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Street Sights newspaper collection

 Collection
Identifier: 143-01

Scope and Contents

This collection includes issues of the Street Signs newspaper from December 2007-September 2017, annual calendar publications from 2009-2014 and miscellaneous ephemera that was included as tip-ins with the newspaper issues.

Dates

  • Majority of material found within 2007-12 - 2017-09

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Materials are open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

PPL does not claim copyright to this collection. Users of this item are responsible for determining copyright restrictions.

Biographical / Historical

Street Sights is a newspaper written for, about, and by people who are homeless or have been homeless founded in March 2007 in Providence, Rhode Island. The publication serves as a forum for advocates, homeless and formerly homeless people, students, state officials, and the general public to share accurate and honest information about issues relating to homelessness.

Extent

2 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

Materials are arranged chronologically by format.

Custodial History

Material was acquired by collector.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Mary Lhowe in 2023.

Accruals

Accruals may be expected.

Processing Information

This collection was processed by Kate Wells in 2023.

Title
Street Sights newspaper collection
Status
In Progress
Author
Kate Wells
Date
3/30/2023
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Providence Public Library Repository

Contact:
150 Empire Street
Providence RI 02903 United States of America
401-455-8021