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Bancroft (George) note
Formal title:
George Bancroft note
Extent:
0.01 linear feet (1 folder)
Date range:
undated
Abstract:
George Bancroft (1800-1891) was a noted American historian, diplomat, and public official, who also kept a home in Newport, Rhode Island. This collection contains one undated note to an unidentified recipient.
Repository:
Redwood Library and Athenaeum
Collection call no:
RLC.Ms.500
Bristow (John) arbitration award
Formal title:
John Bristow arbitration award
Extent:
0.01 linear feet (1 folder)
Date range:
1755
Abstract:
This collection consists of an arbitration award between John Bristow and the owners of the Brigantine Amy: Henry Collins, Ebenezer Flagg, and Samuel Engs, all of Newport, Rhode Island.
Repository:
Redwood Library and Athenaeum
Collection call no:
RLC.Ms.563
Brown (Henry A.L.) Constitutional Convention papers
Formal title:
Mr. Henry A.L. Brown Constitutional Convention papers
Extent:
2.4 cubic feet other
Date range:
1986
Abstract:
The Henry A.L. Brown Constitutional Convention papers, though duplicated somewhat in the 1986 Constitutional Convention Collection at the Rhode Island State Archives, contains items which illustrate the process of drafting a constitution from the delegate's position within the process. Some items provide a view to the inner workings of the life of the delegate, from lobbying efforts of special interests groups to the efforts made of the Convention organizers to facilitate teamwork and keep delegates informed on the issues. This is not a complete record of the convention but documents one delegate's involvement. It is evident, from papers collected, that Mr. Brown served on the Judiciary Committee whose main focus was Resolution 80; This resolution, among others, addressed the issues of judicial power, accountability and selection.
Repository:
Rhode Island State Archives
Collection call no:
1997-96
Brown (John) letter
Formal title:
John Brown letter
Extent:
0.01 linear feet (1 folder)
Date range:
1859
Abstract:
This collection consists of a facsimile letter of John Brown (1800-1859) to his cousin, Reverend Luther Humphrey in Charlestown, Virginia, in which he reflects upon his imprisonment and upcoming death sentence as a result of his raid on Harper’s Ferry.
Repository:
Redwood Library and Athenaeum
Collection call no:
RLC.Ms.550
Choate (Joseph Hodges) letter
Formal title:
Joseph Hodges Choate letter
Extent:
0.01 linear feet (1 folder)
Date range:
1915
Abstract:
This collection consists of one letter from Joseph Hodges Choate (1832-1917), New York lawyer and diplomat, to General Francis V. Choate (1850-1921), Army officer and a former Rhode Island resident.
Repository:
Redwood Library and Athenaeum
Collection call no:
RLC.Ms.507
Constitutional Convention (Rhode Island)
Formal title:
Rhode Island Constitutional Convention records
Extent:
37.8 linear feet
Date range:
1986
Abstract:
The records of the 1986 Rhode Island Constitutional Convention covers the entire year of 1986 and consists of videotaped plenary sessions, transcripts of proceeding, journals, committee files, subject files, ballot questions, resolutions, realia (convention stamps), publicity files, public information videotapes and audio tapes.
Repository:
Rhode Island State Archives
Collection call no:
C#00339
Department of Transportation State Photolog Highway films
Formal title:
Department of Transportation State Photolog Highway films
Extent:
12.89 cubic feet other
Date range:
1981
Abstract:
The Department of Transportation State Photolog Highway films contain sequential images of the highway and its environs taken at equal increments of distance from a moving vehicle at driver’s eye level. The film documents such information as number of lanes, surface type, pavement markings, signs and hazards. It provides a permanent record or history of any one state highway at a given time. Additional information is included in the frame of the image, such as date, route description, direction and milepoint. All state roads were filmed in both directions.
Repository:
Rhode Island State Archives
Collection call no:
2001-17
Grant (Ulysses S.) letter
Formal title:
Ulysees S. Grant letter
Extent:
0.01 linear feet (1 folder)
Date range:
1877
Abstract:
This collection consists of one letter from Ulysses S. Grant (1822-1885), 18th President of the United States, to his friend regarding his plans for after his presidency and his opinion on the Election of 1876.
Repository:
Redwood Library and Athenaeum
Collection call no:
RLC.Ms.518
Jefferson (Thomas) letter
Formal title:
Thomas Jefferson letter
Extent:
0.02 linear feet (1 oversize folder)
Date range:
1790
Abstract:
This collection consists of one letter with a commission from Thomas Jefferson (1742-1826) as Secretary of State to William Channing (1751-1793) of Newport, Rhode Island, appointing Channing as the United States attorney for Rhode Island.
Repository:
Redwood Library and Athenaeum
Collection call no:
RLC.Ms.521
Malbone (Godfrey) oath
Formal title:
Godfrey Malbone oath
Extent:
0.01 linear feet (1 folder)
Date range:
1763
Abstract:
This collection contains a printed oath filled in and signed at the Custom House at Newport, Rhode Island, certifying that Godfrey Malbone (1724-1785) and his brother John (1735-1795) were the owners of the brig
Repository:
Redwood Library and Athenaeum
Collection call no:
RLC.Ms.552

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