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Formal title:: Rhode Island Constitutional Convention records
Extent:: 37.8 linear feet
Date range:: 1986
Abstract:: The records of the 1986 Rhode Island Constitutional Convention covers the entire year of 1986 and consists of videotaped plenary sessions, transcripts of proceeding, journals, committee files, subject files, ballot questions, resolutions, realia (convention stamps), publicity files, public information videotapes and audio tapes.
Repository:: Rhode Island State Archives
Collection call no:: C#00339

Formal title:: Thomas Wilson Dorr Papers
Extent:: 600 items
Date range:: 1790-1897 (bulk 1826-1854)
Abstract:: The Dorr Papers consist of approximately 600 letters, speeches, notes, drafts, pamphlets, clippings and other items for the period 1826-1854. Thomas Wilson Dorr (1805-1854) was the central figure in the Dorr Rebellion of 1842. The papers include material pertaining to the equal suffrage movement, electoral politics, legislative apportionment, state militia, banking, and the adoption of a state constitution in Rhode Island.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms.Dorr

Formal title:: Senate Legal Counsel Edward M. Fogarty records
Extent:: 8.4 cubic feet other
Date range:: 1991-2004
Abstract:: The Senate Legal Counsel Edward M. Fogarty records include briefs, motions, court transcripts working papers, orders, clippings, interrogatories, judgments, correspondence and case histories.
Repository:: Rhode Island State Archives
Collection call no:: 2001-78

Tavares Collection

Formal title:: Tavares Collection
Extent:: 9.6 cubic feet other
Date range:: 1961-1994
Abstract:: The Tavares Collection is comprised of approximately 9.6 cubic feet of photographic which document the various activities of Rhode Island's Governors and their administrations during the years 1961-1994.
Repository:: Rhode Island State Archives
Collection call no:: 1995-472

Formal title:: Mel B. Yoken collection
Extent:: 84.0 Linear feet
Date range:: 1683-2012 (bulk 1900-2012)
Abstract:: This collection was assembled over a period of fifty years by Mel B. Yoken. The primary focus is 20th century pieces of correspondence and documents by and related to French, Québécois, British, and American authors, artists, politicians, and public figures. Numerous letters written by significant figures of the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries enhance the historical, literary and political interest of the collection. Notes, typescripts, photographs and personal papers complement the archive.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms.2011.038

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