High-resolution, full color images available online
Search, browse, read, and print yearbook pages
View college, high school, and military yearbooks
Browse our digital annual library spanning centuries
Support the schools in our program by subscribing
Privacy, as we do not track users or sell information
Page 10 text:
“
S. Johnson Cleaning Brush in front of South Hall 1896 (Library Archives) In an atmosphere of spirited debate, a Rhode Island tradition, R.l. carried on a lively experiment in democratic government. When President Lincoln signed the Morrill Land-Grant Act in 1862, a nation-wide venture bagan. After three decades of frustration and disappointment the legislature gave the Land-Grant college separate status by establishing the Rhode Island College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts at Kingston, now known as the University of Rhode Island. LMN In many ways, the University ' s history is a reflection of the state itself. It is a record of crises encountered, hardships weathered, and victories won. The wallop of the 20th century has changed the size and scope of URI so dramatically that there are only a few lingering traces of the small agricultural college established in the 1890’s. 6
”
Page 9 text:
“
were the political, military, commercial, agricultural, religious, social diversity that continues to shape the uncertain destiny of the colony on the shores of Narragansett Bay. The historic buildings in this area remain the scene of an intriguing drama of contrasts, reminders of a climactic phase of the social, economic, cultural evolution that was and is still taking place in America. 5
”
Page 11 text:
“
B. Murray However, the basic principles and purposes remain intact. The goal of a university is to take a person who is still basically only an extension of others and to develop an individual. It is no mean achievement, for individuality is the essential link toward the attainment of that for which we have always struggled — independence. And that ' s what it’s all about.
Are you trying to find old school friends, old classmates, fellow servicemen or shipmates? Do you want to see past girlfriends or boyfriends? Relive homecoming, prom, graduation, and other moments on campus captured in yearbook pictures. Revisit your fraternity or sorority and see familiar places. See members of old school clubs and relive old times. Start your search today!
Looking for old family members and relatives? Do you want to find pictures of parents or grandparents when they were in school? Want to find out what hairstyle was popular in the 1920s? E-Yearbook.com has a wealth of genealogy information spanning over a century for many schools with full text search. Use our online Genealogy Resource to uncover history quickly!
Are you planning a reunion and need assistance? E-Yearbook.com can help you with scanning and providing access to yearbook images for promotional materials and activities. We can provide you with an electronic version of your yearbook that can assist you with reunion planning. E-Yearbook.com will also publish the yearbook images online for people to share and enjoy.