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Author : Patrick T. Conley
Publisher : Donning Company Publishers
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (89 download)
Download or read book An Album of Rhode Island History, 1636-1986 written by Patrick T. Conley and published by Donning Company Publishers. This book was released on 1986 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Patrick T. Conley
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 161423227X
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (142 download)
Download or read book Rhode Island's Founders written by Patrick T. Conley and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2010-03-19 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take a journey with us back to early America, where Rhode Island's founders laid the groundwork for America's policy of religious freedom. Dr. Patrick T. Conley, Rhode Island's preeminent historian, is our guide for this expedition, teaching us about the individuals and events that shaped Rhode Island's identity. Learn what led Roger Williams to write The Bloudy Tenent of Persecution and discover how James Franklin, older brother of Benjamin, left a lasting impact on the future of American publishing. Find out why Mary Dyer fought for her religious beliefs until she became one of the "Boston martyrs"; how Anne Hutchinson overcame a male-dominated society to allow women the right to preach and teach; and how General Nathanael Greene helped to liberate the South during the American Revolution. These colorful biographies of political, military and religious leaders, artists and craftsmen, scientists and philanthropists illuminate the beginning of America's smallest state, but one that has always exhibited remarkable diversity.
Author : William J. Jennings Jr.
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 162584705X
Total Pages : 172 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (258 download)
Download or read book Aboard the Fabre Line to Providence written by William J. Jennings Jr. and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2013-11-19 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In an era when immigration was at its peak, the Fabre Line offered the only transatlantic route to southern New England. One of its most important ports was in Providence, Rhode Island. Nearly eighty-four thousand immigrants were admitted to the country between the years 1911 and 1934. Almost one in nine of these individuals elected to settle in Rhode Island after landing in Providence, amounting to around eleven thousand new residents. Most of these immigrants were from Portugal and Italy, and the Fabre Line kept up a brisk and successful business. However, both the line and the families hoping for a new life faced major obstacles in the form of World War I, the immigration restriction laws of the 1920s, and the Great Depression. Join authors Patrick T. Conley and William J. Jennings Jr. as they chronicle the history of the Fabre Line and its role in bringing new residents to the Ocean State.
Author : Amy H. Wilson
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1442278781
Total Pages : 815 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (422 download)
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Local History written by Amy H. Wilson and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2017-02-06 with total page 815 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Encyclopedia of Local History addresses nearly every aspect of local history, including everyday issues, theoretical approaches, and trends in the field. This encyclopedia provides both the casual browser and the dedicated historian with adept commentary by bringing the voices of over one hundred experts together in one place. Entries include: ·Terms specifically related to the everyday practice of interpreting local history in the United States, such as “African American History,” “City Directories,” and “Latter-Day Saints.” ·Historical and documentary terms applied to local history such as “Abstract,” “Culinary History,” and “Diaries.” ·Detailed entries for major associations and institutions that specifically focus on their usage in local history projects, such as “Library of Congress” and “Society of American Archivists” ·Entries for every state and Canadian province covering major informational sources critical to understanding local history in that region. ·Entries for every major immigrant group and ethnicity. Brand-new to this edition are critical topics covering both the practice of and major current areas of research in local history such as “Digitization,” “LGBT History,” museum theater,” and “STEM education.” Also new to this edition are graphics, including 48 photographs. Overseen by a blue-ribbon Editorial Advisory Board (Anne W. Ackerson, James D. Folts, Tim Grove, Carol Kammen, and Max A. van Balgooy) this essential reference will be frequently consulted in academic libraries with American and Canadian history programs, public libraries supporting local history, museums, historic sites and houses, and local archives in the U.S. and Canada. This third edition is the first to include photographs.
Author : Family Tree Editors
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1440311307
Total Pages : 752 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (43 download)
Download or read book The Family Tree Sourcebook written by Family Tree Editors and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-09-20 with total page 752 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The one book every genealogist must have! Whether you're just getting started in genealogy or you're a research veteran, The Family Tree Sourcebook provides you with the information you need to trace your roots across the United States, including: • Research summaries, tips and techniques, with maps for every U.S. state • Detailed county-level data, essential for unlocking the wealth of records hidden in the county courthouse • Websites and contact information for libraries, archives, and genealogical and historical societies • Bibliographies for each state to help you further your research You'll love having this trove of information to guide you to the family history treasures in state and county repositories. It's all at your fingertips in an easy-to-use format–and it's from the trusted experts at Family Tree Magazine!
