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AS220 Collection

Formal title:: AS220 Collection
Extent:: 110.5 linear feet
Date range:: 1982-2018
Abstract:: AS220 originated in Providence, Rhode Island in 1985 as an artist-run organization committed to providing an unjuried and uncensored forum for the arts. Retaining that mission, the organization has grown to over 100,000 square feet in downtown Providence representing a $25 million investment in urban revitalization. The City of Providence is now broadly recognized for its exceptional revitalization-based support for the creative economy and creative placemaking.
Repository:: Providence Public Library
Collection call no:: 030

Formal title:: William Eaton Foster Papers
Extent:: 2 box(es)
Date range:: 1877-1930
Abstract:: The Foster papers contain William E. Foster’s personal papers during his tenure as librarian at the Providence Public Library. Included are the manuscripts for the many speeches and addresses given to various clubs and organizations on historical and literary matters, subjects Foster was especially interested in. There are also handwritten and typed manuscripts for books and articles written by Foster and some of his writings published in booklet form.
Repository:: Providence Public Library, Special Collections
Collection call no:: MSS005

Formal title:: C. Fiske Harris Collection on the Civil War and Slavery Manuscripts
Extent:: 5 box(es)
Date range:: 1861-1865
Abstract:: This collection contains original manuscript writings relating to the Civil War. There are 432 letters from Civil War soldiers written to family and friends back home, 11 letters from Charlotte F. Dailey during an inspection of Rhode Island troops in Union convalescent hospitals, 10 letters written to Mrs. Dailey from her husband and from family friend W.E. Gardiner, 4 letters from Samuel Wight’s family to him. This collection also contains the papers of Dr. Henry E. Turner including summons notices and treasury notes, as well as memos and brief notes.
Repository:: Providence Public Library, Special Collections
Collection call no:: MSS004

Formal title:: Edwin W. Arnold Correspondence
Extent:: .25 linear feet
Date range:: 1862 December 2 - 1894 September 2
Abstract:: This collection consists of letters written by Edwin W. Arnold to members of his family during the period of December 22, 1862 – November 1, 1865.
Repository:: Providence Public Library, Special Collections
Collection call no:: MSS 006

Formal title:: Daniel Berkeley Updike Autograph Collection
Extent:: 4 linear feet
Date range:: 1639-1940
Abstract:: The collection consists of miscellaneous items collected by Daniel Berkeley Updike, chiefly letters and documents, many of which relate to Rhode Island history.
Repository:: Providence Public Library, Special Collections
Collection call no:: MS002

Formal title:: Collection of Tynietoy and LeClerc dollhouse furniture
Extent:: 2 linear feet
Date range:: 1920s-1930s
Abstract:: Collection of dollhouse furniture made for Tynietoy Furniture Shop in Providence, R.I. Many of the items are attributed to designer and maker George LeClerc.
Repository:: Providence Public Library
Collection call no:: 002-05-01

Formal title:: Laurence E. Tilley Photograph Collection
Extent:: .4 linear feet
Date range:: 1958, undated
Abstract:: The collection includes 197 black and white photographs of residential architecture and street views in Providence, Rhode Island taken by Lawrence E. Tilley in 1958. The photographs document the College Hill neighborhood.
Repository:: Providence Public Library, Rhode Island Collection
Collection call no:: VM015

Formal title:: Rhode Island Stereocard Collection
Extent:: .4 linear feet
Date range:: circa 1860-1900
Abstract:: The Rhode Island Stereocard Collection contains stereograms with images related to geographic locations, buildings and organizations in the State of Rhode Island as well as various miscellaneous images found with the collection.
Repository:: Providence Public Library Special Collections, Rhode Island Collection
Collection call no:: VM012

Formal title:: John Hutchins Cady Research Scrapbooks
Extent:: 2 linear feet (5 boxes)
Date range:: approximately 1920-1965
Abstract:: The collection consists of eleven scrapbooks created by John Hutchins Cady, an architect, architectural historian, preservationist and urban planner.
Repository:: Providence Public Library Special Collections, Rhode Island Collection
Collection call no:: VM011

Formal title:: The Outlet Company Collection
Extent:: 1 folder (29 photographs, 2 oversized documents)
Date range:: 1900, 1962, before 1986
Abstract:: This collection contains photographs and ephemera related to The Outlet Company, once located in Providence, Rhode Island.
Repository:: Providence Public Library Special Collections, Rhode Island Collection
Collection call no:: VM019

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