The University Archives is the legal repository for all University Records. These records consist of:
- Non-current historical records and printed material generated by the University in the conduct of its official business
- Papers of faculty and staff
- Committee files
- Records of official and unofficial student organizations
- Photographs
These collections are listed below with finding aids linked when available. For information about published material in the University Archives, see Archives Book Collection.
University Records Collections
Agronomy Station Field Books, University of Rhode Island
Rec. Gr. 146; 1929-1958; 3 linear feet
Alumni Affairs, Department of
Rec.Gr.106; 1958-2004; 37.25 linear feet
Army Specialized Training Program, 1941-1946, Records of,
Rec.Gr.118; 1941-1946; 1.5 linear feet
Archives (Miscellaneous)
Rec.Gr.137; 1863-1992; 16 linear feet
Association of Clerical and Technical Workers,
National Education Association (ACT/NEA) Oral History Project
Mss.Gr.65; 1974-1980: 1 linear foot
Bicentennial Committee, University of Rhode Island
Rec.Gr.116A; 1973–1977; 4.5 linear feet
Bohnert, Lea (Professor of Library Science) Papers
Mss.Gr.92; 1947–1989; 30 linear feet
Bureau of Government Research, Records of
Rec.Gr.14; 1959-1983; .5 linear feet
Christopher, Everett P. (Professor of Horticulture) Papers
Mss.Gr.80; 1906-1974; 2.5 linear feet
College Policy, Committee on
Rec.Gr.131; 1948-1960; 1.5 linear feet
Continuing Education, College of
The Relocation of the College
Rec.Gr.4; 1987-1996; 2.25 linear feet
Communication, Department of – News Bureau
Rec.Gr.135; Rec.Gr.135.2; 1990s-2006; 6 linear feet
Rec.Gr.135.4; 1972-2009; 2 linear feet
Rec.Gr.135.6; 1976-2010; 32 linear feet
Coordinator of Research:
Mabel D. Eldred, Records of
Rec.Gr.133; 1936-1945; 0.25 linear feet
Faculty Senate
Rec.Gr.113; 1956-2000; 92 linear feet
Fraternities and Sororities at the University of Rhode Island
Rec.Gr.172; 1910-1983; 3 linear feet
Graduate Student Association
Rec.Gr.140; 1966-1987; 12.25 linear feet
Intergovernmental Policy Analysis Program (IPAP), Records of
Rec.Gr.128; 1977–1997; 141.25 linear feet
International Center for Marine Resource Development (ICMRD)
1970-1989, Records of the
Rec.Gr.81; 1970-1989; 32 linear feet
Legacies of the Vietnam War: Colloquium Series
Rec.Gr.136; 1999; 1.5 linear feet
Lippitt Prize Essays, A Guide to the Student and
Rec.Gr.141; 1894-1901; 1 linear foot
Moore, Jean (President’s Assistant), Records of the
Rec.Gr.6; 1982-1999; 4.25 linear feet
Music, Department of, Records
Rec.Gr.37; 1871-1998 (bulk 1922-1998); 13.5 linear feet
Multicultural Center Records
Rec.Gr.5; 1956-2004; 24 linear feet
Civil Rights Oral History
Newman, Frank (President) Papers
Mss.Gr.152; 1948-1987; 10.5 linear feet
Nursing, College of
Rec.Gr.70; 1939-1978 (bulk 1950-1970); 31.50 linear feet
Oceanography, Graduate School of
Rec.Gr.80; 1935-1998;138.5 linear feet
Oceanography, Graduate School of Interviews
Rec.Gr.138; 1999; 7 digital videocassettes; no transcripts
Pezzulo, Thomas (Vice President, University Relations) Papers
Mss.Gr.111; 1973 – 1990; 7 linear feet
Phi Kappa Phi, URI Chapter of
Rec.Gr.116; 1912-1993; 5 linear feet
President, Records of the Office of the
Rec.Gr.1, separate collections for each administration
Photography, Radio and Television
Rec.Gr.109; 1943–1987; 9 linear feet
President’s Assistant, Jean Moore, Records of the
Rec.Gr.6; 1982-1999; 4.25 linear feet
Provost, Records of the Office of the Rec.Gr.2
2.1 Office of Vice President for Academic Affairs
(William Ferrante Papers) 1960-1997; 242 linear feet
2.2; 1945-1997;100 linear feet
2.3; 1972-2002; 127.75 linear feet
Registrar, Office of the
Rec.Gr.7
ROTC Hall of Fame
Rec.Gr.139; 2001-2003; .5 linear feet
The Rhode Island Partnership for Research
on Women and Gender
Rec.Gr.176; 1994-2003; 3.5 linear feet
Rhode Island State College Early Recordings
Rec.Gr.143; 1948-1950; .25 linear foot
Sports Information, Office of
Athletics Department
Rec.Gr.100; 1896–1999; 67.5 linear feet
Student and Lippitt Prize Essays
Rec.Gr.141; 1894-1901; 1 linear foot
Student Senate
Rec.Gr.124.1; 1957-1988; 33.5 linear feet
Rec.Gr.124.2; 1964-2008; 11.5 linear feet
Triangle Club, Records of
Mss.Gr.131; 1910-1985; 2.75 linear feet
Tucker, Lucy Comins (Registrar) Records
Rec.Gr.132; 1899- 1958; 1 linear foot
University Libraries
Rec.Gr.74; 1925–1973; 7.5 linear feet
URI Crime Lab: Robert Hathaway,
Martin Luther King Jr. Assassination Bullet and Rifle Test
News Article Collection
Mss.Gr.166; 1996-1997; 1 linear foot
University Student Photo Album,
Scrapbook and Memorabilia Collection
Rec.Gr.25; 1906-1999; 11.25 linear feet
Watson House Committee, Records of
Rec.Gr.114; 1962- 2002; 1.5 linear feet
Women’s Studies, Records of
Rec.Gr.110; 1974-2000; 11 linear feet
Zoology, Department of
Rec.Gr.47; 1936-1989; 35.5 linear feet