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Charles Wilson Brown collection of Brown and Wilson family papers (Ms.97.3)

Brown University Library

Box A
Brown University
Providence, RI 02912
Telephone: Manuscripts: 401-863-3723; University Archives: 401-863-2148
Email: Manuscripts: hay@brown.edu; University Archives: archives@brown.edu

Collection Overview

Title: Charles Wilson Brown collection of Brown and Wilson family papers
Date range: 1846-1967
Creator: Brown family
Extent: 1 linear_foot
1 linear ft. (1 records center box)
Abstract: The Charles Wilson Brown collection of Brown and Wilson family papers contain correspondence, manuscripts, and photographs related to Lanta Wilson Smith (Charles Brown's aunt), Rev. Henry Wheaton Brown (Charles Brown's father) and Rev. William Jones Wilson (Charles Brown's grandfather). The correspondence is largely written to or by Lanta Wilson Smith and includes some of her poetry; the remaining correspondence is written by or related to Rev. William Jones Wilson. Autobiographies of both Rev. Brown and Rev. Wilson can be found in the collection as can parish programs and related clippings. The photographs are of Maine churches and Rev. Wilson and his wife.
Language of materials: English.
Repository: John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts
Collection number: Ms.97.3