Jamestown Historical Society News
By Rosemary Enright
      As the board of JHS had hoped when we started the Capital Campaign almost two years ago, the proper storage we can now provide for the material we are given has encouraged more Jamestowners to make donations. This past year, 52 donors came forward with manuscripts, books, documents, pictures, and other objects that have been added to the collection.
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This week in Island history
Week of December 4
Compiled by Sue Maden
      The news of 10 and 15 years ago is from the Jamestown Press. The news of 100 years ago came from the collection of the Newport Historical Society. 100 years ago From the Newport Daily News, December 1, 1908 The first round of whist tournament, which has been held in Mr. J. E. Watson's den on Clinton avenue for four consecutive winters, was played last evening.
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