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"Broadsides"

Jul 7, 2017
  • Broadsides
  • Fourth of July
  • George L. Shepley
  • holidays
  • poetry
  • Printing History
  • Private Libraries
  • Shepley Collection
  • Shepley Library

Odes for the Fourth of July, 1796

For this holiday week celebrating the Declaration of Independence from Britain in 1776, I delved into the R.I.H.S. collections to … Continue reading Odes for the Fourth of July, 1796

Feb 3, 2017
  • Broadsides
  • Daniel C. Schofield
  • Dorr Rebellion
  • Elections
  • Politics
  • Proxies
  • Russell J. DeSimone
  • Thomas Wilson Dorr

Of Proxies and People

A member of the Rhode Island Historical Society for over 30 years, Daniel C. Schofield, 79, of Westerly, passed away … Continue reading Of Proxies and People

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Aug 12, 2016
  • Broadsides
  • early printing
  • providence
  • woodcuts

World Elephant Day

Today is World Elephant Day! To celebrate and honor these amazing animals, we decided to re-post a piece written about … Continue reading World Elephant Day

May 4, 2015
  • 4 May 1776
  • American Revolutionary War
  • Broadsides
  • Independence Day Rhode Island

Happy R.I. Independence Day!

Happy Rhode Island Independence Day! Happy Independence Day Rhode Island! Two full months before the Continental Congress in Philadelphia declared independence … Continue reading Happy R.I. Independence Day!

Jul 3, 2014
  • American Revolutionary War
  • Broadsides
  • Declaration of Independence
  • early printing
  • Fourth of July
  • john brown house museum
  • Solomon Southwick

Object Thursday: The Declaration of Independence

Tonight, Thursday, July 3rd,  the Rhode Island Historical Society will display a rare, original Rhode Island edition of the Declaration … Continue reading Object Thursday: The Declaration of Independence

Nov 28, 2013
  • 18th century
  • Broadsides
  • Colonial Rhode Island
  • Faith & Freedom
  • French & Indian War
  • Peace of Paris
  • Printed Collection
  • Printing History
  • rhode island
  • Treaty of Paris 1763

"to render Sincere THANKS"

Three hundred and fifty years ago, Great Britain, France and Spain concluded a world war with a Treaty signed on … Continue reading "to render Sincere THANKS"

May 31, 2013
  • 1790
  • 18th century
  • Broadsides
  • constitution
  • John Carter
  • ratification

Faith & Freedom Friday: The Great American Family

On May 29, 1790, Rhode Island finally voted to ratify the new United States constitution. This broadside, printed on May … Continue reading Faith & Freedom Friday: The Great American Family

May 16, 2013
  • Broadsides
  • brown university
  • Commencement
  • James M. Varnum
  • rhode island historical society
  • Solomon Southwick

Object Thursday: Brunoniana

This week in Providence there is music in the air. That and tens of thousands of parents and alumni of … Continue reading Object Thursday: Brunoniana

Oct 11, 2012
  • 2nd Rhode Island Regiment
  • American Revolutionary War
  • Broadsides
  • Civil War
  • john brown house
  • primary source research
  • Rhode Island at War

History Many Ways: What Cheer! Day 2012

One of the most rewarding things about working at the RIHS is the opportunity to share our wonderful collections with … Continue reading History Many Ways: What Cheer! Day 2012

Oct 2, 2012
  • Broadsides
  • Civil War

What Cheer Day Conference at RIHS

As part of What Cheer Day on October 13, RIHS Library will offer Collections Sneak Peaks at 11 am and … Continue reading What Cheer Day Conference at RIHS

May 4, 2011
  • American Revolutionary War
  • Broadsides
  • Colonial Rhode Island
  • Gaspee
  • Independence Day
  • Printing History

Happy Rhody Independence Day!

! Happy Independence Day Rhode Island! Two full months before the Continental Congress in Philadelphia declared independence from Great Britain, … Continue reading Happy Rhody Independence Day!

Oct 22, 2010
  • Broadsides
  • early printing
  • ephemera
  • images
  • John Carter
  • providence
  • woodcuts

The Elephant

Unfortunately, this post just missed Elephant Appreciation Day, but better late than never. “The Elephant”* is a broadside advertising the … Continue reading The Elephant

Feb 17, 2010
  • American Revolutionary War
  • Broadsides
  • cataloging
  • early printing
  • ephemera

Talk of the Town, 18th Century-Style

Thanks to the generous support from the following organizations: Rhode Island Society of the Sons of the Revolution Rhode Island … Continue reading Talk of the Town, 18th Century-Style

Oct 30, 2009
  • apples
  • Broadsides
  • ephemera
  • images
  • technology
  • wood engraving

Autumn

Now that autumn is in full swing, it’s time to do something with all the apples you’ve picked. To aid … Continue reading Autumn

Jul 28, 2009
  • Broadsides
  • providence
  • woodcuts

Robots in Providence

The item described here answers the age-old question of what to do on a Saturday afternoon. In this case, the … Continue reading Robots in Providence

Feb 9, 2009
  • abraham lincoln
  • Broadsides

Lincoln and Rhode Island

In the spirit of the widespread celebrations of Abraham Lincoln’s 200th birthday, we’ll be highlighting a few of the Lincoln-related … Continue reading Lincoln and Rhode Island

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