Elisha Reynolds Potter Papers Elisha Reynolds Potter Papers 1798-1879

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Elisha Reynolds Potter Papers Elisha Reynolds Potter Papers 1798-1879

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This collection contains some of the papers of Elisha Reynolds Potter, a notable nineteenth century public servant from Kingston, Rhode Island. Potter made his mark as a teacher, a lawyer, an elected official, and an educational reformer.

2.5 linear feet; 5 box(es)

eng,

University of Rhode Island Library Special Collections and Archives Unit

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Potter, Elisha R. (Elisha Reynolds), 1811-1882

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Potter (AB, Harvard College, 1830) was admitted to the bar in 1832, and held various positions in Rhode Island government, including associate justice of the supreme court of Rhode Island (1868-1882). From the description of Notebook, ca. 1830. (Harvard Law School Library). WorldCat record id: 236226384 Elisha Reynolds Potter was born on June 20, 1811 in the home of his parents, Elisha Reynolds Potter, Sr. (1764-1835) and Mary (Mawney) Potter in Lit...