Rice, Olivia Johns -- Town of Jamestown, Newport, 1913-1973
Scope and Contents
Contains receipts regarding home goods purchased by Frank H.C. Rice, a cemetery lot care receipt, as well as a memo from the Jamestown Town Clerk's Office notifying Frank H.C. Rice had been elected to the office of Special Police (1925). A bill for some carpentry work from 1935, including a handwritten contract signed by Olivia and Frank Rice, and Lois and Samuel Allen (dated 1932). There is also a letter confirming the receipt of a donation to the Jamestown Ambulance Building Fund in memory of Oliva Johns Rice. There are also undated notices for Democratic and Republican candidates in Jamestown.
Dates
- Creation: 1913-1973
Creator
- From the Collection: Rice, Olivia Johns, 1880-1973 (Person)
- From the Collection: Rice family (Family)
- From the Collection: Johns family (Family)
Access Ristrictions
RIBHS staff may determine use restrictions dependent on the physical condition of manuscript materials.
Extent
28 Sheets
Language of Materials
From the Series: English
Repository Details
Part of the Rhode Island Black Heritage Society Repository
600 Mt. Pleasant Avenue
Building 8
Providence Rhode Island 02908 USA
