Rhode Island State Archives: Difference between revisions

The State Archives is home to more than 10 million letters, photographs, and important state documents that form a permanent, tangible record of Rhode Island’s rich history. Holdings date back to 1638 and include Rhode Island’s copies of the Declaration of Independence and Bill of Rights.

Records at the State Archives have been used by generations of Rhode Islanders to trace family history, study immigration, and research demographics. View Vital Records from 1853-1920 online in the Digital Archive.

Holdings include state census records for the years 1865-1935 (in ten-year intervals); state birth and marriage records for the years 1853-1897, state deaths for the years 1853-1947; military records; legislative records; and records of state departments, agencies, boards and commissions. The archives also maintain a large map collection and over 50,000 photographs.

Browse thousands of photographs and manuscripts and explore themed virtual exhibits online. Search the catalog to find specific records and resources.

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+| link3=[[Providence County, Rhode Island Genealogy|Providence County]]
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+| link4=[[Rhode Island Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]
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 === Contact Information  ===
+'''E-mail:'''<br>
-'''E-mail:'''<br>  [mailto:repository@whatever.net repository@whatever.net] <br>
+:[mailto:repository@whatever.net repository@whatever.net] <br>
 '''Address:'''<br>
-:000 Santa's Workshop Lane<br>
+:33 Broad Street<br>
-:North Pole, AK 99999-9999 <br>
+:Providence, RI 02903<br>
 '''Telephone:'''<br>
-:800-000-0000, or 801-000-0000<br>
+:401-222-2353<br>
+<br>
-'''Fax:'''  <br>
+'''Parking:''' <br>
+:Limited on-site and metered street parking available. Additional validated parking available in neighboring lot.
-:802-000-0000<br>
-'''Hours and holidays:'''<br>
-:Monday-Saturday 9:00 to 4:30 <br>
-'''Directions, maps, and public transportation:'''<br>
-:<br>
 '''Internet sites and databases:''' <br>
+:*[https://forms.sos.ri.gov/Contactus.aspx Contact us]
+:*[https://www.sos.ri.gov/divisions/state-archives Website]
+:*[https://catalog.sos.ri.gov/ Online Catalog]
+:*[https://sosri.access.preservica.com/home/ Digital Archives]
-*Repository Internet site ''{create a link for each bullet, and then give a line or two listing content so the reader will know if it is worthwhile to click on that link}.''<br>
-*Repository catalog online. <br>
-*Repository database. <br>
-*other(s).<br>
 === Collection Description  ===
+The State Archives is home to more than 10 million letters, photographs, and important state documents that form a permanent, tangible record of Rhode Island’s rich history. Holdings date back to 1638 and include Rhode Island’s copies of the Declaration of Independence and Bill of Rights.
-{''Please briefly '''describe the strengths and weaknesses''' of each collection for genealogists (about two or three sentences for smaller collections).<ref>Source 2.</ref> For example, explain the collection size, who (which ethnic, political, or religious groups) are covered, dates covered, jurisdictions covered, record types available, significant indexes, and any noteworthy record loss or gaps.<ref>Source 3.</ref>''}
+Records at the State Archives have been used by generations of Rhode Islanders to trace family history, study immigration, and research demographics. View Vital Records from 1853-1920 online in the Digital Archive.
-=== Tips  ===
-{Optional}
+Holdings include state census records for the years 1865-1935 (in ten-year intervals); state birth and marriage records for the years 1853-1897, state deaths for the years 1853-1947; military records; legislative records; and records of state departments, agencies, boards and commissions. The archives also maintain a large map collection and over 50,000 photographs.
-=== Guides  ===
+Browse thousands of photographs and manuscripts and explore themed virtual exhibits online. Search the catalog to find specific records and resources.
-{''Optional: Internet or guide books describing this collection for genealogists. ''}
-=== Alternate Repositories  ===
-{'' '''List''' (link to a Wiki article for) '''at least one or more other repositories''' that collect overlapping records, or similar family history material including central repositories, affiliated or branch repositories, higher level jurisdiction repositories, parent or daughter jurisdiction repositories. Also list neighboring repositories with similar records. Please briefly explain how each substitute repository is related.''}
-If you cannot visit or find a source at the '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''', a similar source may be available at one of the following.
-'''''Overlapping Collections'''''<br>
-*Alternate Repository ''{create link for each, and give line or two describing collection}''<br>
-*<br>
-*''such as:'' NARA I
-*NARA II
-*National Archives at _____
-*State Archives
-*State Library
-'''''Similar Collections'''''<br>
-*<br>
-*<br>
-*National Personnel Records Center
-*LC
-*FHL
-'''''Neighboring Collections'''''<br>
-*<br>
-*County Vital Records Office
-*City Vital Records Office
-*County Archives
-*County Orphan's Court
-*County Probate Court
-*County Recorder
-*County Coroner
-*U.S. District Court
-*County and local historical societies
-*County and local genealogical societies
-*Public Libraries
-*Museums and heritage societies
-*[[Closest FamilySearch Center]] has [[FamilySearch Center Portal|premium online services]] for free, offers research suggestions, and can order microfilms from the [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library] in Salt Lake City.<ref>[https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/ FamilySearch Centers] in ''Family History Research Wiki'' (accessed 29 February 2016).</ref>
-*Repositories in '''''surrounding counties:''''' [Chattam], [Durham], and [Franklin]
-*State Vital Records Office
-*State Historical Society
-*State Genealogical Society
-*University Libraries
-*Church archives
-*Repositories in '''''surrounding states (or provinces):''''' [SC], [TN], and [VA]
-{{Wikipedia|Such-and-Such Repository}} {''OPTIONAL:'' Delete this IF no similar Wikipedia article exists!}
 === Sources  ===
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-{Optional: state Navbox goes here}
+[[Category:Rhode Island Archives and Libraries]]
-{IF this repository appears in the OCLC WorldCat's [http://www.worldcat.org/libraries Find a library near you] search results list with an OCLC WorldCat symbol next to its name, THEN in the '''Internet sites and databases''' section at the end of the ''Repository catalog online '' entry add the following phrase: '''<nowiki>{{WC}}Also available in [[WorldCat Online Catalog|WorldCat]].</nowiki>'''  }
+[[Category:Rhode Island, United States]][[Category:Archives and Libraries]]
-[[Category:United States Repositories]]
-[[Category:Substitute a county in this spot]]
-[[Category:Substitute a state in this spot, United States]]
-[[Category:Substitute a state in this spot Archives and Libraries]]