Content and Scope: One of the first women elected to the Rhode Island House of Representatives, Alice LaFond Altieri (1894-1976) served in the legislature during the 1935 "Bloodless Revolution," a period of colorful political characters and dramatic reorganization of State government. The Collection, consisting of political and personal correspondence, scrapbooks and clippings, speeches, reports and memorabilia, reflects Altieri's participation in State and local politics and in numerous civic and charitable organizations. (925 pieces)

Finding Aids: A published finding aid to the collection is available in the College Archives and Special Collections Department. This inventory can be purchased from the Department or borrowed through your local library. Check the catalog in your academic or public library for ownership of:

Providence College Phillips Memorial Library Archives (comp.). An Inventory to the Alice Lafond Altieri Collection , compiled by Providence College Archives Staff. Providence, R.I.: Phillips Memorial Library, Providence College, 1982.

A revised edition of the Inventory and an additional finding aid are available in the Department.

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