Blockprint was the longest-running student newspaper at RISD, with publication dates from 1955 until 1968. It began as a mimeographed news sheet in 1952 and eventually was published as a newspaper in April 1955, before transforming into a compact news magazine in December 1965.
Throughout Blockprint’s run, the publication offered robust coverage of on- and off-campus news, including major events in RISD’s history such as the construction of the Quad and general campus expansion; the transformation of RISD from a technical school to an accredited, residential college; annual Take-A-Break Weekend celebrations; Civil Rights and anti-Vietnam War activism; and visits to RISD by famous artists and designers such as Marcel Breuer, Charles Eames, and Richard Neutra. Blockprint also often featured regular columnists, letters to the editor, student creative work, an events calendar, advertisements, and more.
Higher resolution scans and the physical documents can be requested by contacting the Archives.
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Blockprint February 19, 1957
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
Blockprint was a student magazine published throughout the 1950s-60s. The February 19, 1957 issue features articles on Take-A-break Weekend, campus lectures, issues in higher education, museum exhibitions, sporting events and social events; a music review; a staff profile; creative writing.
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Blockprint February 11, 1957
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
Blockprint was a student magazine published throughout the 1950s-60s. The February 11, 1957 issue features articles on Take-A-break Weekend, a student field trip to New York, an Industrial Design meeting, a Providence Art Club exhibit, lack of interest in the polio vaccine, issues in higher education, sporting events and social events.
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Blockprint February 4, 1957
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
Blockprint was a student magazine published throughout the 1950s-60s. The February 4, 1957 issue features articles on Take-A-break Weekend, the dropping of textile chemistry and engineering from the curriculum, student awards, issues in higher education, local exhibitions, sporting events and social events; music and film reviews; a staff profile; creative writing.
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Blockprint January 14, 1957
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
Blockprint was a student magazine published throughout the 1950s-60s. The January 14, 1957 issue is the first issue of the year and features articles on the apparel dept. being featured on TV, a museum lecture series, museum exhibitions, take-a-break auditions, freshmen elections, issues in higher education, sporting events and social events; a music review; creative writing.
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Blockprint December 17, 1956
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
Blockprint was a student magazine published throughout the 1950s-60s. The December 17, 1956 issue is the final issue of the year and features articles on a scholarship for a Hungarian refugee, RISD attire, integration, issues in higher education, sporting events and social events; music and film reviews; a faculty profile; creative writing.
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Blockprint December 10, 1956
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
Blockprint was a student magazine published throughout the 1950s-60s. The December 10, 1956 issue features articles on a scholarship for a Hungarian refugee, student field trips, the Boston Arts Festival, Picasso, the student council, issues in higher education, sporting events and social events; music and film reviews; a faculty profile; creative writing.
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Blockprint December 3, 1956
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
Blockprint was a student magazine published throughout the 1950s-60s. The December 3, 1956 issue features articles on a radio series, a scholarship for a Hungarian refugee, museum exhibitions, the student council, issues in higher education, sporting events and social events; music and film reviews; a faculty profile; creative writing.
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Blockprint November 19, 1956
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
Blockprint was a student magazine published throughout the 1950s-60s. The November 19, 1956 issue features articles on the textile department, a sailing competition in Maine, RISD Theatre's performance of "Helen" by Euripides, issues in higher education, sporting events and social events; music and film reviews.
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Blockprint November 13, 1956
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
Blockprint was a student magazine published throughout the 1950s-60s. The November 13, 1956 issue features articles on RISD Theatre's performance of "Helen" by Euripides, the student council, a RISD Open House, issues in higher education, sporting events and social events; music and film reviews; a faculty profile; creative writing.
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Blockprint November 5, 1956
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
Blockprint was a student magazine published throughout the 1950s-60s. The November 5, 1956 issue features articles on the drama club, campus lectures, the alumni association, exhibitions, issues in higher education, the class of 1960, politics, sporting events and social events; music and film reviews; creative writing.
