Monthly Archives: March, 2011
Who’s the Mann?
People are most familiar with Horace Mann (1796-1859) for his dedicated work for public education. But he applied the same fire to his orations against the Fugitive Slave Law of … Continue reading
A Helping Hand
The American-French Genealogical Society sent out a request for assistance recently. The AFGS has been extremely busy with new and returning members, many of whom have been doing research at … Continue reading
Somewhere in France…part 2
After the war, Miss Bray compiled notes from her diaries and letters home into a typed manuscript now owned by the RIHS (MSS 303). Her letters tell of daily life … Continue reading
Somewhere in France…part 1
March is Women’s History Month, and we’re marking it in the Library’s display case by featuring the volunteer work Rhode Island women performed overseas and at home during World War … Continue reading
