Rhode Island Development Council type block collection

Collection

Identifier: 039-04

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The printing blocks represent images of Rhode Island, circa 1930s-1950s. The images are primarily of leisure and recreation activities.

Dates

1930 - 1959

Conditions Governing Access

Materials are open for research. Blocks are available to be borrowed by qualified printers.

Conditions Governing Use

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

Biographical / Historical

The Rhode Island Development Council was created in 1951 as a successor to the Rhode Island Port and Industrial Development Commission. The Council promoted economic development and resources of the State of Rhode Island. The Council was abolished in 1974 with the development of the Department of Economic Development. While the blocks themselves are not labeled as Rhode Island Development Council, images on many of the blocks can be found printed in various tourism and pamphlets published by the Council. It is, therefore, assumed that the blocks were all created by the Council during the course of their work. The photographer(s) or the individuals pictured in the images are not identified.

Extent

9.4 Linear Feet (10 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

The blocks are organized according to the numbers found on their original paper packaging. Relief prints made from the blocks are arranged to correspond with the organization of the blocks.

Custodial History

Blocks were found in storage closet of the Providence Public Library in 2015 in boxes labeled “Rhode Island Development Council”. No gift records have been located.