Social advocacy -- Rhode Island

Scope and Contents The Advisory Commission on Women in Rhode Island records collection consists of print materials from 1973 to 1983 that provide insight into state initiatives around gender equity in Rhode Island. The bulk of the collection consists of newsletters printed by the Commission to promote events such as forums, workshops, and gatherings as resources that would increase civic engagement and socioeconomic status for women broadly. Internal reports also offer insight into organizational structure and...

Scope and Contents The Urban League of Rhode Island collection consists of print materials from approximately 1939 to 1976 produced by the Urban League for existing as well as potential organizational partners and community members. The collection provides insight into the League’s organizational development from the 1930s to the 1970s, including an early statement of policy from the League’s inception in 1939, and materials for an event that began to incorporate Indigenous communities as beneficiaries of the...