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Formal title:
John H. Chafee Senatorial Papers, Washington Office II
Extent:
1541 box(es)
Date range:
1958-2000 (bulk 1976-1999)
Abstract:
The Senatorial Papers of John H. Chafee, Washington Office, Sub-Group II, consists of records transferred to the University of Rhode Island from Senator Chafee’s office in Washington, D.C. The collection covers Chafee’s four terms as Senator from Rhode Island, 1976-1999. The Senatorial Papers of John H. Chafee includes Sub-Group I, Providence Office and Sub-Group III Multimedia.
Repository:
University Archives and Special Collections
Collection call no:
MsG. 115.2A
Formal title:
John H. Chafee Senatorial Papers, Washington Office III
Extent:
1541 box(es)
Date range:
1958-2000 (bulk 1976-1999)
Abstract:
The Senatorial Papers of John H. Chafee, Washington Office, Sub-Group III, consists of records transferred to the University of Rhode Island from Senator Chafee’s office in Washington, D.C. The collection covers Chafee’s four terms as Senator from Rhode Island, 1976-1999. The Senatorial Papers of John H. Chafee includes Sub-Group I, Providence Office and Sub-Group II, and Multimedia.
Repository:
University Archives and Special Collections
Collection call no:
MsG. 115.2B
Formal title:
John Martin Letters to William Young
Extent:
0.9 linear feet
Date range:
1968-1980
Abstract:
These letters between John Martin, owner of Black Sparrow Press, and William Young, owner of San Souci Press in Winchester, Massachusetts, date from 4 May 1968 to 18 March 1980 and detail two decades of business and personal relations between the book collectors and publishers.
Repository:
Brown University Library
Collection call no:
Ms. 89.19
Formal title:
John Potter Papers
Extent:
0.5 linear feet
Date range:
1850-1893
Abstract:
This collection contains letters to and from John Potter, pocket diaries written by Julia Johnson Wells, a transcription of the diaries, and a pamphlet entitled Important Correspondence Between Elisha Reynolds Potter and R. G. Hazard, Esq., 1876. Potter was a resident of Connecticut who served in the Connecticut Legislature. His family had close ties to Rhode Island.
Repository:
University Archives and Special Collections
Collection call no:
Mss. Gr. 133
Formal title:
John R. Griffith Papers
Extent:
.5 linear feet
Date range:
1946-1954 (bulk 1946/1954)
Abstract:
John R. Griffith was a Landscape Architect for the Rhode Island Department of Public Works, Division of Roads and Bridges during the late 1940's and early 1950's. The collection contains typed reports submitted by Griffith, many of which pertain to the overlooks and highways of southern Rhode Island.
Repository:
University Archives and Special Collections
Collection call no:
Mss. Gr. 243
Formal title:
Diana L. Johnson and Deborah J. Johnson papers
Extent:
3.30 linear feet
Date range:
1962-1989 bulk 1969-1989
Abstract:
The papers (1962-1989) document the activities of the Curators of Prints, Drawings, and Photographs, Diana L. Johnson (1969-1979) and Deborah J. Johnson (1979-1988) plus Curator Maureen C. O'Brien (1988-1989).
Repository:
Rhode Island School of Design Archives
Collection call no:
23.3.6.3
Formal title:
Samuel Jones papers
Extent:
0.25 Linear feet
Date range:
1760-1794
Abstract:
These papers consist primarily of correspondence from James Manning, first president of Brown University, discussing issues relating to the founding of the college, such as fundraising, the charter, and the use of University Hall as barracks by the United States government during the American Revolutionary War.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
MS.1E.2
Formal title:
Joseph R. Uscio Collection
Extent:
0.5 linear feet
Date range:
1892-1975 (bulk 1973-1975)
Abstract:
This collection contains secondary sources and other materials collected for research purposes by Joseph Uscio relating to the occult, witches, vampires, and spiritualism in Rhode Island. It also contains genealogical information pertaining to the Rose family, of Essex, R.I
Repository:
University Archives and Special Collections
Collection call no:
Mss. Gr. 33
Formal title:
Joseph W. Blaine Family Papers
Extent:
10.5 linear feet
Date range:
1868-1986
Abstract:
This collection consists of the papers of three generations of the Blaine and MacLellan families, who resided in Newport from 1882 to 1986. Alexander MacLellan (1856-1939) emigrated from Scotland in 1882, and served as a head gardener at several large estates. His daughter Rowena (1886-1965) married jeweler Joseph W. Blaine (1875-1953). Their son Joseph W. Blaine Jr. (1920-1986) was an electrical engineer who retired young to devote himself to the study of history.
Repository:
Rhode Island Historical Society
Collection call no:
MSS 1079
Formal title:
David S. Josephson papers on Percy Grainger
Extent:
1 linear foot
Date range:
1901-2002
Abstract:
The collection contains research materials on the composer, arranger, and pianist Percy Grainger that were compiled by Brown University Professor of Music, David S. Josephson. Contents include Josephson’s research notes, concert programs, correspondence, articles, and reviews of Grainger’s work.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.2017.019

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