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Altieri (Alice LaFond) papers
Formal title:
Alice LaFond Altieri papers
Extent:
3 box(es)
Date range:
1914-1976
Abstract:
The papers of Alice LaFond Altieri, state legislator and public official, of North Smithfield, R.I., consists of her political and personal correspondence, scrapbooks and clippings, speeches, reports, and memorabilia.
Repository:
Phillips Memorial Library
Collection call no:
rppc_altieri
Brennan (John V.) papers
Formal title:
John V. Brennan papers
Extent:
42 box(es)
Date range:
1958-2008
Abstract:
The collection consists of documentation, photographs, and memoribilia of Marine Colonel John V. Brennan (Providence College Class of ’59). The center piece of this collection are Brennan's oral histories of major figures and foreign affairs initiatives during his service as the Marine Corp military aide to President Richard Nixon and as his chief of staff during President Nixon's post-presidency years.
Repository:
Phillips Memorial Library
Collection call no:
rppc_brennan
Bruce E. Graver collection on John G. Whittier
Formal title:
Bruce E. Graver collection on John G. Whittier
Extent:
5 box(es)
Date range:
1831-1890
Abstract:
The collection is comprised of a series of letters composed by John G. Whittier, 19th century newspapers, and various publications of his poetry and writings.
Repository:
Phillips Memorial Library
Collection call no:
rppc_whittier
Doyle (Edward Paul), O. P. papers
Formal title:
Edward Paul Doyle, O. P. papers
Extent:
2 box(es)
Date range:
1932-2000
Abstract:
The collection centers around Dominican Brother Edward Paul Doyle’s military service as a World War II U.S. Army Chaplain, participation in the 104th Infantry Division liberation of the Nazi concentration camp at Nordhausen, Germany, and attendance at Holocaust remembrance events during the 1980s and 1990s.
Repository:
Phillips Memorial Library
Collection call no:
rppc_doyle
Higgins (Edward J.) papers
Formal title:
Edward J. Higgins papers
Extent:
(2.0 linear feet)
Date range:
1935-1976
Abstract:
The papers of Edward J. Higgins consist of correspondence, baseball memorabilia, Democratic National Convention memorabilia, news clippings, and investigative reports concerning the 1939-1940 wire tapping case involving RI Governor William Henry Vanderbilt and Pawtucket City Mayor Thomas McCoy.
Repository:
Phillips Memorial Library
Collection call no:
rppc_higgins
Moore (J. Lyons) papers
Formal title:
J. Lyons Moore papers
Extent:
13 box(es)
Date range:
1904-1974
Abstract:
The collection contains materials relating to national and state campaign elections and conventions, including a wide assortment of memorabilia and private correspondence between party officials and approximately 200 prominent Democrats from the 1930's-1970's.
Repository:
Phillips Memorial Library
Collection call no:
rppc_jlmoore
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Providence, Rhode Island Branch collection
Formal title:
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Providence, Rhode Island Branch collection
Extent:
6.0 linear feet
Date range:
1914-1974 (bulk 1969-1974)
Abstract:
The NAACP Providence, RI Branch Collection consists of correspondence, memorandum, documents, newspaper clippings and other material about civil rights issues both in Rhode Island and throughout the nation.
Repository:
Phillips Memorial Library
Collection call no:
US-RPPC_naacp
Quinn (Robert Emmet) papers
Formal title:
Robert Emmet Quinn papers and Oral Histories
Extent:
1.0 linear feet
Date range:
1936-1975
Abstract:
The collection contains a small amount of miscellaneous business and personal documents, newsclippings and transcripts of speeches. The heart of this collection is a series of oral history interviews conducted in 1972 and 1973. All but two of these interviews, which covers every phase of his public life, have been roughly transcribed. Of particular value are Quinn's comments on the 1935 "Bloodless Revolution" and on the local political arena of Rhode Island up to World War II.
Repository:
Phillips Memorial Library
Collection call no:
rppc_quinn
Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery
Formal title:
Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery
Extent:
3 box(es)
Date range:
1853-1913
Abstract:
The collection consists of official records of the Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery and the the personal correspondence of Lt. Allen F. Cameron, who was one of the regiment's officers. The regimental records consist of materials such as regimental reports, orders, rosters, and courts-martial records detailing activities of the regiment.
Repository:
Phillips Memorial Library
Collection call no:
rppc_us11regiment
Roberts (Dennis J.) papers
Formal title:
Dennis J. Roberts papers
Extent:
32 box(es)
Date range:
1927-1972
Abstract:
The collection of Dennis J. Roberts, former mayor of Providence and Rhode Island Governor, consists of his personal and political correspondence, clippings, reports, campaign and public speeches, press releases, and photographs.
Repository:
Phillips Memorial Library, Archives and Special Collections
Collection call no:
rppc_roberts

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