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Berube (Kenneth) (Class of 1966) oral history and papers relating to the Vietnam War
Formal title:
Kenneth Berube (Class of 1966) oral history and papers relating to the Vietnam War
Extent:
0.5 Linear feet
Date range:
1965-2010
Abstract:
Kenneth Allen Berube (1943-1967), Class of 1966, is honored on Panel 24E, Row 99 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, in Washington, D.C. and on Brown University’s War Memorial, installed on the Ruth J. Simmons Quadrangle, near Soldier's Arch. This collection contains photocopies of official papers and low-quality images documenting Berube’s military career, and personal recollections of two Marines who served with him in Vietnam.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
AMS.1U.B10
Brooks (William H.) Family Papers
Formal title:
William H. Brooks Family Papers
Extent:
56 items
Date range:
1861-1865
Abstract:
The William H. Brooks Family Papers consist almost exclusively of correspondence from the period 1861-1865. While most of the letters are primarily concerned with family matters and relationships, some portion of the content relates the military activities of William H. Brooks and Jesse S. Comac, who enlisted in the Union Army at the rank of private early in the war. Camp life and battle scenes are described.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.Brooks
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
Brown (Nicholas) papers
Formal title:
Nicholas Brown papers
Extent:
70 items
Date range:
1690-1889 (bulk 1844-1849)
Abstract:
Consists of letters, poems, and autographs received by Nicholas Brown and his wife Caroline Matilda Clements Brown, primarily during Brown's term as U.S. Consul to Italy.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
MS-1U-B2
Brown University Dean's Military files
Formal title:
Brown University Dean's Military files
Extent:
4.0 Linear feet
Date range:
circa 1943-1944
Abstract:
The collection comprises the College Dean's records from World War II (1943-1944) and documents military training and programming on the campus of Brown University. Each branch of the United States Armed Forces is represented in the materials, though the Army and Navy predominate, with notably less documentation related to the Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard. The materials include files on Selective Services, the Reserve Officer's Training Corps (ROTC), and the Enlisted Reserve Corps.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
OF.1CA.2
Brown University World War I correspondence
Formal title:
Brown University World War I correspondence
Extent:
1.2 Linear feet
Date range:
1917-1919
Abstract:
Letters from Brown University alumni and students in the armed services, written to persons at the University including President William H. P. Faunce, Assistant to the President, Thomas B. Appleget, Professor James Quayle Dealey, and Dean Otis E. Randall.
Repository:
University Archives
Collection call no:
MS.1E.3
Cameron (William H.) Civil War papers
Formal title:
William H. Cameron Civil War papers
Extent:
1.25 Linear feet
Date range:
1862-1886
Abstract:
The William H. Cameron papers consist of approximately 100 items, most of which pertain to Cameron's service in the Union Army during the Civil War.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.Cameron
Carley (Michael J.) (Class of 1962) oral history and papers relating to the Vietnam War
Formal title:
Michael J. Carley (Class of 1962) oral history and papers relating to the Vietnam War
Extent:
0.25 Linear feet
Date range:
1964-2014
Abstract:
This collection contains biographical information about Michael John Carley (Brown University Class of 1962), who was killed in action (KIA 670227) while copiloting a helicopter mission in the Vietnam War. Carley had flown 320 missions, entitling him to 16 Air Medals. A large part of the collection is in the form of an oral history and other recollections by his widow, Connie Worthington (Brown University/Pembroke Class of 1968). Worthington talks about their days as students at Brown University, Carley’s pilot training, his experiences in Vietnam and his memorial services, as part of the Vietnam Oral History Collections. There are also recollections about Mike Carley from his U.S.M.C. comrades from military-related sources and from a reunion with Connie, son Michael Carley, Jr. and the surviving members of Mike Carley's [Sr.] squadron. Includes a published book by Mike's brother, Richard Carley, titled "Growing up on the farm: a Sharon Mountain story" which includes historical recollections of the town of Sharon, Connecticut, and a remembrance of Mike.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
AMS.1U.C13
Chorney (Harold F.) (Class of 1961) oral history and papers relating to the Vietnam War
Formal title:
Harold F. Chorney (Class of 1961) oral history and papers relating to the Vietnam War
Extent:
0.25 Linear feet
Date range:
1958-2011
Abstract:
This collection contains the 2011 oral history interview of Harold F. Chorney (Class of 1961) by Professor Elizabeth Taylor and supplementary biographical materials as part of the Vietnam Vets Oral History Project. His recollections concentrate on the years 1957 to 1976 and include Brown University days as proctor of Plantation House and Air Force ROTC, survival school training, flying for the Military Air Transport Squadron transporting cargo, Air Evacuation, “embassy runs,” 37 Vietnam missions, some combat, and his reserves duty at L.G. Hanscom Field in Bedford, Massachusetts. Chorney also describes his diagnosis with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). A short segment at the end of the oral history interview recounts growing up in Pawtucket, Rhode Island (circa 1949-1957) as a son of immigrant parents from Ukraine and Bessarabia.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
AMS.1U.C12
Corbett (Scott) papers
Formal title:
Scott Corbett papers
Extent:
1.5 Linear feet
Date range:
1884-1984 (bulk 1941-1971)
Abstract:
The Scott Corbett papers contain a variety of material related to his career as a writer as well as personal memorabilia from his childhood and service in the United States Army during World War II. These papers also include Elizabeth Corbett’s personal and business papers and artwork by the illustrator and author Don Freeman.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.2008.019

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