“Scrap Book Number 3” Includes: Article about launch of boat named Jeff Davis in Florida [49:30] Article about Kate A. Sutton, head of Providence Tugboat Company and inspiration for movie Tugboat Annie (online sources say otherwise) [49:38] Obituaries for Joseph Coldwell, labor activist [49:44-47] Full-page titled “Birth of a PT”, Feb 27, 1944 [49:50] Article about World War II military slang, Feb 4, 1944 [50:69] Profile of Leonard M. Fowle, father of Intercollegiate Yacht Racing Association
File — Box: 8, 12, Folder: 50-51
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Includes scrapbooks related to boating as well as a variety of other topics. Included are clippings from multiple publications, photographs, and correspondence. The materials are not restricted to Rhode Island topics.
Dates
- 1921 - 1955
Conditions Governing Access
Materials are open for research.
Extent
From the Item: 5.2 Linear Feet (13 boxes )
Language of Materials
From the Item: English
Creator
- From the Item: Davis, Arthur W. , 1868-1954 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Providence Public Library Repository
Contact:
150 Empire Street
Providence RI 02903 United States of America
401-455-8021
special_collections@provlib.org
150 Empire Street
Providence RI 02903 United States of America
401-455-8021
special_collections@provlib.org