Guide to the Yearbook Collection
, 1970-2020
Roger Williams University
Roger Williams University Library
One Old Ferry Road
Bristol, RI 02809
Tel: 401-254-3049
Fax: 401-254-0818
email: hbenedict@rwu.edu
Published in 2009
Collection Overview
| Title: |
Yearbook Collection |
| Date range: |
1970-2020 |
| Creator: |
Department of Student Programs and Leadership |
| Extent: |
7 linear feet
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| Abstract: |
The collection contains yearbooks for Roger Williams University and its predecessors, from 1970 through 2011. |
| Physical location: |
2B/1/3-5 |
| Language of materials: |
English |
| Repository: |
Roger Williams University
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| Collection number: |
UA 2009.003 |
Scope & content
The collection contains yearbooks from 1970 through 2011. With the exception of the 1974 yearbook, most include photographs of faculty, administration, and senior students, along with photos of student sports, activities, and clubs. The 1974 yearbook only contains images of and information about the senior class.
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Subject Topics
Arrangement
The yearbooks are arranged chronologically.
Historical note
The first Roger Williams College yearbook was published in 1970. It was given the title "Witness" as it bore witness the events, people, and places which influenced the lives of the first graduating class of Roger Williams College in Bristol. Over the years the yearbook was published under many titles. Since 1995 it has been called "Crossings".
Access & Use
| Access to the collection: |
There are no restrictions on access, except that the collection can only be seen by prior appointment. |
| Use of the materials: |
Researchers are advised that express written permission to reproduce, quote, or otherwise publish any portion or extract from this collection must be obtained from the University Library. Although Roger Williams University has physical ownership of the collection and the materials contained therein, it does not claim literary rights. It is up to the researcher to determine the owners of the literary rights and to obtain any necessary permissions from them. |
| Preferred citation: |
Yearbook Collection, UA 2009.003, Roger Williams University. |
| Contact information: |
Roger Williams University
Roger Williams University Library
One Old Ferry Road
Bristol, RI 02809
Tel: 401-254-3049
Fax: 401-254-0818
email: hbenedict@rwu.edu
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Administrative Information
| ABOUT THE COLLECTION |
| Acquisition: |
The Department of Student Programs and Leadership provides the archives with copies of each yearbook. |
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| ABOUT THE FINDING AID |
| Author: |
Finding aid prepared by Heidi Benedict. |
| Encoding: |
Finding aid encoded by Heidi Benedict
2009 April 06 |
| Descriptive rules: |
Finding aid based on Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS) |
Additional Information
Inventory