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R.A. Scotti papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 018-02
Scope and Contents
This collection documents the publication and marketing of R.A. Scotti’s Sudden Sea, published in 2004. The collection includes photographs of the aftermath of the storm provided to Scotti by survivors as well as promotional material, the text of speeches and other material related to the promotion of the book.
Dates:
1938 - 2009
Found in:
Providence Public Library
Burton Shellenbach photograph collection
Collection — Box: Multi-Collection Box RI-11
Identifier: 082-03
Scope and Contents
Collection includes 10 photographic prints and negatives of aerial views of the runways and buildings of the Hillsgrove State Airport (now the T.F. Green State Airport), circa 1938.
Dates:
1938
Found in:
Providence Public Library
Bonnie Simon collection
Collection — Box: Multi-Collection Box LGBT-02
Identifier: 109-02-04
Scope and Contents
The collection includes business records related to Get Magazine including a mission statement, buiness plan, advertising and distribution records, sample layouts, sales catalog, ephemera and digital design files. Also includes several issues of On Our Backs and Girl Friends magazines from the time when Simon served as Art Director.
Dates:
2006 - 2019
Found in:
Providence Public Library
Brett Smiley mayoral campaign materials
File — Box: Multi-Collection Box LGBT-01, Folder: 1
Identifier: 109-02-02
Scope and Contents
Includes various political campaign advertisements and leaflets related to the Providence mayoral campaign in 2002 as well as materials related to Smiley's inauguration including a program and draft of remarks.
Dates:
2022 - 2023
Found in:
Providence Public Library
Collection of Soapine advertising trade cards
Item — Box: Multi-Collection Box
Identifier: 003-04-02
Scope and Contents
This collection contains 68 advertising trade cards produced by Providence’s Kendall Manufacturing Company to advertise Soapine detergent. Included are 19 cards attributed to Charlotte Perkins Gilman.
Dates:
1880 - 1885
Found in:
Providence Public Library
The Social Workers Club of Rhode Island collection
Item — Box: Multi-Collection Box RI-05
Identifier: 158-02
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of five items that document the existence of The Social Workers Club of Rhode Island and includes by-laws, membership list, and programs related to events.
The “Members of the Social Worker’s Club List" will be of most interest to a researcher because it lists organizations and their representatives that were associated with the Rhode Island Social Club.
Dates:
1911 - 1916
Found in:
Providence Public Library
Special Collections - General Children's Books
Collection
Identifier: 001-01-02
Dates:
1694-2023
Found in:
Providence Public Library
Special Collections - General Printed Books
Collection
Identifier: 001-01-01
Dates:
1546-2023
Found in:
Providence Public Library
Wilfred E. Stone photograph collection
Collection — Box: Multi-Collection Box RI-01
Identifier: 042-03
Scope and Contents
This collection contains 21 photographic prints made from glass plate negatives by photographer Wilfred E. Stone. These images document life in early 20th century Rhode Island, particularly 1920-1921. Though showing only a brief selection of Stone’s entire work, several towns in Rhode Island are featured including, Jamestown, Warwick, Providence, Coventry, Newport and Scituate. Titles for the images were provided by the donor.
Dates:
1907 - 1923; Majority of material found within 1920 - 1921
Found in:
Providence Public Library
Straight but Not Narrow Coalition records
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 109-02-05
Scope and Contents
The bulk of the collection is made up of the records of the Straight But Not Narrow Coalition including incorporation records, administrative records, marketing and outreach materials, and information about LGBT legislation at the state government level, including some relevant state-level legislation outside of Rhode Island. There are a small number of additional materials from other local and national LGBT advocacy organizations. The collection mainly centers around two...
Dates:
1993 - 2015
Found in:
Providence Public Library
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