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1964-1969 Rhode Island Constitutional Convention
Formal title:
Guide to the 1964-1969 Rhode Island Constitutional Convention
Extent:
9 box(es)
Date range:
1964-1969
Abstract:
The Rhode Island Constitutional Convention Papers contains the official proceedings, proposals, and reports from the Convention in addition to correspondence and memorandums between the delegates. This collection also includes access to digitized copies of the Journals from the Constitutional Convention.
Repository:
Phillips Memorial Library
Collection call no:
rppc_ricc64
Advisory Commission on Historical Cemeteries (Rhode Island) records
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
Albert C. Greene Papers
Formal title:
Albert C. Greene Papers
Extent:
16 linear feet
Date range:
1804-1863
Abstract:
Albert C. Greene (1791-1863) was born in Coventry, Rhode Island to Perry (b.1749) and Elizabeth (Belcher) Greene (b. 1758). He had one sibling, a brother, William P. Greene (1784-1855). He was educated at the East Greenwich Academy until he was placed as an apprentice, at the age of 13, to George Brinkerhoff, an attorney in New York City. He was admitted to the bar in 1812 and continued his studies at the law school of Judges Reeves & Gould in Litchfield, Connecticut. He returned to Rhode Island in 1813 and set up practice in East Greenwich.
Repository:
Rhode Island Historical Society
Collection call no:
MSS 452
Aldrich, (Nelson W.) papers
Formal title:
Nelson W. Aldrich papers
Extent:
73 reel(s)
Date range:
1777-1930
Abstract:
United States representative and senator from Rhode Island, financier, and philanthropist. Collection contains correspondence, journal, appointment books, drafts of speeches, memoranda, financial records, reports, legislative matter, scrapbooks, serial publications, and other printed material relating chiefly to Aldrich's career in Congress. This is the microfilm copy of the collection held by the Library of Congress.
Repository:
Phillips Memorial Library
Collection call no:
aldrich
Altieri (Alice LaFond) papers
Formal title:
Alice LaFond Altieri papers
Extent:
3 box(es)
Date range:
1914-1976
Abstract:
The papers of Alice LaFond Altieri, state legislator and public official, of North Smithfield, R.I., consists of her political and personal correspondence, scrapbooks and clippings, speeches, reports, and memorabilia.
Repository:
Phillips Memorial Library
Collection call no:
rppc_altieri
Aquidneck Island Law Enforcement Planning Commission meeting minutes
Formal title:
Aquidneck Island Law Enforcement Planning Commission meeting minutes
Extent:
.24 cubic feet other
Date range:
1969-1972
Abstract:
The Aquidneck Island Law Enforcement Planning Commission meeting minutes includes meeting minutes and other general records for the years 1969-1972.
Repository:
Rhode Island State Archives
Collection call no:
1997-28
Arnold (Edwin W.) correspondence
Formal title:
Edwin W. Arnold Correspondence
Extent:
.25 linear feet
Date range:
1862 December 2 - 1894 September 2
Abstract:
This collection consists of letters written by Edwin W. Arnold to members of his family during the period of December 22, 1862 – November 1, 1865.
Repository:
Providence Public Library, Special Collections
Collection call no:
MSS 006
Bakst (M. Charles) papers
Formal title:
M. Charles Bakst papers
Extent:
10 linear feet (8 records center boxes and 1 oversize box)
Date range:
1927-2009 (bulk 1962-2008)
Abstract:
These papers date from 1927-2009 and include the personal papers and materials of M. Charles Bakst, Brown '66, and journalist for the Providence Journal. Includes manuscripts, correspondence, notebooks, ephemera, photographs, audiocassettes and videotapes related to his student days at Brown and his career as a reporter and columnist.
Repository:
Brown University Archives, John Hay Library
Collection call no:
MS-1U-B6
Bancroft (George) note
Formal title:
George Bancroft note
Extent:
0.01 linear feet (1 folder)
Date range:
undated
Abstract:
George Bancroft (1800-1891) was a noted American historian, diplomat, and public official, who also kept a home in Newport, Rhode Island. This collection contains one undated note to an unidentified recipient.
Repository:
Redwood Library and Athenaeum
Collection call no:
RLC.Ms.500
Beckwith (David) papers
Formal title:
David Beckwith papers
Extent:
30.0 Linear feet
Date range:
1946-2011 (bulk 1980-1999)
Abstract:
The David Beckwith papers (1946-2011) is a significant collection of organizational records, correspondence, publications, training and funding materials relating to community development and organizing on both the local and national levels. Most of the material dates from 1980 to 1999 and represents the work of a wide range of community organizations, advocacy-based coalitions, governmental agencies and private organizations devoted to fulfilling social needs such as housing, transportation and education. The Papers also include a small but noteworthy collection of counter-culture newspapers from the mid-1960s and early 1970s.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.2010.010

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