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Formal title:: Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery
Extent:: 3 box(es)
Date range:: 1853-1913
Abstract:: The collection consists of official records of the Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery and the the personal correspondence of Lt. Allen F. Cameron, who was one of the regiment's officers. The regimental records consist of materials such as regimental reports, orders, rosters, and courts-martial records detailing activities of the regiment.
Repository:: Phillips Memorial Library
Collection call no:: rppc_us11regiment

Formal title:: Rhode Island Constitutional Convention of 1964-1969 collection
Extent:: 9 boxes
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:: SC051

Formal title:: Guide to the Rhode Island Constitutional Convention of 1973 collection
Extent:: 3 linear feet
Date range:: 1973
Abstract:: The Rhode Island Constitutional Convention of 1973 was convened to amend the state's constitution. The collection contains convention rules and other administrative documents, session journals, publicity, and research on the issues considered.
Repository:: Phillips Memorial Library
Collection call no:: rppc_ricc73

Formal title:: Rhode Island Constitutional Convention of 1986
Extent:: 20 linear feet
Date range:: 1984-1987
Abstract:: The Rhode Island Constitutional Convention of 1986 was convened to revise the State's Constitution. The collection is primarily composed of background and historical texts, committee proceedings, delegate correspondence, hearing transcripts, and files related to the ratification drive. The collection also includes broadcast film of many of the sessions.
Repository:: Providence College Archives and Special Collections
Collection call no:: SC053

Formal title:: Dennis J. Roberts papers
Extent:: 32 box(es)
Date range:: 1927-1972
Abstract:: The collection of Dennis J. Roberts, former mayor of Providence and Rhode Island Governor, consists of his personal and political correspondence, clippings, reports, campaign and public speeches, press releases, and photographs.
Repository:: Phillips Memorial Library, Archives and Special Collections
Collection call no:: rppc_roberts

Formal title:: Smith Hill Community Development Corporation collection
Extent:: 30 linear feet (30 boxes)
Date range:: 1979-2024
Abstract:: The Smith Hill Community Development Corporation formed in 1992 with the purpose of acquiring residential properties and lots in the Smith Hill neighborhood of Providence, in order to renovate existing housing and build new housing. The organization focused on building or making available housing that was affordable to low- and middle-income residents, using local, state, and federal grants to facilitate this process. The collection includes materials covering the organization’s board and governance, detailed documentation of housing development projects, and programs designed to support and engage the surrounding community. The organization became financially unviable during the COVID-19 pandemic, and subsequently the board voted to dissolve the organization in 2022.
Repository:: Providence College Archives and Special Collections
Collection call no:: SC046

Formal title:: Reverend Joseph J. Sullivan, O.P. collection
Extent:: 2.25 linear feet (2 standard manuscript boxes, 1 narrow manuscript box, 1 flat box, and 1 object box)
Date range:: 1894-1956
Abstract:: Reverend Joseph J. Sullivan (1877-1960) was a professor of Art at Providence College from 1931-1957. This collection is comprised of his artwork, personal correspondence, a small easel, and the drafts of a manuscript based on the life of Jesus, for which he created over 100 illustrations. A wide variety of subjects, media, materials, and styles are represented in the Sullivan’s artwork. His most notable design was for the Holy Name Society’s logo.
Repository:: Providence College Archives and Special Collections
Collection call no:: SC057

Formal title:: Paul van K. Thomson papers
Extent:: 6 linear feet
Date range:: 1928-1995
Abstract:: The collection of Rev. Paul van K Thomson, former V.P of Academic Affairs at Providence College, consists of sermons, course materials, books and articles written by him, as well as news clippings, church bulletins, handwritten manuscripts, and annotated books from his personal library.
Repository:: Phillips Memorial Library
Collection call no:: rppc_thomson

Formal title:: Urban League of Rhode Island collection
Extent:: 54 linear feet
Date range:: 1938-1970
Abstract:: The Urban League of Rhode Island collection contains a wide variety of materials which detail the functions and operations of the League from the 1940s until 1974.
Repository:: Phillips Memorial Library
Collection call no:: SC017

Formal title:: William E. Walsh Civil War Diary
Extent:: 1 box(es)
Date range:: 1861-1865
Abstract:: The William E. Walsh Civil War Diary contains an account of his experiences as a trooper in the 1st Regiment, Rhode Island Cavalry during the American Civil War of 1861-1865. The account comments on the conditions of daily army life and the tragedy of the Civil War. In addition, a copy of Walsh's enlistment papers and a statement of his military service is included in the collection.
Repository:: Phillips Memorial Library
Collection call no:: rppc_walsh

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