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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:: Rhode Island School of Design. Museum of Art. Presidents' and Directors' correspondence.
Extent:: 6.0 linear feet
Date range:: 1889-1966 1900-1948
Abstract:: The Presidents' and Directors' correspondence documents their interaction with family, friends, gallery owners, art dealers, donors, collectors, artists, museum directors, and curators, 1889-1966, bulk 1900-1948. The records include correspondence, legal documents, inventories, photographs, invoices, receipts, and certificates of insurance, which document the consideration, acquisition, exhibition, conservation, and disposal of works of art, as well as the Museum of Art’s internal affairs.
Repository:: Rhode Island School of Design Archives
Collection call no:: 23.1.1

Formal title:: Rhode Island State Prison and Providence County Jail records
Extent:: 31 cubic feet
Date range:: 1807-1972 (bulk 1807-1939)
Abstract:: This collection consists of prisoner, financial, administrative and medical records spanning the years 1807 to 1972 and includes records from the Providence County Jail as well as the State Prison.
Repository:: Rhode Island State Archives
Collection call no:: 1995-291

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