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Formal title:: Rhode Island Advisory Commission on Historical Cemeteries records
Extent:: .45 cubic feet other
Date range:: 1987-2008 (bulk 1989-1991)
Abstract:: The Rhode Island Advisory Commission on Historical Cemeteries records consist primarily of meeting minutes, meeting notices and correspondence.
Repository:: Rhode Island State Archives
Collection call no:: 2009-19

Arnold family papers

Formal title:: Arnold Family Papers
Extent:: .25 linear feet
Date range:: 1861-1904
Abstract:: The collection consists of the papers of the Arnold family, chiefly letters, but also circulars, invitations and other ephemera, dating from 1861 to 1904.
Repository:: Providence Public Library, Special Collections
Collection call no:: MSS009

Formal title:: Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors meeting minutes
Extent:: .12 cubic feet other
Date range:: 1961 June - 1964 September
Abstract:: The Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors meeting minutes includes meeting minutes; correspondence out to agencies/organizations (office copies); correspondence from agencies/organizations; mimeographed copies of board's newsletter; newspaper clippings and copies of Professional Engineering Exams from the State of New York.
Repository:: Rhode Island State Archives
Collection call no:: 1997-27

Formal title:: Mr. Henry A.L. Brown Constitutional Convention papers
Extent:: 2.4 cubic feet other
Date range:: 1986
Abstract:: The Henry A.L. Brown Constitutional Convention papers, though duplicated somewhat in the 1986 Constitutional Convention Collection at the Rhode Island State Archives, contains items which illustrate the process of drafting a constitution from the delegate's position within the process. Some items provide a view to the inner workings of the life of the delegate, from lobbying efforts of special interests groups to the efforts made of the Convention organizers to facilitate teamwork and keep delegates informed on the issues. This is not a complete record of the convention but documents one delegate's involvement. It is evident, from papers collected, that Mr. Brown served on the Judiciary Committee whose main focus was Resolution 80; This resolution, among others, addressed the issues of judicial power, accountability and selection.
Repository:: Rhode Island State Archives
Collection call no:: 1997-96

Formal title:: Arthur B. Commerford Colony House scrapbooks
Extent:: 3 volumes
Date range:: 1925 Sept 20-1942 Feb 5
Abstract:: Three scrapbooks of the activities and news regarding the Colony House as it transitions from the Newport County Courthouse to a historic site.
Repository:: Newport Historical Society
Collection call no:: MS.FIC.2013.7

Formal title:: Rhode Island Commission on Women records
Extent:: 4.9 cubic feet other
Date range:: 1970-2005
Abstract:: The Rhode Island Commission on Women records consists of the administrative records created during the course of activities completed by the Rhode Island Commission on Women.
Repository:: Rhode Island State Archives
Collection call no:: 2009-17

Formal title:: Rhode Island Constitutional Convention records
Extent:: 37.8 linear feet
Date range:: 1986
Abstract:: The records of the 1986 Rhode Island Constitutional Convention covers the entire year of 1986 and consists of videotaped plenary sessions, transcripts of proceeding, journals, committee files, subject files, ballot questions, resolutions, realia (convention stamps), publicity files, public information videotapes and audio tapes.
Repository:: Rhode Island State Archives
Collection call no:: C#00339

Formal title:: Rhode Island Department of Health Library records
Extent:: 51.6 cubic feet (42 boxes) other
Date range:: 1850-2006
Abstract:: The Rhode Island Department of Health Library records consist primarily of annual reports and other reports of the Department of Health and its offices and divisions as well as the Providence Health Department.
Repository:: Rhode Island State Archives
Collection call no:: 2006-27

Formal title:: William Eaton Foster Papers
Extent:: 2 box(es)
Date range:: 1877-1930
Abstract:: The Foster papers contain William E. Foster’s personal papers during his tenure as librarian at the Providence Public Library. Included are the manuscripts for the many speeches and addresses given to various clubs and organizations on historical and literary matters, subjects Foster was especially interested in. There are also handwritten and typed manuscripts for books and articles written by Foster and some of his writings published in booklet form.
Repository:: Providence Public Library, Special Collections
Collection call no:: MSS005

Formal title:: Rhode Island General Assembly Reapportionment and Redistricting records
Extent:: 17.7 cubic feet other and 123 maps
Date range:: 1883-2002 (bulk 1970-2002)
Abstract:: The Rhode Island General Assembly Reapportionment and Redistricting records consist of the records of the General Assembly’s Reapportionment Commission (2001) including official maps, transcripts, videocassettes of Commission proceedings and the records of Elmer E. Cornwall (House Parliamentarian (1977-2002) and was the House of Representatives' chief expert on Constitutional Conventions; Reapportionment and Municipal Home Rule Charters.
Repository:: Rhode Island State Archives
Collection call no:: 2002-54

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