncrieffe, a polo field owner in Wyoming, regarding the 1929 publication, American polo by Newell Bent.
Repository:: Redwood Library and Athenaeum
Collection call no:: RLC.Ms.526

Formal title:: Monday Morning Musical Club Records
Extent:: 1.8 linear feet
Date range:: 1909-1957
Abstract:: The Monday Morning Musical Club Records consists of two scrapbooks, organizational records, programs, and newspaper clippings from 1909-1957.
Repository:: Providence Public Library, Rhode Island Collection
Collection call no:: MSS022

Formal title:: Murphy collection of Van Alen papers
Extent:: 11 linear feet linear feet (6 record boxes, 2 document cases, 2 flat boxes)
Date range:: 1859-2001 and undated (bulk 1940-1999)
Abstract:: James H. Van Alen (1902-1991) and Candace Van Alen (1912-2002), were a well-known high society couple who were instrumental in establishing the International Tennis Hall of Fame at the Newport Casino in Newport, Rhode Island. This collection documents their lives, residences and interests as well as their involvement in various activities and organizations through their own personal records, correspondence, financial and legal records, published and unpublished writings, clippings, audiovisual materials, and photographs.
Repository:: Redwood Library and Athenaeum
Collection call no:: RLC.Ms.036

Needmor Fund Records

Formal title:: Needmor Fund Records
Extent:: 24.0 Linear feet
Date range:: 1975-2008 (bulk 1979-2008)
Abstract:: The Needmor Fund is a family foundation established in Toledo, Ohio, in 1956 by Duane and Virginia Stranahan with income from the Champion Spark Plug business. It focuses on funding community organizing efforts to create a more equitable and just society. The records document the activities of the Needmor Fund from the the 1970's to the early 21st century and include correspondence, grant applications and rejections, pamphlets, seminar brochures, notes from site visits, speeches, publications and media presentations.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms.2007.018

Formal title:: Newport Historical Society collection of music
Extent:: 3 oversize box(es)
Date range:: 1643-1975, undated
Abstract:: This collection contains music manuscripts, books, full and condensed scores, and sheet music, much of which was written, printed, or performed in Newport and Rhode Island.
Repository:: Newport Historical Society
Collection call no:: MS.1854.6

Formal title:: Newport Horticultural Society records
Extent:: .42 linear feet
Date range:: 1921-1948
Abstract:: The Newport Horticultural Society was founded in 1890 in Newport, Rhode Island, to provide gardeners and other interested individuals an opportunity to display their gardening achievements and to discuss horticulture. The Newport Horticultural Society records consist of judges’ records and printed lists regarding the society’s summer and fall flower exhibitions.
Repository:: Redwood Library and Athenaeum
Collection call no:: RLC.Ms.023

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