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Rhode Island School of Design. Alumni Association records (16.1)

Rhode Island School of Design Archives

Fleet Library at RISD
2 College Street
Providence, RI 02903
Tel: 401-709-5922
Fax: 401-709-5932
email: risdarchives@risd.edu

Scope & content

The records document the activities of the RISD Alumni Association including meeting minutes, 1905-1943; membership, 1906-1921; traveling scholarship fund, 1911-1937 (bulk 1911-1914); Alumni Fund Drives, 1944-1957; AA President's Office, 1934-1936; constitution and by-laws; banquets, invitations and announcements, shows and publications.

In addition, records kept by the Alumni Association Treasurer and Secretary include reports, bank statements and checks, deposit and disbursement account books, receipts, the Bristol County Chapter records, and records regarding the Tea Dances and Scholarships.

The Arthur Heintzelman papers documenting his trip to Europe in 1911 after receiving the first RISD Alumni Association Traveling Scholarship are filed with the records.