Nantucket Indian Princess
According to the Publications of the Rhode Island Historical Society, vol. 3, Catalogue of Portraits, 1895, p.102: “The painting referred to … Continue reading Nantucket Indian Princess
Estelle
Throughout the first floor of the Mary Robinson Research Center, we have several Hull models of different ships and boats, … Continue reading Estelle
Girls' City Club of Providence
The Girls’ City Club, Providence, 1920-1970 The Girls’ City Club (GCC) of Providence (MSS 438) was founded in 1920 out … Continue reading Girls' City Club of Providence
Hat Honor
According to the Guide to the Records of the Religious Society of Friends (Quaker) in New England the Society of Friends, largely … Continue reading Hat Honor
Lola's Ball Gown
Lola Elda Del Sesto (Farrone) was born on November 01, 1909, she was the wife of Rhode Island governor Christopher … Continue reading Lola's Ball Gown
AN-6530 Goggles
This summer, the Rhode Island Historical Society’s Collections department is excited to host an undergraduate Arts Intern from the Studio … Continue reading AN-6530 Goggles
Carrington P. Slade: Patriot of Bristol, R.I.
The R.I.H.S. has acquired a stirring Civil War letter written by Carrington Palmer Slade (1845-1918), an African American, Rhode Island … Continue reading Carrington P. Slade: Patriot of Bristol, R.I.
"…went a clamming"
“In the afternoon Grandma, Mother and myself went a clamming.” -Mary (June 7, 1857) Mary Matilda … Continue reading "…went a clamming"
Burnt with Fire
A Family history of murder and intrigue Everyone knows of the infamous New Englander Lizzie Borden. What people may not … Continue reading Burnt with Fire
"There was no better officer in either army"
George Sears Greene was born May 6, 1801 in Warwick, R.I. to Caleb Greene & Sarah Robinson Greene. He graduated … Continue reading "There was no better officer in either army"