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Owned buildings Scope and contents This series contains photographic prints, slides and negatives, and digital photographs documenting the history, construction, and renovation of individual buildings owned by the university as of 2007. These buildings are arranged alphabetically in twenty-nine subseries, with the exception of "Hurricane Bob" and "Individual buildings, oversized materials" which are filed at the end of the series. Individual works of art are filed with the buildings with which they are associated. Material dates from 1947 to 2001 |
1947-2001 | |
| Subseries | Box 1.1.5 |
Moore Hall Scope and contents This subseries contains 11 photographs of the south and north exterior elevations and interior space of Moore Hall, ranging in date from 1950 to 1993, which includes 5 - 3.5 x 5 in., 2 - 5 x 7 in., and 4 - 8 x 10 in. prints. Featured are images of the Moore Hall grotto–Lourdes Shrine, benefactor Cornelius Moore, the Sacred Heart Altar, the student lounge with a detail of Sister M. Mercedes Quinton's art students' mural, "The Gay Nineties of Newport," and exterior renovations (1993). Select images are produced by the Providence Journal Company (1950), and John Corbett, photographer (1990s) |
1950-1993 |
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Campus tree survey project Scope and contents This series contains slides, negatives and photographic prints documenting the campus tree survey project conducted in 1985 by Salve professor of art Angelo Marinosci and Appalachian State University professor of biology John J. Bond |
1985 |
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Academy of France at Rome Scope and Contents note Obverse. NAPOLEON EMP. ET ROI. Laureated head of Napoleon. Above, a star. Before it, the thunder. Underneath, N. P. TIOLIER. Reverse. ACAD. IMP. DES BX. ARTS DE FRANCE A ROME. View of the Villa Medici, or Academy of France. Exergue, G. G. LETHIERE DIRECTEUR. N. P. TIOLIER F. 1808. A she wolf, with two children. Medal engraved at Rome |
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Peace of Lunéville Scope and Contents note Obverse. BONAPARTE 1R. C. D. L. R. F. PACIFICATEUR UNIVERSEL. Bust of the First Consul. Reverse. HEROI BELLI PACISQUE. "To the hero of the war and peace." Bust of the First Consul on a pedestal, surrounded by military spoils. On one side, the God of Arts and Commerce places a crown on the bust. On the other side, the Genius of War points to the inscription on the pedestal, GALLIAE VINDEX. "The avenger of France." Exergue, MDCCCI. Medal intended to commemorate the peace of Lunéville, signed the 9th February, 1801 |
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Entry into Genoa Scope and Contents note Obverse. IMP. NAPOLEON. P. F. A. REX ITAL. Bust of Napoleon, with the imperial mantle, and the grand decorations of the Legion of Honour. Underneath, H. VASSALO. F. Reverse. FELICI FAUSTOQ. ADVENTUI. "To the happy and fortunate entry." A bust of Janus (emblem of the city of Genoa), set on a rostral column, to which is affixed a shield with the arms of the city. Various emblems of the arts and sciences are placed on each side. Exergue, III. KAL. JUL. MDCCCV. S. P. Q. LIGUR. Medal struck to celebrate the arrival of Napoleon in Genoa, June 19, 1805, after the incorporation of the Ligurian Republic with France |
| File | Box 4 Folder 5 |
Fine arts artist file (lists paintings by artist and by number), undated |
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Correspondence received by Thomas Lincoln Casey Scope and Contents note Subseries C, Correspondence received by Thomas Lincoln Casey, 1855-1896. The largest segment of the collection is the correspondence, which is arranged chronologically by year and by month. There are official and quasi-official materials interspersed with family and Casey Farm material. Family correspondents include Casey's immediate family and cousins as well as Emma Weir Casey's (1834-1911) father, West Point professor of drawing Robert Walter Weir, her brother, Yale art professor John Ferguson Weir, and other siblings. Family issues discussed include management of the Casey Farm, death of General Silas Casey, problems with Silas' second wife Florida Gordon Casey, and the death of Harry Weir Casey. Copies of Thomas Lincoln Casey's responses are often written on the original letter or have a draft response attached. These materials are retained with the appropriate letters. Occasional additional items such as sketches, plans, estimates, printed matter and news clippings are often attached to correspondence. These are also retained with the appropriate letter |
1855-1896 | |
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Printed material Scope and Contents note Subseries C, Printed material, 1738-1922, undated, includes invitations and programs (1904-1922), photocopies of commissions, printed material on Sea Side Hospital, New York, and Norfolk Harbor, and a copy of The Art of Figure Drawing (1859) |
1738-1922, undated | |
| File | Folder 125.5 |
Printed material: Book, The Art of Figure Drawing (London) [1 item] |
1859 |
| File | Box 24 Folder 29 |
Brown University Performing Arts--Cost Estimate Back-Up Information |
| File | Box 9 Folder I.171 |
Technical Observations: A Response to the Getty AHIP/Brown Art History Report Scope and Contents note Author: Kahn, Paul; Meyrowitz, Norman |