This collection consists of material compiled and written by James N. Arnold, between 1860-1927 and of typescripts by volunteers continuing his work until 1935. This collection contains numerous research topics and writings related to the history of Rhode Island. It includes personal records of James N. Arnold such as Arnold family genealogy records and correspondence, James Arnold's personal writings, weather journals and photographs. Business records...

This collection contains over 1100 glass plate negatives and 201 print photographs created by and/or collected by James N. Arnold. The images in the collection depict scenes across Rhode Island including beaches, farms and landscapes as well as activities and community events such as ice skating, parades, football games and community gardens. Upon his death in 1927, Arnold bequeathed his library and research materials to the Elmwood Public Library...