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  Scrapbook 26: Mrs. Catherine Glenn

  Michael DeCiantis

  A collection of newspaper clippings, postcards, letters, and photographs compiled by Mrs. Catherine Glenn, Michael DeCiantis' mother-in-law. Scrapbook 26 contains poems published in newspapers, letters and cards sent to Mrs. Glenn from friends and family, and photographs of those close to her. There are also many newspaper clippings documenting the deaths of local citizens, including Mr. John Glenn, Catherine's husband, and Mr. Edmund J. Glenn, her son. Some pages have articles that obscure other items on the same page. In this case, the same page has been shot multiple times to show all content.

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  Loose Papers: Folder 22

  Michael DeCiantis

  A collection of loose papers and newspaper clippings with dates ranging from 1926 to 1931. Clippings are arranged in chronological order with the exception of the last four pages. Topics are related to DeCiantis' start in politics as he begins to establish the "fiery" reputation he would become known for.

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  Loose Papers: Folder 23

  Michael DeCiantis

  A collection of loose papers and newspaper clippings with dates ranging from 1930 to 1967. The items are not organized chronologically. Folder 23 contains newspaper clippings about the appointment of four new Assistant District Attorney Generals, Michael DeCiantis being one of them. Topics also include articles about political developments in Rhode Island. The last page covers the placement of juvenile criminals within an adult facility.

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  Newspaper Clippings: April 1933 to July 1936

  Michael DeCiantis

  Scrapbook 1 contains newspaper clippings dating from April 1933 to July 1936. The clippings are not arranged in chronological order. The scrapbook covers Rhode Island court trials that occured while Michael DeCiantis was serving as Third Assistant Attorney General. DeCiantis was directly involved in almost all the cases featured.

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  Newspaper Clippings: August 1936 to June 1937

  Michael DeCiantis

  Scrapbook 2 has clippings with dates ranging from August 1936 to June 1937 covering Rhode Island court trials. All cases took place while Michael DeCiantis was serving as Third Assistant Attorney General, and DeCiantis was directly involved in almost all the cases featured in this scrapbook. Not all clippings include dates, and the clippings are not arranged in chronological order.

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  Loose Papers: Folder 24

  Michael DeCiantis

  A collection of loose papers and newspaper clippings with dates ranging from July 31, 1937, to December 24, 1937. During this time Michael DeCiantis served as the Chief of the Division of Public Utilities. Folder 24 primarily covers the debate of a petition to remove passenger service on a Bristol and Warren rail line. The folder also covers a scandal involving Gov. Robert E. Quinn and the arrest of a political critic.

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  Newspaper Clippings: July 1937 to March 1939

  Michael DeCiantis

  A collection of newspaper clippings with dates ranging from July 1937 to March 1939. The clippings are arranged chronologically. During this time Michael DeCiantis was working as the Chief of Public Utilities. Clippings in this scrapbook follow the Department of Public Utilities. Some pages have articles that obscure other items on the same page. In this case, the same page has been shot multiple times to show all content.

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  Loose Papers: Folder 25

  Michael DeCiantis

  A collection of loose papers and newspaper clippings with dates ranging from January 12, 1938, to December 1, 1938. During this time Michael DeCiantis served as the Chief of the Division of Public Utilities. Folder 25 follows DeCianits' exploits to bring down electrical, transportation, and phone service rates. The folder also continues to cover the scandal involving Gov. Robert E. Quinn, which was first featured in Folder 24, and the aftermath of the devastating "Hurricane of '38". The collection is not ordered chronologically.

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  Newspaper Clippings: July 1, 1941 to March 29, 1950

  Michael DeCiantis

  A collection of newspaper clippings with dates ranging from July 1, 1941, to March 29, 1950. The clippings are arranged in chronological order. During this time Michael DeCiantis resigned as a member of the State Unemployment Compensation Board to deeper pursue a growing interest in politics. Much of Scrapbook 4 contains clippings following DeCiantis' exploits in politics, starting with his support of Superior Judge Robert E. Quinn for a Democratic Senate Nomination and later his successes as West Warwick Town Solicitor and President of the Kent County Bar Association. Some pages have articles that obscure other items on the same page. In this case, the same page has been shot multiple times to show all content.

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  Newspaper Clippings: March 29, 1950 to April 11, 1951

  Michael DeCiantis

  A collection of newspaper clippings with dates ranging from March 29, 1950, to April 11, 1951. The clippings are arranged in chronological order. During this time Michael DeCiantis was serving as the West Warwick Town Solicitor. Among other things, Scrapbook 5 contains clippings featuring DeCiantis' exploits as a town solicitor, town developments, politics, and a murder trial and investigation. A few pages of the scrapbook have been dedicated to Ann DeCiantis, Michael DeCiantis' daughter, who was selected by television agencies for a role in a new series. Some pages have articles that obscure other items on the same page. In this case, the same page has been shot multiple times to show all content.

