Historical Collection at the George Hail Free Library - All Entries

1775 Two dollar currency1775 Two dollar currency1776 one-third of a dollar1776 one-third of a dollar1776 six dollars1776 six dollars1776 three dollars1776 three dollars1777 Act from General Assembly of RI (Who Can Bear Arms)1777 Act from General Assembly of RI (Who Can Bear Arms)1777 six dollars1777 six dollars1778 thirty dollar bill1778 thirty dollar bill1778 twenty dollar bill1778 twenty dollar bill1779 eighty dollar bills1779 eighty dollar bills1779 four dollar bill1779 four dollar bill18th Co. Warren, RI18th Co. Warren, RI1976 fireplug key chain1976 fireplug key chainA Promise to Leave (1765)A Promise to Leave (1765)A Valuation for a Town Tax, Warren, RI (1783)A Valuation for a Town Tax, Warren, RI (1783)ADA Compliance Update 2024ADA Compliance Update 2024Advertisement for library eventAdvertisement for library eventAlcohol Burning LampAlcohol Burning LampAmerican Legion Delegate MedalAmerican Legion Delegate MedalAntique Korean Wooden Clogs (Namakshin)Antique Korean Wooden Clogs (Namakshin)Antique SextantAntique SextantAntler snuff boxAntler snuff boxAsian Metal MirrorAsian Metal MirrorBaby foxBaby foxBackstaff Quadrant (ca 1766)Backstaff Quadrant (ca 1766)Big or Spotted Augur (Marlinspike)Big or Spotted Augur (Marlinspike)Bill of Lading (1782)Bill of Lading (1782)Bill of Sale for Ship "Abigail" (1774)Bill of Sale for Ship "Abigail" (1774)Blount Seafood Photo CollectionBlount Seafood Photo CollectionBoys military jacketBoys military jacketBread ToastersBread ToastersBuka Style PaddleBuka Style PaddleBull Mouth (Red Helmet) ShellBull Mouth (Red Helmet) ShellBundle of Papua New Guinea ArrowsBundle of Papua New Guinea ArrowsBundle of Papua New Guinea ArrowsBundle of Papua New Guinea ArrowsCalabash dipper, carved by means of shellsCalabash dipper, carved by means of shellsCall for volunteersCall for volunteersCannonballsCannonballsCaptain Charles Thompson LougheadCaptain Charles Thompson LougheadCaptain James Vance QuadrantCaptain James Vance QuadrantCaptain Leather BootsCaptain Leather BootsCaptain Seth PeckCaptain Seth PeckCeramic Man (ca late 1700s)Ceramic Man (ca late 1700s)Ceremonial AdzeCeremonial AdzeCeremonial sword with sheathCeremonial sword with sheathChair/ StoolChair/ StoolChariot flyer soliciting for passengers and crewChariot flyer soliciting for passengers and crewChariot whaling logChariot whaling logCharles Whipple Greene metal 1903Charles Whipple Greene metal 1903Child’s shirtChild’s shirtChinese Lady's Embroidered ShoeChinese Lady's Embroidered ShoeCigarCigarCommemorative fanCommemorative fanCopy of 1778 Valuations DocumentCopy of 1778 Valuations DocumentCrowCrowDeed from Benjamin and Rebekah Cole to Benjamin and Richard Barton (1773)Deed from Benjamin and Rebekah Cole to Benjamin and Richard Barton (1773)Deed of Sale (1780)Deed of Sale (1780)Deed of Sale (1781)Deed of Sale (1781)Deed of sale from Elijah and Mary Rawson to Benjamin Barton, Jr (1772)Deed of sale from Elijah and Mary Rawson to Benjamin Barton, Jr (1772)DeerDeerDental extraction keyDental extraction keyDeposition about Enslaved Person Hadly by Mary Sisson (ca1777)Deposition about Enslaved Person Hadly by Mary Sisson (ca1777)Dewolf Red Cross ApronDewolf Red Cross ApronDirectors Office BoatDirectors Office BoatDog NeedlepointDog NeedlepointDog NeedlepointDog NeedlepointEmbroidered Chinese Foot Binding ShoeEmbroidered Chinese Foot Binding ShoeEmbroidered Cloth Fabric (Revolutionary War era—1787)Embroidered Cloth Fabric (Revolutionary War era—1787)Envelope for combustible cartridgesEnvelope for