US-RP-MSS015 Guide to the Miscellaneous Manuscripts and Ephemera collection1672-1926 Finding aid prepared by Janaya Kizzie, 2012. Providence Public Library 2014 September 09
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 Providence Public Library (R.I.). Special Collections Miscellaneous Manuscripts and Ephemera 1672-1926 Miscellaneous Manuscripts and Ephemera .25 linear feet The Miscellaneous Manuscript Collection contains smaller or single-item collections not part of other collections of the Providence Public Library’s Special Collections department. MSS015

Collection information

There are no restrictions on access. This collection is open under the rules and regulations of the Providence Public Library Special Collections department.

Researchers are requested to cite the collection name and the Providence Public Library in all bibliographic references.

Miscellaneous Manuscripts and Ephemera, MSS015, Providence Public Library, Special Collections.

The Miscellaneous Manuscript Collection contains smaller or single-item collections not part of other collections of the Providence Public Library’s Special Collections department.

Smaller collections related to the state of Rhode Island have been separated into the Rhode Island Manuscripts Collection (MSS 015) and the RI Ephemera Collection (MSS 018).

This collection is arranged in alphabetical order.

Administrative information

The Miscellaneous Manuscripts and Ephemera collection is an open collection that has been added to by Providence Public Library Special Collections department over time.

 Names Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 Douglass, Frederick, 1818-1895 Johnston, Joseph E. (Joseph Eggleston), 1807-1891 Rifenburg, George L. Smith, William Farrar, 1824-1903 Sypher, J. Hale (Jacob Hale), 1837-1905 Thomas, Isaiah, 1749-1831 Washington, Booker T., 1856-1915

Subjects

RIAMCO Browsing Terms Rhode Island/Local Interest Titles

Types of materials autographs (manuscripts) deeds flower (plant material) letters (correspondence)

Occupations

Functions

Additional information

Providence Public Library Special Collections: Rhode Island MSS 010, 1723-1939.

1 Album of pressed flowerscirca 1894

One oversized album. 12 pages pressed flowers with labels. 2 mentions of Swiss locations, "Berne" and "Rhigi". Album labeled "GDR and FGR" Possibly George Lafayette Rifenburg from Brown University, Class of 1894, per note inside album.

2 Autographsundated

One envelope. Contains multiple envelopes of autograph clippings. Autographs donated by Miss Ada M. Hartzell, the estate of John Wilson Smith, and "Mrs. Skinner".

 3 Autographs1801, 1823, 1832

Four autographs with envelope, J. Edward Calhoun (1832), Sammuel Pahrmann (1801),John Quincy Adams (1820), and Isaiah Thomas (1816). Possibly sent from Joseph C. Greene to Mr. S.R. Spink.

 4 Brutus1786 August 17

Handwritten, stitched manuscript or copy of an article by "Brutus" submited to "Mr. Wheeler" from the United States Chronicle.

 5 Byrne, John1891, 1895

Twenty-four letters written to Major John Byrne, member of the Irish National Federation of America. Includes recent (2000s) research and seller's description of collection.

 6 Douglass, Frederick1863

One envelope. Letter to Reverend James N. Gloucester.

 7 Faning, J. Frederick1926 December 22

Letter to Mr. Miller.

 8 Fisher, John W.after 1864

“To the Public!” A handbill demanding law and order and noting that “Profane swearing and drunkenness are fineable. See Virginia Code, Sec. 3798.” A penciled note indicates that the “Battle of Fishers Hill, VA took place on these grounds.”

 9 Gooding, George1758 April 6

One manuscript. "Charter-Party of Affreightment " Signed by John Hancock.

Located in oversized box.

 10 Johnston, Joseph Eggleston1889 April 24

Letter from Joseph E. Johnston (US Congressman) to A.S. Garnett.

 11 Leech, Johncirca 1835

Illustration in embossed folder, "De Vino, John Leech". Autographed water color and pencil drawing.

 12 Lippitt, F.J.1884 February 28

Correspondence from Lippitt 'Fitz John'.

 13 National Guard of the Southern New Jersey Headquarters C. Company First Battalianapproximately 1868-1871

General Orders, some printed, some manuscript. Includes order to appear for court-martial.

 14 Pelletan, Edouardcirca 1912

Mourning papers and manuscript notes on a list of works published by Éduoard Pelletan. In French.

 15 Perry, Nora1887 October 3

Letter to "Miss Bailey."

 16 Photographsafter 1850

Prints and negatives in varying photograph formats; film, print, albumen or silver nitrate.

 17 Prince, Thomas1672

Deed, Thomas Prince to John Freeman. "Satuckett" New Plymouth.

 18 Publisher's sample book containing a collection of copied poems and storiescirca 1862-1869

One book. Includes frontispiece, title page, printed plates, and reviews from The Life, Times and Characters of John Bunyan by Robert Philip. Also includes handwritten notes (copies of poems and stories possibly with originals) written in blank, bound pages.

 19 Salvini, Fernando1886 May 13

Autograph and note.

 20 Sharpe, Jno.approximately 1800-1850

Fragments of a letter by Jno. Sharpe. Appears to be about legal/court matters.

 21 Smith, William Farrar1875 August 31

Letter from William Farrar Smith, New York Police Commissioner and former Civil War General.

 22 Stevens, Isaac Ingalls1853 May 25

Letter asking for a subscription to the National Intelligencer for his home in Olympia, Washington Territory.

 23 Sypher, Jacob Halecirca 1865

Handwritten biographical summary on the life of Jacob Hale Sypher, Union Army colonel in the Cival War and Representative in the 40th Congress. Likely signed or written by Jacob Hale Sypher.

 24 Washington, Booker T.1912

Typed letter signed by Booker T. Washington to Mary G. Seagrave regarding the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama.

 25 Whittier, John G.1881 October 14

Autograph letter signed by John G. Whittier.

 26 Wood, Gideon1773 January 29

Contract leasing a slave to William Gifford.