Guide to the State Board of Elections transcripts , 1950-2004

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:	State Board of Elections transcripts
Date range:	1950-2004
Creator:	Rhode Island. State Board of Elections
Extent:	2.1 cubic feet other
Abstract:	The State Board of Elections transcripts consist of transcripts of hearings held between November 3, 1950-August 20, 2004.
Language of materials:	English
Repository:	Rhode Island State Archives
Collection number:	2009-18

Scope & content

The State Board of Elections transcripts consist of transcripts of the proceedings at public hearings held between November 3, 1950-August 20, 2004.

Access Points

Subject Organizations

• Rhode Island. State Board of Elections

Subject Topics

• Elections--Rhode Island.
• Elections--Rhode Island--Costs.
• Elections--Rhode Island--Providence--History--20th century.
• Ballot.
• Campaign funds.
• Local elections
• Voting.
• Voting-machines.
• Absentee voting
• Suffrage.
• Voting--Rhode Island--Providence--History--20th century.

Subject Topics

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

Document Types

• transcripts

Arrangement

The State Board of Elections transcripts are arranged chronologically.

Historical note

The State Board of Elections was created per Public Law Chapter 825 in 1901 and was formerly known as the State Returning Board. The Board's authority is vested in the Rhode Island General Laws Title 17 (Chapter 7, §17-7-1. to §17-7-9.) In 1974, Title 17 of the General Laws of 1956 was amended with the passage of Public Law Chapter 298. This chapter entitled "Rhode Island Contributions and Expenditures Reporting Act" imposed a limit on campaign expenditures used by candidates for general offices and required reporting of contributions and expenditures of all candidates for public office. For subsequent amendments see current updates of the General Laws of Rhode Island (Chapter 25 §17-25-1. to §17-25-30.1.)

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:	State Board of Elections transcripts, 2009-18, 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 Greg McBurney at the State Board of Elections located on 50 Branch Avenue Providence, RI 02904 on June 3, 2009.
ABOUT THE FINDING AID
Author:	Finding aid prepared by Kate Telford.
Encoding:	Finding aid encoded by Kate Telford 2009 June 04
Descriptive rules:	Finding aid based on Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

Additional Information

Inventory

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