combustible cartridgesEtchings of George Hail Free LibraryEtchings of George Hail Free LibraryField Pile Hat (ca 1951)Field Pile Hat (ca 1951)Fireman UniformFireman UniformFireman’s hatFireman’s hatFloral Painted VelvetFloral Painted VelvetFloral Painted Velvet SquareFloral Painted Velvet SquareFoil swordFoil swordFoxFoxFramed Medals from Major General JamielFramed Medals from Major General JamielFrench brandy bottleFrench brandy bottleGeorge Washington Postcard Addressed to Mary DeWolfGeorge Washington Postcard Addressed to Mary DeWolfGirl’s DressGirl’s DressGlass bottleGlass bottleGlass float on lobster potGlass float on lobster potGrass SkirtGrass SkirtGreat Horned Owl TaxidermyGreat Horned Owl TaxidermyGunflintsGunflintsHalberdHalberdHand Beaded BagHand Beaded BagHand sewn pocketHand sewn pocketImages of Revolutionary War Significance in book “Providence the Southern Gateway of New England”Images of Revolutionary War Significance in book “Providence the Southern Gateway of New England”Indian FanIndian FanInkwellInkwellJ.C.Coffin QuadrantJ.C.Coffin QuadrantJames Adams; Ensign of the Second Company Warrant 1768James Adams; Ensign of the Second Company Warrant 1768Japanese Geta shoe (Ashida)Japanese Geta shoe (Ashida)Japanese Katana HiltJapanese Katana HiltJapanese OrnamentJapanese OrnamentJapanese geta sandalsJapanese geta sandalsJay Barry PortraitJay Barry PortraitJohn Kelly’s QuadrantJohn Kelly’s QuadrantKickemuit and Providence (1710)Kickemuit and Providence (1710)Knife with Whalebone HandleKnife with Whalebone HandleKorean shoes--Heukhye, Black Shoes for MenKorean shoes--Heukhye, Black Shoes for MenKundu DrumKundu DrumL.E. Simonds Documents (ca 1845)L.E. Simonds Documents (ca 1845)Land Plot in Warren, RI (1763)Land Plot in Warren, RI (1763)Leather Cartridge BoxLeather Cartridge BoxLeather Cartridge BoxLeather Cartridge BoxLeather Vest embroidered with Porcupine QuillsLeather Vest embroidered with Porcupine QuillsLedger from 1775Ledger from 1775Legal Action by Ephraim Cole (1766)Legal Action by Ephraim Cole (1766)Legal Warrant (1771)Legal Warrant (1771)Letter Written in Dutch (1768)Letter Written in Dutch (1768)Letter to Capt. Ebenezer Whiting of Warren (1777)Letter to Capt. Ebenezer Whiting of Warren (1777)Letter to Capt. Nathan Whiting from Capt. (?) Phillips (1777)Letter to Capt. Nathan Whiting from Capt. (?) Phillips (1777)Letter to William T. Miller from S. Potter (1778)Letter to William T. Miller from S. Potter (1778)List of Nathan Miller’s Regiment (1778)List of Nathan Miller’s Regiment (1778)Major General Morphis Jamiel's HelmetMajor General Morphis Jamiel's HelmetMalawi CobMalawi CobMap: Bark William HenryMap: Bark William HenryMariner's Quadrant CaseMariner's Quadrant CaseMaritime Contract (Nathaniel Whiting) (1772)Maritime Contract (Nathaniel Whiting) (1772)Medal and Case Belonging to Major General JamielMedal and Case Belonging to Major General JamielMess Kit Belonging to Major General JamielMess Kit Belonging to Major General JamielMetal BulletsMetal BulletsMetal Inkwell - Barrel ShapeMetal Inkwell - Barrel ShapeMilitary Flashlight Belonging to Major General JamielMilitary Flashlight Belonging to Major General JamielMilitary Inventory (1775)Military Inventory (1775)Military Leather Backpack A.W. 5th Reg. R.I.VMilitary Leather Backpack A.W. 5th Reg. R.I.VMilitary Roll of Warren, RI Residents (1776)Military Roll of Warren, RI Residents (1776)Military Roll of Warren, RI Residents (ca. late 17th century)Military Roll of Warren, RI Residents (ca. late 17th century)Military Roll of Warren, RI Soldiers and Their Substitutes (1777)Military