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2017.011.001
Account book
1877 – 1898

This ledger accounts for the daily operations of a working farm, very likely Hammersmith Farm, from 1877 through 1898. Items accounted include hay, crops, animals and physical improvements to struc...

2018.015.001
Account book
1866 – 1875

Account book with entries dating from 1866 through 1875, primarily documenting purchases of advertisements and printings, though some earlier entries concern purchases of feed and meal.

...

VOL.1272
Account book
1770 – 1803

Most of the entries in this volume date from the 1793 to 1803 and are the accounts of Deacon John Irish of Middletown. They document buying and selling of crops and livestock, including corn, butt...

2003.18
Account book
1746 – 1749

An account book detailing transactions associated with merchant John Banister (1707-1767), September 1746-December 1749. Some highlights include Banister's exporting of Narragansett Pacers to the W...

FIC.2018.019
Accoutrement

Decorative loop for a fireman's belt. White with red "7" painted on front. Red scalloped trim. Sewn together in back.

2004.13.7
Acknowledgment
July 18 1927

Acknowledgement of donation of 15 volumes of miscellaneous works to Redwood Library and Athenaeum from Lewis G. Morris. Signed by Roderick Terry, President.

2000.8
Ad, Magazine
August 1915

Common Sense Gum Co. Listerated Gum ad from Cosmopolitan Magazine. The Common Sense Gum Co factory was in Newport, RI. Ad reads 'Aren't you tired of common gum? Then send 25 cents for a deluxe cart...

FIC.2020.137
Administrative records
1908 – 1928

Minute book, marked in the inside cover as "Minutes of the Meetings of the Newport Unit of the United League of Women Voters of Rhode Island." Contains a list of membership, including member addres...

FIC.2013.87
Admission Ticket
July 4 1960

Yellow admission ticket for the 7th Annual Newport Jazz Festival on July 4, 1960. The bottom third of the ticket is perforated for removal at the gate. The top left corner is hole punched with a bl...

70.10.1
Admission Ticket
July 4 1960

Yellow ticket for the 7th Annual Newport Jazz Festival. Dated July 4, 1960 and specifying box 11. The lower third of the ticket is perforated for removal at gate. The top left corner is holed punch...

FIC.2013.88
Admission Ticket
July 3 1960

Blue admission ticket for the 7th Annual Newport Jazz Festival. The bottom third of the ticket is perforated for removal at the gate. It specifies the ticket is for box 11. The top left corner is h...

FIC.2013.86
Admission Ticket
July 3 1960

Blue admission ticket to the 7th Annual Newport Jazz Festival for July 3, 1960. The bottom third of the ticket is perforated for removal at the gate. Hole punched in the top corner with a black str...

FIC.2013.56 AB
Admission Ticket
June 1932

(A)Ticket for admission to the second session of the June 1932 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. The ticket allows admittance to the second balcony with no seat reservation. The ticket is ...

89.1.4
Admission Ticket
October 14 1902

Purple colored ticket for the Grand Social of Newport Central Labor Union at Odd Fellows Hall October 14, 1902 for the benefit of the striking coal miners, with music by Harry K. Howard Orchestra. ...

89.1.3
Admission Ticket
June 4 1901

Ecru colored ticket for the Second Social of Local Union 176 United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners. The event took place in Odd Fellows Hall June 4, 1901 with music by Harry K. Howard Orches...

FIC.2013.75
admission ticket
1766

A ticket for admission to an assembly at Mrs. Mary Cowley's Coffee House, dated November 6, 1766. Ticket provided admission to a "Miss...Robinson" for "the season". Text is printed on the reverse s...

2016.010.004.001
Admittance Card
August 21 1977

Off-white card with black type. Card reads, "Please present this card for admittance/to/Reception/August 21, 1977."

2017.028.018
Advertisement
July 19 1936

Advertisement for "Gay Nineties Night" on Sunday, July 19, 1936 at the Newport Casino as part of the Pop Concerts series.

FIC.2017.026
Advertisement
circa 1874

Advertisement for muster of the First Brigade, R.I. Militia in Newport, October 1, 1874. Reads: "The Day we celebrate. Welcome to our island home!"

FIC.2014.61
Advertisement
after 1846

Advertising leaflet for the Charles E. Hammett, Jr. bookstore, Thames Street. Rectangular illustration at top center depicts a pile of books surrounded by an arch with the text: "WIE DIE ARBEIT SO ...

2007.3.2.2
Album

An album page with a reddish-brown seaweed specimen, identified as "Seirosphora Griffithsiana", and a photograph of the Cliff Walk. The photograph depicts a view of the cliffs and water. A path is ...

2007.3.2.1
Album

An album page with a brown seaweed specimen, identified as "Ceramium arachnoideum", and a photograph of "surfbathers". The photograph depicts a group of men and women in bathing costumes at along t...

2007.3.1.1
Album

An album page with a brown seaweed specimen, identified as "Callithamnion roseum", and a photograph of the Old Stone Mill.

2007.3.2
Album (book)

Eight-page photograph album containing seven images of various Newport sites and seaweed specimens; album is entitled "Newport Views framed in Newport Algae." Images and specimens include (as liste...

2007.3.1
Album (book)

Eight-page photograph album containing seven images of various Newport sites. Book is titled: "Newport Views framed in Newport Algae." Images and preserved algae specimens include (as lis...

79.7
Album, Photograph
1917

A photograph album with a brown leather cover entitled "A Surprise Party Given To/Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Curtiss James/Beacon Hill House, Newport, R.I./September 7, 1917". Cover is lined with marbeliz...

2018.015.011
Almanac
1896

1896 Home Almanac produced by Newport Enterprise.

2015.007.001
Almanac
1805

Small booklet bound with cotton thread. Almanac for state of Rhode Island in 1805.

2015.007.002
Almanack
1812

Small booklet bound with cotton thread. Printed almanac for year 1812 for New England. Booklet had been bound with new cover bearing the title, "Almanack, R.I. 1812.

2018.001.007
Alms Dish
1750 – 1800

Felt-lined alms box with dark wood exterior and yellow-orange felt interior. Rectangular with a small handle on one side.

P9359
Ambrotype
1852 – 1880

Ambrotype of Mary Topham Goddard Stacy. Subject is wearing a dark colored gown. She is wearing a large black bonnet that ties under the chin. Her hair is pulled up, parted in the middle. Her hands,...

P9358
Ambrotype
1852 – 1880

Ambrotype of Mary Topham Goddard Stacy. Glass of ambrotype is cracked and is missing a small portion. Subject is wearing a printed fabric top with a lace collar and a possible broach at center of n...

2012.52 AB
andirons
1760 – 1820

Set of brass and iron andirons from the Robinson House, located at 64 Washington Street.

2017.028.005
Annual Report
1938

Newport Chamber of Commerce, 19th Annual Report, 1938.

2017.028.006
Annual Report
1937

Newport Chamber of Commerce, 18th Annual Report and dinner including menu.

2017.028.016
Annual Report
1924 – 1925

Annual Report for Newport Public Schools, 1924-1925.

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Newport Historical Society
82 Touro Street
Newport RI 02840
401.846.0813

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