Historical society preserves 210-year-old theater curtain
Historical society preserves 210-year-old theater curtain
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RI's oldest museums are centuries old. They bring history to life today
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Current events have inspired the RIHS to examine not only our collections, but also our mission to honor, interpret, and share Rhode Island’s past to enrich the present and inspire the future. Film Archivist Becca Bender took a look through archival film collections held at the Robinson Research Center. This video from 1961 is from a WPRI-TV Interview with Malcolm X. He encouraged viewers to read a book called “Anti-Slavery” about the historical roots of racism in the United States. The reading
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To celebrate Hanukkah this year, we’re sharing rare archival footage from our collection: a classroom of students lighting a menorah in 1963 (if you recognize the location, please let us know!), and scenes from a joyful celebration at Temple Beth-El in 1959 - both captured by WJAR-TV. Wishing a Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate! #jewishhistory #rihistory #hanukkahhistory | Rhode Island Historical Society
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Digging out after a snowstorm in Providence, 1935 ❄️ A familiar struggle, nearly a century later. Any guesses which street this was filmed on? 📹 Footage from RIHS Film Archive (Walter G. Cady Collection) #snowday #snowstorm #rhodeisland #providence #history | Rhode Island Historical Society
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