Roll of Warren, RI Soldiers and Their Substitutes (1777)Mummy clothMummy clothNational Society of the Children of the American Revolution 1917National Society of the Children of the American Revolution 1917Naval Navigational QuadrantNaval Navigational QuadrantNeedlework HandbagNeedlework HandbagNote of Heirs/Executors (Richard Barton to Benjamin Barton) 1777Note of Heirs/Executors (Richard Barton to Benjamin Barton) 1777OtterOtterPair of WWII Military Spats (Boot Leggings)Pair of WWII Military Spats (Boot Leggings)Pair of decorative gourds, tied together at the neckPair of decorative gourds, tied together at the neckPapua New Guinea SpearsPapua New Guinea SpearsPapua New Guinea Tribal BasketPapua New Guinea Tribal BasketPaul Revere LampPaul Revere LampPhotograph of Alfred Bosworth GardnerPhotograph of Alfred Bosworth GardnerPiece of Shingle from Myles Standish’s HousePiece of Shingle from Myles Standish’s HousePinecone of LebanonPinecone of LebanonPortrait of Captain Gardner WillardPortrait of Captain Gardner WillardPortrait of George HailPortrait of George HailPotzdam Musket (ca late 18th century)Potzdam Musket (ca late 18th century)Proclamation of Donal Wilson MedleyProclamation of Donal Wilson MedleyProgram from George Hail Free Library Dedication 1889Program from George Hail Free Library Dedication 1889Prussian World War 1 HelmetPrussian World War 1 HelmetPuffer fishPuffer fishQuart potQuart potR.I. Coast Artillery National Guard 7.25.1917R.I. Coast Artillery National Guard 7.25.1917RI Act of Assembly, 1776 (Conduct Census)RI Act of Assembly, 1776 (Conduct Census)RaccoonRaccoonReamer for cannonReamer for cannonReceipt (1776)Receipt (1776)Receipt /Record of Feeding of Soldiers (1776–1777)Receipt /Record of Feeding of Soldiers (1776–1777)Receipt Regarding Capt. Nathaniel Whiting (1771–1775)Receipt Regarding Capt. Nathaniel Whiting (1771–1775)Receipt for Clothing (1774)Receipt for Clothing (1774)Receipt for Goods (ca. 1777)Receipt for Goods (ca. 1777)Receipt for Military Provisions (1777)Receipt for Military Provisions (1777)Receipt from Daniel Cole (1778)Receipt from Daniel Cole (1778)Receipt from Gothenborg Sweden September 2nd, 1772Receipt from Gothenborg Sweden September 2nd, 1772Receipt from William Rogers Regarding Daniel Cole (1784)Receipt from William Rogers Regarding Daniel Cole (1784)Receipt/Bill for Court Fees (1773)Receipt/Bill for Court Fees (1773)Receipts Regarding Daniel Cole (1778)Receipts Regarding Daniel Cole (1778)Reflector OvenReflector OvenRequest to Deliver Items (1778)Request to Deliver Items (1778)Sailing ship on StaircaseSailing ship on StaircaseSampler (embroidered)Sampler (embroidered)Sawfish billSawfish billScrimshaw (unknown item)Scrimshaw (unknown item)Scrimshaw 2 (Letter opener?)Scrimshaw 2 (Letter opener?)Scrimshaw Busk with Engraving of Ships and LandScrimshaw Busk with Engraving of Ships and LandScrimshaw Busk with Engraving of Woman (broken)Scrimshaw Busk with Engraving of Woman (broken)Scrimshaw Busk with Engravings of Flowers, Flags, ArrowsScrimshaw Busk with Engravings of Flowers, Flags, ArrowsScrimshaw Busk with Various CarvingsScrimshaw Busk with Various CarvingsScrimshaw Corn Husker-shredderScrimshaw Corn Husker-shredderScrimshaw Jagging (Pastry) WheelScrimshaw Jagging (Pastry) WheelScrimshaw Marlinspike or FidScrimshaw Marlinspike or FidScrimshaw: "Dapper Peer" and "Bishop McKendree"Scrimshaw: "Dapper Peer" and "Bishop McKendree"Scrimshaw: "Obscure Beauty"Scrimshaw: "Obscure Beauty"Scrimshaw: Adam and EveScrimshaw: Adam and EveScrimshaw: Bodkins or AwlsScrimshaw: Bodkins or AwlsScrimshaw: Minerva and