This collection contains a series of maps of Rhode Island demonstrating the distribution, concentration, and changes in population of the state, as well as a comparison of Rhode Island’s population with that of the rest of the country. The maps were copyrighted by Robert J. Sullivan in 1974 and were drafted with materials supplied through the Rhode Island College Faculty Research Fund.
Researchers are advised to contact Rhode Island College Special Collections for questions regarding permissions to reproduce, distribute, or otherwise publish material from this collection. Although Rhode Island College has physical ownership of the collection, it does not necessarily hold literary rights. It is up to the researcher to determine the owners of the literary rights and to obtain any necessary permissions from them.
The collection is open for research.
Rhode Island Population maps, MSS-0144, Special Collections, James P. Adams Library, Rhode Island College.
The collection is arranged in original order.
The collection was in the holdings of Special Collections prior to 2020.
The collection was described in 2024 by Hydin Stallman, Special Collections student worker, under the supervision of Veronica L. Denison, Digital Archivist and Special Collections Librarian.
Additional maps of Rhode Island are housed in Special Collections. Please review the
This collection has not been digitized. For information about obtaining digital copies, please contact the Rhode Island College Special Collections.