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Driscoll, O.P. (Reverend James A.) collection
Formal title:
Reverend James A. Driscoll, O.P. collection
Extent:
2.5 linear feet (1 record carton, 1 standard manuscript box, 1 narrow manuscript box, and 1 lantern slide box.)
Abstract:
Reverend James A. Driscoll, O.P. (1924-2013) was a professor of Religious Studies, Theology, and Art History at Providence College from 1967-2007. This collection is comprised of his personal materials which reflect his interest in art, architectural history, stamp collecting, and photography, among many other interests. The collection includes a significant amount of photographic materials such as prints, negatives, and 35mm slides, many of which were contributions to Providence College Magazine. It also includes personal materials such as correspondence, family photographs, and prayer cards.
Repository:
Providence College Archives and Special Collections
Collection call no:
SC055
Fawcett (John J.) political cartoon collection
Formal title:
John J. Fawcett political cartoon collection
Extent:
67 linear feet
Date range:
1962-1975
Abstract:
John J. Fawcett (1909-1992) earned international acclaim as a cartoonist during his 37-year career with the Providence Journal. In 1938, Fawcett was hired by the Journal as a letterer. Over the years he served as an illustrator, sports cartoonist, and finally, starting in 1960, as the paper's editorial cartoonist. For his work, Fawcett received four National Brotherhood Awards from the National Conference of Christians and Jews from 1962 to 1969. The collection consists of 3,000 original pen and ink drawings and copies of editorial cartoons created by Fawcett for the Providence Journal from 1962 until his retirement in 1975. The cartoons in this collection cover social and political themes spanning local, national, and international issues.
Repository:
Phillips Memorial Library
Collection call no:
SC006
Fogarty, (John E,) papers
Formal title:
John E. Fogarty papers
Extent:
150.0 linear feet
Date range:
1941-1967
Abstract:
The collection consists of personal and constituent correspondence, photographs, public documents and memorabilia of John E. Fogarty (1913-1967), a Rhode Islander with national influence on the role of government in health and education.
Repository:
Phillips Memorial Library
Collection call no:
fogarty
Forand (Aime J.) papers
Formal title:
Aime J. Forand papers
Extent:
10.75 linear feet
Date range:
1918-1972
Abstract:
The papers of Congressman Aime J. Forand, United States House of Representatives from the Rhode Island delegation, contains his private and congressional correspondence, awards, election material, photographs, and scrapbooks.
Repository:
Phillips Memorial Library
Collection call no:
rppc_forand
Guide to the International Association of Approved Basketball Officials, Rhode Island Board #84 collection
Formal title:
Guide to the International Association of Approved Basketball Officials, Rhode Island Board #84 collection
Extent:
8.5 linear feet
Date range:
1922-2000
Abstract:
The collection documents the activities of the Rhode Island Board #84 of the International Association of Approved Basketball Officials from 1922 to 2000.
Repository:
Phillips Memorial Library
Collection call no:
iaabo#84
Higgins (Edward J.) papers
Formal title:
Edward J. Higgins papers
Extent:
(2.0 linear feet)
Date range:
1935-1976
Abstract:
The papers of Edward J. Higgins consist of correspondence, baseball memorabilia, Democratic National Convention memorabilia, news clippings, and investigative reports concerning the 1939-1940 wire tapping case involving RI Governor William Henry Vanderbilt and Pawtucket City Mayor Thomas McCoy.
Repository:
Phillips Memorial Library
Collection call no:
rppc_higgins
Kellam (John R.) papers
Formal title:
John R. Kellam papers
Extent:
3.0 linear feet
Date range:
1935-1973
Abstract:
John R. Kellam was a Quaker and an American prisoner of conscience in World War Two. He later devoted his life fighting against discrimination in general and in particular housing discrimination against minorities. This collection contains his papers relating to his work with the Rhode Island Committee Against Discrimination in Housing from 1950 to the early 1960s.
Repository:
Phillips Memorial Library
Collection call no:
kellam
Kennedy Newspaper Clippings collection
Formal title:
Kennedy Newspaper Clippings collection
Extent:
1.0 linear feet
Date range:
1952-1974
Abstract:
The collection consists of select newspaper articles reporting on polictal events regarding John F. Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy and the events surrounding the assassinations of each man. Other materials include campaign memorabilia, prayer cards, and items commemorating the memory of each man. Additional clippings report on Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy.
Repository:
Phillips Memorial Library
Collection call no:
kennedy
McDermott Record Collection
Formal title:
McDermott Record collection
Extent:
6 box(es)
Date range:
1900-1940
Abstract:
The collection consists of 164 78 r.p.m. phonograph recordings of Enrico Caruso, John McCormack, recordings of classical music composed by Beethoven, Grieg, and of popular musical artists of the 1920's and 1930's. Additional recordings contain instructional latin lessons.
Repository:
Phillips Memorial Library
Collection call no:
rppc_mcdermott
McGlynn, O.P. (Thomas M.) papers
Formal title:
Thomas M. McGlynn, O.P. papers
Extent:
58 box(es)
Date range:
1930-1977
Abstract:
The Thomas M. McGlynn collection consist of his writings, letters, photographs and a sculpture collection of approximately seventy original works of art.
Repository:
Phillips Memorial Library
Collection call no:
rppc_mcglynn

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