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Galpin (Alfred) papers

Formal title:: Alfred Galpin papers
Extent:: 0.25 linear feet
Date range:: 1920-1983 (bulk 1971-1980)
Abstract:: Alfred Galpin (1903-1983) was a correspondent of Howard P. Lovecraft (1890-1937), from as early as 1918 to 1936. The two became fast friends and Lovecraft thought of Galpin as his adopted grandson. This collection includes letters to and from individuals interested in Galpin’s connection with Lovecraft; a pamphlet in Italian from an international Lovecraft conference in Trieste (1977); photographs and newspaper clippings in Italian, French and English; and photocopies of Lovecraft and Galpin articles in amateur journalism publications The Rainbow and The United Amateur.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms.2016.003

Formal title:: Chester E. Smolski photographic slides and publications
Extent:: 3.83 linear feet (10 slide boxes and 2 document boxes)
Date range:: 1956-2008
Abstract:: This collection comprises over 10,000 slides and 370 editorial columns published in Rhode Island newspapers, spanning the 1950s through the 2000s. Materials document the studies and travels of Professor Chester Smolski, who was a Professor of Geography and Director of the Urban Studies Program at Rhode Island College.
Repository:: Special Collections, James P. Adams Library
Collection call no:: MSS.41

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