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Brown (Ben W.) papers

Formal title:: Ben W. Brown papers
Extent:: 1.5 Linear feet
Date range:: 1916-1952 (bulk 1930-1952)
Abstract:: These papers consist of notebooks, manuscripts, speeches and addresses, and correspondence documenting the teaching career of Ben W. Brown at Brown University. He was professor of English, theatre and public speaking, as well as Director of the Sock and Buskin, from 1921 to 1955.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: MS.1UF.B5

Formal title:: Irving A. Fradkin papers
Extent:: 15 cubic feet (14 records center boxes and 2 oversize boxes)
Date range:: 1956-2002
Abstract:: The Dr. Irving A. Fradkin papers date from 1956 to 2002 and relate to the founding and development of the Citizens’ Scholarship Foundation of America, now Scholarship America.
Repository:: Brown University Library
Collection call no:: Ms. 2005.036

Formal title:: Pembroke College Clothing
Extent:: 17 items
Date range:: 1900-1970
Abstract:: The Pembroke College Clothing collection includes dresses, tops, skirts, and jumpsuits, likely produced by Pembroke College students for sewing lessons or theatrical productions. The clothing was made approximately between the 1920s through 1970 though these dates are only estimated based on garment style.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: AC.1ZP.2017.008

Formal title:: Brown University Library Accession Records
Extent:: 83 volumes
Date range:: 1893-1971 (bulk 1893-1958)
Abstract:: Accession books tracking incoming accession to the Brown University Library
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: AMS-1X-A2

Formal title:: James K. Gardner (Class of 1965) oral history and papers relating to the Vietnam War
Extent:: 0.25 Linear feet
Date range:: 2011
Abstract:: This collection is contains an oral history interview of James K. Gardner (Class of 1965) by Professor Elizabeth Taylor on January 28, 2011 as part of the Vietnam Veteran's oral history project at Brown University. In the interview he relates his memories of Brown University during his undergraduate and graduate school days, noting how thing changed from 1965 to 1968. A majority of the interview focuses on his experiences as a Lieutenant in the Navy's Civil Engineer Corps before and during his assignment to Vietnam and the war. During the war he served in the Military Assistance Command, Vietnam – Studies and Observations Group (MACV-SOG), a highly classified, multi-service United States special operations unit which, among other things, conducted covert unconventional warfare operations prior to and during the Vietnam War. A survey of questions to prompt James K. Gardner's memory include his initial responses, amended by Prof. Taylor with notes relevant to the question selected from the interview.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: AMS.1U.G8

Formal title:: John Henry Hartman (Class of 1964) memoir relating to the Vietnam War
Extent:: 0.25 linear feet
Date range:: 2009-2012
Abstract:: This collection contains a typed memoir written by John H. Hartman for his children and grandchildren about his experiences during the Vietnam War. He titled it: “Once a Marine - 1 June 1964 to 31 December 1969.” The memoir starts with his Navy Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) scholarship at Brown University then discusses his training in the United State Marine Corps as a helicopter pilot, his experiences during his tour of duty in Vietnam flying H-46 helicopters as a member of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 165 (HMM-165), his return the the United States and his service as a helicopter flight instructor, and finally his transition to civilian life. Hartman also gives his opinions about the strategic and tactical decisions of the Vietnam War and the lessons that should have been learned.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: AMS.1U.H13

Formal title:: Abraham Chapman papers
Extent:: 10 linear feet
Date range:: 1925-1975 (bulk 1955-1975)
Abstract:: Professor of English at University of Wisconsin, Abraham Chapman (1915-1976) published several books on ethnic and minority literature in the United States. This collection includes his research materials from his work on ethnic literature in the United States.
Repository:: Brown University Library
Collection call no:: Ms. 2010.047

Formal title:: Edward De Forest Metcalf papers
Extent:: 1.75 linear feet (2 oversize boxes)
Date range:: 1950-1976
Abstract:: Edward De Forest Metcalf (1924-1968) was a Providence writer of poetry and short stories. Metcalf's papers contain numerous drafts and fragments as well as complete literary works. Included in the papers is a compilation Edward De Forest Metcalf's writings that was published after his death by his father, George T. Metcalf.
Repository:: Brown University Library
Collection call no:: Ms. 78.2

Formal title:: Henry Knox Thatcher papers
Extent:: 0.25 Linear Feet
Date range:: 1833-1866
Abstract:: The Henry Knox Thatcher papers consist of an oil painting of the U.S.S. Constellation, military memorabilia, and three journals and logs kept by Thatcher while on board several ships, including the U.S.S. Brandywine (1839-1841) and the U.S.S. Constellation (1862-1863). The journals reflect ship life, diversions on shore, the social and political climate of his time, and the duties of American ships in the Mediterranean during the early years of the Civil War.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms.79.5

Formal title:: Meshanticut Park Community Baptist Church records
Extent:: 5.0 Linear feet
Date range:: 1932-2010
Abstract:: This collection contains the records of the Meshanticut Park Community Baptist Church, which changed its name to The Orchard Church in September 2008, and was located in the village of Meshanticut in Cranston, RI. This is part of the Rhode Island Baptist Heritage Center collection.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: MS.2012.007

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