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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
Percival Magic Collection - Books
Ship's Papers of Perry (Bark) of Edgartown
This collection includes the records of the second and third whaling voyages of the Perry including shipping papers, correspondences, protests, bills and receipts, and crew accounts. The bulk of the records reflect the voyage of 1877-1880. Of particular note are details about the death of Master George Nickerson and crew dissatisfaction between his replacement, Master Benjamin F. Nickerson, and the First Mate, Horace Sherman.
Lionel Pires collection
Eddie Poferl Tattoo Collection
The collection includes the tattoo tools, records and tattoo designs related to Poferl’s work as an early 20th century American tattooer. Included are original designs and illustrations by Poferl, tattoo equipment and ephemera especially related to his collegial relationship with contemporary tattooer Percy Waters.
Portrait Album of Rhode Island Lawyers
The album contains photographic portraits of 260 Rhode Island lawyers and judges from the past up to 1899. According to an inscription in the album, it was presented as a gift by G.M. Grant to Francis Colwell Esq. on 23 February 1899. This date corresponds with Colwell's appointment as the first President of the Rhode Island Bar Association.
Collection of Portraits of Printers and Book Sellers
The collection includes portraits of over 400 printed images of printers, booksellers and other members of the book trades. The entire collection has been digitized and descriptions of each item are available on www.provlibdigital.org.
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