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"Providence Journal"

Apr 13, 2017
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  • newspapers
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  • providence
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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?

Sep 16, 2011
  • James Franklin
  • newspapers
  • Printed Collection
  • Providence Journal
  • United States Newspaper Program
  • William Goddard

Newspapers Conquer America!

Ever dreamed you could visualize the growth of the Newspaper Trade across the country? Well our day has come. This … Continue reading Newspapers Conquer America!

Aug 30, 2011
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  • providence
  • Providence Journal
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  • Woonsocket Call

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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