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"Hurricanes"

Jul 9, 2020

The Great September Gale of 1815

The Great September Gale of 1815 by John Russell Bartlett (Rhix5262) Recently, we have been reminded of our own … Continue reading The Great September Gale of 1815

Aug 31, 2016

"Trust To Yr Own Head": an Account of Hurricane Carol

Today in 1954 Hurricane Carole hit Rhode Island with its full force. Read this first-hand account by Providence resident Gorton Thayer … Continue reading "Trust To Yr Own Head": an Account of Hurricane Carol

Aug 30, 2011

ON THE SECOND DAY AFTER IRENE — ALL IS WELL (AND DRY) IN THE RIHS LIBRARY

As we enter Hurricane Season in Providence we count ourselves lucky to have seen Hurricane IRENE pass by without causing … Continue reading ON THE SECOND DAY AFTER IRENE — ALL IS WELL (AND DRY) IN THE RIHS LIBRARY

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