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Brown (Sally and David R.)collection on Marty Mann
Formal title:
Sally and David R. Brown collection on Marty Mann
Extent:
5 linear feet
Date range:
1950-1999
Abstract:
This collection focuses primarily on Marty Mann, a key figure in early alcoholism treatment and awareness in the United States and one of the first women to successfully complete AA's recovery program. Most of the collection is made up of the research materials assembled by Reverend Sally Brown and her husband, David, in writing "A Biography of Mrs. Marty Mann: The First Lady of Alcoholics Anonymous." The materials include articles by and about Marty Mann, Sally and David Brown's research notes, materials from collaborators on Mann's biography, information regarding Priscilla Peck, Mann's partner, interview transcripts, information on organizations that deal with alcoholism, photographs, audio tapes and material devoted to other important figures in the alcoholism movement and the early homosexual and lesbian movement.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.2009.002
COYOTE Rhode Island records
Formal title:
COYOTE Rhode Island records
Extent:
5 linear feet
Date range:
1990-2021
Abstract:
This collection contains the organizational records of COYOTE Rhode Island, a group of sex workers, former sex workers, trafficking victims, and allies, who advocate for policies that promote the health and safety of people involved in the sex industry. Materials include administrative records; special project files such as the COYOTE-RI Impact Survey and Sex Workers Outreach Project pen pal letters; subject files regarding other advocacy organizations; public records of court cases, arrests, and legislation relating to prostitution; and informational zines and booklets. The collections dates from 1990 to 2021.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.2019.019
Guide to the Mary Elizabeth Sharpe papers, 1914-1985
Formal title:
Mary Elizabeth Sharpe papers
Extent:
22 Linear Feet
Date range:
1914-1985
Abstract:
Mary Elizabeth Sharpe (1884-1985) was a successful businesswoman (owner of a successful tea shop and candy room in New York City) when she married her husband Henry Sharpe in 1920. Mrs. Sharpe was a philanthropist with many interests but was best known for her efforts to beautify Brown University and the city of Providence, RI. A self-taught landscape architect, Sharpe established an annual tree fund and lead the fundraising efforts to create India Point Park, a Providence waterfront recreation area. This collection contains her personal files, blueprints, correspondence, day books, calendars, clippings, recipes, scrapbooks, records relating to landscaping and other community projects, gardening information, blueprints, and photographs.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.2005.34
Brown (Anne S. K.) Military Collection
Formal title:
Anne S. K. Brown Military Collection
Extent:
20 Linear Feet
Date range:
1940-1985
Abstract:
In 1981, Anne S. K. Brown (Mrs. John Nicholas Brown) donated her military collection to Brown University Library. With the collection cames Mrs. Brown's papers and other documents relating to the collection although her private correspondence did not come to the library until after her death in 1985. This material provides a documentary history of the collection and her military interests and pursuits.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
ASKB.Military
Guide to the Joseph Payne Brennan papers, 1936-1990 (bulk 1940-1988)
Formal title:
Joseph Payne Brennan papers
Extent:
12.5 Linear Feet
Date range:
1936-1990 (bulk 1940-1988) (1940-1988)
Abstract:
The Brennan papers consist of manuscripts of short stories and poems, fan mail, correspondence with fellow writers both poets and horror story writers, some World War II orders and correspondence and memorabilia, photographs, submissions to the self published magazines Macabre and Essence as well as personal legal, medical, and financial papers.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.2009.011
Tom Powers collection of Bill Wilson public talks
Formal title:
Tom Powers collection of Bill Wilson public talks
Extent:
3.5 Linear Feet
Date range:
1947-1970 (bulk 1951-1969) (1951-1969)
Abstract:
The Tom Powers collection of Bill Wilson public talks comprises 147 audio CDs containing 79 public talks given by Bill Wilson at various Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon events between 1947 and 1970.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.2010.002
Brennan (Teresa) papers
Formal title:
Teresa Brennan papers
Extent:
22.25 Linear Feet
Date range:
1965-2002 (bulk 1994-2001)
Abstract:
The Teresa Brennan papers contain a broad range of materials dating between 1965 and 2002. Letters, research notes, institution building materials, syllabi, lecture notes, manuscript drafts, and other such material comprise the largest component of this collection. The papers are arranged into eight series, some with multiple sub-series.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.2009.014
Benhabib (Seyla) papers
Formal title:
Seyla Benhabib papers
Extent:
3.25 Linear Feet
Date range:
1970-2019 (bulk 1994-1999)
Abstract:
The Seyla Benhabib papers are primarily comprised of correspondence, administrative records, course materials, and writings. Much of the material relates to committees at Harvard University concerned with the status of women faculty.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.2010.045
Held (Virginia) papers
Formal title:
Virginia Held papers
Extent:
10.25 Linear Feet
Date range:
1950-2020
Abstract:
This collection consists of the personal and professional papers of Virginia Held, scholar of the ethics of care and Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at the City University of New York Graduate School. The collection dates from 1950 to 2020 and includes correspondence, meeting materials, conference materials, draft writings, and handwritten notes documenting Held's academic career and research interests of social and political philosophy, ethics, feminist philosophy, group responsibility, and terrorism.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.2015.012
Society for Women in Philosophy collection
Formal title:
Society for Women in Philosophy collection
Extent:
7.5 Linear Feet
Date range:
1971-2020
Abstract:
This collection consists of the records of the Society for Women in Philosophy, an organization established in 1972 to support and promote women in philosophy. The collection includes newsletters, correspondence, and conference materials, dating from 1971 to 2020 and documents the organization on international, national, and regional levels.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.2015.014

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