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Samuel Osborn, Jr. papers
This collection contains correspondence to and from Samuel Osborn, Jr., business records including notes on whales and lots of sperm oil, bills and insurance documents, and a small number of miscellaneous personal papers.
Of particular note are correspondences related to the Arctic whaling disaster of 1871 requesting compensation for the owners of the lost vessels.
The Outlet Store collection
Edward J. Ozog collection
The collection includes photographs and postcards of street railroads, railroads and railroad stations in Rhode Island.
William Padget Photograph Collection
Palm leaf manuscript, Kammavācā
Papers Related to the Whaling Bark Kathleen
Joseph and Elizabeth Pennell correspondence
The collection consists of 33 letters, primarily written by Joseph and Elizabeth Pennell, and one receipt. The correspondence includes suggestions for topics for new publications, references to editorial suggestions, travel plans, and interest in artwork by Whistler.
Edward Penniman papers
This collection contains a small number of Penniman’s personal papers and ephemera, mostly unrelated to his whaling career, including a receipt for homebuilding materials, a menu, and a visiting card.
Percival Magic Collection - Books
Brian Perrico collection
Collection includes 35 photographs documenting drag performers and performances as well as Kings and Queens Bar in Woonsocket, Rhode Island.
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- Marriage Equality Rhode Island 2
- Martin, William A., (Shipmaster) 2
- Means, Selene 2
- Milham, Russell 2
- Nixon, Eli 2
- Reynolds, John S. 2
- Sherman, Clarence Edgar, 1887 2
- Sherman, Stuart C. 2
- United States. Army. Division 26. 2
- United States. Army. Rhode Island Infantry Regiment, 2nd (1861-1865) 2
- United States. Army. Rhode Island Infantry Regiment, 2nd . Company F (1861-1865) 2
- Ward, Samuel, 1725-1776 2
- AIDS Project RI (1985-) (Providence, R.I. ) 1
- AIDS Rochester (Rochester, N.Y.) 1
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- Abraham Barker (Bark) 1
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- Aguinaldo , Emilio, 1869-1964 1
- Albanese, Amelia 1
- Aldrich, David Law, 1822-1889 1
- Allen , Ezra , 1819-1902 1
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- Allentown Band 1
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- Arnold , Henry Anthony , 1834-1893 1
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- Arnold , William , 1587-1675 1
- Arnold, Alice Margaret, 1866-1909 1
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- Biddle , Owen , 1737-1799 1
- Blake's Great Piano Palace (Boston, MA) 1
- Bolton, Arthur LeRoy 1
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- Bourn , Augustus Osborn, 1834- 1
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- Boys & Girls Clubs of America 1
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- Brady , Mathew B., approximately 1823-1896 1
- Brigham , Clarence S. (Clarence Saunders), 1877-1963 1
- Bristol Opera House (Bristol, R.I. ) 1
- Brown , John , 1736-1803. 1
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