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Brooks (William H.) Family Papers
Formal title:
William H. Brooks Family Papers
Extent:
56 items
Date range:
1861-1865
Abstract:
The William H. Brooks Family Papers consist almost exclusively of correspondence from the period 1861-1865. While most of the letters are primarily concerned with family matters and relationships, some portion of the content relates the military activities of William H. Brooks and Jesse S. Comac, who enlisted in the Union Army at the rank of private early in the war. Camp life and battle scenes are described.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.Brooks
Day (Lee Garnett and Nancy Sayles Day) papers
Formal title:
Lee Garnett Day and Nancy Sayles Day papers
Extent:
7.0 Linear feet
Date range:
1890-1968 (bulk 1911-1945)
Abstract:
The Lee Garnett Day and Nancy Sayles Day papers consist of business records, correspondence, genealogies, photographs and other material from the Day and Sayles families. Much of the material concerns the Collins-Day South American Expedition of 1914-1915, Lee Garnett Day’s military career, the Bennett-Day Importing Company, and both Lee Garnett Day's and Nancy Sayles Day's travels around the world. The collection is dated from 1890 to 1968. Most of the material is dated from 1911 to 1945.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.2014.003
Drowne family papers
Formal title:
Drowne family papers
Extent:
10 Linear Feet
Date range:
1728-1936 (1750-1885)
Abstract:
The Drowne family papers encompass the correspondence and documents of several generations of an old and distinguished Rhode Island family, with the bulk of the materials consisting of writings and other materials pertaining to the life of Solomon Drowne, M.D. (1753-1834).
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.Drowne
Hawkins (Rush) collection
Formal title:
Rush Hawkins collection
Extent:
71 linear feet
Date range:
1750-1951 (1830-1917)
Abstract:
The Rush Hawkins collection (1750-1951(bulk 1830-1917)) contains personal, family, financial, and military correspondence and documents; photographs; and a variety of museum objects ranging from dinnerware and household items to clothing and personal accessories belonging to the Hawkins and Brown families. Most of the collection reflects the life and interests of Hawkins himself, with some items related to his wife Annmary Brown Hawkins and her family. Included in the papers are two significant sub-collections of correspondence: a collection of antebellum historical letters and documents from earlier generations of the Brown family, as well as individual letters from Thomas Jefferson, Nathaniel Greene, Edgar Allan Poe, and Napoleon I; and a collection of Civil War-related correspondence and documents that contains records of Hawkins' Zouaves and much Confederate material, including a subseries of Jefferson Davis's communications to the Senate of the Confederate States.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.2006.05
Jenckes (Thomas A.) papers
Formal title:
Thomas A. Jenckes papers
Extent:
0.25 linear feet (116 items in 1 clamshell box)
Date range:
1834-1870
Abstract:
One box, chiefly correspondence to Thomas Allen Jenckes, Congressional Representative from Rhode Island, about legal matters and legislative affairs for the period of 1837 to 1870.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.Rider.Jenckes
Lord (Augustus Mendon) collection
Formal title:
Augustus Mendon Lord collection
Extent:
0.25 linear feet (1 clamshell box)
Date range:
1778-1908 (bulk 1876-1908)
Abstract:
The Augustus Mendon Lord collection includes correspondence, documents, and autographs of prominent figures from the period 1778 through 1908. The bulk of the correspondence pertains to American politicians, particularly members of Congress, and dates from 1876 through 1908. However, the collection also contains autographs and documents from American and European military, scientific, literary, and artistic figures.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.Lord
Martensen (Augustus) Papers
Formal title:
Augustus Martensen Papers
Extent:
0.25 Linear feet
Date range:
1822-1923
Abstract:
The Martensen Papers are comprised of letters and documents; including fifty-five Civil War letters in German by Martensen and letters received by Martensen and members of Martensen's family.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.Martensen
Royal Theatre Records
Formal title:
Royal Theatre Records
Extent:
4.5 linear feet
Date range:
circa 1914-1934
Abstract:
The Royal Theatre Records comprise the business records of the Royal Theatre in Olneyville Square, Providence, Rhode Island, 1912-1935. The records document the day-to-day management of a small motion picture theater as well as its integration in local, regional, and national networks. Materials include correspondence, account books, invoices, receipts, tax records, insurance policies, legal documents, clippings, and trade publications.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
MS.2011.034
Young (John) papers
Formal title:
John Young papers COLLECTION CLOSED
Extent:
1.5 Linear feet
Date range:
1859-1903 (bulk 1876-1890)
Abstract:
COLLECTION CLOSED. These papers contain personal correspondence, business papers, writings by John Young and his daughter Harriet, maps and hand drawn diagrams of the Blackfeet Agency and its surroundings in the Montana Territory. The personal correspondence from 1876 to 1884 provides firsthand accounts of life on the reservation during a crucial time in the tribe's history.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.2007.030

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