Carl R. Woodward papers, 1928-1974.

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Carl R. Woodward papers, 1928-1974.

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The papers of Carl Woodward are divided into seven series. Series I: Correspondence, consists of letters from relatives, friends, business letters, etc. There are letters from Eleanor Roosevelt, Milton and Dwight Eisenhower, and Brigadier General Elliot Thorpe. Series II: Subject File, consists of photographs, memorabilia, business, personal and legal materials. There is a considerable amount of material on gardening and on the construction of Mrtlewood, Woodwar's retirement house. Series III: University of Rhode Island, consists of records pertaining to people and organizations associated with the University. Materials from his Presidential years (1941-1958) consist mainly of a bound volume of administrative letters; letters concerning his appointment and retirement; directions for maintenance of the President's house and grounds, etc. Included are dedications of buildings, materials on "Friends of the Library", and the URI Foundation, for which he served as a trustee. Series IV: Historical File, consists of records of his historical research and of his association with historical organizations, such as the Kinston Improvement Association, "Friends of Watson House", and the Cocumscussoc Association. There are records about the Fayerweather House, Watson House restoration, and the history of Cocumscussoc. There is research material on Ben Franklin, Thomas Jefferson and Justin Smith Morrill. His historical interests were generally agriculturally oriented. Series V: Fraternity File, consists of correspondence and printed materials of the fraternities to which Woodward belonged. Dominating this series is the fraternity material of Phi Gamma Delta; he served as Archon Councilor to and trustee of the Educational Foundation. This material deals mainly with policy trends. Other fraternity material is of general alumni nature. Series VI: Institutional/organizational affiliations, consists of materials accumulated by Carl Woodward while a member of various institutions and organizations. There are materials relating to the Kingston Congregational Church and Rutgers's alumni materials. Other important associations include Barrington and Bryant Colleges, for which he served as trustee, and the United Fund, of which he was President. Series VII: Writings, consist of research, drafts, reprints and correspondence, research notes, drafts and illustrations. There are bound volumes of speeches, articles, and audio tapes of the most important speeches given during his years as Psesident. The books in this series are the published story of Smith's Castle at Cocumscussoc, Plantation in Yankeeland, all re- and post-publication materials and correspondence, and the unpublished autobiographical memoirs of his life on a New Jersey farm. Also included are speeches articles by other authors.

43.5 linear ft. (87 boxes)

University of Rhode Island Library, Kingston, University Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8335685

University of Rhode Island Library, Kingston, University Library

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