US-RiNpPs-PSNCA.H.020 Guide to The Newport Collectioncirca 1950-1970 The Preservation Society of Newport County 2018
424 Bellevue Avenue Newport, RI 02840 Tel: 401-847-1000 email: museumaffairs@newportmansions.org
Finding aid written by Megan Sullivan, Archival Intern, and encoded by Kate McNally, Digitization Archivist,2018 English Finding aid based on Describing Archives: A Content Standard(DACS). 9 April 2026: Genna Duplisea updated the link to digitized materials in the Alternate Form Available note and revised the Preferred Citation note for the collection. English The Preservation Society of Newport County
424 Bellevue Avenue Newport, RI 02840 Tel: 401-847-1000 museumaffairs@newportmansions.org
Thomas Marvell The Newport Collection circa 1950-1970 Newport Collection 1 hollinger box The Newport Collection includes prints and negatives of Newport buildings restored and/or renovated by Fall River - Newport architect and preservation architect for the Preservation Society of Newport County, Thomas Marvell. Marvell was the nephew of Miss Alice Brayton of Green Animals. PSNCA.H.020 Collection information

The Newport Collection is comprised of photographs, negatives, and sketches. The photographs date from 1950-1970, and formats include modern gelatin silver prints and tracing paper. The photographs depict various buildings around Newport that Marvell worked on throughout this time period. The collection holds one hundred and eleven photographs of his projects around the city of Newport, Rhode Island.

This collection has been fully digitized and is available for viewing online at newportalri.org

All researchers seeking to publish materials from the collections of the PSNC Archives and Special Collections are requested to contact the archivist, prior to reproducing, quoting, or otherwise publishing any portion or extract from this collection. Although the Preservation Society has physical ownership of the collection and the materials contained therein, it does not claim copyright ownership. It is up to the researcher to determine the owners of the copyright and to obtain any necessary permission from them.

The collection is open to the public, and there are no restrictions on access. However, the collection can only be seen by scheduled appointment.

Description or title of item, PSNCA.H.020: The Newport Collection, Box 1, Folder #, Preservation Society of Newport County, Newport, RI.

This collection is arranged by type of materials and subject matter in one document box. The collection is held in one series. Series 1: Architectural Photographs

Biographical note

Thomas Brayton Marvell was The Preservation Society of Newport County’s (The Society’s) restoration architect from 1940s until his death in 1983. Photographs in the collection range from 1950 to 1970. Marvell was a renowned architect throughout the state of Rhode Island during his career, based in Fall River, MA, Little Compton and Tiverton, RI. As the Society’s restoration architect, Marvell’s images are directly related to projects undertaken by the Preservation Society. He was a graduate of Harvard University and used his extensive knowledge as a preservation architect throughout his impressive career.

 Administrative information

Architectural photographs taken by Thomas Marvell. Architectural photographs and negatives gifted to the PSNC by Mrs. Elinor Truesdale Marvell.

 Names Marvell, Thomas Marvell, Elinor Truesdale Types of Materials photographs architectural drawings RIAMCO Browsing Term Architecture The collection has been digitized and is available for viewing at newportmansions.rediscoverysoftware.com Architectural PhotographsSeries 11Folder 1-19circa 1950 - 1970 Photograph of the White House1Folder 1circa 1950 - 1970

PSNCA.H.020.1

 Photograph of the White House1Folder 1circa 1950 - 1970

PSNCA.H.020.2

 Photograph of the White House1Folder 1circa 1950 - 1970

PSNCA.H.020.3

 Photograph of the White House1Folder 1circa 1950 - 1970

PSNCA.H.020.4

 Photograph of the White House1Folder 1circa 1950 - 1970

PSNCA.H.020.5

 Photograph of the White House1Folder 1circa 1950 - 1970

PSNCA.H.020.6

 Photograph of the Mrs. Elizabeth Morris Smith House1Folder 21965 March

PSNCA.H.020.7

 Photograph of the Mrs. Elizabeth Morris Smith House1Folder 21965 March

PSNCA.H.020.8

 Photograph of the Mrs. Elizabeth Morris Smith House1Folder 21965 March

PSNCA.H.020.9

 Photograph of the Mrs. Elizabeth Morris Smith House1Folder 3circa 1965

PSNCA.H.020.10

 Photograph of the Mrs. Elizabeth Morris Smith House1Folder 3circa 1965

PSNCA.H.020.11

 Photograph of the Long Wharf Offices of Corcoran, Peckham & Hayes1Folder 41968 Jan 16

PSNCA.H.020.12

 Photograph of the Long Wharf Offices of Corcoran, Peckham & Hayes1Folder 41968 Jan 16

PSNCA.H.020.13

 Photograph of the Long Wharf Offices of Corcoran, Peckham & Hayes1Folder 41968 Jan 16

PSNCA.H.020.14

 Photograph of the Long Wharf Offices of Corcoran, Peckham & Hayes1Folder 41968 Jan 16

