Alva Woods papers, 1657 - 2011 (bulk 1812 - 1918)

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Alva Woods papers, 1657 - 2011 (bulk 1812 - 1918)

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Most of the material in the Alva Woods papers consists of correspondence, documents, publications and writings that belonged to the Alva Woods family and the Brown family of Providence, Rhode Island. Most of the material is dated between 1812 and 1918. The papers also include architectural drawings, ephemera, one map, newspaper clippings, handwritten recipes, and some photographs

3 linear feet (2 letter document cases, 1 legal document case, 1 triple oversize box)

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Brown University, Brown University Library

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Brown University, Brown University Library

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