University of Rhode Island Historical Images

The photographs in this collection depict the University of Rhode Island's campus, people, and events throughout its history.
This collection is part of URI Special Collections, hosted by University of Rhode Island.

Items in this collection

Contest Building

Contest Building

University of Rhode Island

A picture of the exterior of the Poultry Contest Building at East Farm.

Commencement Student

Commencement Student

University of Rhode Island

A photograph of Miss S. Chopra shortly after recieving her master of sciences degree during commencement day.

Commencement Speaker

Commencement Speaker

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A photograph of the commencement speaker of 1955 addressing the audience of graduates and their families.

Commencement Speaker

Commencement Speaker

University of Rhode Island

The 1973 Nursing Commencement speaker addressing the graduates.

Commencement Reception

Commencement Reception

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A photograph of the reception following the commencement ceremonies.

Commencement Processing

Commencement Processing

University of Rhode Island

A photograph of students getting processed during the commencement ceremony.

Commencement Graduates

Commencement Graduates

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A picture of seated graduates participating in the Commencement ceremony.

Commencement Crowd

Commencement Crowd

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A picture of the seated crowd made up of the families and friends of students participating in the commencement ceremony.

Commencement Crowd

Commencement Crowd

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A shot of the crowd gathered in front of the stage for Commencement ceremonies.

Commencement Ceremony

Commencement Ceremony

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A picture taken from behind the podium at the 1963 Commecement ceremony.

Commencement 1963

Commencement 1963

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A photograph of Francis Horn leading a procession in the 1963 Commencement ceremony.

Combing Hair

Combing Hair

University of Rhode Island

A student nurse combing the hair of an elderly patient.

College of Pharmacy Practice Labs Dedication

A group photograph of some attendees for the dedication of the College of Pharmacy practice labs. The photograph includes from left to right Michael Gross (regional sales manager for General Computer Corporation), Harvey Rosenthal (president of CVS, Inc.), Douglas Stone (assistant vice-president of Rite Aid Corporation), Louis Luzzi (dean of the University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy), John Haronian (president of Douglas Drugs, Inc.), Leo Blais (president of the Pawtuxet Valley Prescription and Surgical Center), and Albert Taubman (chairman of the Department of Pharmacy Practice).

College Hall Fire

College Hall Fire

University of Rhode Island

A picture of the remains of College Hall the day after the fire.

Cliff Pace

Cliff Pace

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A picture of URI Rams basketball player, Cliff Pace, during a basketball game.