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  Newspaper Clippings: April 18, 1951 to June 3, 1952

  Michael DeCiantis

  A collection of newspaper clippings with dates ranging from April 18, 1951, to June 3, 1952. During this time Michael DeCiantis was serving as the West Warwick Town Solicitor. Scrapbook 6 begins with a list of Rhode Island elected officials, their political affiliations, and mailing addresses. It contains several clippings about illegal quahauging, the trial of two West Warwick men accused of stealing over $100,000 in a Quonset Credit Union holdup, and a widely opposed increase in West Warwick water rates. As town solicitor, DeCiantis was adamant in his position against the increase of water rates and eventually resigned as the West Warwick Town Solicitor to continue fighting the rate increase without pay. The clippings are featured in chronological order. Some pages have articles that obscure other items on the same page. In this case, the same page has been shot multiple times to show all content.

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  Newspaper Clippings: June 4, 1952 to October 30, 1952

  Michael DeCiantis

  A collection of newspaper clippings with dates ranging from June 4, 1952, to October 30, 1952. The clippings are arranged in chronological order. Scrapbook 7 finishes covering the trial of two West Warwick men charged with stealing $100,000 during a holdup and conflict over increasing water rates in West Warwick. Michael DeCiantis had recently resigned as town solicitor and took on the position of legal adviser for the town council free of charge. Following the results of the water rate issue, DeCiantis is elected leader of the West Warwick Democratic Party and later re-elected as town solicitor. Scrapbook 7 also follows these developments in his life and his new professional positions. Some pages have articles that obscure other items on the same page. In this case, the same page has been shot multiple times to show all content.

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  Newspaper Clippings: October 30, 1952 to April 30, 1953

  Michael DeCiantis

  A collection of newspaper clippings with dates ranging from October 30, 1952, to April 30, 1953. The clippings are arranged in chronological order. Michael DeCiantis was the West Warwick Town Solicitor during the period covered by this sracpbook. The focus is West Warwick politics, including campaigs and elections of the town council. The scrapbook also follows further developments with the town's water rates, the implementation of gambling restrictions, and requests for increased funding to schools. Some pages have articles that obscure other items on the same page. In this case, the same page has been shot multiple times to show all content.

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  Newspaper Clippings: April 28, 1953 to June 8, 1954

  Michael DeCiantis

  A collection of newspaper clippings with dates ranging from April 28, 1953, to June 8, 1954. Clippings are arranged in chronological order. During this time Michael DeCiantis was serving as the West Warwick Town Solicitor. Scrapbook 9 covers DeCiantis' efforts to end the water rate hike, and other developments in West Warwick politics. Revisions to shellfishing laws and criminal cases related to shellfishing are also featured often. Some pages have articles that obscure other items on the same page. In this case, the same page has been shot multiple times to show all content.

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  Newspaper Clippings: June 1954 to January 1955

  Michael DeCiantis

  A collection of newspaper clippings with dates ranging from June 9, 1954, to January 19, 1955. Clippings are arranged in chronological order. During this time Michael DeCiantis was serving as the West Warwick Town Solicitor. Scrapbook 10 focuses primarily on West Warwick politics as a senate election draws close. Although he was not a candidate in the running, Michael DeCiantis played a key role in the democratic nominee's campaign as the West Warwick Democratic Party Leader. Developments in the ongoing illegal shellfishing situation are covered as well. The water rate hike is featured also, though less extensively as politics and shellfishing. Some pages have articles that obscure other items on the same page. In this case, the same page has been shot multiple times to show all content.

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  Newspaper Clippings: January 21, 1955 to July 28, 1955

  Michael DeCiantis

  A collection of newspaper clippings with dates ranging from January 21, 1955, to July 28, 1955. Clippings are arranged in chronological order. During this time Michael DeCiantis was serving as the West Warwick Town Solicitor. This scrapbook covers DeCiantis' ongoing efforts to lower the town water rate, check the water authority, and lower town sewer taxes., the West Warwick Citizens Committee and their efforts to improve public education and school conditions in the town., and DeCiantis' bid to have West Warwick chartered as a city and not a town. Some pages have articles that obscure other items on the same page. In this case, the same page has been shot multiple times to show all content.

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  Newspaper Clippings: July 11, 1955 to January 11, 1956

  Michael DeCiantis

  A collection of newspaper clippings with dates ranging from July 11, 1955, to January 11, 1956. Clippings are arranged in chronological order. During this time Michael DeCiantis was serving as the West Warwick Town Solicitor. Scrapbook 12 primarily covers issues between the school board and the town's PTA, and the resignation of Michael DeCiantis as town solicitor. Relating to the school board and PTA issue and given significant attention in this scrapbook is the attempt by PTA head, Clarence J. Coutu, to obtain the school board's records under the claim they are public records and should be readily accessible to the public. Also covered are developments in water rates and sewer tax. Some pages have articles that obscure other items on the same page. In this case, the same page has been shot multiple times to show all content.

