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Providence Journal
Historical and Current Collection
Research Providence history through the Providence Journal Collection with coverage from 1829 through today. Study trends, issues, events, advertisements, companies and more through historical full newspaper pages and current full-text articles. Available remotely 24/7 on any device.
On behalf of The Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services, we are pleased to provide the Providence Journal Historical and Current Collection.
With the following link, staff and patrons can access the Providence Journal Historical and Current Collection in the library and remotely through your website 24/7.
The URL should allow immediate access in the library and will prompt remote patrons for their library card number.
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