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Formal title:: Providence Female Charitable Society Records
Extent:: 1.5 linear feet
Date range:: 1799-1952
Abstract:: The idea for the formation of a charitable society to help "indigent women and children" was first proposed by a group of well-known Providence women in March of 1800. The Providence Female Charitable Society was formed April 2nd the same year. This collection contains correspondence and other records related to the organization.
Repository:: Rhode Island Historical Society
Collection call no:: MSS 642

Formal title:: Providence High School Girls Department Manuscripts of Examination
Extent:: 0.05 cubic feet.
Date range:: 1876
Abstract:: Manuscripts of modern history examination papers of twenty-six girls attending Providence High School in 1876.
Repository:: Special Collections, James P. Adams Library
Collection call no:: MSS-0116

Formal title:: Providence High School photographic portraits
Extent:: 0.01 cubic feet
Date range:: circa 1895
Abstract:: Collection consists of twenty-five photographic portraits depicting young women.
Repository:: Special Collections, James P. Adams Library
Collection call no:: MSS-0166

Formal title:: Providence Lithograph Company Records
Extent:: 5 linear feet
Date range:: 1880-1975
Abstract:: This collection includes correspondence, contracts, agreements, and reference files on individual artists. The bulk of the materials relate to the company’s efforts to secure rights to artwork and to printing orders generated by religious groups. Of note is a folder of correspondence with watercolor artist Newell C. Wyeth (1882-1945) regarding worked commissioned from him.
Repository:: Rhode Island Historical Society
Collection call no:: MSS 1028

Formal title:: Providence Medical Association Milk Commission records
Extent:: 0.5 Linear feet
Date range:: 1931-1985 (bulk 1931-1968)
Abstract:: The records of the Providence Milk Commission consist of financial and business records related to the Commission’s activities from 1931 to 1985. The series concerning Hillside Farms contains reports on the health of its employees and the results of tests to determine the quality of the milk produced there.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms.2008.018

Formal title:: Providence School Department records
Extent:: 77.4 cubic feet other
Date range:: 1828-2001 (bulk 1828-1961)
Abstract:: The Providence School Department records consist primarily of meeting minutes of the Providence School Committee (1828-1965), resolutions of the Providence School Board/Committee (1965-2001), reports and manuals (1861-1961) and various images (1907-1923) including lantern slides (1800-1870).
Repository:: Rhode Island State Archives
Collection call no:: 2005-44

Formal title:: Providence Steamboat Company Collection
Extent:: 1.04 linear feet
Date range:: 1928-2007
Abstract:: Providence Steamboat Company archives, including artifacts, framed photographs, loose images, and documents.
Repository:: Steamship Historical Society of America
Collection call no:: 2007.01

Providence Voter Lists

Psi Upsilon Files

Formal title:: Psi Upsilon Files
Extent:: 6 linear feet
Date range:: 1840-1963
Abstract:: The Psi Upsilon Files include records, proposals, and correspondence dated from 1915 to 1992. It includes materials regarding the creation of the fraternity, minutes of chapter meetings, records of conventions, and files relating to the fraternity's house.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: OF-1Q-P2

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