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Francis Family Papers

Formal title:: Francis Family Papers
Extent:: 5 linear feet
Date range:: 1783-1901 (bulk 1783-1838)
Abstract:: Correspondence, financial records and diaries, mostly of merchant John Francis, his wife Abigail (Brown) Francis, their son Gov. John Brown Francis, and his wife Ann B. (Carter) Francis. Among the most important items are John Francis's two 18th century mercantile diaries; Abigail (Brown) Francis's diary/memorandum book from 1792-1815; and eight of John Brown Francis's political letters from his tenure as Governor of Rhode Island.
Repository:: Rhode Island Historical Society
Collection call no:: MSS 426

Formal title:: Francis H. Chafee Barometric Pressure Readings
Extent:: 1 linear foot
Date range:: 1929-1990
Abstract:: This collections contains the charts of Francis H. Chafee's weekly barometric pressure readings from 1929 to 1990.
Repository:: University Archives and Special Collections
Collection call no:: Mss. Gr. 186

Formal title:: Frank Licht Gubernatorial Papers
Extent:: 463 box(es)
Date range:: 1959-1973
Abstract:: The records document the years Frank Licht held the office of Governor in Rhode Island from 1968 to 1972. The records include memoranda, correspondence, speeches, reports, bills, and press releases, as well as audio and audiovisual materials.
Repository:: University Archives and Special Collections
Collection call no:: Mss. Gr. 127

Frank Newman Papers

Formal title:: Frank Newman Papers
Extent:: 21 box(es)
Date range:: 1948-1987
Abstract:: The Frank Newman Papers contain files on past University of Rhode Island president, Frank Newman (1974-1983) activities before and during his tenure. Materials include reports, correspondence, research materials, course materials, publications, and so on.
Repository:: University Archives and Special Collections
Collection call no:: Mss. Gr. 152

Formal title:: Benjamin Franklin and John Foxcroft receipt
Extent:: 0.01 linear feet (1 folder)
Date range:: 1763
Abstract:: This collection consists of one receipt to Thomas Vernon (1718-1784), postmaster for Newport, Rhode Island, from Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) and John Foxcroft (d. 1790), the deputy Postmasters General for North America in 1763.
Repository:: Redwood Library and Athenaeum
Collection call no:: RLC.Ms.513

Formal title:: Fraternities and Sororities of the University of Rhode Island
Extent:: 7 box(es)
Date range:: 1910-1983
Abstract:: Consists of records of individual Fraternities and Sororities at the University of Rhode Island.
Repository:: University Archives and Special Collections
Collection call no:: Rec. Gr. 172

Formal title:: John R. Frazier speeches and writings
Extent:: .4 linear feet
Date range:: circa 1948-1962
Abstract:: Speeches, 1955-1962, delivered primarily to RISD Trustees, faculty, and students comprise the bulk of the series. The Writings, circa 1948-1960, document the history of RISD and the Painting Department. In addition, the series includes Frazier's manuals for his Freehand Drawing classes.
Repository:: Rhode Island School of Design Archives
Collection call no:: 02.07.1

Frederic S. Nock

Frederick R. Huntington

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