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Formal title:: Robert F. Cohen, Jr. papers
Extent:: 7.1 Linear feet
Date range:: 1952-1984 (bulk 1966-1972)
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.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: MS.1U.C8

Formal title:: Mary Ann Sorrentino papers regarding her excommunication
Extent:: 1.75 linear ft. (2 legal size clamshell boxes)
Date range:: 1974-2018 (bulk 1974-1989)
Abstract:: The Mary Ann Sorrentino papers about her excommunication from the Catholic Church consist of correspondence, clippings, and other materials. These papers relate to the practice of abortion, the authority of the Catholic Church over its members, and general discussion of religion and morality with respect to abortion. The correspondence with Sorrentino (who was Executive Director of Planned Parenthood of Rhode Island from 1977 to 1987) includes responses from proponents of both the pro-choice and pro-life movements, Catholics, non-Catholics, public officials, and others. The collection also includes an oral history interview of Sorrentino recorded in 2012 and a Master of Arts in History thesis written by Rhonda J. Chadwick about Sorrentino's experiences.
Repository:: Brown University Library
Collection call no:: Ms. 90.13

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