PSNCA.H.020.15

 Photograph of the Long Wharf Offices of Corcoran, Peckham & Hayes1Folder 41968 Jan 16

PSNCA.H.020.16

 Photograph of the Long Wharf Offices of Corcoran, Peckham & Hayes1Folder 41968 Jan 16

PSNCA.H.020.17

 Photograph of the Matthew Perry House1Folder 51968 June

PSNCA.H.020.18

 Photograph of the Matthew Perry House1Folder 51968 June

PSNCA.H.020.19

 Photograph of the Matthew Perry House1Folder 51968 June

PSNCA.H.020.20

 Photograph of the Matthew Perry House1Folder 51966 Nov

PSNCA.H.020.21

 Photograph of the Matthew Perry House1Folder 51966 Nov

PSNCA.H.020.22

 Photograph of the Matthew Perry House1Folder 51966 Nov

PSNCA.H.020.23

 Photograph of Washington Square1Folder 6circa 1950 - 1970

PSNCA.H.020.24

 Photograph of Washington Square1Folder 6circa 1950 - 1970

PSNCA.H.020.25

 Photograph of Washington Square1Folder 6circa 1950 - 1970

PSNCA.H.020.26

 Photograph of Washington Square1Folder 6circa 1950 - 1970

PSNCA.H.020.27

 Photograph of Coggeshall Building1Folder 7circa 1959

PSNCA.H.020.28

 Photograph of Coggeshall Building1Folder 7circa 1959

PSNCA.H.020.29

 Photograph of Coggeshall Building1Folder 7circa 1959

PSNCA.H.020.30

 Photograph of Washington Square1Folder 7circa 1950 - 1970

PSNCA.H.020.31

 Photograph of Coggeshall Building1Folder 7circa 1959

PSNCA.H.020.32

 Photograph of Washington Square1Folder 7circa 1950 - 1970

PSNCA.H.020.33

 Photograph of Kingscote1Folder 81973 Dec

PSNCA.H.020.34

 Photograph of Kingscote1Folder 81973 Dec

PSNCA.H.020.35

 Photograph of Kingscote1Folder 81973 Dec

PSNCA.H.020.36

 Photograph of House in Newport1Folder 9circa 1950 - 1970

PSNCA.H.020.37

 Photograph of House in Newport1Folder 9circa 1950 - 1970

PSNCA.H.020.38

 Photograph of House in Newport1Folder 9circa 1950 - 1970

PSNCA.H.020.39

 Photograph of House in Newport1Folder 9circa 1950 - 1970

PSNCA.H.020.40

 Photograph of House in Newport1Folder 9circa 1950 - 1970

PSNCA.H.020.41

 Photograph of House in Newport1Folder 9circa 1950 - 1970

PSNCA.H.020.42

 Photograph of House in Newport1Folder 9circa 1950 - 1970

PSNCA.H.020.43

 Photograph of House in Newport1Folder 10circa 1950 - 1970

PSNCA.H.020.44

 Photograph of Trinity Church1Folder 10circa 1950 - 1970

PSNCA.H.020.45

 Photograph of Trinity Church1Folder 10circa 1950 - 1970

PSNCA.H.020.46

 Photograph of Trinity Church1Folder 10circa 1950 - 1970

PSNCA.H.020.47

 Photograph of Trinity Church1Folder 10circa 1950 - 1970

PSNCA.H.020.48

 Photograph of Trinity Church1Folder 10circa 1950 - 1970

PSNCA.H.020.49

 Photograph of Trinity Church1Folder 10circa 1950 - 1970

PSNCA.H.020.50

 Photograph of Trinity Church1Folder 10circa 1950 - 1970

PSNCA.H.020.51

 Photograph of Trinity Church1Folder 10circa 1950 - 1970

PSNCA.H.020.52

 Photograph of Trinity Church1Folder 10circa 1950 - 1970

PSNCA.H.020.53

 Photograph of Trinity Church1Folder 10circa 1950 - 1970

PSNCA.H.020.54

 Photograph of Trinity Church1Folder 10circa 1950 - 1970

PSNCA.H.020.55

 Photograph of Trinity Church1Folder 10circa 1950 - 1970

PSNCA.H.020.56

 Photograph of Trinity Church1Folder 10circa 1950 - 1970

PSNCA.H.020.57

 Photograph of Trinity Church1Folder 10circa 1950 - 1970

PSNCA.H.020.58

 Photograph of U.S. Naval War College1Folder 11circa 1950 - 1970

PSNCA.H.020.59

 Photograph of U.S. Naval War College1Folder 11circa 1950 - 1970

PSNCA.H.020.60

 Photograph of U.S. Naval War College1Folder 11circa 1950 - 1970

PSNCA.H.020.61

 Photograph of U.S. Naval War College1Folder 11circa 1950 - 1970

PSNCA.H.020.62