VenusScrimshaw: Minerva and VenusScrimshaw: New York Harbor and the Roadstead at GibralterScrimshaw: New York Harbor and the Roadstead at GibralterScrimshaw: RulerScrimshaw: RulerScrimshaw: Ship Flying American Flag and Woman Holding FlowerScrimshaw: Ship Flying American Flag and Woman Holding FlowerScrimshaw: Woman Holding LeafScrimshaw: Woman Holding LeafScrimshaw: Woman and BoyScrimshaw: Woman and BoyScrimshaw: Woman in Bonnet and Woman Playing HarpScrimshaw: Woman in Bonnet and Woman Playing HarpSettlement of Account (1762–1768)Settlement of Account (1762–1768)ShellsShellsShipShipShip's Passport Signed by George WashingtonShip's Passport Signed by George WashingtonShip’s Accounting of Crew Who Perished at Sea (ca 1822)Ship’s Accounting of Crew Who Perished at Sea (ca 1822)Sidney Walter Dean plaqueSidney Walter Dean plaqueSioux Beaded VestSioux Beaded VestSmallpox Clearance March 1,1778 (Nathaniel Whiting)Smallpox Clearance March 1,1778 (Nathaniel Whiting)Smallsword (ca late 18th century)Smallsword (ca late 18th century)Snuff handkerchiefSnuff handkerchiefSpeakeasy FundraiserSpeakeasy FundraiserSpectacles of Bernard Haile, a Revolutionary SoldierSpectacles of Bernard Haile, a Revolutionary SoldierSperm Whale ToothSperm Whale ToothSpyglassSpyglassStained Glass Window dedicated to Alice Tavares PozziStained Glass Window dedicated to Alice Tavares PozziStoneStoneStriped Woven FabricStriped Woven FabricTall Case ClockTall Case ClockTapa clothTapa clothTax Valuation of Homes of Warren, Rhode Island Residents (1782)Tax Valuation of Homes of Warren, Rhode Island Residents (1782)Tax Valuation of Homes of Warren, Rhode Island Residents (December 1780)Tax Valuation of Homes of Warren, Rhode Island Residents (December 1780)Tax Valuation of Homes of Warren, Rhode Island Residents (March 1780)Tax Valuation of Homes of Warren, Rhode Island Residents (March 1780)Taxidermy DucksTaxidermy DucksTaxidermy FawnTaxidermy FawnTaxidermy GopherTaxidermy GopherTaxidermy MinkTaxidermy MinkTaxidermy OtterTaxidermy OtterTaxidermy SquirrelTaxidermy SquirrelTaxidermy: DuckTaxidermy: DuckThe Charter and By-laws of the Warren Light Infantry in WarrenThe Charter and By-laws of the Warren Light Infantry in WarrenThe Charter from King Charles II to the English Colony of Rhode Island (copy 2)The Charter from King Charles II to the English Colony of Rhode Island (copy 2)The Charter from King Charles II to the English Colony of Rhode Island (copy1)The Charter from King Charles II to the English Colony of Rhode Island (copy1)The George Hail Library RenovationThe George Hail Library RenovationThe History of Warren, RI, in the War of the Revolution, 1776-1783The History of Warren, RI, in the War of the Revolution, 1776-1783The Rhode Island Declaration of Independence (1776)The Rhode Island Declaration of Independence (1776)U.S. Seminole Wars Era Model 1824 Bell CrownU.S. Seminole Wars Era Model 1824 Bell CrownWW II Canteen CupWW II Canteen CupWWI / WWII Brodie HelmetWWI / WWII Brodie HelmetWarren Artillery Militia UniformWarren Artillery Militia UniformWatercolor of LibraryWatercolor of LibraryWedding night capWedding night capWhale ToothWhale ToothWhale baleenWhale baleenWhaling LogWhaling LogWomen’s leather shoesWomen’s leather shoesWood from Nurse Witch HouseWood from Nurse Witch HouseWooden KnobWooden KnobWooden canteen No. 22Wooden canteen No. 22Wooden canteen No. 37Wooden canteen No. 37Wooden dartWooden dartWooden pounce potWooden pounce potWooden pounce potWooden pounce potWooden spearsWooden spears“Columbia” Golden Anniversary 7104 Colette“Columbia” Golden Anniversary 7104 Colette