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Due to the alarming increase in COVID-19 infection rates, we will be closed to the public until further notice. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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"preservation"

Oct 10, 2012
  • construction
  • HVAC
  • preservation

Bye-bye, boiler!

On September 5, the boiler at the RIHS Library was officially pronounced dead, having suffered a fatal crack in two … Continue reading Bye-bye, boiler!

Sep 12, 2012
  • art
  • environment
  • Exhibitions
  • fireflies
  • installation
  • john brown house
  • preservation
  • providence

Fireflies in the Courtyard

Opening September 20th, the Rhode Island Historical Society will host the Firefly Grove in the courtyard of the John Brown House Museum. … Continue reading Fireflies in the Courtyard

Jun 6, 2012
  • architecture
  • Buildings
  • Churches
  • construction
  • images
  • library
  • New Roof
  • preservation
  • providence

Rooftop Views of Providence

In Early May the library exterior was covered in scaffolding to prepare for the work on the new library roof—no … Continue reading Rooftop Views of Providence

Aug 7, 2009
  • film
  • preservation
  • providence

Diamonds

The Historical Society is pleased to announce that thanks to a grant from the National Film Preservation Foundation, we’ll be … Continue reading Diamonds

May 14, 2009
  • cataloging
  • graphics
  • images
  • photographs
  • preservation

Uncovering Hidden Collections: a Look at the RIHS Graphics Collection Survey Project

By Jim DaMico, Graphics Project Archivist On January 16, 2007, the RIHS Library embarked on a systematic survey of the … Continue reading Uncovering Hidden Collections: a Look at the RIHS Graphics Collection Survey Project

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