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Ambrose E. Burnside Collection
Formal title:
Ambrose E. Burnside Collection
Extent:
80-90 item(s)
Date range:
1850-1883 (bulk 1862-1881)
Abstract:
The Historical Society holds a number of Burnside artifacts, primarily items related to his service in the Civil War.
Repository:
Bristol Historical and Preservation Society
Collection call no:
MSS 1881
Arnold (Edwin W.) correspondence
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
Green Animals Collection
Formal title:
The Green Animals Collection
Extent:
6 Hollinger Boxes; 2 Oversize Boxes
Date range:
circa 1870-1990
Abstract:
The Green Animals Collection is comprised of materials relating to the Brayton Family, as well as the Estate’s house and gardens, spanning the period from 1870 until 1990. The collection includes images of the interior and exterior of the home from various points in its existence, as well as images showing various generations of the family.
Repository:
The Preservation Society of Newport County
Collection call no:
PSNCA.H.009
Guild (Emmons Dexter) papers
Formal title:
Emmons Dexter Guild papers
Extent:
100 item(s)
Date range:
1861-1906 (bulk 1861-1865)
Abstract:
The Emmons Dexter Guild papers comprise some 100 items, the bulk of which are letters he wrote to his family in the course of his service in the 1st Rhode Island Cavalry during the Civil War. The collection includes financial papers of the Improved Order of Red Men, Pokanoket Tribe No. 38, a fraternal organization to which Guild belonged, along with items that relate to Guild's role as Aide-de-Camp in the Grand Army of the Republic.
Repository:
Brown University Library
Collection call no:
Ms. 78.20
Harris (C. Fiske) collection on the Civil War and slavery
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
Rhode Island Soldiers and Sailors Historical Society manuscripts, published works, and other material
Formal title:
Rhode Island Soldiers and Sailors Historical Society manuscripts, published works, and other material
Extent:
1 linear foot
Date range:
1858-1887
Abstract:
This collection consists primarily of manuscripts and papers from the society, as well as published material including newspapers and flyers.
Repository:
Providence Public Library, Rhode Island Collection
Collection call no:
MSS 019

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