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Formal title:: Thomas Jefferson letter
Extent:: 0.02 linear feet (1 oversize folder)
Date range:: 1790
Abstract:: This collection consists of one letter with a commission from Thomas Jefferson (1742-1826) as Secretary of State to William Channing (1751-1793) of Newport, Rhode Island, appointing Channing as the United States attorney for Rhode Island.
Repository:: Redwood Library and Athenaeum
Collection call no:: RLC.Ms.521

Formal title:: John Martin Letters to William Young
Extent:: 0.9 linear feet
Date range:: 1968-1980
Abstract:: These letters between John Martin, owner of Black Sparrow Press, and William Young, owner of San Souci Press in Winchester, Massachusetts, date from 4 May 1968 to 18 March 1980 and detail two decades of business and personal relations between the book collectors and publishers.
Repository:: Brown University Library
Collection call no:: Ms. 89.19

Formal title:: James R. Langevin papers
Extent:: 27.05 cubic feet and 14.7 GB.
Date range:: 1997-2023
Abstract:: The collection consists of papers relating to Congressman Langevin’s legislative efforts.
Repository:: Special Collections, James P. Adams Library
Collection call no:: MSS-0087

Formal title:: Helen Lanier collection of William Ellery papers
Extent:: 0.01 linear feet (1 folder)
Date range:: 1783, 1813, and undated
Abstract:: Three items relating to William Ellery (1727-1820) of Newport, Rhode Island.
Repository:: Redwood Library and Athenaeum
Collection call no:: RLC.Ms.567

Formal title:: Todd S. J. Lawson papers
Extent:: 8 linear feet
Date range:: 1958-1986 (bulk 1974-1985)
Abstract:: Todd S. J. Lawson was an accomplished mid-to-late twentieth century gay writer of both prose and poetry, a small press publisher and editor, and a journalist. This collection consists of a variety of materials, the bulk of which dates from the early 1970s to the mid-1980s, and includes manuscripts, correspondence, print materials, business records, and a small collection of photographs and ephemeral materials. In addition to a substantial collection of manuscripts mainly from Lawson's own writings, it includes a significant number of printing proofs, and an interesting collection of scattered issues, including a few historic titles, from a variety of small press periodicals.
Repository:: Brown University
Collection call no:: Ms. 2010.005

Formal title:: Henry Ledyard collection
Extent:: 0.2 linear feet(1 oversize folder)
Date range:: 1726-1899 and undated (bulk 1840-1859)
Abstract:: Letters and legal documents collected and received by Henry Ledyard (1812-1880), who lived in Newport, Rhode Island, during his later years.
Repository:: Redwood Library and Athenaeum
Collection call no:: RLC.Ms.565

Formal title:: Elinor A. Leonberger collection of Redwood, Ellery, and other related families
Extent:: 0.21 linear feet (1 half document case)
Date range:: 1746-1895 (bulk 1789-1809)
Abstract:: This collection consists of letters, family papers, and newspaper clippings regarding the Redwood, Ellery, and related families such as the Weissenfels and Andersons from the 1746 through 1895. All of the represented families are lineal descendants of Abraham Redwood (1709-1788), the founder of the Redwood Library and Athenaeum.
Repository:: Redwood Library and Athenaeum
Collection call no:: RLC.Ms.026

Lewis (Ida) papers

Formal title:: Ida Lewis papers
Extent:: 0.01 linear feet (1 folder)
Date range:: 1893, 1936
Abstract:: This collection consists of one letter from Ida Lewis (1842-1911), notable lighthouse keeper of Newport, Rhode Island, to Miss Elen F. Finlay. A newspaper clipping regarding Lewis is also included.
Repository:: Redwood Library and Athenaeum
Collection call no:: RLC.Ms.522

Lytton (Rosina) letter

Formal title:: Rosina Lytton letter
Extent:: 0.01 linear feet (1 folder)
Date range:: 1881
Abstract:: This collection consists of one letter written by Irish novelist Rosina Lytton (1802-1882) to a Mr. Ancona on August 18, 1881.
Repository:: Redwood Library and Athenaeum
Collection call no:: RLC.Ms.561

Magee (Rusty) papers

Formal title:: Rusty Magee papers
Extent:: 7 linear feet (7 records center boxes)
Date range:: 1966-2007 (bulk 1978-2002)
Abstract:: The Rusty Magee papers contain material related to his career as a composer and performer in musical theater, primarily between 1978 and 2002. Much of the material consists of music written by Magee. The papers also include recordings of plays and Magee's performances on audiocassette, compact disc and DVD; scripts, playbills and theater reviews.
Repository:: Brown University Library
Collection call no:: Ms. 2009.016

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