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Black Ink on Whtie Paper: The African American Press in Rhode Island

Join Stages of Freedom and the RIHS as they unveil their newest exhibit; “Black Ink on Whtie Paper: The African … Continue reading Black Ink on Whtie Paper: The African American Press in Rhode Island

Jan 4, 2018
  • Animals
  • elephants
  • microfilm
  • newspapers
  • Pawtucket
  • Slater Park Zoo

Microfilm Blog Series #2

In November we introduced you to a new blog series featuring our microfilm collection and the work of our Administrative … Continue reading Microfilm Blog Series #2

Apr 13, 2017
  • Adirondacks
  • affair
  • Broadway
  • clothing store
  • death penalty
  • Denver
  • divorce
  • doctor
  • guilty
  • murder
  • newspapers
  • photographer
  • poison
  • providence
  • Providence Journal
  • trial
  • wedding
  • whiskey
  • widow

Happy New Year… in April?

It started with a patron, a picture and a juicy story. A patron was looking for photos taken by Providence … Continue reading Happy New Year… in April?

May 21, 2009
  • newspapers
  • providence
  • technology

Nineteenth-Century Twitter

Cultural critics have gone back and forth about the effect that technologies like text messaging or Twitter are having on … Continue reading Nineteenth-Century Twitter

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Mystery Case

In Memoriam: Paul R. Campbell

Slate Rock, The Landing Place of Roger Williams

Fruit Hill Detecting Society vs. Horse and Carriage Thieves

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