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Blockprint October 29, 1956
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
Blockprint was a student magazine published throughout the 1950s-60s. The October 29, 1956 issue features articles on exhibitions, issues in higher education, the formation of chess and photography clubs, sporting events and social events; music and film reviews; a faculty profile; creative writing.
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Blockprint October 22, 1956
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
Blockprint was a student magazine published throughout the 1950s-60s. The October 22, 1956 issue features articles on the RISD Board of Trustees, RISD finances, upcoming lectures, exhibitions, issues in higher education, and social events; music and film reviews, including a spirited denunciation of Elvis Presley; a faculty profile; fiction.
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Blockprint October 15, 1956
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
Blockprint was a student magazine published throughout the 1950s-60s. The October 15, 1956 issue features articles on exhibitions, issues in higher education, integration in colleges, professional events and social events; a music review.
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Blockprint October 8, 1956
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
Blockprint was a student magazine published throughout the 1950s-60s. The October 8, 1956 issue features articles on upcoming lectures, exhibitions, film series, issues in higher education, the painting department, drama club tryouts, and social events; music and film reviews; faculty profiles; poetry.
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Blockprint October 1, 1956
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
Blockprint was a student magazine published throughout the 1950s-60s. The October 1, 1956 issue features articles on upcoming lectures, exhibitions, film series, issues in higher education, and social events; music and film reviews.
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Blockprint September 24, 1956
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
Blockprint was a student magazine published throughout the 1950s-60s. The September 24, 1956 issue features articles on the incoming freshmen, convocation, exhibitions, student and faculty achievements, new books in the library, and social events; a student profile; a student opinions column; the dean's list.
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Blockprint September 18, 1956
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
Blockprint was a student magazine published throughout the 1950s-60s. The September 18, 1956 issue is the first of the school year and features articles on the incoming freshmen, faculty appointments, museum exhibitions, student and faculty achievements, commencement, the evening school, and social events; a student profile; a student opinions column.
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Blockprint May 21, 1956
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
Blockprint was a student magazine published throughout the 1950s-60s. The May 21, 1956 issue is the last of the school year and features articles on the National Sophomore Testing Program, student exhibitions, student and faculty achievements, commencement, models, sporting events, and social events; a student profile; a student opinions column.
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Blockprint May 14, 1956
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
Blockprint was a student magazine published throughout the 1950s-60s. The May 14, 1956 issue features articles on the Apparel Design Collection of 1956, student and faculty achievements, sporting events, and social events; a student profile; a student opinions column.
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Blockprint May 7, 1956
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
Blockprint was a student magazine published throughout the 1950s-60s. The May 7, 1956 issue features articles on a student exhibition, the polio vaccine, end of year news, student and faculty achievements, sporting events, and social events; student and faculty profiles; a student opinions column.
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Blockprint April 30, 1956
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
Blockprint was a student magazine published throughout the 1950s-60s. The April 30, 1956 issue features articles on end of year news, student and faculty achievements, sporting events, and social events; student and faculty profiles; a student opinions column.
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Blockprint April 23, 1956
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
Blockprint was a student magazine published throughout the 1950s-60s. The April 23, 1956 issue features a faculty profile of Edna Lawrence, and articles on campus lectures, sporting events, a student opinions column, and social events.
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Blockprint April 17, 1956
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
Blockprint was a student magazine published throughout the 1950s-60s. The April 17, 1956 issue features articles on RISD's future, faculty appointments, campus lectures, sporting events, a student opinions column, student and faculty profiles, and social events.
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Blockprint March 26, 1956
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
Blockprint was a student magazine published throughout the 1950s-60s. The March 26, 1956 issue features articles on campus lectures, sporting events, a student opinions column, student and faculty profiles, and social events.
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Blockprint March 19, 1956
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
Blockprint was a student magazine published throughout the 1950s-60s. The March 19, 1956 issue features articles on the Autherine Lucy case, campus lectures, sporting events, a student opinions column, the drama club, student and faculty profiles, and social events.