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Scrapbook 25, 1962-1965, Michael Deciantis
Scrapbook 25, 1962-1965, Michael Deciantis
Clipping files, 1919-1980
A collection of newspaper clippings with dates ranging from January 1962 to January 1966. During this time Michael DeCiantis was serving as a judge for the Rhode Island State Family Court. Scrapbook 23 covers DeCiantis' work as a judge and the trials he presided over. He commonly dealt with divorce and custody trials, child abuse and neglect, and cases against minors. This scrapbook also covers the conditions at the Rhode Island State Training School and a glue-sniffing problem affecting young people. The clippings are featured in chronological order. Some pages have articles that obscure other items on the same page. …
Scrapbook 24, June 1961 To September 1961, Michael Deciantis
Scrapbook 24, June 1961 To September 1961, Michael Deciantis
Clipping files, 1919-1980
A collection of newspaper clippings from 1961. Clippings are arranged chronologically. Michael DeCiantis was sworn in as a judge for the newly created State Family Court. Scrapbook during this time. The scrapbook covers the formation of the new court and the court's endeavors following its creation. Also featured in this scrapbook is "The DeCiantis Story", a series of articles detailing the life and controversial political career of the newly appointed judge, Michael DeCiantis. 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.
Scrapbook 20, May 2, 1960 To October 21, 1960, Michael Deciantis
Scrapbook 20, May 2, 1960 To October 21, 1960, Michael Deciantis
Clipping files, 1919-1980
A collection of newspaper clippings with dates ranging from May 2, 1960, to October 21, 1960. Clippings are arranged in chronological order. During this time Michael DeCiantis was serving as the West Warwick Town Solicitor. Scrapbook 20 focuseson West Warwick politics, specifically the 1960 West Warwick Democratic Primary, and a sewage issue in Crompton and the actions taken to remedy the situation. 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.
Newspaper Clippings: October 30, 1952 To April 30, 1953, Michael Deciantis
Newspaper Clippings: October 30, 1952 To April 30, 1953, Michael Deciantis
Clipping files, 1919-1980
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 …
Newspaper Clippings: August 1936 To June 1937, Michael Deciantis
Newspaper Clippings: August 1936 To June 1937, Michael Deciantis
Clipping files, 1919-1980
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.
Newspaper Clippings: April 1933 To July 1936, Michael Deciantis
Newspaper Clippings: April 1933 To July 1936, Michael Deciantis
Clipping files, 1919-1980
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.