Providence (R.I.)
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:
Anne B. Barrett Papers
Collection
Identifier: 6515
Scope and Contents
The journal, written in Hartland, Vermont, contains household hints, remedies for illnesses, lists of herbs and their uses, and a recipe for madder. The journal is accompanied by a four-page document, which contains dye recipes for red, green and other colors.
Dates:
1820-1838
Arkwright Manufacturing Records
Collection
Identifier: 6514
Scope and Contents
Includes invoices, 1874-1876. Also includes two letters, Sept. 13 and Dec. 6, 1876, from the office of Joseph T. White, attorney, Meadville, Pa., to N.A. Boutell, Harris Woolen Mill, Woonsocket, R.I., concerning prices of goods and placing an order. Also contains bills from various textile machinery companies including: bill dated Oct. 8, 1896, from Narragansett Machine Co., Providence, R.I.; bill dated May 5, 1902, from Adde & Company, machinists and mill supplies company, Portland,...
Dates:
1874-1920
New England Butt Photographs
Collection
Identifier: 6805 P
Abstract
Images depict braiding machines and circular knitters.
Dates:
1940-1952
Pocasset Worsted Company Records
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 6838
Scope and Contents
This collection includes the papers that Frederick C. Fletcher removed when he sold the mill. They included extensive correspondence and purchasing records for both companies.
Also included is correspondence between William Halliwell agent for the Lawton Spinning Company and Caitlin & Company.
Dates:
1897-1907