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P9822
Negative
before 1938

A black and white negative (Kodak "Safety" film) depicting the Easton's Beach roller coaster and a large billboard. Automobiles and a pile of wodd are visible at foreground; billboard reads as foll...

2004.13.204
Drawing
before 1932

Pencil sketch in brown of small structure next to a tree. A three mast ship sails in the background. Very loose pencil strokes with detail only depicted in the boat.

2006.13.4
swizzle stick
before 1937

A blue glass swizzle stick with a yellow ball at top. Along the stem reads, "New England Steamship Co. Serving All New England" and features a flag printed with "NE". Identical to 2006.13.3.

2010.10.19
Postcard
before 1936

A linen-type postcard depicting a view from the Cliff Walk. Caption reads: "THE CLIFFS, ALONG THE CLIFF WALK, NEWPORT, R.I." The reverse has a handwritten message and is postmarked July 7, 1936.

90.12.1
Key
before 1937

Brass key used on the steamship 'Priscilla' for stateroom 232.

99.3.148
Shoe
before 1937

A single 7" long leather shoe in poor condition. The shoe has been slattened, appears to have an instep strap. Piece of paper glued onto foot of shoe reads 'Child's shoe, found in attic of Maudsley...

99.3.48
Coat
before 1935

Green wool coat lined with black silk. Six buttons on front of coat covered in black cloth with a checkerboard design. Each cuff has three of these checkerboard buttons but they are smaller than th...

38.1
Oil Painting (visual work)
before 1938

Painting of large steamboat; "Providence" written on ship in red letters in center; front of boat reads: "Fall River Line" also in red; eight flags on ship; many passengers visible; greenish-blue w...

P5798
Print, Photographic
before 1938

A photograph depicting downtown Newport, looking east towards Trinity Church. Photo was taken from an unidentified wharf (possibly Banister's); the bow of the yacht "Aloha" (1910-1938) is visible a...

P9475
Print, Photographic
before 1936

A photograph of houses on Levin Street, looking west. The steeple of St. Mary's Church is visible in the background; an automobile can be seen at far right. Photograph by Jonas Bergner (1859-1936).

P9321
Negative, Sheet Film
before 1934

A photographic portrait of Dr. Marcus Wheatland. This particular copy is a negative created using an original photograph.

P5012
Print, Photographic
before 1932

A photograph depicting the J.T. O'Connell Supply Company office and supply warehouses, located on Long Wharf. Signage painted on the buildings reads: "Ship Chandlery/Hardware/Builders/Plumbers/Ste...

P1731
Print, Photographic
before 1938

An aerial photograph of the Clambake Club in Middletown, taken prior to the Hurricane of 1938. The Club is bordered by a rocky coast at foreground and farmland in the background. Automobiles can ...

P5972
Print, Photographic
before 1936

A sepia tone photograph of Newport Hospital nursing staff. The seven women at center are in nursing uniforms, including starched hats and white high-collared dresses. The woman at far left wears ...

P5868
Print, Photographic
before 1930

Reverse of photo: "Gardner's House of Dr. Rice's Estate Coggeshall Ave next to Frie Barn started demolishing Nov. 18, 1930."

FIC.2019.032
Newspaper Clipping
September 19 1939

Clipping describing Professor B.L. Henin's reprinting of the historical cuts that had been destroyed in a fire in one of the closets of the Vernon House, Rochambeau's Headquarters on Navy Street in...

P9919
Photographic print
July 13 1939

Photograph by William King Covell of the spire of Trinity church, as seen from Frank Street.

2003.6.19
Flyer
July 1939

Flyer FLYER READS: "OYEZ! OYEZ! OYEZ!/ OLDPORT DAYS/ NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND/ JULY 20, 21 AND 22, 1939".

2003.6.10-.11
Program
June 11 1939

Programs TWO PROGAMS. FRONT COVER READS: "A SERVICE OF COMMEMORATION CELEBRATING THE TERCENTENARY OF THE FOUNDING OF RELIGIOUS LIBERTY IN NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND/ SUNDAY, JUNE 11TH, 1939 AT THREE O'C...

2005.2.9
Political Ribbon
May 23 1939

Light blue ribbon "Lection Day, May 23, 1939 Newport, RI Guest". Black writing and image of Newport Seal

98.7.15
Identification
May 23 1939

Badge with red silk ribbon used to identify a committee member for 'Election Day May 23, 1939' the seal in the center is of Newport, as seen from the water; in black text around the seal are the wo...

P9863
Negative, Glass Plate
May 14 1939

Newport Daily News glass plate negative of the Sunset League. Players are seated on the field in front of first base bleachers, while league officials are standing behind them. Spectators are seate...

P9862
Negative, Glass Plate
May 14 1939

Newport Daily News glass plate negative of Sunset League officials. The men are standing on a baseball mound, wearing suit jackets, hats, and ties. A couple of the officials are posing with basebal...

2003.6.9
Program
April 29 1939

Program FRONT COVER READS: "NEWPORT TERCENTENARY 1639-1939/ SETTLER'S DAY CELEBRATION/ U.S. NAVAL TRAINING STATION/ NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND/ SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 1939/ 11 A.M."

FIC.2019.121
Map
circa 1939

This is a map of the garden tour throughout Newport to benefit the Newport Civic League in 1939. Compiled by Yeaton. 

91.17.1
Sweater
circa 1939

Sweater, natural wool, long-sleeved with high collar, monogram "VIM" in blue cotton floss. Stockinette stitch overall, with ribbed collar and cuffs, turned hem. Machine knit, full fashioned. Nameta...

P6828
Print, Photographic
circa 1939

Pageant of Coaster's Island tercentenary.

2020.019.001
Etching (print)
1939

Black and white etching of Trinity Church from Spring Street

FIC.2019.063
Map
1939

This map shows the highways throughout Rhode Island in 1939. Compiled by the Rhode Island Dept. of Public Works Division of Roads & Bridges. 

FIC.2019.061
Map
1939

This map shows Newport's Ten Mile Drive, the Bay, S.E. New England and Southern New England and the roads throughout the area, all with prominent references to the Mt. Hope Bridge. Compiled by John...

2019.017.007
Photographic print
1939

Photograph of crown and performers at Freebody Park during the historical pageant "The Epic of Newport," a celebration of the city's tercentenary. A group of scouts stand in the center.

2003.6.16-.17
Sticker
1939

Stickers TWO CIRCULAR STICKERS CELEBRATING NEWPORTS TERCENTENARY

2000.18
map
1939

A brochure containing driving maps of Rhode Island and surrounding New England States, Newport's Ocean Drive (Ocean Avenue), and Aquidneck Island with adjacent cities. Produced for the Mount Hope B...

P2175
Print, Photographic
1939 – 1940

A photograph of the stable at Beach Cliffe (Bushy Park), prior to redevelopment of the property. Photo was taken near the corner of Bath Road (Memorial Boulevard) and Rhode Island Avenue.

P2172
Print, Photographic
1939 – 1940

A photograph of Beach Cliffe in ruins, just prior to its demolition. The Beach Cliffe estate (later "Bushy Park") is located at the corner of Bath Road (Memorial Boulevard) and Rhode Island Avenue.

P8809
Print, Photographic
1939

A photograph depicting the John Clarke School's Class of 1939. Students are seen seated and standing in tiered rows.

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