Updated, online version of the guide originally published in 2003 by the Providence Preservation Society and the American Institute of Architects, Rhode Island Chapter. Written by William Mack Woodward.
"Dedicated to the exploration, preservation, and appreciation of the Blackstone Valley heritage...comprised of six communities: Pawtucket, Central Falls, Lincoln, Cumberland, North Smithfield and Woonsocket."
Searchable interface from the Rhode Island Historical Society with full text downloads from 1942 to two years ago. Also searchable through America: History and Life database.
Journal of the Rhode Island Historical Society, this is indexed in the America: History & Life database. The Brown Library has print copies of this journal.
This collection includes public records from the U.S. Census; military, court, land, and probate records; vital records; and more for genealogical and historical research.
With more than 1.5 billion names in over 4,000 databases, Ancestry Library includes records from the United States Census; military records; court, land and probate records; vital and church records; directories; passenger lists and more!