Chime of Bells and Music at Grace Church, Providence, Rhode Island, 1857-1987 Chime of Bells and Music at Grace Church Providence 1857-1987

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Chime of Bells and Music at Grace Church, Providence, Rhode Island, 1857-1987 Chime of Bells and Music at Grace Church Providence 1857-1987

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Collection consists of manuscript, published, and photocopied material and includes two histories of Grace Church, a history of the Grace Church chime of bells, chime program log, news clippings and correspondence pertaining to the chimes, original musical notations, pamphlets, service programs and biographical information on Bishop Thomas March Clark, rector of Grace Church at the time of the purchase and installation of the chimes as well as Dorothy Rice, bellringer from 1946 to 1989.

.75 linear feet; 2 box(es)

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University of Rhode Island Library Special Collections and Archives Unit

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SNAC Resource ID: 6358955

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Clark, Thomas M. (Thomas March), 1812-1903

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Episcopal Bishop of Rhode Island. From the description of Thomas March Clark papers, 1840-1901. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 656252888 ...

Rice, Dorothy L

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Cherico, Vincent

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In 1861 Bishop Thomas March Clark, rector from 1852-1903, Grace Episcopal Church in Providence, Rhode Island sought to raise by subscription $6000 to purchase a chimes of bells to be installed in the newly constructed tower on the church. The bells were cast by Henry N. Hooper and Company. The original 16 bells were first rung on Easter Sunday March 31, 1861. Each of the bells holds an inscription bearing the donor's name. Two of the bells are worth noting: The A sharp ...