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Date Range: 1701 - 1800 Remove filter 1701 - 1800 Format: genealogies Remove filter genealogies Institution: Brown University Special Collections Remove filter Brown University Special Collections
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Dixon (Nathan Fellows) Family papers
Formal title:
Nathan Fellows Dixon Family papers
Extent:
6.0 Linear feet
Date range:
1721-1938 (bulk 1825-1900)
Abstract:
The Nathan Fellows Dixon Family Papers consist of letters, legal documents, personal and political memorabilia and photographs relating to the Dixon Family of Westerly, Rhode Island. The bulk of the papers date from 1825 to 1900, with some pre-Revolutionary as well as twentieth-century documents included. The majority represent the domestic and political lives of three generations of men named Nathan Fellows Dixon, all of whom served in the United States Congress.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.2006.04
Luce (Nancy) Luce papers
Formal title:
Nancy Luce papers
Extent:
1 linear foot (over 300 items)
Date range:
1725-1964 (bulk 1833-1889)
Abstract:
The Nancy Luce papers comprise manuscripts poems, accounts, journals, photographs, family papers and clippings that cover the period from 1725 to 1964.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.Luce
Manning (James) papers
Formal title:
James Manning papers
Extent:
0.5 linear feet (c.230 items)
Date range:
1761-1827 (bulk 1765-1791)
Abstract:
The James Manning papers consist primarily of correspondence dating from 1765-1791 with prominent British and American Baptist ministers. Much of the correspondence involves the early history of Brown University or various issues regarding the Baptist religion and the growing tide of religion in Providence, Rhode Island.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
MS-1C-1
Newton Family Papers
Formal title:
Newton Family Papers
Extent:
.25 linear feet (ca. 50 items)
Date range:
circa 1780-1856
Abstract:
Manuscript copies of 18th and 19th century broadside verse, made by members of the Newton family, chiefly Mrs. Miriam Newton and Miss Nancy Newton, with an occasional original piece; accounts, genealogies, verse and prose; copies of sermons; excerpts from religious books; biographies of famous people; accounts of local weather; newsworthy local events. Compiled mostly in Southboro, Massachusetts, and Marlboro, New Hampshire.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.Newton

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