Lucy Comins Tucker Collection (Rec. Gr. 132)

The records of Lucy Tucker contain correspondence relating to her position as secretary and registrar of the University of Rhode Island from 1896 to 1946. Also included is a desk diary from 1899-1929, newspaper clippings, reports on scholastic averages, notes from a testimonial dinner, copies of various histories she wrote about the early days at the College, and a graphologist's analysis of her writing. Of note is a letter, May 4, 1935, about the early history of Negroes at Rhode Island State College.

The records are in fair to poor condition; many of them are stained from rusty paper clips and staples. Some are water stained. Most are in a brittle condition. Many are carbon copies on onion skin paper. A block of correspondence to recipients with the last name beginning with "B" is present but lacking is correspondence with recipients with last names beginning with other letters.