Rhode Island Lotteries — Three Centuries of History

Authors

Russell J. DeSimone, University of Rhode IslandFollow

Document Type

Article

Date of Original Version

4-1-2003

Abstract

In April 2003 the University Library of the University of Rhode Island presented an exhibition entitled Rhode Island Lotteries – Three Centuries of History. The exhibition was a comprehensive look at the role of lotteries in Rhode Island as well as a study of the evolution of the role of lotteries over a period spanning three hundred years. In addition to the exhibition, the University Library published a booklet History of Lotteries and The Lottery System in Rhode Island by John Russell Bartlett - originally published in a series of newspaper articles in the Manufacturers and Farmers Journal in 1855; issued a series of three posters depicting the role of lotteries in each of the three centuries and hosted a panel discussion titled "Lotteries: A Public Good or Social Scourge". The panelist included Rhode Island Lottery Executive Director Gerald Aubin; GTECH Vice President for Public Affairs Robert Vincent; URI Professors Timothy Hennessey and Galen Johnson as well as Russell DeSimone of the library staff and the exhibition's curator. The panel was moderated by Professor Scott Molloy.

Citation/Publisher Attribution

DeSimone, Russell J.. "Rhode Island Lotteries — Three Centuries of History." , (2003). https://digitalcommons.uri.edu/lib_ts_pubs/6

Publisher Statement

Coverage:1700-1999 Relation:[Is Version Of] Posters produced in conjunction with April 2003 exhibit at the University Library of the University of Rhode Island entitled Rhode Island Lotteries - Three Centuries of History.