Guide to the Office of the Secretary of State James R. Langevin records , 1995-2000

Rhode Island State Archives
Rhode Island State Archives
337 Westminster Street
Providence, RI 02903
Tel: 401-222-2353
Fax: 401-222-3199
email: statearchives@sos.ri.gov

Published in 2009

Collection Overview

Title:	Office of the Secretary of State James R. Langevin records
Date range:	1995-2000
Creator:	Rhode Island. Dept. of State
Extent:	57.32 cubic feet other
Abstract:	The Office of the Secretary of State James R. Langevin records include subject files, case files, videos, photographs and publications (created by the Office of the Secretary of State and outside agencies) memoranda and correspondence relating to various issues and events.
Language of materials:	English
Repository:	Rhode Island State Archives
Collection number:	2000-70

Scope & content

The Office of the Secretary of State James R. Langevin records include subject files, case files, videos, photographs and publications (created by the Office of the Secretary of State and outside agencies) memoranda and correspondence relating to various issues and events. A notable issue relates to the attempt by the General Assembly to remove General Officers from their offices in the State House (see Office Space files, 1996-1997).

Access Points

Subject Names

• Langevin, James

Subject Organizations

• Rhode Island. Dept. of State
• Rhode Island. Office of Public Information

Subject Organizations

• Rhode Island. General Assembly

Subject Topics

• Public administration.
• Rhode Island State House (Providence, R.I.)
• Voter registration--United States.
• Rhode Island
• Rhode Island. Dept. of State. Archives
• Public records.
• Political ethics.
• Budget--Rhode Island.

Subject Topics

• Government, Politics and Law
• Rhode Island/Local Interest

Document Types

• subject authority files
• case files
• videocassettes
• black-and-white photographs
• color photographs
• publications
• memorandums
• correspondence
• office files

Arrangement

The Office of the Secretary of State James R. Langevin records are arranged into the following series:

• Series 1. Records of Rebecca Mattos - Special Projects Coordinator
• Series 2. Records of Peter Kerwin - Communications Director
• Series 3. Correspondence
• Series 4. Records of Richard Glucksman - Policy Coordinator 1995-2000, Deputy Chief of Staff 1999-2000
• Series 5. Records of John Tabella - Chief of Staff 1995-1999
• Series 6. General Files from Room 218
• Series 7. Correspondence - James Langevin, Secretary of State 1995-2000
• Series 8. Records of John Palangio, Deputy Chief of Staff, 1995-1999, Chief of Staff 1999-2000
• Series 9. Videotapes
• Series 10. Photographs
• Series 11. Records of Norman Beauchemin, Policy Analyst
• Series 12. "Access Denied" Records
• Series 13. Speeches (1995-1998), Governor’s Portrait Commission files (2003-21)

Historical note

The Department of State is the general recording officer and serves as the secretary of the senate, prepares all ballot labels and maintains the central voter registry, keeps all corporate records, registers notaries, administers the commercial code, has custody of the state seal, keeps original copies of all enacted laws and administers the state archives and state library.

James R. Langevin served as Secretary of State from 1995 until January 10, 2001 when he was sworn in as Congressman from the 2nd Congressional District in Rhode Island. His administration is credited with replacing antiquated (Shoup lever) voting machines with the optical scan ballot system; promoting open government with access to public records and open meetings; publishing “Access Denied: Chaos, Confusion and Closed Doors,” a report on the General Assembly’s Compliance with the Letter and Spirit of the Open Meeting Law in conjunction with the Alfred Taubman Center for Public Policy at Brown University; and providing the public with online, comprehensive, daily and weekly reports on the activities of the General Assembly through the department’s website and public kiosks.

Access & Use

Access to the collection:	No special restrictions unless otherwise specified.
Use of the materials:	Copyright is in the public domain unless otherwise specified. We reserve the right to restrict reproduction of materials due to preservation concerns.
Preferred citation:	Office of the Secretary of State James R. Langevin records, 2000-70, Rhode Island State Archives.
Contact information:	Rhode Island State Archives Rhode Island State Archives 337 Westminster Street Providence, RI 02903 Tel: 401-222-2353 Fax: 401-222-3199 email: statearchives@sos.ri.gov

Administrative Information

ABOUT THE COLLECTION
Acquisition:	Transferred from Nancy Beattie (Room 218) and Steve Elmasian, (Room 6), State House, Providence, R.I. 02903 on December 22 and 28, 2000.
Accruals:	Accession: 2002-02. Received: January 7, 2002. Cubic Feet: .08 cubic feet. Transferred: Ana Cabrera, Communications DirectorAccession: 2002-12. Received: February 27, 2002. Cubic Feet: .60 cubic feetAccession: 2003-15. Received: January 15, 2003. Cubic Feet: 2.4 cubic feet. Transferred: Stacy DiCola, Public InformationAccession: 2003-41Accession: 2005-48. Cubic Feet: .5 cu. ft.Accession: 2006-44
ABOUT THE FINDING AID
Author:	Finding aid prepared by Kate Telford.
Encoding:	Finding aid encoded by Kate Telford 2009 May 20
Descriptive rules:	Finding aid based on Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

Additional Information

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