Robert F. Cohen, Jr. papers (MS.1U.C8)
Brown University Archives
Box ABrown University
Providence, RI 02912
Tel: 401-863-2146
Collection Overview
| Title: | Robert F. Cohen, Jr. papers |
| Date range: | 1952-1984, (bulk 1966-1972) |
| Creator: | Cohen, Robert Francis, 1946- |
| Extent: | 7.1 Linear feet |
| Abstract: | The Robert F. Cohen, Jr. papers relate to his activist work as a student at Brown from 1964-1968, and as a community organizer in Providence and other Rhode Island communities, and New York City around welfare rights, housing discrimination and education between 1966-1972. The collection contains original materials created in the context of this work, including press releases, research notes, minutes of meetings, leaflets, and other organizing materials, as well as news clippings covering the actual events. There is also an extensive collection of publications from progressive organizations. |
| Language of materials: | English . |
| Repository: | John Hay Library, Special Collections |
| Collection number: | MS.1U.C8 |
