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Formal title:
Thornton Wilder letters
Extent:
0.05 linear feet (3 folders)
Date range:
1948-1975 (bulk 1969-1975)
Abstract:
Letters written by Thornton Wilder (1897-1975), the successful American writer, to Roy S. and Margaret H. Anderson of Newport, Rhode Island.
Repository:
Redwood Library and Athenaeum
Collection call no:
RLC.Ms.562
Formal title:
John J. Wilkinson collection
Extent:
1.6 cubic feet
Date range:
1876-2001 (bulk 1966-1980)
Abstract:
John J. Wilkinson’s collected research and documents relating to vocational-technical education in Rhode Island.
Repository:
Special Collections, James P. Adams Library
Collection call no:
MSS-0026
Formal title:
William D. Metz Papers
Extent:
20.5 linear feet,
Date range:
1946-1982
Abstract:
The William D. Metz papers relate primarily to his tenure as Professor of History at the University of Rhode Island from 1946 to 1982. The collection is comprised of two series; Subject Files and Correspondence. The Subject Files contain a wide range of materials pertaining to committees, organizations, fraternities, and departments of the University that Metz was involved with. The Correspondence series (1952-1981) contains letters and correspondence Metz received from or sent to various individuals during his tenure. Both series are arranged alphabetically.
Repository:
University Archives and Special Collections
Collection call no:
Mss. Gr. 53
Formal title:
William Davis Miller Papers
Extent:
2 box(es)
Date range:
1884-1953
Abstract:
These papers focus on the life of William Davis Miller a noted writer, historian of the Narragansett and South Kingston areas, and an active member of the Rhode Island Historical Society in the 1930s. The collection contains some of Miller’s manuscripts, speeches, correspondence, and photographs.
Repository:
University Archives and Special Collections
Collection call no:
Mss. Gr. 11
Formal title:
William E. Iselin Logbook for Yachts "Vigilant" and "Enchantress"
Extent:
1 album(s)
Date range:
1906-1921 (bulk 1906-1921)
Abstract:
A leather-bound album with manuscript entries, typed and printed documents, and photographs.
Repository:
IYRS Maritime Library
Collection call no:
5456
Formal title:
William Earle & Co. Records
Extent:
10 linear feet
Date range:
1815-1878
Abstract:
William Read Bowers (1800-1841) was a sea captain and ship owner of Providence. He was the son of Asa Bowers and Candace Hoppin; his mother was a member of one of the leading merchant families of the city. By 1832, William was the owner of at least three ships: the Abeona (Samuel Read, master), Almira (Ephraim Eldredge, master) and the Phebe (William Davis, master). William Earle (1808-1879) was the son of Oliver and Sally Earle of Providence. He was employed at William R. Bowers and Co. beginning in the early 1830s, and purchased the firm upon its bankruptcy in 1837, with partner Lloyd Bowers (1786-1864). He continued operating the chandlery as William Earle & Co. through about 1877, and died two years later. His wife was Mary A. Chandler.
Repository:
Rhode Island Historical Society
Collection call no:
MSS 395
Formal title:
William H. Vanderbilt Gubernatorial Papers
Extent:
47 box(es)
Date range:
1936-1941
Abstract:
William Henry Vanderbilt served as governor of Rhode Island from 1939 to 1941. These papers consist primarily of correspondence concerning applications for patronage positions and/or charitable donations. Also included are campaign speeches, reports, Vanderbilt's two annual messages to the General Assembly, and materials relating to a controversy over the dismissal of Rhode Island State College President, Raymond G. Bressler.
Repository:
University of Rhode Island, University Archives and Special Collections
Collection call no:
Mss. Gr. 60
Formal title:
William Job Reynolds papers
Extent:
.3 linear ft.
Date range:
1861-1913
Abstract:
Correspondence and papers related to the military service of Captain William Job Reynolds who served in the 4th and 7th regiments of the Rhode Island Volunteers during the Civil War.
Repository:
North Kingstown Free Library
Collection call no:
2025.7
Formal title:
William McCalister Mackenzie Papers
Date range:
1909-1996
Abstract:
Repository:
Roger Williams University Law School
Collection call no:
2026.001
Formal title:
Blanche E. Williams papers
Extent:
7 item(s)
Date range:
1901
Abstract:
The contents of this collection are almost entirely related to Blanche E. Williams' participation in an archaeological expedition in Crete in 1901.
Repository:
Brown University Library
Collection call no:
Ms. 79.6

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