Presidents of Rhode Island College of Agriculture
and Mechanic Arts (1892-1908)

John H. Washburn
Rec.Gr.1.1; 1892-1902; .25 linear feet

Homer Wheeler
Rec.Gr.73; 1902-1903; 29.5 linear feet

Kenyon L. Butterfield
Rec.Gr.1.3; 1903-1906; .25 linear feet

Presidents of Rhode Island State College (1909-1950)

Howard D. Edwards
Rec.Gr.1.4; 1906–1930; 2.75 linear feet

John Barlow, Acting President
See Records of the Office of Vice President
Rec.Gr.3.1; 1930-1931; 7.5 linear feet

Raymond G. Bressler
Rec.Gr.1.6; 1931–1940; 3 linear feet

Presidents of the University of Rhode Island (1951-present)

Carl R. Woodward
Rec.Gr.1.8; 1941–1958; 91.5 linear feet

Francis H. Horn
Rec.Gr.1.9; 1958–1967; 85 linear feet

F. Don James, Acting President
Rec.Gr.1.10; 1967–1968; 15 linear feet

Werner A. Baum
Rec.Gr.1.11; 1968–1973; 82.5 linear feet

William Ferrante, Acting President
Rec.Gr.1.12; 1973–1974; 12.5 linear feet

Frank A. Newman
Rec.Gr.1.13; 1970–1985; 150.5 linear feet

Edward D. Eddy
Rec.Gr.1.14; 1985-1991;  63 linear feet

Eligible users and restrictions on use

Collections are used under general restrictions and may not be removed from the area. Before beginning research, everyone is required to sign the “Research and Guest Register.” Requests for presentations concerning the materials in the collection can be accommodated by prior arrangement with the department.

Materials must be used in the Reading Room. Care must be exercised at all times when handling materials.  No materials may be borrowed from the collections. Permission may be granted to photocopy items in the collections. A fee is charged for this service, and copying is performed by the staff. Consuming food or beverages, smoking/vaping, and the use of pens are not permitted.