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Formal title:: Mary Elizabeth Sharpe papers
Extent:: 22 Linear Feet
Date range:: 1914-1985
Abstract:: Mary Elizabeth Sharpe (1884-1985) was a successful businesswoman (owner of a successful tea shop and candy room in New York City) when she married her husband Henry Sharpe in 1920. Mrs. Sharpe was a philanthropist with many interests but was best known for her efforts to beautify Brown University and the city of Providence, RI. A self-taught landscape architect, Sharpe established an annual tree fund and lead the fundraising efforts to create India Point Park, a Providence waterfront recreation area. This collection contains her personal files, blueprints, correspondence, day books, calendars, clippings, recipes, scrapbooks, records relating to landscaping and other community projects, gardening information, blueprints, and photographs.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms.2005.34

Formal title:: Henry Merritt Wriston files
Extent:: 37.25 linear feet
Date range:: 1915-1977
Abstract:: The Henry Merritt Wriston papers are an extensive collection of correspondence (both professional and personal), speeches, articles, manuscripts and appointment books relating to Brown University's eleventh president. The material reflects all aspects of university administration as well as President Wriston's involvement in a range of professional organizations. Also included are numerous articles and publications by and about Wriston. The date range is 1915 through 1977.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: OF.1C.11

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