Guide to the Special Collections I , 1948-[ongoing]

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 2011

Collection Overview

Title:	Special Collections I
Date range:	1948-[ongoing]
Creator:	Academic Affairs, Office of Conferences, and University Communications
Extent:	2 linear feet
Abstract:	This collection includes programs and related items from Commencement and Convocation ceremonies at Roger Williams University and its predecessors.
Language of materials:	English
Repository:	Roger Williams University
Collection number:	UA 2011.01

Scope & content

This collection includes programs, invitations, visual materials, and related items from Commencement at Roger Williams University and its predecessors. The collection also includes materials from the Opening, Special and Honors Convocations.

Access Points

Subject Topics

• Education

Arrangement

The collection is arrranged in 2 series:

• 1. Commencement
• 2. Convocations

Historical note

Roger Williams University, established in 1992, began in 1919 as a branch of Northeastern University's School of Commerce and Finance. Later it became the Providence Institute of Engineering and Finance, and began giving associate degrees in 1948. The collection includes commencement programs and photographs from these early years. In 1956, Roger Williams Junior College was established, the first in the state. When the Junior College became a 4 year institution in 1967, it was renamed Roger Williams College. A new campus was opened in Bristol in 1969. Today Roger Williams University includes a Law School (1993) and offers several graduate programs.

Access & Use

Access to the collection:	There are no restrictions on access.
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:	Special Collections I, UA 2011.01, 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

Administrative Information

ABOUT THE COLLECTION
Acquisition:	Various transfers and gifts.
ABOUT THE FINDING AID
Author:	Finding aid prepared by Heidi Benedict.
Encoding:	Finding aid encoded by Heidi Benedict 2011 April 19
Descriptive rules:	Finding aid based on Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

Additional Information

Inventory

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