Dorcas International Institute Scrapbooks

The scrapbook contains photos from the 2nd Annual International Ball that focuses on the various programs and attendees at the event. There are some pages addressing the hierarchical structure of the International Institute board members alongside invitations related to the ball. There are also many advertisements that the Institute produces leading up to the ball, alongside correspondences from invited guests in the scrapbook.

A majority of the scrapbook contains pictures from the Third Annual International Ball, with other documents pertaining to the committee involved of hosting the ball. These documents also pertains to tickets, invitations, and letters that are tied to the International Ball. There are also some newspaper clippings that advertised the International Ball while showcasing the dances and cultural outfits that will be worn during the event.

The scrapbook contains photos, tickets, and invitations related to the International Ball. The photos are taken throughout the event, capturing the guests in attendance and various programs during the ball. There are also correspondences that were addressed to the International Institute in regards to guests not being able to make the ball. Posters and newspaper clippings are also held in the book that allows the audience to know the location and details of the ball.

The majority of the scrapbook contains photos of the International Ball depicting prominent individuals attending the event, such as political figures, International Institute board members, and other attendees during the event. The scrapbook also contains photographs of various cultural outfits that are worn by people from different groups. There are also documents indicating the hierarchy of the International Institute's board members and list of programs occurring at specific dates. Various newspapers are also evident in the scrapbook that focuses on the International Ball.

The documents that make up the bulk of the scrapbooks are drawings and pictures related to Rhode Island culture. Within the scrapbook, these drawings depict items related to clothing, utensils, buildings and other assorted drawings from various time periods of Rhode Island history. There are also pictures that contain background information on various historical buildings in Rhode Island before the 1940s.

The scrapbook contains various photos that were taken during the International Ball, showcasing the individuals in attendance and programs that occurred throughout the night. There are many photos depicting speeches and cultural dances being performed at the event. There are also documents pertaining to correspondences, tickets, and posters related to the International Ball.

The scrapbook contains print items related to the International Ball, with a copy of the itinerary listing for the different events that will occur throughout ball. There are also photos related to the ball featuring people conducting speeches, women showcasing cultural outfits and dancing from various cultural groups. The book also contains a document pertaining to the number of families reunited in 1961.

The scrapbook contains various newspaper articles that focus on the International Ball and other cultural topics in the Rhode Island community. There are prominent cultural clubs that are involved with the international Institute and participating in the event. There are newspaper clippings involving weekly meetings and shift of leadership in these groups. These newspaper clippings pertains to general meetings and introduction of new leaders being elected in various cultural groups.

In the scrapbook, there are various newspaper clippings that address Portuguese Handicrafts and an appreciation of other cultures. This cultural appreciation would be shown at the Rhode Island School of Design to provide audiences would an understanding of Portuguese designs. Alongside these artworks, there is a strong emphasis on Italo-American handicrafts also being displayed in the museum. These newspaper clippings also focus on other activities, organizations, and programs involving the foreign community of Rhode Island.

The scrapbook contains newspaper clippings illustrating people from different cultural backgrounds enjoying the International Ball. The International Ball features many programs related to folk songs, dances, and costumes, allowing newspaper articles being created to show appreciation to the event. The impact of the Ball indicates how fast news of the events travels to print. There are also articles that focus on a Korean Aid Drive meant to help preserve the cultural collections of Korean Americans.

In the scrapbook, there are newspaper clippings that focus on the everyday lives of migrants in Rhode Island. There are several mentions of another culture's food or tradition being embraced in various news clippings. Honoring and lending aid to another culture are important topics in these newspaper clippings. There are also mentions various domestic and international news coverage that deals with various races in Rhode Island

As the scrapbook is primarily full of newspaper clippings, the clippings often depict people from various cultures and their daily lives. The International Institute provides a pivotal role in helping foreign citizens in both the road to citizenship and reuniting families, as obtaining citizenship seems to be prominent in the scrapbook. These clippings also address how new migrants are adapting to their new lives in Rhode Island, involving English programs and the International Institute helping them.

The scrapbook contains print newspapers related to recent migrants in Rhode Island, often involving their adjustment their new lifestyle in the states. In regards to the International Institute, the clippings address some topics surrounding citizenship, elected leaders spearheading organization and mentions of the annual International Ball.

The scrapbook contains documents and newspaper clippings addressing foreign students. There is a critical need to help the foreign population within the Rhode Island community. A prominent organization in Rhode Island, the International House of Rhode Island addresses the need to make foreign students feel comfortable in the community. With these students being a long way from home, the International House of Rhode Island was created for the purpose of helping foreign students and giving grants to help facilitate student learning.