Guide to the Humanities Forum of Rhode Island records
, 1996-2007
Brown University Library, Special Collections
Box A, John Hay Library
Providence, RI 02912
Tel: 401-863-2146
E-mail: hay@brown.edu
Published in 2010
Collection Overview
| Title: |
Humanities Forum of Rhode Island records |
| Date range: |
1996-2007 |
| Creator: |
Humanities Forum of Rhode Island |
| Extent: |
1.5 linear feet
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| Abstract: |
The Humanities Forum of Rhode Island (HFRI) is a not-for-profit institution that sponsors six lecture programs/dinners annually. This collection represents the records of the forum from 1996-2010, including meeting minutes, membership rosters, bylaws, event planning, fliers, financial records, and news clippings. |
| Language of materials: |
English |
| Repository: |
Brown University Library, Special Collections
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| Collection number: |
Ms. 2010.015 |
Scope & content
This collection contains the files of the Humanities Forum of Rhode Island (HFRI) from 1996-2010. It includes correspondence, membership lists, membership applications, board of trustees lists, board of trustees meeting minutes, planning notes for HFRI events, fliers for HFRI events, news clippings, speeches, letterhead, fliers, bylaws, treasurer's reports, bank statements, member surveys, bills, and other similar material.
Access Points
Subject Topics
Arrangement
The material is arranged into two series, both of which are subdivided chronologically:
- 1. General Records
- 2. Treasurer's Files
Historical note
The Humanities Forum of Rhode Island (HFRI) is an offshoot of the Rhode Island Committee on the Humanities. It is a not-for-profit institution whose mission is to bring quality lecture programs of wide-ranging interest to the Rhode Island community, followed by a dinner during which the organization hopes the lecture topic will be further discussed.
Access & Use
| Access to the collection: |
There are no restrictions on access, except that the collection can only be seen by prior appointment. Some materials may be stored off-site and cannot be produced on the same day on which they are requested. |
| Use of the materials: |
Although Brown University has physical ownership of the collection and the materials contained therein, it does not claim literary rights. Researchers should note that compliance with copyright law is their responsibility. Researchers must determine the owners of the literary rights and obtain any necessary permissions from them. |
| Preferred citation: |
Humanities Forum of Rhode Island records, Ms. 2010.015, Brown University Library. |
| Contact information: |
Brown University Library, Special Collections
Box A, John Hay Library
Providence, RI 02912
Tel: 401-863-2146
E-mail: hay@brown.edu
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Administrative Information
| ABOUT THE COLLECTION |
| Acquisition: |
This collection was originally donated by the Humanities Forum of Rhode Island through Pamela Dahlberg, President on 2009 Feb. 13 (A2009-012). Additional material was donated by Joanne Schneider on 2010 Oct. 1 (A2010-084). |
| Accruals: |
Additional records are anticipated. |
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| ABOUT THE FINDING AID |
| Author: |
Finding aid prepared by Gaelen Adam. |
| Encoding: |
Finding aid encoded by Gaelen Adam
2010 April 06 |
| Revisions: |
2010 Nov. 9
Additional files (Accession A2010-084) incorporated into container listing by Gaelen Adam
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| Descriptive rules: |
Finding aid based on Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS) |
Additional Information
Inventory
Series 1. General records
Box 1
Material from A2009-12, arranged into binders by year.
| Box 1 |
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General Records
1 binder (blue)
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1996-1997 |
| Box 1 |
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Event Planning
1 folder
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1996-1997 |
| Box 1 |
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General Records
1 folder
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1997-1998 |
| Box 1 |
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General Records
1 folder
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1998-1999 |
| Box 1 |
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General Records
1 folder
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1999-2000 |
| Box 1 |
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General Records
1 folder
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2000-2001 |
| Box 1 |
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General Records
1 folder
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2001-2002 |
| Box 1 |
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Board of Trustees Notes
1 folder
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2001-2002 |
| Box 1 |
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General Records
1 binder (green)
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2003-2004 |
| Box 1 |
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HFRI Ideas and Places
1 folder
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2000-2003 |
| Box 1 |
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Mailing Information
1 folder
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1997 |
| Box 1 |
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HFRI Letterhead
1 folder
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| Box 1 |
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General Records
1 binder (white)
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2005-2007 |
| Box 1 |
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General Records
1 binder (black)
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2007-2008 |
Series 2. Treasurer's Files
Box 2-3
Material from A2010-084, arranged in folders by year.
| Box 2, Folder 1 |
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Check stubs
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1997-2002 |
| Box 2, Folder 2 |
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Checks and deposit slips
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1990 |
| Box 2, Folder 3 |
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Checks and deposit slips
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1991 |
| Box 2, Folder 4 |
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Checks and deposit slips
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1992 |
| Box 2, Folder 5 |
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Checks and deposit slips
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1993 |
| Box 2, Folder 6 |
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Checks and deposit slips
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1994 |
| Box 2, Folder 7 |
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Checks and deposit slips
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1995 |
| Box 2, Folder 8 |
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Checks and deposit slips
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1996 |
| Box 2, Folder 9 |
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Checks and deposit slips; correspondence re. fall 1997 programs; membership lists
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1997 |
| Box 2, Folder 10 |
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Checks, deposit slips, and bank statements; correspondence re. some 1998 programs, including meal information
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1998 |
| Box 2, Folder 11 |
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Checks, deposit slips, and bank statements; correspondence re. some 1999 programs
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1999 |
| Box 2, Folder 12 |
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Checks, deposit slips, and bank statements; membership list, 2000-2001; misc. bills; correspondence re. some 2000 programs
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2000 |
| Box 2, Folder 13 |
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Checks, deposit slips, and bank statements; membership list, 2001-2002; misc. bills; correspondence re. some 2001 programs
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2001 |
| Box 2, Folder 14 |
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Checks, deposit slips, and bank statements; membership list, 2002 Nov 28; Treasurers Report, 2002 March 28; correspondence/registration 2002 programs
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2002 |
| Box 2, Folder 15 |
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Checks, deposit slips, and bank statements; Treasurers Report, 2003 May 1; protest letter to Brown University; correspondence/registration 2003 programs
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2003 |
| Box 3, Folder 1 |
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Checks, deposit slips, and bank statements; membership lists, 2004 Feb. 7 and 2004 Dec. 7; Treasurers Reports, 2004 Aug. 3 and 2004 Dec. 7; sound system correspondence; fall 2004 member survey; correspondence/registration 2004 programs; misc. bills; mailing label update request
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2004 |
| Box 3, Folder 2 |
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Deposit slips, and bank statements with copied checks; membership lists, 2005 Feb. 17 and 2005 Oct. 15; Treasurers Reports, 2005 Aug. 25 and 2005 Nov. 13; correspondence/registration 2005 programs; misc. bills
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2005 |
| Box 3, Folder 3 |
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Deposit slips, and bank statements with copied checks; Treasurers Report, 2006 Jun. 14; correspondence/registration 2006 programs; misc. bills
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2006 |
| Box 3, Folder 4 |
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Deposit slips, and bank statements with copied checks; membership lists, 2007 Jan. 2 and 2007 Oct. 9; Treasurers Reports, 2007 Jun. 25 and 2007 Dec. 5; correspondence/registration 2007 programs; misc. bills
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2007 |
| Box 3, Folder 5 |
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Deposit slips, and bank statements with copied checks; membership lists, 2008 Feb. 11 and 2008 Apr. 14; Treasurers Reports, 2008 Jan. 29 and 2008 Jun. 9; correspondence/registration 2008 programs; misc. bills
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2008 |
| Box 3, Folder 6 |
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Treasurer's files
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2009-2010 |