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Brown (Anne. S. Kinsolving)
Formal title:
Anne S. Kinsolving Brown papers
Extent:
52 linear feet
Date range:
1912-1985
Abstract:
The Anne S. K. Brown collection contains various correspondence, writings, family papers, financial information, and documentation of Brown’s active social life collected by Brown and her family from 1912 until her death in 1985.
Repository:
Brown University Library
Collection call no:
Ms.2007.013
Brown (Natalie Bayard) Papers
Formal title:
Natalie Bayard Brown papers
Extent:
53.25 Linear feet
Date range:
1877-1950 (bulk 1897-1950)
Abstract:
Natalie Bayard Brown (1869-1950) was the wife of John Nicholas Brown (1861-1900) and mother of John Nicholas Brown (1900-1979), members of the prominent Brown family of Providence, Rhode Island. The papers reflect Natalie Bayard Brown's interests in politics and charitable causes through correspondence with family and friends, writings and speeches, scrapbooks, and photographs. The papers contain detailed financial and legal records related to John Nicholas Brown's (1900-1979) large inheritance from his father and uncle, Harold Brown. The papers also hold travel diaries and photographs from Natalie Bayard Brown and John Nicholas Brown's (1900-1979) travels in Europe, Asia, and Middle East.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.2007.011
Douglas family photographs
Formal title:
Douglas family photographs
Extent:
5 items
Date range:
ca. 1925-1942
Abstract:
Photographs of the J. Gordon Douglas family, mostly taken outside at country and golf clubs in Newport, RI or Palm Beach, FL.
Repository:
The Preservation Society of Newport County
Collection call no:
PSNCA.H.038
Drexel family homes photographs
Formal title:
Drexel family homes photographs
Date range:
1921-1959
Abstract:
Photographs of Drexel homes in Paris, France and Newport, Rhode Island. Notable French firm Studio Waléry photographed the interiors of the Alice Troth Drexel and John Drexel Sr. apartment at 34 rue François-Ier, Paris, France, to which Mrs. Drexel added room descriptions. Collection also includes photographs taken by Richard Nelson depicting Rock Cliff in Newport, mostly in panoramic format.
Repository:
The Preservation Society of Newport County
Collection call no:
PSNCA.H.027
Kiernan (Christopher) papers
Formal title:
Christopher Kiernan papers,
Extent:
2.625 linear feet
Date range:
1975-2009
Abstract:
This collection contains documentation of the life and teaching of Christopher Kiernan, faculty member and administrator at Salve Regina from 1980 to 2009.
Repository:
Salve Regina University Archives
Collection call no:
RG21.6
Newport Ship Yard, Inc. collection
Formal title:
Newport Ship Yard, Inc. collection
Extent:
.83 linear feet
Date range:
1880-1989 1947-1973
Abstract:
This collection includes a variety of records salvaged from the former Newport Shipyard, including correspondence, clippings, meeting minutes, promotional material, and administrative records, as well as images of boats affiliated with the shipyard and depicting work at the shipyard's three sites.
Repository:
Salve Regina University Special Collections
Collection call no:
SP.10
Office of the General Treasurer Land Evidence records
Formal title:
Office of the General Treasurer Land Evidence records
Extent:
0.46 cubic feet other
Date range:
1700-1895
Abstract:
The Office of the General Treasurer Land Evidence records consists of deeds and agreements for land in Rhode Island during the years 1700-1895.
Repository:
Rhode Island State Archives
Collection call no:
1997-137
Prophet (Nancy Elizabeth) collection
Formal title:
Nancy Elizabeth Prophet collection
Extent:
3.5 cubic feet.
Date range:
1920-2002 (bulk 1920-1960)
Abstract:
Collection of Rhode Island born sculptor, Nancy Elizabeth Prophet. The collection includes photographs of Prophet’s sculptures, original sketches and watercolors, and articles on her life in the United States and Paris, France.
Repository:
Special Collections, James P. Adams Library
Collection call no:
MSS-0028
Rhode Island College miscellaneous papers
Formal title:
Rhode Island College miscellaneous papers
Extent:
250 items
Date range:
1763-1804
Abstract:
A collection of historical documents from the petition for a charter in 1763 to the change of name from Rhode Island College to Brown University in 1804. Titles of the papers and folder numbers are taken from the two volumes in which the papers had previously been mounted.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
MS.1E.1
Thomson (Debra) photographic slides
Formal title:
Debra Thomson photographic slides
Extent:
0.01 cubic feet.
Date range:
undated, 1980
Abstract:
Photographic slides highlighting Rhode Island’s architecture in the twentieth century.
Repository:
Special Collections, James P. Adams Library
Collection call no:
MSS-0049

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