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College of Continuing Education: the Relocation of the College
Formal title:
College of Continuing Education: the Relocation of the College
Extent:
4.5 box(es)
Date range:
1987-1996
Abstract:
Records pertaining to the relocation of the University of Rhode Island College of Continuing Education collected and generated by Dean Walter A. Crocker.
Repository:
University Archives and Special Collections
Collection call no:
Rec. Gr. 4
College of Nursing
Formal title:
College of Nursing
Extent:
63 box(es)
Date range:
1939-1978 bulk (1950-1970)
Abstract:
The records of the College of Nursing are a mixture of administrative, academic, organizational and personal papers dating from 1950 to 1970.
Repository:
University Archives and Special Collections
Collection call no:
RcG. 70
Colt Family Papers
Formal title:
Colt Family Papers
Extent:
100.25 linear feet
Date range:
1793-1961
Abstract:
This extensive collection focuses on the life of Samuel Pomeroy Colt (1852-1921) who lived most of his life in Bristol, Rhode Island. Colt was an active lawyer, politician, businessman, and philanthropist. Of particular interest in the collection are the personal records of Colt and his family, Colt's financial and business records, and the records of his political life and legal practice. The collection also contains several photographs, maps, and blueprints. The study of this collection reveals much about the political, social, and economic history of late nineteenth and early twentieth century Rhode Island.
Repository:
Distinction Collections and University Archives
Collection call no:
Mss. Gr. 78
Committee on College Policy
Formal title:
Committee on College Policy
Extent:
3 box(es)
Date range:
1935-1960 (bulk 1946-1960)
Abstract:
Contains meeting minutes, policy drafts, committee and subcommittee, recommendations, and reports of the Committee on College Policy from 1946-1960.
Repository:
University Archives and Special Collections
Collection call no:
Rec. Gr. 131
David W. Dumas Papers
Formal title:
David W. Dumas Papers
Extent:
6 box(es)
Date range:
1982-1998
Abstract:
The collection contains letters of correspondence, memoranda, newspaper articles, and press releases, which pertain to different legislative or political topics that were of interest to Mr. Dumas during his time as a State Representative.
Repository:
University Archives and Special Collections
Collection call no:
Mss. Gr. 151
Department of Alumni Affairs
Formal title:
Department of Alumni Affairs
Extent:
79 box(es)
Date range:
1958-2004
Abstract:
The Department of Alumni Affairs include files from the department from 1958 to 2004. These files are arranged into seven series and cover many aspects of the department including information on special university events, bond issues, budget task force recommendations, centennial materials and various university related memorabilia.
Repository:
University Archives and Special Collections
Collection call no:
Rec. Gr. 106
Department of Music
Formal title:
Department of Music
Extent:
26 box(es)
Date range:
1922-1998
Abstract:
The records contain office files of the University of Rhode Island's Music Department, as well as materials donated to the department.
Repository:
University Archives and Special Collections
Collection call no:
Rec. Gr. 37
Dismissed with Prejudice
Formal title:
Dismissed with Prejudice
Extent:
1 linear foot
Date range:
1956-1960
Abstract:
Between 1956 and 1960 citizens of Jamestown, R.I. successfully fought the construction of an oil refinery along Narragansett Bay. Commerce Oil Refining Corporation of New York and its executive vice president Harold M. Geller, with the backing of Gulf Oil and Lehman Brothers, attempted to build the refinery. Leading the opposition was Jamestown resident Dr. William Miner, who formed the Jamestown Protective Association and retained Attorney Cornelius C. Moore as counsel. The material in this collection was used by authors Mary Stearns McGaughan and Terrence F. McGaughan in writing their book, Dismissed With Prejudice: the Epic Battle Against Construction of an Oil Refinery in Jamestown, Rhode Island, published in 1994.
Repository:
University Archives and Special Collections
Collection call no:
Mss. Gr. 146
E.A. Kenyon Mill Store
Formal title:
E.A. Kenyon Mill Store
Extent:
3 linear feet,
Date range:
1873-1944
Abstract:
This collection contains the financial records, account ledgers, and post office records of the general store in Carolina, R.I., which also housed the post office.
Repository:
University Archives and Special Collections
Collection call no:
Mss. Gr. 103
Early Recordings of Rhode Island State College
Formal title:
Early Recordings of Rhode Island State College
Extent:
1 box(es)
Date range:
1948-1950
Abstract:
Contains twenty-two 78 rpm phonograph records of lectures on agricultural topics.
Repository:
University of Rhode Island Library, Special Collections and University Archives
Collection call no:
Rec. Gr. 143

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