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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:: Natalie Bayard Brown papers
Extent:: 53.25 Linear feet
Date range:: 1877-1950 (bulk 1897-1950)
Abstract:: Natalie Bayard Brown (1869-1950) was the wife of John Nicholas Brown (1861-1900) and mother of John Nicholas Brown (1900-1979), members of the prominent Brown family of Providence, Rhode Island. The papers reflect Natalie Bayard Brown's interests in politics and charitable causes through correspondence with family and friends, writings and speeches, scrapbooks, and photographs. The papers contain detailed financial and legal records related to John Nicholas Brown's (1900-1979) large inheritance from his father and uncle, Harold Brown. The papers also hold travel diaries and photographs from Natalie Bayard Brown and John Nicholas Brown's (1900-1979) travels in Europe, Asia, and Middle East.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms.2007.011

Needmor Fund Records

Formal title:: Needmor Fund Records
Extent:: 24.0 Linear feet
Date range:: 1975-2008 (bulk 1979-2008)
Abstract:: The Needmor Fund is a family foundation established in Toledo, Ohio, in 1956 by Duane and Virginia Stranahan with income from the Champion Spark Plug business. It focuses on funding community organizing efforts to create a more equitable and just society. The records document the activities of the Needmor Fund from the the 1970's to the early 21st century and include correspondence, grant applications and rejections, pamphlets, seminar brochures, notes from site visits, speeches, publications and media presentations.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms.2007.018

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