NEWPORT – The Southeastern New England Educational and Charitable Foundation donated $96,000 to Salve Regina University’s Noreen Stonor Drexel program in cultural and historic preservation to fund a collection of projects across the state and the establishment of an annual preservation lecture series, according to a Wednesday statement by the school.
Sharon Grills Jackson, the president of the Southeastern New England Educational and Charitable Foundation and daughter of the late former owner and operator of the Bradford Dyeing Association textile mill, has a family connection to the industry.
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“My father had a keen interest and excitement in finding ways to restore the past glory of our rich, Rhode Island history,” said Jackson in prepared remarks. “I have found that same energy and excitement in our new partners at Salve Regina University.”
The money will fund four projects:
- Establishment of the Grills Lecture Series in Historic Preservation, a public series featuring prominent preservation academics and professionals which will complement the university’s annual conference in cultural and historic preservation.
- A two-year compilation of National Register of Historic Places nominations for the Annaquatucket and Daniel Drive mills – two 19th century textile mill sites in North Kingstown.
- Expand the school’s 3D digital documentation capabilities through the purchase of two computer workstations, two 3D printers and a small aerial drone with a high resolution digital camera.
- Six new paid internships for Salve students enrolled in the CHP program to be held during the summer months and in the academic year.
Emily Gowdey-Backus is a staff writer for PBN. You can follow her on Twitter @FlashGowdey or contact her via email, gowdey-backus@pbn.com.
