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Hunt family papers

Formal title:: Hunt family papers
Extent:: 0.01 linear feet (1 folder)
Date range:: 1858-1899 and undated (bulk 1878-1897)
Abstract:: Letters addressed to members of the Hunt family, particularly renowned architect Richard Morris Hunt (1827-1895) and his wife Catherine Hunt (1830-1909), who were both summer residents of Newport, Rhode Island.
Repository:: Redwood Library and Athenaeum
Collection call no:: RLC.Ms.555

Formal title:: Murphy collection of Van Alen papers
Extent:: 11 linear feet linear feet (6 record boxes, 2 document cases, 2 flat boxes)
Date range:: 1859-2001 and undated (bulk 1940-1999)
Abstract:: James H. Van Alen (1902-1991) and Candace Van Alen (1912-2002), were a well-known high society couple who were instrumental in establishing the International Tennis Hall of Fame at the Newport Casino in Newport, Rhode Island. This collection documents their lives, residences and interests as well as their involvement in various activities and organizations through their own personal records, correspondence, financial and legal records, published and unpublished writings, clippings, audiovisual materials, and photographs.
Repository:: Redwood Library and Athenaeum
Collection call no:: RLC.Ms.036

Wetmore family papers

Formal title:: Wetmore family papers
Extent:: .03 linear feet (3 folders)
Date range:: 1847-1950 and undated (bulk 1847-1854)
Abstract:: This collection consists of personal correspondence sent to and from members of the Wetmore family of Newport, Rhode Island. An unidentified photograph is also included.
Repository:: Redwood Library and Athenaeum
Collection call no:: RLC.Ms.546

Formal title:: Edith Wharton letters
Extent:: 0.2 linear feet (2 folders)
Date range:: 1883-1937 (bulk 1917-1925)
Abstract:: Letters and photocopies of letters written by renowned American author, Edith Wharton (1862-1937) to various members of Newport, Rhode Island society.
Repository:: Redwood Library and Athenaeum
Collection call no:: RLC.Ms.569

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