Guide to the Narragansett Times Index, Research Notes and Index

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1 Page 1 of 6 Guide to the Narragansett Times Index, Research Notes and Index Lippitt Road Kingston, RI archives@etal.uri.edu Website: Published in 2009 University of Rhode Island Library

2 Page 2 of 6 Collection overview Title: Narragansett Times Index, Research Notes and Index Date range: Creator: Narragansett times (Wakefield, R.I. : 1855) Extent: Abstract: Language of materials: Repository: 1.5 linear feet 2 box(es) This collection contains a partial index to the Narragansett times, It also contains the notes and organizational materials of the indexer. English Collection number: Mss. Gr. 160 Scope & content The Narragansett Times Index consists of 8,733 records and covers the period from Volume I, May 1855 (when the Times was first published) to January 11, 1895, and additionally from June 25, 1897 to September 17, These four last months were indexed during the 1982 project and then entered into the database. This collection consists of the original handwritten index, notes and 3.5 inch floppy computer disks. This collection is arranged in a single Subject File divided into two sections: research material and the actual index arranged by alphabetically by subject heading. The papers are in good condition and are available for research. The 3.5 inch disks are not accessible in present format. Copies of the handwritten index are also available at the Westerly Public Library and the Narragansett Public Library. Arrangement The collection is organized in one subject file with two sections, research material and index.

3 Page 3 of 6 1. Subject File Historical note The index to the Narragansett Times was made possible by grants from the Rhode Island Committee for the Humanities, the University of Rhode Island Library, and the Narragansett Times Company. Kay Hearn was the supervisor for the Index project and began it during her tenure as a librarian at the Westerly Public Library. After she retired from the library, Hearn completed the Index at the University of Rhode Island from 1981 to Eric Barden, a graduate student in Library Science, converted the paper version into an electronic format using the program InMagic DB/Textwork. This project was funded by the above organizations from 1981 to In February 2002, Lisa Chen, University Webmaster, converted the InMagic produced database to a web-usable format. That version is now available from the University Library s web site, on the Reference Databases, Rhode Island & New England page. The Index is searchable by keyword, geographic location, article type, and date. Advanced searches are also possible, allowing the database to be searched using multiple terms. Access & use Access to the collection: Use of materials: Preferred citation: Contact information: Open for research. Terms governing use and reproduction: Photocopying and scanning of materials is a fee based service available in the repository and is allowed at the discretion of the Archivist when in compliance to the Unit's policy on copyright and publication. Narragansett Times Index, Research Notes and Index, Mss. Gr. 160, University of Rhode Island LibrarySpecial Collections and 15 Lippitt Road Kingston, RI archives@etal.uri.edu Website:

4 Page 4 of 6 Administrative information About the collection Aquisition: Accruals: Indexer and librarian Kay Hearn completed the work for this collection at the University of Rhode Island in the early 1980s. No further materials are expected for this collection. About the finding aid Author: Finding aid prepared by David C. Maslyn. Encoding: Finding aid encoded by Hailie D. Posey 2009 June 29 Descriptive rules: Finding aid based on Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS) Search terms Names: Narragansett times (Wakefield, R.I. : 1855) Subjects: Narragansett times (Wakefield, R.I. : 1855) South Kingstown (R.I. : Town) -- Newspapers -- Indexes Narragansett (R.I. : Town) -- Newspapers -- Indexes

5 Page 5 of 6 Inventory Series 1, Subject File, Box 1-2 Folder 1-16 The collection of research notes and index to the Narragansett Times consists of notes, support information, six 3.5 inch floppy computer disks and the original handwritten index. This collection is arranged in Subject File divided into two sections: research material and the actual index arranged by alphabetically by subject heading. The papers are in good condition and is available for research. The 3.5 inch disks are not accessible in present format. Copies of the handwritten index are also available at the Westerly Public Library and the Narragansett Public Library. Container Description Date 1 Computer Disks, Back ups (6 disks) Civil War Regiments, Outline undated 3 Index Entries numerical order 1-100, Indexing Notes, Eric Barden undated 5 Inmagic Searching Guide Subject Headings, print out 1993 Aug 7 Births Deaths and Obituaries Divorces 1885

6 Page 6 of Box 2, Folder 15 Box 2, Folder 16 Marriages 1885 A-Ch 1885 Ci - E 1885 F- M 1885 N- O 1885 P-R 1885 S-Z 1885