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:The Library dates to the founding of the Newport Historical Society in 1854 and includes works on the history of Newport County and the surrounding area. The collection contains approximately 12,000 volumes reflecting the settlement and development of Newport County. Because Rhode Island was established by settlers and refugees from other colonies, the collection includes works on early Southeastern New England families and governments that contributed to the history of Rhode Island and the Providence Plantations. Also included are general reference works. | :The Library dates to the founding of the Newport Historical Society in 1854 and includes works on the history of Newport County and the surrounding area. The collection contains approximately 12,000 volumes reflecting the settlement and development of Newport County. Because Rhode Island was established by settlers and refugees from other colonies, the collection includes works on early Southeastern New England families and governments that contributed to the history of Rhode Island and the Providence Plantations. Also included are general reference works. | ||
[[File:Providence Rhode Island City Hall.jpg |thumb|175px|Providence City Hall]]<br> | |||
==== Providence City Archives ==== | |||
Providence City Hall<br>25 Dorrance Street<br>Providence, RI 02903<br>Telephone: 401-421-7740<br>Website: [http://www.providenceri.com/archives Providence City Archives]<br> | |||
An important inventory of manuscript records of the state, county, and town archives is Clarence S. Brigham, ''Annual Report of the American Historical Association for the Year 1903'', Volume 1 (Washington, D.C.: American Historical Association, 1904) {{FHL|244375|item|disp=FHL film 896553 item 2; book 973 C4ah.}} | :Holdings include early town records, vital records (including indexes to births, marriages, and deaths 1636 to mid-20th century - some restrictions may apply), tax records, probate records and indices, various property records, records of government proceedings, etc. For additional information, see [http://www.providenceri.com/archives/about-us/basic-holdings Basic Holdings] and [http://www.providenceri.com/archives/finding-aids Research]. | ||
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An important inventory of manuscript records of the state, county, and town archives is Clarence S. Brigham, ''Annual Report of the American Historical Association for the Year 1903'', Volume 1 (Washington, D.C.: American Historical Association, 1904) {{FHL|244375|item|disp=FHL film 896553 item 2; book 973 C4ah.}} | |||
=== Rhode Island Online Records === | === Rhode Island Online Records === | ||