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Peloquin (C. Alexander) research collection
Formal title:
C. Alexander Peloquin research collection
Extent:
3 linear feet (2 record cartons, 1 CD box, and 1 oversized box)
Date range:
1940-2003
Abstract:
The collection is comprised of biographical research on the life of composer Christopher Alexander Peloquin. The information was collected and arranged by Sister Gail P. Himrod, O.P, Mus. A.D. It spans from his days as a bandmaster in the 314th Army Band in World War II, to his time working for the Catholic Hour TV Broadcast, to his service as director of music ministry at Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Providence, RI, through his 38 years on Boston College's Faculty of Music as a composer in residence. He also conducted a professional choir called the Peloquin Chorale. In addition to biographical materials, the collection contains musical scores of Peloquin’s works, audio recordings of interviews and choral performances, and photographs of the Peloquin Chorale.
Repository:
Providence College Archives and Special Collections
Collection call no:
SC056
Perelman (S. J.) Papers
Formal title:
S. J. Perelman Papers
Extent:
Approximately 400 item(s)
Date range:
1914-1987
Abstract:
S.J. Perelman was a humorist, screenwriter, and dramatist, noted for his adept word play and wild imagination. Perelman wrote many humorous short pieces for
Repository:
Brown University Library
Collection call no:
Ms. 87.2
Performing arts collection
Formal title:
Performing arts collection
Extent:
7.9 cubic feet
Date range:
circa 1929-2010
Abstract:
A collection of playbills, theater programs, posters, and related ephemera for straight plays, musicals, ballet, opera, concerts, and motion pictures.
Repository:
Special Collections, James P. Adams Library
Collection call no:
MSS-0044
Peycke (Frieda) papers
Formal title:
Frieda Peycke Papers
Extent:
6.5 linear feet
Date range:
1904-1982
Abstract:
The Frieda Peycke Papers consist of personal correspondence (primarily with her pupil and friend, Frederick Gamble), printed commercially published sheet music and handwritten sheet music written by Frieda Peycke, recordings of Frieda Peycke performing some of her musical numbers, musical performance programs, promotional flyers, press clippings, articles authored by Frieda Peycke, photographs, and assorted biographical documents. Some of the material contains racist and offensive language.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.2020.003
Poland (William Carey) diaries and photographs
Formal title:
William Carey Poland diaries and photographs
Extent:
0.625 Linear feet
Date range:
1860-1910 (bulk 1875-1910)
Abstract:
The William Carey Poland diaires and photographs consist of 9 diaries and 24 photographs dating from about 1860 to 1910. Two of the diaries are in Clara (Harkness) Poland’s hand and one is in William Jr.’s hand. Included in the photograph series are various images of the Poland family and of Prof. Poland at an archaeological site.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.2008.007
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
Providence Black Repertory Company
Formal title:
Providence Black Repertory Company records
Extent:
24 linear feet
Date range:
1962-2017 (1996-2009)
Abstract:
The records of this organization. Includes correspondence, production files, financial records, posters, photographs, video and audio recordings.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.2018.012
Providence Steamboat Company Collection
Formal title:
Providence Steamboat Company Collection
Extent:
1.04 linear feet
Date range:
1928-2007
Abstract:
Providence Steamboat Company archives, including artifacts, framed photographs, loose images, and documents.
Repository:
Steamship Historical Society of America
Collection call no:
2007.01

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