Guide to the Tavares Collection , 1961-1994

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:	Tavares Collection
Date range:	1961-1994
Creator:	Tavares, Alec
Extent:	9.6 cubic feet other
Abstract:	The Tavares Collection is comprised of approximately 9.6 cubic feet of photographic which document the various activities of Rhode Island's Governors and their administrations during the years 1961-1994.
Language of materials:	English
Repository:	Rhode Island State Archives
Collection number:	1995-472

Scope & content

The Tavares Collection is comprised of approximately 9.6 cubic feet of photographic items dating from 1961 to 1994. Materials included a large collection of 4 x 5 Black and White negatives documenting various activities of Rhode Island's Governors and their administrations. Other items include 16mm. Black and White motion picture film ("Portrait R.I."), 8 x 10 and 5 x 7 black and white photographs, 8 x 10 color photographs, 35mm. color and black and white negatives, and 4 x 5 color negatives and transparencies. Various events covered include swearing-ins, ribbon cuttings, and groundbreakings, Key events include Tall Ships 1992, Queen Elizabeth's visit in 1976, Desert Storm, Inauguration '91 as well as other notable events. One noteworthy item is an 11 x 14 black and white photograph of Governor Notte with President Kennedy at the Navy Base in Newport R.I. ca. 1961. The collection covers the following administrations:

Photographs primarily taken by Alec Tavares, official state photographer retired in 1995.

Access Points

Subject Names

Subject Topics

Document Types

Arrangement

The Tavares Collection is arranged in the following series:

Series 1. Photographs

Historical note

The Governor of the state of Rhode Island is the chief executive power of the state. The Governor has the constitutional responsibility and authority to ensure that laws of Rhode Island are faithfully executed. As chief executive, the Governor is responsible for public health, environmental management, human services, business regulation, workforce development and training, transportation, homeland security, emergency management, and law enforcement. The Governor also serves as the captain general and commander in chief of the military and naval forces of Rhode Island. The Rhode Island Constitution authorizes and requires the Governor to prepare and present to the General Assembly an annual, consolidated operating and capital improvement state budget. The Governor also has broad constitutional appointment power for judges, state officers and members of executive boards and commissions. He can exercise legislative veto and general pardon authority. The Governor also serves as Chair of the Board of the Economic Development Corporation.

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:	Tavares Collection, 1995-472, 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:	Accession information is unavailable.


ABOUT THE FINDING AID
Author:	Finding aid prepared by Kate Telford.
Encoding:	Finding aid encoded by Kate Telford 2009 May 29
Descriptive rules:	Finding aid based on Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

Additional Information

Inventory

Series 1. Photographs
Box 1-8

Container

Description

Date

Box 1

Negatives (1 of 7)
Contents Note: Includes 4" X 5" black-and-white negatives from the Notte and Chafee administrations. Negatives are jacketed.

1962-1966

Box 2

Negatives (2 of 7)
Contents Note: Includes 4" X 5" black-and-white negatives from the Chafee and Licht administrations. Negatives are jacketed.

1967-1970

Box 3

Negatives (3 of 7)
Contents Note: Includes 4" X 5" black-and-white negatives from the Notte and Chafee administrations. Negatives are jacketed, some are unlabeled.

1964-1982

Box 4

Negatives (4 of 7)
Contents Note: Includes 4" X 5" black-and-white negatives. Negatives are jacketed, some are unlabeled.

1961-1980

Box 5

Negatives (5 of 7)
Contents Note: Includes 2 1/4" X 3 1/4" and 35 mm. black-and-white negatives from the Notte, Chafee, DiPrete and Sundlun administrations. Some negatives are jacketed, some are unlabeled.

1964-1994

Box 7

Negatives (6 of 7)
Contents Note: Includes 2 1/4" X 3 1/4" and 35 mm. black-and-white negatives from the Garrahy and Sundlun administrations. Some negatives are jacketed in archival enclosures.

1977-1994

Box 8

Negatives (7 of 7)
Contents Note: Includes 35 mm. color negatives. Includes negatives, contact prints and photographs.

1970-1994

Box 4

Photographs (1 of 3)
Contents Note: Includes 8" X 10" black-and-white photographs from the Garrahy administration.

1977-1985

Box 6

Photographs (2 of 3)
Contents Note: Includes 8" X 10" and 5" X 7" black-and-white photographs from the Chafee administration.

1963-1969

Box 7

Photographs (3 of 3)
Contents Note: Includes 8" X 10" black-and-white photographs from the Licht and Notte administrations.

1961-1977

Box 5

Motion Picture Film
Contents Note: Includes 16 mm. black-and-white motion picture film. Portrait R.I." (1 reel) and "R.I. Development Council" (2 reels on cores).

undated