Advisory Commission on Historical Cemeteries records

Series — Box: 1. Advisory Commission on Historical Cemeteries records, 1987-2008

Identifier: 2009-19

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Rhode Island Advisory Commission on Historical Cemeteries records consist primarily of meeting minutes, meeting notices and correspondence. The records also include copies of the Commission newsletters, clippings of historical cemetery-related articles, copies of related statutes and general records.

Dates

Creation: 1987-2008

Language of Materials

English

Conditions Governing Access

No special restrictions unless otherwise specified.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright is in the public domain unless otherwise specified. We reserve the right to restrict reproduction of materials due to preservation concerns.

Biographical / Historical

The Rhode Island Advisory Commission on Historical Cemeteries is a permanent advisory commission to study the location, condition, and inventory of historic cemeteries in Rhode Island and to make recommendations to the General Assembly relative to historic cemeteries in Rhode Island. The Commission aims to formulate and develop plans and programs to restore, rehabilitate, and maintain historical cemeteries and locate sources of funds such as grants and individual or corporate sponsors. Rhode Island contains at least 2833 historic cemeteries, from small family burial grounds to landscaped garden cemeteries.

Extent

.45 Cubic Feet

Additional Description

Abstract

The Rhode Island Advisory Commission on Historical Cemeteries records consist primarily of meeting minutes, meeting notices and correspondence.

Arrangement

The Rhode Island Advisory Commission on Historical Cemeteries records are arranged into the following series:

Series 1. Meeting Minutes and Meeting Notices, 1989-2008

Series 2. Correspondence, 1990-1991

Series 3. Newsletters, 1992-1994

Series 4. Statutes, 1987-1989

Series 5. Clippings, 1984-1991

Series 6. General files, 1989