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Formal title:
Charles Wilson Brown collection of Brown and Wilson family papers
Extent:
1 linear_foot
Date range:
1846-1967
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.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.97.3
Formal title:
S. Foster Damon Festival papers
Date range:
1967-1968
Abstract:
The S. Foster Damon Festival papers consists of approximately 50 items from 1967-1968 relating to the 75th birthday party of S. Foster Damon and the S. Foster Damon Festival at Brown University. S. Foster Damon was an American poet, William Blake scholar, Brown University professor of English (1927-1963), and curator of the Harris Collection, Brown University Library (1930-1963).
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.Damon
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:
Pierre Galletti office files
Extent:
9 Linear Feet
Date range:
1963-1990
Abstract:
The Pierre Galletti office files comprise administrative records related to Galletti's tenure at Brown University and the Brown University Medical School. The files include records related to committees, task forces, and councils on which Galletti served as well as subject files concerning a range of issues including financial aid, curriculum, and long-range planning. The records date from 1963-1990.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
OF.1ZME.1
Formal title:
Maurice Glicksman Provost Files
Extent:
44.5 linear feet
Date range:
1954-2000 (bulk 1960-1990)
Abstract:
The Maurice Glicksman Provost Files includes office files and documents relating to Maurice Glicksman's role as Provost of the University from 1978-1990. Although the collection ranges from 1954-2000, the majority of files come from 1960-1990. This collection also includes some of Glicksman's research and classes before and during his time as Provost. A substantial part of the collection is from Glicksman's position on the Admininstrative Committee on Academic Development (ACAD) and the Administration Committee on Appointments and Promotions (ACAP), his role on the Academic Council and the Universities Research Association, and his interactions with various University intiatives and institutions - including departmental affairs and staffing plans. Glicksman also had dealings with various foundations and governmental branches for grant coverage and research approval. As such, some of Glicksman's own engineering and physical science research is contained in this collection. In addition, this collection contains restricted files pertaining to the legal affairs of the Univesity during Glicksman's time as provost.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
OF-1CA-G1
Formal title:
Sidney Goldstein papers
Extent:
18.5 Linear Feet
Date range:
1950-1999
Abstract:
The Sidney Goldstein papers document Goldstein's research and teaching at Brown University. The papers consist of population research conducted by Goldstein; professional affiliations; teaching, including graduate advising; administrative service to the University; as well as his work with the Population Studies and Training Center at Brown University. Materials date from 1950 to 1999.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
OF.1UF.G2
Formal title:
Mayo Dyer Hersey Files
Extent:
2.5 linear feet
Date range:
1900-1978
Abstract:
The Mayo Dyer Hersey files include the office files, research notes, lecture materials, correspondence, and book drafts of Mayo Dyer Hersey from his time as a professor of physics. The collection is mainly from 1900-1978, although the bulk of the material is from 1910 to 1960. This collection mainly consists of materials relating to Hersey's position as a teacher and researcher of physics, including class notes, research data, and drafts of published papers.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
OF.1UF.H2
Formal title:
Barnaby Conrad Keeney papers
Extent:
52.5 Linear Feet
Date range:
1936-1980 (1940-1966)
Abstract:
The Barnaby Conrad Keeney papers contain correspondence, speeches, biographical records, lecture notes, scrapbooks, appointment books and annual reports, most of which are associated with Keeney's tenure as a professor, administrator and President of Brown University. Some personal correspondence and materials associated with the Commission on the Revision of the Rhode Island Constitution and the Commission on the Humanities are also included in the papers, which are dated from 1936 to 1980.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
OF.1C.12
Formal title:
Bradford Morrow papers
Extent:
45 Linear Feet
Date range:
1912-2001 (1973-2001)
Abstract:
The Bradford Morrow papers include manuscripts, typescripts, correspondence, notebooks and research materials, including books, related to Morrow's novels, poems, essays and other writings, as well as writings by Martine Bellen, Don DeLillo, Patrick McGrath and Geoffrey O'Brien. The papers also include some of Morrow's personal notebooks, diaries and photographs, and materials from Bradford Morrow Bookseller and
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.2005.15
Formal title:
Charles H. Nichols Files
Extent:
12 linear feet
Date range:
1951-2000 (bulk 1965-1988)
Abstract:
The Charles H. Nichols Files includes general files, class notes from Brown and Berlin, author's notes, documents regarding the African-American Studies program, manuscripts, and corresponce from 1951 to 2000, with most dated from 1965 to 1988.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Of-1UF-N1

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