Author : Patrick T. Conley
Publisher : History Press Library Editions
ISBN 13 : 9781540220301
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (23 download)
Download or read book Rhode Island Founders: From Settlement to Statehood written by Patrick T. Conley and published by History Press Library Editions. This book was released on 2010-03 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dr. Patrick T. Conley, Rhode Island's preeminent historian, journeys with us to early America, where Rhode Island's founders laid the groundwork for America's policy of religious freedom. Learn what led Roger Williams to write The Bloudy Tenent of Persecution and discover how James Franklin, older brother of Benjamin, left a lasting impact on the future of American publishing. Find out why Mary Dyer fought for her religious beliefs until she became one of the "Boston martyrs"; how Anne Hutchinson overcame a male-dominated society to allow women the right to preach and teach; and how General Nathanael Greene helped to liberate the South during the American Revolution. These colorful biographies of political, military and religious leaders, artists and craftsmen, scientists and philanthropists illuminate the beginning of America's smallest state, but one that has always exhibited remarkable diversity.
Author : David Brussat
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1467137243
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (671 download)
Download or read book Lost Providence written by David Brussat and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2017 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dave Brussat has made a significant contribution to the history of Providence. For those interested in that history, Lost Providence is a real find. Providence Journal Providence has one of the nation's most intact historic downtowns and is one of America's most beautiful cities. The history of architectural change in the city is one of lost buildings, urban renewal plans and challenges to preservation. The Narragansett Hotel, a lost city icon, hosted many famous guests and was demolished in 1960. The American classical renaissance expressed itself in the Providence National Bank, tragically demolished in 2005. Urban renewal plans such as the Downtown Providence plan and the College Hill plan threatened the city in the mid-twentieth century. Providence eventually embraced its heritage through plans like the River Relocation Project that revitalized the city's waterfront and the Downcity Plan that revitalized its downtown. Author David Brussat chronicles the trials and triumphs of Providence's urban development.
Author : Patrick T. Conley
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1467154024
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (671 download)
Download or read book Makers of Modern Rhode Island, The written by Patrick T. Conley and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2023-05-15 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Picking up where Rhode Island's Founders left off Dr. Patrick T. Conley, Rhode Island's preeminent historian and president of the Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame, takes us through the Ocean State's history from 1790 to 1860. Learn how Samuel Slater, the Father of the Factory System, pioneered the making of modern Rhode Island, how Elizabeth Buffum Chace founded the Rhode Island Women's Suffrage Association and what political circumstances led Governor Thomas Wilson Dorr to the Dorr War in 1842. This newly revised and updated edition includes colorful biographical sketches of fifty-six influential Rhode Islanders who helped shape the state's urban and industrial development into the modern Rhode Island of today, including some lesser-known Rhode Islanders, including Eliza Jumel and Adin Ballou.
Author : Samuel Greene Arnold
Publisher :
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Total Pages : 606 pages
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Download or read book 1636-1700 written by Samuel Greene Arnold and published by . This book was released on 1859 with total page 606 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Marian Mathison Desrosiers
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 1476669325
Total Pages : 247 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (766 download)
Download or read book John Banister of Newport written by Marian Mathison Desrosiers and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2017-07-21 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Merchant John Banister (1707-1767) of Newport, Rhode Island, wore many hats: exporter, importer, wholesaler, retailer, money-lender, extender of credit and insurer, owner and outfitter of sailing vessels, and ship builder for the slave trade. His recently discovered accounting records reveal his role in transforming colonial trade in mid-18th century America. He combined business acumen and a strong work ethic with knowledge of the law and new technologies. Through his maritime activities and real estate development, he was a rain-maker for artisans, workers and producers, contributing to income opportunities for businesswomen, freemen and slaves. Drawing on Banister's meticulous daybooks, ledgers, letters and receipts, the author analyzes his contribution to the economic history of colonial America, highlighting the complexity of the commerce of the era.