 Photograph of U.S. Naval War College1Folder 11circa 1950 - 1970

PSNCA.H.020.63

 Photograph of U.S. Naval War College1Folder 11circa 1950 - 1970

PSNCA.H.020.64

 Photograph of U.S. Naval War College1Folder 11circa 1950 - 1970

PSNCA.H.020.65

 Photograph of U.S. Naval War College1Folder 11circa 1950 - 1970

PSNCA.H.020.66

 Photograph of Newport Oil Corp.1Folder 12circa 1950 - 1970

PSNCA.H.020.67

 Photograph of Marble House1Folder 131969 April 30

PSNCA.H.020.68

 Photograph of Marble House1Folder 131969 April 30

PSNCA.H.020.69

 Photograph of Marble House1Folder 131969 April 30

PSNCA.H.020.70

 Photograph of Marble House1Folder 131969 April 30

PSNCA.H.020.71

 Photograph of Marble House1Folder 131969 April 30

PSNCA.H.020.72

 Photograph of Marble House1Folder 131969 April 30

PSNCA.H.020.73

 Photograph of Marble House1Folder 131969 April 30

PSNCA.H.020.74

 Photograph of Marble House1Folder 131969 April 30

PSNCA.H.020.75

 Photograph of Marble House1Folder 131969 April 30

PSNCA.H.020.76

 Photograph of Washington Square1Folder 14circa 1974

PSNCA.H.020.77

 Photograph of Washington Square1Folder 14circa 1974

PSNCA.H.020.78

 Photograph of Marble House1Folder 151973 Spring

PSNCA.H.020.79

 Photograph of Marble House1Folder 151964 Oct

PSNCA.H.020.80

 Photograph of Marble House1Folder 151964 Oct

PSNCA.H.020.81

 Photograph of Marble House1Folder 151965 Sept

PSNCA.H.020.82

 Photograph of Marble House1Folder 151965 Sept

PSNCA.H.020.83

 Photograph of Marble House1Folder 151965 Sept

PSNCA.H.020.84

 Photograph of Marble House1Folder 151964 Oct

PSNCA.H.020.85

 Photograph of Marble House1Folder 151964 Oct

PSNCA.H.020.86

 Photograph of Marble House1Folder 151964 Oct

PSNCA.H.020.87

 Photograph of Marble House1Folder 151973 Spring

PSNCA.H.020.88

 Photograph of Lloyd Hyde House1Folder 16circa 1950 - 1970

PSNCA.H.020.89

 Photograph of Lloyd Hyde House1Folder 16circa 1950 - 1970

PSNCA.H.020.90

 Photograph of Lloyd Hyde House1Folder 16circa 1950 - 1970

PSNCA.H.020.91

 Photograph of Lloyd Hyde House1Folder 16circa 1950 - 1970

PSNCA.H.020.92

 Photograph of Horan Building1Folder 17circa 1950 - 1970

PSNCA.H.020.93

 Photograph of Washington Square1Folder 17circa 1950 - 1970

PSNCA.H.020.94

 Photograph of The Breakers Porte-Cochere1Folder 18circa 1950 - 1970

PSNCA.H.020.95

 Photograph of The Breakers Porte-Cochere1Folder 18circa 1950 - 1970

PSNCA.H.020.96

 Photograph of The Breakers Porte-Cochere1Folder 18circa 1950 - 1970

PSNCA.H.020.97

 Photograph of The Breakers Porte-Cochere1Folder 18circa 1950 - 1970

PSNCA.H.020.98

 Photograph of The Breakers Porte-Cochere1Folder 18circa 1950 - 1970

PSNCA.H.020.99

 Photograph of The Breakers Pergola1Folder 18circa 1950 - 1970

PSNCA.H.020.100

 Photograph of The Breakers Pergola1Folder 18circa 1950 - 1970

PSNCA.H.020.101

 Photograph of The Breakers Pergola1Folder 18circa 1950 - 1970

PSNCA.H.020.102

 Photograph of The Breakers Pergola1Folder 18circa 1950 - 1970

PSNCA.H.020.103

 Photograph of The Breakers Pergola1Folder 18circa 1950 - 1970

PSNCA.H.020.104

 Photograph of The Breakers Pergola1Folder 18circa 1950 - 1970

PSNCA.H.020.105

 Photograph of The Breakers Pergola1Folder 18circa 1950 - 1970

PSNCA.H.020.106

 Photograph of The Breakers Pergola1Folder 18circa 1950 - 1970

PSNCA.H.020.107

 Photograph of Rosecliff1Folder 191971 Sept 17

PSNCA.H.020.108

 Photograph of Rosecliff1Folder 191971 Sept 17

PSNCA.H.020.109

 Photograph of Rosecliff1Folder 191971 Sept 17

PSNCA.H.020.110

 Photograph of Rosecliff1Folder 191971 Sept 17

PSNCA.H.020.111