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2010.10.23
Postcard
before 1950

A linen-type postcard of houses on the Cliff Walk near Belmont Beach. Featured are the homes of T.S. Taylor (Honeysuckle Lodge), C. Ogden Jones (Mid Cliff), and J.R. Drexel (Fairholme). The revers...

2010.10.24
Postcard
before 1952

A linen-type postcard of the Old Stone Mill in Touro Park; a house is visible in the background. Caption reads: "ANCIENT VIKING TOWER." The reverse has handwriting, a printed description, and a p...

2009.22.1
Viewbook
before 1950

Purple souvenir book featuring photographs of Newport attractions. Title page reads, "Newport Rhode Island, Street Scenes, Principle Residences and Places of Interest". Published by David Rubin in ...

P9230
Print, Photographic
before 1953

A matted portrait photograph of Frederick H. Prince (1959-1963), who is wearing a dark cravat and a white shirt. A handwritten note on reverse reads: "Dear Doris/Here is a friend of yours/that hop...

P1829
Print, Photographic
before 1955

A photograph of the Union Congregational Church, located on Division Street.

P5672
Print, Photographic
before 1955

Black and white interior of Bannister House, Middletown, RI. Image shows hallway and staircase from the first floor.

P9197
Print, Photographic
1959

A black and white snapshot of Rogers High School, 1959. Photograph features the exterior of the school's auditorium (under dome at center), parking lot, and covered pedestrian walkway. Two buses ...

FIC.2020.014
Postcard
September 1958

This oversized postcard depicts two yachts participating in an America's Cup race - The Sceptre, "The British Challenger", and the Columbia, "The American Defender". The postcard was produced by th...

2002.8.14
Booklet
August 11 1958

Booklet BOOKLET: 'THE NEWPORTER' AUGUST 11, 1955 VOL.IX NO.4

P5718
Print, Photographic
July 24 1958

Black and white photograph of the ferry Wildwood. Image shows the side of the ferry at dock. Reverse of photo: "5801840 JUL 24 1958 From: Rhode Island Dept. Publick (sic) Works 211 State Office B...

P5717
Print, Photographic
July 24 1958

Black and white photograph of the ferry Hammonton. Image shows the ferry in dock. Reverse of photo has handwritten information: "JUL 24 1958 From:- Rhode Island Dept. Publick (sic) Works 211 Stat...

P2225
Photographic Print
May 27 1958

View of facade of Mid Cliff with stone and shingles covered in ivy. Mid Cliff was built in 1886 for Miss Caroline Ogden Jones with her half brother, Mr. Louis B. McCagg. Man in front mowing lawn.

P6787
Print, Photographic
circa 1958

Vintage cars lined up at the US Naval base in Newport, with the USS Yosemite in the background.

P9824
Photograph
1958

A photograph of U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower golfing at the Newport Country Club. Several people can be seen standing behind the President, including a man with a "Press" badge.

97.34.2
Doll
1958

Stylized Japanese child, pale wood; spherical head w/ painted features is loosely attached to cylindrical body; body decorated w/ a painted figure and Japanese inscription.

97.34.1
Doll
1958

Stylized Japanese child, pale wood; spherical head w/ painted features is loosely attached to cylindrical body; body is decorated w/ painted tall ships, pine tree, and Japanese inscription. The dol...

93.22.1
Plate
1958

Round white plate, fluted edge, gold rim, black decoration: Newport jazz festival, portraits of Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, stylized sketches of jazz musicians. Balfour logo on ...

P7119
Print, Photographic
1958

USS Edson destroyer.

P6806
Print, Photographic
1958

Cars on display at the Newport Motor Car show at the Naval Base.

P6609
Print, Photographic
1958

Photograph of two men driving an open-roof vehicle. The driver has been identified as owner Ernest R. Johnson of Beverly Mass, and the passenger as Cor. D. K. Herrick, a supply officer for the U.S....

P6139
Print, Photographic
1958

Crew of the (US-16) Columbia, the successful defender of the 1958 America's Cup. The photograph shows Harry Sears (Head of syndicate, Navigator), Briggs Cunningham (Skipper), Rod Stephens, Olin Ste...

P6134
Print, Photographic
1958

Photograph of Carleton Michell aboard the sailboat Columbia.

P9351
Print, Photographic
1958

Oversized photo of Sceptre, 1958. The yacht is under full sail and is heeling towards one side. Sailors, dressed in white, are in the hull. A handwritten title is written in ink on an attached pape...

P8772
Print, Photographic
1958

A photograph signed by the crew of Columbia, defender of the 1958 America's Cup. Photo is labeled "FOR STAN WARD FROM THE CREW OF COLUMBIA." Signatures include John, B.S. Cunningham, Rod Stephens...

P5648
Print, Photographic
1958

Black and white photo of the 1958 crew of the Columbia, America's Cup, 1st defender in 12 meter class. Image is of 11 men on the deck waving to the camera. All are wearing Columbia shirts and whi...

P5331
Print, Photographic
October 31 1957

B&W photo of Peckham Coal and Oil Company. Photo depicts exterior garages and trucks. Back of photo reads "F.M. Sullivan, 7 Ann Street, Newport, R.I., Photographer, Oct 31 1957." Photo P5656 w...

P5329
Print, Photographic
October 31 1957

B&W photo of Peckham Coal garages. Back of photo reads "F.M. Sullivan, 7 Ann Street, Newport, R.I., Photographer, October 31 1957"

P5327
Print, Photographic
October 1957

Black and white photo of Peckham Coal and Oil Company. View shows garages and trucks. Back of photo reads "F.M. Sullivan, 7 Ann Street, Newport, R.I., Photographer, Oct - - 1957"

P6121
Print, Photographic
September 4 1957

Photo of Eisenhower in a motorcade.

P6120
Print, Photographic
September 4 1957

Photo of Eisenhower in a motorcade, waving to passersby.

P6117
Print, Photographic
September 4 1957

Photo of Eisenhower in a motorcade, waving to passersby.

P6116
Print, Photographic
September 4 1957

Photo of Eisenhower in a motorcade, waving to passersby.

P6118
Print, Photographic
September 1957

Photograph of U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower in a parade in Newport, 1957. The President is seen standing in a convertible and waving to crowds lining both sides of the street (possibly Broadw...

P9028
Print, Photographic
September 1957

Photograph of President Dwight D. Eisenhower waving to crowds from an automobile in a parade-like procession. A young man's profile is visible in the foreground of the frame, as is a police officer...

P9027
Print, Photographic
September 1957

Photograph of President Dwight D. Eisenhower standing in a car and waving to parade spectators. Siginage for the Esso Gas Station on Spring Street is visible in the background. Also visible is the ...

P4511
Photographic print
August 29 1957

Photographic print of the headquarters of the City of Newport Fire Department at 21 West Marlborough Street.

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Newport Historical Society
82 Touro Street
Newport RI 02840
401.846.0813

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