Author : Nancy Jensen Devin
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780738590189
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Portsmouth Rhode Island written by Nancy Jensen Devin and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 1997-03-01 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From pre-colonial times through World War II , the town of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, has served as a stage for the dramatic evolution of American history. Dispossessed citizens from the Massachusetts Bay Colony came to Portsmouth in the spirit of religious and political tolerance, paving the way for the establishment of a large Quaker settlement in town. Revolutionary leaders such as George Washington, Lafayette, and Rochambeau visited the summer residences of wealthy Newport merchants in Portsmouth, including the home of Tory, Metcalf Bowler. During the Civil War, the Melville area of Portsmouth was the site of a hospital for wounded Union soldiers and Confederate prisoners, and was an active stop on the Underground Railroad. Prior to World War II , John F. Kennedy received his PT boat training in Portsmouth, and Raytheon has kept many employed in the defense industry ever since.
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 394 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (89 download)
Download or read book Rhode Island Jewish Historical Notes written by and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Debra A. Mulligan
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 1476634084
Total Pages : 334 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (766 download)
Download or read book Democratic Repairman written by Debra A. Mulligan and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2019-05-17 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As governor of Rhode Island, J. Howard McGrath oversaw the passage of social legislation aimed at improving the lives of his constituents during the dark days of World War II. As a Rhode Island senator he served as the Democratic National Committee Chairman during the contentious 1948 presidential election, when few believed Harry Truman could defeat New York governor Thomas R. Dewey. Following Truman's victory, McGrath could easily have written his own ticket to further political success--but his career was cut short in 1952 when he was forced to resign as Attorney General amid a cloud of scandal. This biography traces the rise and fall of a politician who achieved notable success yet ultimately fell victim to his appetite for power, fame and fortune.
Author : Eric B. Schultz
Publisher : The Countryman Press
ISBN 13 : 1581574908
Total Pages : 604 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (815 download)
Download or read book King Philip's War: The History and Legacy of America's Forgotten Conflict (Revised Edition) written by Eric B. Schultz and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2017-02-14 with total page 604 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The harrowing story of one of America's first and costliest wars—featuring a new foreword by bestselling author Nathaniel Philbrick At once an in-depth history of this pivotal war and a guide to the historical sites where the ambushes, raids, and battles took place, King Philip's War expands our understanding of American history and provides insight into the nature of colonial and ethnic wars in general. Through a careful reconstruction of events, first-person accounts, period illustrations, and maps, and by providing information on the exact locations of more than fifty battles, King Philip's War is useful as well as informative. Students of history, colonial war buffs, those interested in Native American history, and anyone who is curious about how this war affected a particular New England town, will find important insights into one of the most seminal events to shape the American mind and continent.
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Total Pages : 176 pages
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Download or read book Discover the Secret , Rhode Island, 1636-1986 written by and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Carol Kammen
Publisher : AltaMira Press
ISBN 13 : 0759120501
Total Pages : 668 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (591 download)
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Local History written by Carol Kammen and published by AltaMira Press. This book was released on 2012-10-12 with total page 668 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Encyclopedia of Local History addresses nearly every aspect of local history, including everyday issues, theoretical approaches, and trends in the field. The second edition highlights local history practice in each U.S. state and Canadian province.
Author : Benjamin F. Shearer
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 0313092362
Total Pages : 544 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (13 download)
Download or read book State Names, Seals, Flags, and Symbols written by Benjamin F. Shearer and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2001-10-30 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This must-have third revised and newly expanded edition of the only single reference source for information about state symbols features over 300 information updates plus three new chapters, updated license plate illustrations, and a newly formatted design for ease of use. Libraries that hold earlier editions of this work need this edition to keep their information on the states and territories current. With the addition of new chapters on state and territory universities, state and territory governors throughout U.S. history, state professional sports teams, and a complete revision of the chapter on state and territory fairs and festivals, the work now totals 17 chapters of essential information that is a treasure trove for students. This completed redesigned reference work features chapters on state and territory names and nicknames, mottoes, seals, flags, capitals, flowers, trees, birds, songs, legal holidays and observances, license plates, postage stamps, miscellaneous designations, fairs and festivals, universities, governors, professional sports teams, and a bibliography of state and territory histories. The work features full-color illustrations of every state and territory seal, flag, flower, tree, bird, commemorative postage stamp, and license plate (updated for this edition).
