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Colt Family Papers

Formal title:: Colt Family Papers
Extent:: 100.25 linear feet
Date range:: 1793-1961
Abstract:: This extensive collection focuses on the life of Samuel Pomeroy Colt (1852-1921) who lived most of his life in Bristol, Rhode Island. Colt was an active lawyer, politician, businessman, and philanthropist. Of particular interest in the collection are the personal records of Colt and his family, Colt's financial and business records, and the records of his political life and legal practice. The collection also contains several photographs, maps, and blueprints. The study of this collection reveals much about the political, social, and economic history of late nineteenth and early twentieth century Rhode Island.
Repository:: Distinction Collections and University Archives
Collection call no:: Mss. Gr. 78

Formal title:: Arthur Commerford and Edith Wetmore papers on Stuart's Washington Portrait at the Colony House
Extent:: approximately 25 items
Date range:: 1939 July 17 - 1940 May 24, undated
Abstract:: The bulk of this collection comprises of correspodence between Arthur B. Commerford and Edith Wetmore as they make efforts to reclaim the George Washington portrait by Gilbert Stuart back into the Colony House after its relocation to the Newport County Courthouse.
Repository:: Newport Historical Society
Collection call no:: MS.FIC.2013.6

Formal title:: Arthur B. Commerford Colony House scrapbooks
Extent:: 3 volumes
Date range:: 1925 Sept 20-1942 Feb 5
Abstract:: Three scrapbooks of the activities and news regarding the Colony House as it transitions from the Newport County Courthouse to a historic site.
Repository:: Newport Historical Society
Collection call no:: MS.FIC.2013.7

Formal title:: Rhode Island Commission for Indian Affairs records
Extent:: 3.6 cubic feet other
Date range:: 1977-1986
Abstract:: The Rhode Island Commission for Indian Affairs records contains information on the commission's efforts to investigate problems common to persons of American Indian heritage in Rhode Island.
Repository:: Rhode Island State Archives
Collection call no:: 1996-68

Formal title:: Rhode Island Commission on Women records
Extent:: 4.9 cubic feet other
Date range:: 1970-2005
Abstract:: The Rhode Island Commission on Women records consists of the administrative records created during the course of activities completed by the Rhode Island Commission on Women.
Repository:: Rhode Island State Archives
Collection call no:: 2009-17

Formal title:: Committee on Arnold Fellowships
Extent:: 1 linear foot
Date range:: 1985-1997
Abstract:: The collection consists of files of students applying to or awarded Arnold Fellowships.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: OF-1I-2

Formal title:: Committee on College Policy
Extent:: 3 box(es)
Date range:: 1935-1960 (bulk 1946-1960)
Abstract:: Contains meeting minutes, policy drafts, committee and subcommittee, recommendations, and reports of the Committee on College Policy from 1946-1960.
Repository:: University Archives and Special Collections
Collection call no:: Rec. Gr. 131

Formal title:: Committee on Retirement Files
Extent:: 0.5 linear feet
Date range:: 1956-1965
Abstract:: The collection contains both the final reports and working documents of two Brown University Corporation committees looking into the retirement and insurance provided to Brown University faculty and staff. The material dates from 1956-1965
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: OF-1L-3

Formal title:: Community Art Project records
Extent:: 0.5 linear feet
Date range:: 1932-1943
Abstract:: The records document the activities of the Community Art Project, a joint venture of Brown University and RISD.
Repository:: Rhode Island School of Design Archives
Collection call no:: SP 1.0

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