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K. Brooke Anderson papers (Ms.2011.010)

Brown University Library

Box A
Brown University
Providence, RI 02912
Tel: 401-863-2146


Scope & content

The collection is arranged into one series, Brown Christian Association. It is comprised of correspondence, daybooks, ledgers, journals, photographs, notes, speeches, and newpaper clippings. The materials chronicle Mr. Anderson's years at Brown University as the executive secretary of Brown Christian Association, a religious organization, resembling the structure and purpose of the YMCA. There are 18 folders housing the collection, 8 of which are dairies, ledgers, and journals. The dairies and journals and primarily Mr. Anderson's daybooks covering years 1828-1947. There are several articles written by Mr. Anderson covering faith, anti-war, and arms-trafficing issues.