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Archives in Rhode Island

Explore freely accessible local history collections in Rhode Island.

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Barrington Public Library

Barrington, Rhode Island

A collection shared by the Barrington Public Library includes newspapers to explore.

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Historical newspapers can connect a family name with the events and everyday concerns of an earlier time, offering more than a date or a name on its own.

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Cranston Herald

Cranston, Rhode Island

In-Person Access

The collection shared by the Cranston Herald includes newspapers.

Archive access is in person; the partner profile has details for planning a visit.

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The reporting of earlier years offers a way to explore how events were understood as they happened and how local experiences became part of the historical record.

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Cranston Public Library

Cranston, Rhode Island

You can explore newspapers through the collection shared by the Cranston Public Library.

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Reporting from the time can reveal how people described the events, work and concerns of their day, placing a local story within the history unfolding around it.

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East Greenwich Free Library

East Greenwich, Rhode Island

The collection shared by the East Greenwich Free Library offers newspapers to explore.

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The reporting of earlier years offers a way to explore how events were understood as they happened and how local experiences became part of the historical record.

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East Greenwich Free Library

East Greenwich, Rhode Island

A collection shared by the East Greenwich Free Library includes newspapers to explore.

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Historical newspapers can connect a family name with the events and everyday concerns of an earlier time, offering more than a date or a name on its own.

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George Hail Free Library

Warren, Rhode Island

Use the collection shared by the George Hail Free Library to explore newspapers as well as yearbooks and annuals.

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Reporting from the time can reveal how people described the events, work and concerns of their day, placing a local story within the history unfolding around it.

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Greenville Public Library

Greenville, Rhode Island

In-Person Access

Browse newspapers in the collection shared by the Greenville Public Library.

Archive access is in person; the partner profile has details for planning a visit.

More about these materials

Historical newspapers can connect a family name with the events and everyday concerns of an earlier time, offering more than a date or a name on its own.

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Island Free Library

Block Island, Rhode Island

Explore newspapers as well as family history and genealogy through the collection shared by the Island Free Library. The collection also includes local history resources.

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Historical newspapers can connect a family name with the events and everyday concerns of an earlier time, offering more than a date or a name on its own.

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Jamestown Philomenian Library

Jamestown, Rhode Island

The collection shared by the Jamestown Philomenian Library includes newspapers.

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The reporting of earlier years offers a way to explore how events were understood as they happened and how local experiences became part of the historical record.

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Maury Loontjens Memorial Library

Narragansett, Rhode Island

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A collection shared by the Maury Loontjens Memorial Library includes newspapers to explore.

More about these materials

Historical newspapers can connect a family name with the events and everyday concerns of an earlier time, offering more than a date or a name on its own.

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Newport Public Library

Newport, Rhode Island

The collection shared by the Newport Public Library offers newspapers to explore.

More about these materials

The reporting of earlier years offers a way to explore how events were understood as they happened and how local experiences became part of the historical record.

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North Kingstown Free Library

North Kingstown, Rhode Island

Explore newspapers as well as yearbooks and annuals in the collection shared by the North Kingstown Free Library.

More about these materials

Reporting from the time can reveal how people described the events, work and concerns of their day, placing a local story within the history unfolding around it.

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Pascoag Free Public Library

Pascoag, Rhode Island

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You can explore newspapers through the collection shared by the Pascoag Free Public Library.

More about these materials

Reporting from the time can reveal how people described the events, work and concerns of their day, placing a local story within the history unfolding around it.

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Pawtucket

Pawtucket, Rhode Island

In-Person Access

The collection shared by the Pawtucket includes newspapers.

Archive access is in person; the partner profile has details for planning a visit.

More about these materials

The reporting of earlier years offers a way to explore how events were understood as they happened and how local experiences became part of the historical record.

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Pawtucket Public Library

Pawtucket, Rhode Island

The collection shared by the Pawtucket Public Library offers newspapers and directories to explore.

More about these materials

The reporting of earlier years offers a way to explore how events were understood as they happened and how local experiences became part of the historical record.

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Redwood Library and Athenæum

Newport, Rhode Island

A collection shared by the Redwood Library and Athenæum includes newspapers to explore.

More about these materials

Historical newspapers can connect a family name with the events and everyday concerns of an earlier time, offering more than a date or a name on its own.

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Rogers Free Library

Bristol, Rhode Island

Use the collection shared by the Rogers Free Library to explore newspapers.

More about these materials

Reporting from the time can reveal how people described the events, work and concerns of their day, placing a local story within the history unfolding around it.

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South Kingstown Public Library

Wakefield, Rhode Island

The collection shared by the South Kingstown Public Library offers newspapers to explore.

More about these materials

The reporting of earlier years offers a way to explore how events were understood as they happened and how local experiences became part of the historical record.

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Warwick Public Library

Warwick, Rhode Island

The collection shared by the Warwick Public Library includes newspapers.

More about these materials

The reporting of earlier years offers a way to explore how events were understood as they happened and how local experiences became part of the historical record.

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West Warwick Public Library

Phenix, Rhode Island

You can explore newspapers through the collection shared by the West Warwick Public Library.

More about these materials

Reporting from the time can reveal how people described the events, work and concerns of their day, placing a local story within the history unfolding around it.

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Westerly Public Library

Westerly, Rhode Island

A collection shared by the Westerly Public Library includes newspapers to explore.

More about these materials

Historical newspapers can connect a family name with the events and everyday concerns of an earlier time, offering more than a date or a name on its own.

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Woonsocket Harris Public Library

Woonsocket, Rhode Island

Explore newspapers in the collection shared by the Woonsocket Harris Public Library.

More about these materials

Reporting from the time can reveal how people described the events, work and concerns of their day, placing a local story within the history unfolding around it.

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Woonsocket Harris Public Library

Woonsocket, Rhode Island

Updated

You can explore newspapers through the collection shared by the Woonsocket Harris Public Library.

More about these materials

Reporting from the time can reveal how people described the events, work and concerns of their day, placing a local story within the history unfolding around it.

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