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Diane Lambert collection on John Carter Minkins; circa 1994-2003. MSS-0023. Research materials obtained by Rhode Island College student Diane Lambert for her 1995 Honors Thesis on John Carter Minkins. The collection includes Lambert’s personal notes, pictures, and collected articles.
James R. Langevin papers; 1997-2023. MSS-0087. The collection consists of papers relating to Congressman Langevin’s legislative efforts.
Victoria Lederberg papers; 1957-2003. MSS-0139. The collection contains materials collected by, and associated with, Victoria Lederberg, who was a Rhode Island politician and judge, as well as Rhode Island College professor.
Giacomo Lenghi lithographs; circa 1840-1870. MSS-0146. Two undated lithographs created by Giacomo Lenghi, as part of a larger series.
Letters to James White; 1958-1959. MSS-0118. Letters from Frank O’Connor and Richard Wilbur to Dr. James White in late 1950s.
John A. Lima papers; circa 1924-1927. MSS-0135. Os Filhos de Portugal (The Children of Portugal) society ledger and two panoramic photographs of the New Portuguese Society of the Holy Ghost.
Joseph Livramento papers; 1916-2011. MSS-0060. Joseph Livramento’s collected papers, photographs, and memorabilia related to Cape Verde, Cape Verdean-Americans, and Cape Verdean music.
James Lopes papers. MSS-0062. This collection includes postcards of Cape Verde. Some postcards have been digitized and are available via RIC Digital Collections. [Note: This collection is undescribed but is available upon request with a two weeks’ notice].
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Horace Mann letter to Miss Peabody; 1840 June 11. MSS-0101. The collection consists of one original letter from Horace Mann responding to Miss Peabody in June of 1840.
Map of Providence Plantations (1636-1700); 1903. MSS-0145. A map of Providence Plantations in the 1600s.
Map of the Cities of Pawtucket and Central Falls R.I.; 1916. MSS-0120. A map of the Pawtucket (R.I.) and Central Falls (R.I.) areas in 1916.
Map Showing the Rearrangement of the Railroad Stations & Tracks in the City of Providence; 1873. MSS-0129. Map depicting the recommended reorganization of railroad stations and tracks within the city of Providence, as proposed by the Commissioners of the Cove Lands.
Maps of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations; 1896, 1936. MSS-0128. Pictorial maps of Rhode Island and Providence.
Mariposa records; 2005-2018. MSS-0025. Collected records from Mariposa, including administrative documents, curriculum resources, and printed materials.
Carla Martin collection on Cape Verdean language and culture; circa 1899-2012 (bulk 1985-2007). MSS-0074. The collections contains Dr. Carla Martin’s articles and research files, as well as sheet music, textiles, artworks, and souvenirs collected by Dr. Martin.
Ron McLarty papers; 1915-2018 (bulk 1950-2018). MSS-00221. The McLarty collection includes Ron McLarty’s personal papers, photographs, published and unpublished works, and memorabilia from his appearances in theater, television and film.
Barbara Mildram collection; 1930-1988. MSS-0029. Collection primarily containing academic articles and publications regarding early childhood education.
Scott Molloy social and political materials collection; 1947-1991. MSS-0025. Political materials collected by Rhode Island College alumnus Scott Molloy. Includes letters, leaflets, newsletters, newspapers, and other printed materials created by various political groups.
Joseph R. Muratore papers. MSS-0012. Collection relating to the history and culture of Italian Americans in Rhode Island. [Note: This collection is undescribed but is available upon request with a two weeks’ notice].
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Newspaper and newsletters collection; 1835-1864. MSS-0053. Collection of nineteenth century newspapers and newsletters.
Al Nunes collection; 1956, 1964. MSS-0137. Two photographs collected by Al Nunes.
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Stephen Olney letter to Jeremiah Dexter; 1777 August 3. MSS-0102. The collection contains a typescript copy of a letter written by Stephen “Coggeshall” Olney to Jeremiah Dexter in August of 1777.
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Pages from A Midsummer Night’s Dream; 1908. MSS-0121. Arthur Rackham’s illustrations and other pages from disbound 1908 edition of A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare.
Paper folding book; undated. MSS-0117. Paper folding book of paper folded in intricate ways
Olive Parsons social and political collected materials; 1949-1980. MSS-0020. Olive Parsons’ collected documents as vice president in charge of correspondence for the American Coalition of Patriotic Societies, Inc.
Florence Perkins papers; 1864-1903 (bulk 1895-1903). MSS-0016. The collection of a Rhode Island teacher and Rhode Island Normal School graduate (class of 1902).
Alberto Torres Pereira papers; 1967-1992. MSS-0067. Alberto Torres Pereira’s collected papers, photographs, audiocassettes, and organizational papers relating to the Cape Verdean American community.
Peterson’s Magazine fashion prints; 1870-1891. MSS-0056. This collection contains various color fashion prints Peterson’s Magazine.
Portuguese Cultural Association records; 1959-1980. MSS-0038. The collection contains the collected papers of the Portuguese Cultural Association based in East Providence, Rhode Island, and includes documents and photographs that celebrate and promote Portuguese culture.
Portuguese Heritage Subcommittee records; 1971-1990 (bulk 1980-1983). MSS-0043. The collection contains Mariana Pierannunzi’s collected documents of the Portuguese Heritage Subcommittee which was created to celebrate and promote Portuguese culture.
Nancy Elizabeth Prophet collection; 1920-2022 (bulk 1920-1960). MSS-0028. Collection of Rhode Island born sculptor, Nancy Elizabeth Prophet. The collection includes photographs of Prophet’s sculptures, original sketches and watercolors, and articles on her life in the United States and Paris, France.
Providence High School Girls Department Manuscripts of Examination; 1876. MSS-0116. Manuscripts of modern history examination papers of twenty-six girls attending Providence High School in 1876.