Irving Jay Fain devoted himself to a wide range of business, civic, and philanthropic activities. His papers, 1940-1970, reflect primarily the latter two interests. The collection is arranged into material pertaining to various organizations, and available through Special Collections at Rhode College's James P. Adams Library.
This collection spans 1957 to 1965 and includes items related to the Rhode Island Fair Housing Bill. It consists of taped recordings of discussions and debates, and documents from the organization Citizens United for a Fair Housing Law in Rhode Island. Tape recordings were originally broadcast on local radio and television stations including WJAR, WEAN, and WPRO-TV.
Materials presented here do not represent the entire collection. For me information, please contact Special Collections at Rhode Island College.
-
Membership List, 1961; Citizens United for a Fair Housing Bill in Rhode Island
Citizens United for a Fair Law in Rhode Island
-
An Act Concerning Discriminatory Housing Practices and Policies... (1961)
Rhode Island General Asse bly
Draft of a Fair Housing policy by the Rhode Island General Assembly.
-
Citizens United Membership Meeting, Thu Eve 8 March 62 (handwritten)
Citizens United for a Fair Housing Bill in Rhode Island
Three pages of handwritten notes concerning membership changes in Citizens United.
-
House of Representatives List (1962)
Citizens United for a Fair Housing Law in Rhode Island
List of names and addresses of members of the Rhode Island House of Representatives.
-
Questions and Answers on Fair Housing Practices Legislation (1962)
Citizens United for a Fair Housing Law in Rhode Island
-
Letter from Rev. DeWitt C. Clemens (March 20, 1962)
DeWitt C. Clemens
Open letter by Rev. DeWitt C. Clemens, General Chaiman of Citizens United for a Fair Housing Law in Rhode Island, addressing advertisements and statements opposing fair housing legislation, and urging the reader to support fair housing legislation.
-
Letter from Rev. Edward H. Flannery (February 8, 1962)
Edward H. Flannery
A Letter to Irving Jay Fain from Rev. Edward H. Flannery concerning the Fair Housing bill and the Providence Visitor.
-
Letter from Franklin A. Hurd (March 6, 1962)
Franklin A. Hurd
A letter written by Franklin A. Hurd on behalf of the Providence Board of Realtors expressing their opposition to any Fair Housing Legislation.
-
Resignation letter from John R. Kellam (March 7, 1962)
John R. Kellam
Page 1 is a letter from John R. Kellam announcing his resignation from Citizens United addressed to Reve. DeWitt C. Clemens, General Chairman of Citizens United. Pages 2-6 are a letter to the members of Citizens United detailing his reasons for resignation and problems with the organization.
-
Resignation letter from Shirley Lee (March 6, 1962)
Shirley Lee
Letter from Shirley Lee to Reverend DeWitt C. Clemens announcing her resignation from Citizens United.
-
Letter from Oliver L. Thompson, Jr. (March 5, 1962)
Oliver L. Thompson Jr.
Letter by Oliver L. Thompson, President of the Rhode Island State Association of Real Estate Boards, to members of the Rhode Island house of representatives. The letter urges their representatives to oppose any Fair Housing Legislation.
-
Letter from Very Rev. Msgr. Arthur T. Geoghegan (December 12, 1963)
Arthur T. Geoghegan
Letter from the Very Rev. Msgr. Arthur T. Geoghegan, chairman of Citizens United for a Fair Housing Law, to members of Citizens United urging them to attend a special meeting to discuss a fair housing bill.
-
Unconstitutionality of a referendum on fair housing legislation ... (1963)
Francis B. Kenney
A letter to Msgr. Geoghegan by Francis B. Kenney detailing his thesis that a referendum on fair housing legislation is unconstitutional.
-
Democratic Majority Bill # H 1658
James H. Kiernan
A bill introduced by Representatives Kiernan, Wrenn, Ortoleva, Kogen, Kiven, and Bork.
-
Leter from Very Rev. Msgr. Arthurt T. Geoghegan (January 6, 1964)
Arthur T. Geoghegan
Letter from Very Rev. Msgr. Arthur T. Geoghegan, General Chairman for Citizens United, to members of Citizens United alerting them to the General Assembly of the State of Rhode Island's pending introduction of Fair Housing bills.
-
Elected Officials with Political affiliation and mailing address
State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations
-
Standing Committees of the Senate, January Session, A.D. 1963-1964
State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations
-
Letter from Barry A. Marks (January 8, 1965)
Barry A. Marks
Letter to Citizens United members informing them of a meeting on January 18th, written by Barry A. Marks, General Chairman.
