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Formal title:: K. Brooke Anderson papers
Extent:: 1.0 linear foot
Date range:: 1918-1957
Abstract:: The K. Brooke Anderson papers contain correspondence, daybooks, ledgers, journals, photographs, notes, speeches primarily related to his years at Brown as executive secretary of the Brown Christian Association.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms.2011.010

Formal title:: COLLECTION CLOSED [2/1/2024] John Nicholas Brown (1861-1900) papers
Extent:: 15.5 Linear Feet
Date range:: 1871-1900 (1881-1900)
Abstract:: COLLECTION CLOSED [2/1/24] John Nicholas Brown (1861-1900) was the eldest son of John Carter Brown and Sophia Augusta (Brown) Brown, members of one of the most prominent and distinguished families in Rhode Island. The papers reflect John Nicholas Brown's passion for the arts, travel, Europe, yachts, and philanthropic and civic activities.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms.2007.010

Formal title:: Lee Garnett Day and Nancy Sayles Day papers
Extent:: 7.0 Linear feet
Date range:: 1890-1968 (bulk 1911-1945)
Abstract:: The Lee Garnett Day and Nancy Sayles Day papers consist of business records, correspondence, genealogies, photographs and other material from the Day and Sayles families. Much of the material concerns the Collins-Day South American Expedition of 1914-1915, Lee Garnett Day’s military career, the Bennett-Day Importing Company, and both Lee Garnett Day's and Nancy Sayles Day's travels around the world. The collection is dated from 1890 to 1968. Most of the material is dated from 1911 to 1945.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms.2014.003

Formal title:: David Cornel De Jong papers
Extent:: 6.25 linear feet
Date range:: 1910-1973 (bulk 1940-1969)
Abstract:: Literary manuscripts (novels, short stories, poems), correspondence, diaries, photograph, scrapbooks, and personal papers.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: MS.92.8

Drowne family papers

Formal title:: Drowne family papers
Extent:: 10 Linear Feet
Date range:: 1728-1936 (1750-1885)
Abstract:: The Drowne family papers encompass the correspondence and documents of several generations of an old and distinguished Rhode Island family, with the bulk of the materials consisting of writings and other materials pertaining to the life of Solomon Drowne, M.D. (1753-1834).
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms.Drowne

Formal title:: Elmer Ephraim Ellsworth Papers
Extent:: 1.0 linear foot
Date range:: 1854-1861
Abstract:: The Elmer Ephraim Ellsworth Papers, covering the period 1854-1861, consist of correspondence, a journal fragment, drafts of his writings, and sketches concerning Ellsworth's involvement with the Illinois Militia, the United States Zouave Cadets, and the New York Fire Zouaves, along with memorabilia about Ellsworth and his military career that was produced some time after his death.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms.Ellsworth

Formal title:: William Herbert Perry Faunce papers
Extent:: 9.25 Linear feet
Date range:: 1845-1968 (bulk 1890-1929)
Abstract:: The William Herbert Perry Faunce papers contain outgoing and incoming correspondence, writings, diaries, and reprints of publications. The writings include poems, sermons, speeches, and essays. The material is dated from 1845 to 1968.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: MS-1C-9

Formal title:: Willard P. Gerrish papers
Date range:: 1874-1937 (bulk 1896-1920)
Abstract:: The Willard P. Gerrish papers include a travel journal, specifications, blueprints and photographs of various telescopes and mounts, along with related technical writings by Gerrish on specific engineering projects, from 1896 to 1920. Household receipts and correspondence comprise a large portion of the collection. Also included are legal documents and correspondence regarding the estate of his father, William H. Gerrish, and high school copy books belonging to his sisters Isabel and Mary.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms.2005.80

Formal title:: Albert Edgar Lownes collection on Henry David Thoreau
Extent:: 7 boxes
Date range:: 1837-1965
Abstract:: The Lownes collection includes a wide variety of materials by and pertaining to Henry David Thoreau, including correspondence, college papers, journal excerpts, prints, clippings, photographs, and other Thoreauviana collected by Albert E. Lownes. Materials date from 1837-1965.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms.80.1

Formal title:: Nancy Luce papers
Extent:: 1 linear foot (over 300 items)
Date range:: 1725-1964 (bulk 1833-1889)
Abstract:: The Nancy Luce papers comprise manuscripts poems, accounts, journals, photographs, family papers and clippings that cover the period from 1725 to 1964.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms.Luce

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