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Brown-Tougaloo Exchange records
Formal title:
Brown-Tougaloo Exchange records
Extent:
16 Linear Feet
Date range:
1961-1989 (1963-1969)
Abstract:
The Brown-Tougaloo Exchange records contain correspondence, reports, financial data, grant proposals, teaching materials, tape recordings and press clippings produced by or about Tougaloo College and its exchange program with Brown University. The collection also includes financial and documentary material about the U.S. Higher Education Act of 1965, especially its Title III, Institutional Aid.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
OF.1ZU.2
da Graça and Soares family papers
Formal title:
da Graça and Soares family papers
Extent:
0.85 cubic feet
Date range:
1901-1994
Abstract:
The collection contains the collected papers of the da Graça and Soares family, which includes photographs that reflect the lives of a Cape Verdean family in Rhode Island in the early to mid-twentieth century.
Repository:
Special Collections, James P. Adams Library
Collection call no:
MSS-0072
Guide to the Mary Elizabeth Sharpe papers, 1914-1985
Formal title:
Mary Elizabeth Sharpe papers
Extent:
22 Linear Feet
Date range:
1914-1985
Abstract:
Mary Elizabeth Sharpe (1884-1985) was a successful businesswoman (owner of a successful tea shop and candy room in New York City) when she married her husband Henry Sharpe in 1920. Mrs. Sharpe was a philanthropist with many interests but was best known for her efforts to beautify Brown University and the city of Providence, RI. A self-taught landscape architect, Sharpe established an annual tree fund and lead the fundraising efforts to create India Point Park, a Providence waterfront recreation area. This collection contains her personal files, blueprints, correspondence, day books, calendars, clippings, recipes, scrapbooks, records relating to landscaping and other community projects, gardening information, blueprints, and photographs.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.2005.34
Keddy (Jane L.) papers
Formal title:
Jane L. Keddy papers
Extent:
14.5 Linear feet
Date range:
1969-1993 (bulk 1977-1988)
Abstract:
The Keddy papers contain correspondence, research notes on index cards, brochures, museum handbooks, photocopies of entire chapters from books being used for research, maps and other illustrations along with extensive drafts of a proposed 1000 plus page biography of Samuel de Champlain. Other material includes personal correspondence on topics as diverse as feminism, safe drinking water and theology, professional correspondence in Jane Keddy's capacity as the editor/owner of Parameter Press and a folder of correspondence with potential publishers of the Champlain manuscript.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.2007.028
Kinter (William L.) papers
Formal title:
William L. Kinter papers
Extent:
0.25 Linear feet (200 items in 1 clamshell box)
Date range:
1958-1965
Abstract:
Chiefly letters to teacher and poet William L. Kinter from William Everson, Allen Ginsberg, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Denise Levertov, and other 20th century poets; also photographs, play bills, postcards, and clippings.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.Kinter
Palmer, (Capt. Earl C.) Collection
Formal title:
Capt. Earl C. Palmer Collection
Extent:
3.67 linear feet
Date range:
1940-1965
Abstract:
Large collection related to Moran Towing Co., tugboats, the merchant marine, marine engineering, and other maritime topics.
Repository:
Steamship Historical Society of America
Collection call no:
1967.01
Pearson (Hugh) papers
Formal title:
Hugh Pearson papers
Extent:
10.5 Linear feet
Date range:
1950-2007 (bulk 1990-2004)
Abstract:
The materials collected and partly organized by Hugh Pearson consist of correspondence to and from Hugh Pearson, Pearson's writings, including manuscripts; writings by other authors or correspondents, research files, financial files, legal files, personal files, notebooks, clippings, publications, media, photographs, books and restricted files. The papers are dated from 1950 to 2007, but the bulk of the materials are dated from 1990 to 2004.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.2011.006
Portuguese Cultural Association records
Formal title:
Portuguese Cultural Association records
Extent:
1.5 cubic feet.
Date range:
1959-1980
Abstract:
The collection contains the collected papers of the Portuguese Cultural Association based in East Providence, Rhode Island, and includes documents and photographs that celebrate and promote Portuguese culture.
Repository:
Special Collections, James P. Adams Library
Collection call no:
MSS-0038
Portuguese Heritage Subcommittee records
Formal title:
Portuguese Heritage Subcommittee records
Extent:
1 cubic foot.
Date range:
1971-1990 (bulk 1980-1983)
Abstract:
The collection contains Mariana Pierannunzi’s collected documents of the Portuguese Heritage Subcommittee which was created to celebrate and promote Portuguese culture.
Repository:
Special Collections, James P. Adams Library
Collection call no:
MSS-0043
Preston (John) Papers
Formal title:
John Preston papers
Extent:
52.5 Linear Feet
Date range:
circa 1973-1995
Abstract:
Personal and professional correspondence; includes letters from friends, other writers, and groups whose focus is gay life and rights; also includes his outgoing letters on computer disk. Original typescripts of his writings; photographs; magazines with articles he authored; clippings; books written by Preston and others; and proofs.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.2011.032

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