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John H. Greene Jr. — Newport, Rhode Island
John H. Greene Jr. was a longtime Rhode Island court official, civic figure, notary, saleeer, and Democratic political participant whose public career extended from at least the 1930s into the 1950s. He was closely associated with Newport and eventually rose to the important position of Clerk of the Rhode Island Supreme Court.
By 1942, Greene was officially listed as Clerk of the Superior Court for Newport County. Contemporary newspaper accounts show him functioning in that capacity even earlier, including issuing court notices and participating in Newport legal and probate matters during the 1930s.
His activities extended well beyond routine court administration. In 1938, for example, a Newport newspaper reported an estate property being sold at sale by John H. Greene Jr. Your archive provides particularly strong confirmation of that side of his career: it contains his 1949 City of Newport certificate appointing him an saleEER.
Greene was also involved in Rhode Island Democratic politics. In 1936 he participated in meetings concerning a proposed Rhode Island constitutional convention and spoke at Democratic functions. The surviving correspondence in your archive fits that political involvement very well: he corresponded personally with major Rhode Island political figures and received letters concerning nominations, Democratic politics, constitutional reform and federal legislation.
By 1950, Greene had advanced from the Newport County Superior Court to become Clerk of the Rhode Island Supreme Court. The 1950 state directory specifically identifies "John H Greene jr" as Clerk of the Supreme Court, and the 1952 and 1954 directories show him continuing in that office.
That makes the correspondence in your archive more understandable. Greene wasn't simply collecting autographs—he was professionally and politically connected to Rhode Island's governing establishment. Your letters include correspondence from men who occupied some of the state's highest offices, including Theodore Francis Green, J. Howard McGrath and John O. Pastore, along with U.S. Senator Leverett Saltonstall and White House correspondence.
Greene also occupied leadership positions in historical and civic organizations. In 1949 he was president of the Rhode Island Society of the Sons of the Revolution, presiding at an event honoring Governor John O. Pastore connected with the return of a Gilbert Stuart portrait of George Washington to the Newport County courthouse.
He was additionally involved with the historic Newport Artillery. In 1952 he was listed as its Inspector of Rifle Practice, and by 1954 he was its Judge Advocate.
There's even evidence of his performing marriages: a 1947 newspaper account records a wedding officiated by John H. Greene Jr. at the Superior Court in Newport.
Substantial Rhode Island political, judicial, and civic archive spanning nearly a century, centered on James A. Greene and John H. Greene Jr. of Newport, Rhode Island. The group combines early state commissions, later notary and court-related commissions, signed political correspondence, a White House letter, U.S. Senate correspondence, and additional civic material.The archive is particularly interesting because the documents trace the Greene family's involvement in Rhode Island public affairs from the 1850s through the early 1950s. Contemporary directories independently identify John H. Greene Jr. as Clerk of the Rhode Island Supreme Court by 1950 and 1954; an earlier 1942 directory lists him as Clerk of the Superior Court for Newport County.
Among the earlier documents are large Rhode Island commissions issued to James A. Greene, including appointments connected with the office of Justice of the Peace. These bear printed state headings, embossed seals, manuscript completion, and signatures of Rhode Island officials including governors William W. Hoppin and Elisha Dyer. One retains a particularly attractive green applied seal.
The John H. Greene Jr. material includes multiple large NOTARY PUBLIC commissions issued under Rhode Island governors Emery J. San Souci, Theodore Francis Green, and J. Howard McGrath, with state seals and signatures. There is also a 1949 Newport certificate appointing Greene as saleEER.
The political correspondence is an especially notable part of the archive. Included are signed letters on United States Senate stationery from Theodore Francis Green, J. Howard McGrath, and Leverett Saltonstall, including 1947 correspondence concerning Civil Service legislation and the Newport Naval Torpedo Station. Green's letter specifically discusses legislation intended to benefit former federal employees whose service had been terminated at naval establishments in Newport and vicinity.
Also included is a May 11, 1937 White House letter, signed by presidential assistant secretary Stephen Early, acknowledging Greene's communication concerning Herbert C. Pell and stating that it would be brought to the President's attention.
Two handwritten political letters from Hamilton Fish Webster are present. One, dated July 13, 1935, discusses a proposed mayoral nomination, Democratic Party politics, the Rhode Island constitutional convention question, and the political climate of the New Deal period. Another dated September 29, 1938 discusses the Newport mayoral situation and Democratic principles.
There is additionally a lengthy handwritten letter on University Club, Washington stationery signed Herbert Pell, discussing a Mrs. Crawford Allen, employment at the Newport Hospital, and political considerations surrounding the matter.
Other correspondence includes signed letters from Rhode Island governors Theodore Francis Green, John O. Pastore, and Dennis J. Roberts, as well as material from the Society of Mayflower Descendants, an Ancient Order of Hibernians-related letter, and other Rhode Island civic and organizational material. Period sources confirm Greene's broader public activity: in 1949 he was identified as president of the Rhode Island Society Sons of the Revolution, and later directories list him in leadership roles with the Newport Artillery.
Also present is an older, heavily worn Edison Electric Illuminating Co. document/form with substantial edge loss and manuscript material on the reverse.
Authentic period piece related to family, historyor local heritage - well-suited for historical collections, genealogical /genealogy research, or museum acquisition.Vintage or Antique.
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