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Perelman (S. J.) Papers

Formal title:: S. J. Perelman Papers
Extent:: Approximately 400 item(s)
Date range:: 1914-1987
Abstract:: S.J. Perelman was a humorist, screenwriter, and dramatist, noted for his adept word play and wild imagination. Perelman wrote many humorous short pieces for
Repository:: Brown University Library
Collection call no:: Ms. 87.2

Formal title:: Performing arts collection
Extent:: 7.9 cubic feet
Date range:: circa 1929-2010
Abstract:: A collection of playbills, theater programs, posters, and related ephemera for straight plays, musicals, ballet, opera, concerts, and motion pictures.
Repository:: Special Collections, James P. Adams Library
Collection call no:: MSS-0044

Formal title:: Florence Perkins papers
Extent:: 0.2 cubic feet
Date range:: 1864-1903 (bulk 1895-1903)
Abstract:: The collection of a Rhode Island teacher and Rhode Island Normal School graduate (class of 1902).
Repository:: Special Collections, James P. Adams Library
Collection call no:: MSS-0016

Formal title:: Perry Expedition Centennial papers
Extent:: .208 linear feet
Date range:: 1953
Abstract:: Materials documenting the planning and activities of the committee commemorating the 1953-1954 centennial of Commodore Matthew C. Perry's U.S. Naval Expedition to Japan.
Repository:: The Preservation Society of Newport County
Collection call no:: PSNCA.H.042

Perry House records

Formal title:: Perry House records
Extent:: .5 linear feet
Date range:: 1964-1979
Abstract:: This collection contains records related to the Preservation Society of Newport County's ownership and restoration of the Perry House, plans and research for a museum at the site, and photographs.
Repository:: The Preservation Society of Newport County
Collection call no:: RG516.05

Formal title:: Peter Johnson prose poetry collection
Extent:: 1 linear foot
Date range:: 1973-2006
Abstract:: Contains periodical publications featuring literary works in the prose poem style. The majority of publications within this collection contain works written by Peter M. Johnson.
Repository:: Phillips Memorial Library
Collection call no:: SC038

Formal title:: Peterson’s Magazine fashion prints.
Extent:: 0.01 cubic feet
Date range:: 1870-1891
Abstract:: This collection contains various color fashion prints Peterson’s Magazine.
Repository:: Special Collections, James P. Adams Library
Collection call no:: MSS-0056

Peycke (Frieda) papers

Formal title:: Frieda Peycke Papers
Extent:: 6.5 linear feet
Date range:: 1904-1982
Abstract:: The Frieda Peycke Papers consist of personal correspondence (primarily with her pupil and friend, Frederick Gamble), printed commercially published sheet music and handwritten sheet music written by Frieda Peycke, recordings of Frieda Peycke performing some of her musical numbers, musical performance programs, promotional flyers, press clippings, articles authored by Frieda Peycke, photographs, and assorted biographical documents. Some of the material contains racist and offensive language.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms.2020.003

Formal title:: William Lyon Phelps letter
Extent:: 0.01 linear feet (1 folder)
Date range:: 1929
Abstract:: Letter from William Lyon Phelps (1865-1943), Professor of English Literature at Yale University, to Dr. Roderick Terry of Newport, Rhode Island.
Repository:: Redwood Library and Athenaeum
Collection call no:: RLC.Ms.557

Formal title:: Charles Philbrick correspondence with Hilary Masters and Elmer Blistein
Extent:: 1.0 linear foot
Date range:: 1959-1971
Abstract:: Charles Philbrick (class of 1947, 1953 PhD) was a poet who taught English at Brown University and won the Wallace Stevens Prize from the Academy of American Poets. The papers are personal correspondence, predominantly from Philbrick to Hilary Masters (class of 1952), a novelist, essayist, and short-story writer.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms.Philbrick

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