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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
Formal title:
William Paterson papers
Extent:
1.5 linear feet
Date range:
1919-2003 (bulk 1940-1992)
Abstract:
The William Paterson Papers, dating from 1919-2003, include photographs, plays in manuscript, an autobiography in manuscript, a pen and ink drawing, clippings, military decorations, acting awards, pamphlets, and other documents. Paterson, a Brown University graduate (Class of 1941) and a World War II veteran, was an actor by profession. He joined the Cleveland Playhouse in 1947 and worked there for the next 20 years. In 1967 he joined the American Conservatory Theatre where he remained for over 30 years. He also occasionally performed in television and film productions.
Repository:
Brown University Library
Collection call no:
Ms. 2005.1
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
Formal title:
Pembroke Afternoon Reading Group records
Extent:
0.5 Linear feet
Date range:
1927-1991
Abstract:
The Pembroke Afternoon Reading Group records comprise materials related to the history and administration of the social group. Materials date from 1927 to 1991.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
OF.1S.8zp
Formal title:
Elmo N. Pickerill Collection
Extent:
1.5 linear foot
Date range:
1910-1933 (bulk 1923-1933)
Abstract:
Ephemera, objects, and books donated by Elmo N. Pickerell, former Chief Radio Operator of the S.S. Leviathan.
Repository:
Steamship Historical Society of America
Collection call no:
1968.01
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
Formal title:
Neil C. Porter papers
Extent:
3.15 linear feet
Date range:
1919-1986 (bulk 1933-1962)
Abstract:
This collection consists of papers detailing Captain Neil C. Porter’s (1913-2015) life and career in the U.S. Navy and at the Naval War College. It also includes the diary of Lieutenant Commander Charles H. Ritt (1890-1965), his father-in-law.
Repository:
Naval War College (U.S.). Naval Historical Collection
Collection call no:
MSC-350
Formal title:
Portrait of Francisco, Maria, and Julia Silva
Extent:
0.02 cubic feet
Date range:
circa 1913
Abstract:
Photographic portrait of a Cape Verdean family.
Repository:
Special Collections, James P. Adams Library
Collection call no:
MSS-0147
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
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

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