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  Newspaper Clippings: 1956 Election for Governor

  Michael DeCiantis

  A collection of newspaper clippings covering the 1956 election for Governor of Rhode Island. Christopher Del Sesto ran against incumbent Gov. Dennis Roberts. Clippings are arranged in chronological order. Some pages have articles that obscure other items on the same page. In this case, the same page has been shot multiple times to show all content.

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  Newspaper Clippings: January 11, 1956 to March 23, 1956

  Michael DeCiantis

  A collection of newspaper clippings with dates ranging from January 11, 1956, to March 23, 1956. Clippings are arranged in chronological order. At this time Michael DeCiantis was serving as the West Warwick Town Solicitor. Scrapbook 13, focuses on projects and plans for the West Warwick town budget, including proposals for a new school building and a fire-police joint station. Also covered in this scrapbook is the re-opening of Allen Harbor to local fishermen and the effects the 16-year hiatus had on the harbor and its ecology. Some pages have articles that obscure other items on the same page. In this case, the same page has been shot multiple times to show all content.

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  Newspaper Clippings: Loose Papers

  Michael DeCiantis

  A collection of newspaper clippings and pages with dates ranging from 1956 to 1978. The clippings and pages featured in this record are the collection's loose papers that were not a part of a scrapbook. The clippings featured are not order chronologically. However, some pages that were a part of the same newspaper are ordered sequentially.

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  Newspaper Clippings: March 23, 1956 to September 20, 1956

  Michael DeCiantis

  A collection of newspaper clippings with dates ranging from March 23, 1956, to September 20, 1956. Clippings are arranged in chronological order. During this time Michael DeCiantis was serving as the West Warwick Town Solicitor. Scrapbook 14 focuses on an attempt by the Kent County Water Authority (KCWA) to remove itself from the control of the Public Utilities Department and the reforms made to the body following. It also include clippings about the Rhode Island election for the Governor, Lt. Governor, and Senate positions. DeCiantis, among other West Warwick political figures, announces he will be running for Governor, but later backs out of the race. Some pages have articles that obscure other items on the same page. In this case, the same page has been shot multiple times to show all content.

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  Newspaper Clippings: September 25, 1956 to April 30, 1957

  Michael DeCiantis

  A collection of newspaper clippings with dates ranging from September 25, 1956, to April 30, 1957. Clippings are arranged in chronological order. During this time Michael DeCiantis was serving as the West Warwick Town Solicitor. Scrapbook 15 continues to cover the Rhode Island elections for the Governor, Lt. Governor, and Senate positions. Clippings cover the West Warwick town budget, a proposed new school building (mentioned in Scrapbook 13), and the groundbreaking ceremony of that building. Some pages have articles that obscure other items on the same page. In this case, the same page has been shot multiple times to show all content.

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  Newspaper Clippings: September 25, 1956 to April 30, 1957

  Michael DeCiantis

  A collection of newspaper clippings with dates ranging from September 25, 1956, to April 30, 1957. Clippings are arranged in chronological order. During this time Michael DeCiantis was serving as the West Warwick Town Solicitor. Scrapbook 15 continues to cover the Rhode Island elections for the Governor, Lt. Governor, and Senate positions. Clippings cover the West Warwick town budget, a proposed new school building (mentioned in Scrapbook 13), and the groundbreaking ceremony of that building. Some pages have articles that obscure other items on the same page. In this case, the same page has been shot multiple times to show all content.

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  Newspaper Clippings: March 10, 1958 to November 3, 1958

  Michael DeCiantis

  A collection of newspaper clippings with dates ranging from March 10, 1958, to November 3, 1958. During this time Michael DeCiantis was serving as the West Warwick Town Solicitor and President of the West Warwick Democratic Town Committee. Scrapbook 17 covers Senate and other state elections, West Warwick politics, and elections within the West Warwick Democratic Party. The emergence of the West Warwick Democrats for Good Government caused division within the Democratic Party. During the election for Democratic Town Committee Michael DeCiantis was defeated and announced he is resigning as town solicitor after holding the position for 10 years. Some pages have articles that obscure other items on the same page. In this case, the same page has been shot multiple times to show all content.

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  Newspaper Clippings: November 3, 1958 to October 15, 1959

  Michael DeCiantis

  A collection of newspaper clippings with dates ranging from November 3, 1958, to October 15, 1959. Clippings are arranged chronologically. Although he announced he would be resigning as West WarwickTown Solicitor after the state and local elections were held in November, Michael DeCiantis continues to serve as town solicitor for the duration of the events covered in this scrapbook. Scrapbook 18 covers state and local elections, public utility developments, including Kent County Water Authority (KCWA), sewer tax rates and exemptions, and school board funding and budgeting. The yearly budget for the town of West Warwick is also frequently mentioned as well as the construction, or lack thereof, of the three-way, joint, municipal building and Veteran's memorial. Some pages have articles that obscure other items on the same page. In this case, the same page has been shot multiple times to show all content.