Guide to the Special Collections I , 1948-[ongoing]


Roger Williams University
Roger Williams University Library
One Old Ferry Road
Bristol, RI 02809
Tel: 401-254-3049
Fax: 401-254-0818
email: hbenedict@rwu.edu

Published in 2011

Collection Overview

Title: Special Collections I
Date range: 1948-[ongoing]
Creator: Academic Affairs, Office of Conferences, and University Communications
Extent: 2 linear feet
Abstract: This collection includes programs and related items from Commencement and Convocation ceremonies at Roger Williams University and its predecessors.
Language of materials: English
Repository: Roger Williams University
Collection number: UA 2011.01

Scope & content

This collection includes programs, invitations, visual materials, and related items from Commencement at Roger Williams University and its predecessors. The collection also includes materials from the Opening, Special and Honors Convocations.

Access Points

Subject Topics

Arrangement

The collection is arrranged in 2 series:

  • 1. Commencement
  • 2. Convocations

Historical note

Roger Williams University, established in 1992, began in 1919 as a branch of Northeastern University's School of Commerce and Finance. Later it became the Providence Institute of Engineering and Finance, and began giving associate degrees in 1948. The collection includes commencement programs and photographs from these early years. In 1956, Roger Williams Junior College was established, the first in the state. When the Junior College became a 4 year institution in 1967, it was renamed Roger Williams College. A new campus was opened in Bristol in 1969. Today Roger Williams University includes a Law School (1993) and offers several graduate programs.

Access & Use

Access to the collection: There are no restrictions on access.
Use of the materials: Researchers are advised that express written permission to reproduce, quote, or otherwise publish any portion or extract from this collection must be obtained from the University Library. Although Roger Williams University has physical ownership of the collection and the materials contained therein, it does not claim literary rights. It is up to the researcher to determine the owners of the literary rights and to obtain any necessary permissions from them.
Preferred citation: Special Collections I, UA 2011.01, Roger Williams University.
Contact information: Roger Williams University
Roger Williams University Library
One Old Ferry Road
Bristol, RI 02809
Tel: 401-254-3049
Fax: 401-254-0818
email: hbenedict@rwu.edu

Administrative Information

ABOUT THE COLLECTION  
Acquisition: Various transfers and gifts.
ABOUT THE FINDING AID  
Author: Finding aid prepared by Heidi Benedict.
Encoding: Finding aid encoded by Heidi Benedict 2011 April 19
Descriptive rules: Finding aid based on Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

Additional Information

Inventory


Series 1. Commencement
This collection includes programs, invitations, visual materials, and related items from the Commencement Exercises at Roger Williams University and its predecessors.

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 1 Commencement Programs
1948-1956
Box 1, Folder 2 Commencement Programs (RWJC)
1957-1967
Box 1, Folder 3 Commencement Programs (RWC)
1968-1973
Box 1, Folder 4 Commencement Programs (RWC)
1974-1977
Box 1, Folder 5 Commencement Programs (RWC)
1977-1981
Box 1, Folder 6 Commencement Programs (RWC)
1981-1986
Box 1, Folder 7 Commencement Programs (RWC)
1987-1990
Box 1, Folder 8 Commencement Programs (RWC)
1991-1992
Box 2, Folder 9 Commencement Programs (RWU)
1993-1994
Box 2, Folder 10 Commencement Programs (RWU)
1995-1996
Box 2, Folder 11 Commencement Programs (RWU)
1997-2000
Box 2, Folder 12 Commencement Programs (RWU)
2001-2003
Box 2, Folder 13 Commencement Programs (RWU)
2004-2005
Box 2, Folder 14 Commencement Programs (RWU)
2006-2008
Box 2, Folder 15 Commencement Programs (RWU)
2009-2010
Box 5, Folder 1 Commencement Programs (RWU) and Commencement Related Programs
2011-2012
Box 5, Folder 2 Commencement Programs (RWU)
2011-[ongoing]
Box 3, Folder 1 Honorary Degree, Recipient List
Contents Note: Also includes some citations.

1974-[ongoing]
Box 3, Folder 2 Commencement Invitations
1948-1956
Box 3, Folder 3 Commencement Invitations
1957-1967
Box 3, Folder 4 Commencement Invitations
1968-2006
Box 3, Folder 5 Law School Commencement
Box 3, Folder 6 Commencement Planning Documents
1966-1976
Box 3, Folder 7 Commencement Press Releases
2002, 2004
Box 3, Folder 8 Commencement Speakers
1948-[ongoing]
Box 3, Folder 9 Vox Populi Dei
1971-1994
Box 3, Folder 10 Vox Populi Dei
1995-[ongoing]
Box 3, Folder 11 Miscellaneous Commencement Material
Unboxed Honorary Degree Recipient Booklets
Contents Note: Each booklet provides year by year listing of the honorary degree recipients, with photographs and biographical information.

1988-2001
Unboxed Honorary Degree Recipient Booklets
Contents Note: Each booklet provides year by year listing of the honorary degree recipients, with photographs and biographical information.

2002-2010
Box 6, Folder 1 Commencement, Photographs
1956-1961
Box 6, Folder 2 Commencement, Photograph Descriptions
1956-1961
Box 6, Folder 3 Commencement, Photographs
1970
Box 6, Folder 4-7 Commencement, Photographs, Honorary Degree Recipients

Series 2. Convocations
This collection includes programs, speeches, invitations, and related material from various Convocation Ceremonies (Opening, Special and Honors Convocations)at Roger Williams University and its predecessors.

Container Description Date
Box 4, Folder 1 Convocation Invitations and Announcements
Box 4, Folder 2 Convocation Programs
1967-2004
Box 4, Folder 3 Convocation Programs
2005-2008
Box 4, Folder 4 Convocation Planning Documents
1977
Box 4, Folder 5 Convocation Planning Documents
1985
Box 4, Folder 6 Convocation Planning Documents
1986
Box 4, Folder 7 Convocation, Selected Speeches
1963-1968
Unboxed Photograph Album, Opening Convocation 1977