The University of Rhode Island serves as the official depository of non-current and historical records of many of the Episcopal churches located in Rhode Island. In 1976, Bishop John Seville Higgins deposited the records of St. John’s Cathedral and the records of defunct Episcopal churches (which had been transferred to the Cathedral building) to the University of Rhode Island. Subsequently, other Episcopal churches have deposited their records at the University of Rhode Island on a voluntary basis.
These collections are listed below. When available, links to finding aids are provided.
Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island
Mss.Gr. 41; 1715–1990; 68.75 linear feet
Mss.Gr. 41.1; 1810-2003; 44 linear feet
Episcopal Church Women
Mss.Gr. 99; 1875–1987; 8 linear feet
Churches/Congregations
Christ Church (Lonsdale)
Mss.Gr. 95; 1833–1989; 4.5 linear feet
Church of the Advent (Pawtucket)
Mss.Gr. 175; 1886-2005; 8.5 linear feet
Church of the Ascension (Cranston)
Mss.Gr. 96; 1885–1990; 12.5 linear feet
Church of the Epiphany (Providence)
Mss.Gr. 227; 1873-2009; 3.5 linear feet
Church of the Good Shepherd (Pawtucket)
Mss.Gr. 197; 1872–1985; 4.75 linear feet
Church of the Messiah
Mss.Gr. 196; 1855-2006; 57.25 linear feet
Church of the Resurrection (Warwick)
Mss.Gr. 180; 1947-2001; 2 linear feet
Church of St. Andrew and St. Philip (Warwick)
Mss.Gr. 222; 1843-2006; 5 linear feet
Emmanuel Church (Newport)
Mss.Gr. 228; 1877-2007; 30 linear feet
Grace Church (Providence)
Mss.Gr. 144, 1830-2005; 44.75 linear feet
Old Narragansett Church
See: St. Paul’s (Wickford)
St. Ansgarius (Providence)
Mss.Gr. 182, 1888-1974; 2 linear feet
St. George’s Episcopal Church (Newport)
Mss.Gr.211; 1833-2007; 23.25 linear feet
St. John’s Church (Barrington)
Mss.Gr. 101; 1858–1993; 16.5 linear feet
St. John’s Church/Cathedral (Providence)
Mss.Gr. 94; 1715–1990; 22.5 linear feet
St. John’s (Millville, MA)
Mss.Gr. 97; 1849–1985; 6 linear feet
St. Luke’s (East Greenwich)
Mss.Gr. 100; 1815-2001; 23 linear feet
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church (Warren)
Mss.Gr. 220; 1828-2010; 20 linear feet
St. Michael’s (Bristol)
Mss.Gr.. 185; 1718-1999; 59.25 linear feet
St. Paul’s Church (Pawtucket)
Mss.Gr. 106; 1816–1991; 27.75 linear feet
St. Paul’s Church (Wickford)
includes Old Narragansett Church
approx. 7 linear feet; guide not yet available
St. Peter’s and St. Andrew’s Church (Providence)
Mss.Gr. 87; 1891–1986; 10 linear feet
St. Stephen’s Church (Providence)
Mss.Gr. 98; 1833–1988; 17 linear feet
Trinity Church (Bristol)
Mss.Gr. 179; 1955-1966; 1 linear foot
Trinity Church (Pawtucket)
Mss.Gr. 107; 1847–1974; 4 linear feet