US-RPB-of-1e-2 Guide to the 200th Anniversary Files1956-1965(bulk 1964-1965) Finding aid prepared by Paul Jordan and Daniela Carney Brown University Library
John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts Box A Brown University Providence, RI, 02912 Telephone: Manuscripts: 401-863-3723; University Archives: 401-863-2148 Email: Manuscripts: hay@brown.edu; University Archives: archives@brown.edu
2019 April 29 This finding aid was produced using the RIAMCO EAD spreadsheet, 2019 April 29 English Finding aid based on Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS) 200th Anniversary Files 200th Anniversary Files OF-1E-2 John Hay LibraryUniversity Archives and Manuscripts
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English 3 linear feet 1956-1965 (bulk 1964-1965) Brown University The 200th Anniversity Files include office files, publications, and official brochures files dated from 1956 to 1965, with most dated from 1964 to 1965. It includes materials regarding the planning of the university's bicentennial events, booklets and announcements, and files on the event's major participants. Biographical/Historical Note

In 1964, Brown University celebrated its 200 year anniversary. The celebrations included a formal convocation at Sayles Hall, a meeting of the Corporation, an all-university convocation, a three-day celebration at the First Baptist Meeting House, and three symposia on the bicentennial theme, amongst other festivities.

 Collection information

Records of Brown University’s 1964 bicentennial celebration. The bicentennial celebration began on March 2, 1964, with a formal convocation in Sayles Hall at noon, with John Nicholas Brown as the principal speaker. An all-University Convocation at Meehan Auditorium opened the academic year on September 21 with an address by President Keeney. On Sunday, September 27, a three-day celebration began in the First Baptist Meeting House, as the University acknowledged its Baptist origins and its religious tolerance from the beginning. On November 15th the University joined the First Baptist Church in Warren in the celebration of the church’s 200th anniversary. The bicentennial year came to a close with a pops concert by the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra, sponsored by the Brown Club of Rhode Island and the Pembroke College Club of Providence.

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200th Anniversary Files, OF-1E-2, Brown University Library.

This collection is divided into 2 series.

Series 1. Bicentennial Major Participants Series 2. Subject Files

Names Brown University. Bicentennial Major Participants Series 1 Dickey, John S. 1 1 1964 Eiseley, Loren 1 2 1964 Eisendrath, Rabbi 1 3 1964 Gerard, R.W. 1 4 1964 Gezork, Dr. Herbert 1 5 1964 Goheen, Robert F. 1 6 1964 Hexter, Jack 1 7 1964 Iakovos, Archbishop 1 8 1964 Lefschetz, Solomon 1 9 1964 Lichtenberger, Rt. Rev. 1 10 1964 Lopez-Morillas, Juan 1 11 1964 McKeon, Richard 1 12 1964 Murray, Rev. J.C. (Dulles, Fr.) 1 13 1964 Nicolson, Marjorie 1 14 1964 Parlin, Charles C. 1 15 1964 Perkins, James 1 16 1964 Pusey, Nathan M. 1 17 1964 Rusk, Dean 1 18 1964 Szent--Gyorgyi, Albert 1 19 1964 Wilson, O. Meredith 1 20 1964 Wriston, Henry M. 1 21 1964 Subject Files Series 2 Meeeting House 1 22 1964 Newport Colony House 1 23 1964 Registration Faculty Hosts 1 24 1964 Remarks - Bicentennial 1 25 1964 Warren Nov. 15 Service 1 26 1964 List of Alumni Clergy Men 2 1 1964 Miscellaneous Finals 2 2 1964 Reports to Facult, Administration, Etc. 2 3 1964 Symposium Convocation 2 4 1963-1964 University Bicentennial Committee 2 5 1960-1963 VIP List 2 6 1964 Banks, Businesse, Military Misc. 2 7 1964 Trustees Emeriti 2 8 1964 Correspondence and Information (Newport, Elvis, Old Colony, Extra Copies, Religious Conversation, Etc.) 2 9 1964 Medical 2 10 1964 Alumni and Alumnae, Brown Development Council, Cards of Non-Alumni 2 11 1964 State and City Officials, Town-Councils, Schools, Etc. 2 12 1964 Bicentennial Booklet 2 13 1964 Bicentennial Booklet Distribution 2 14 1964 Bicentennial Announcement Booklet 2 15 1964 Bicentennial Development Program 2 16 1963 Alumni Awards (1/2) 3 1 1965 February 6 Alumni Awards (2/2) 3 2 1965 February 6 Bicentennial Brochure 3 3 1964 Bicentennial - College Presidents 3 4 1964 Bicentennial - Convocation 3 5 1964 September Bicentennial - General 3 6 1964 Marshals, Ushers, Hostesses 3 7 1964 Beadle, George 3 8 1964 Bethe, Hans A. 3 9 1964 Brooks, Harvey 3 10 1964 Cushing, Archbishop (Rossiter, Rt. Rev. Msgr.) 3 11 1964 Daiches, David 3 12 1964 Current, Unofficial, Tentative Bicentennial Program 4 1 1956-1964 Code Reallocation 4 2 1964 Organization 4 3 1964 Calendars 4 4 1964-1965, 1764-1765 Photographs, Glossies, Cuts of Bicentennial Symbol, William B. McCormick 4 5 c.1964 Executive Committee 4 6 1963 Alumni Monthly 4 7 1914-1963 Kenny's Trips to Penn, Princeton, Columbia 4 8 1956 Athletic Activities 4 9 1961-1965 Charter Day 4 10 1963-1964 Significant Dates in Early Brown History 4 11 Undated Distinguished Visitors 4 12 1961 Bicentennial Hospitality Committee 4 13 1959-1964 Exhibitions 4 14 1961-1965 Graduate School 4 15 1962-1963 Misc. Suggestions and Ideas 4 16 1958-1961 Misc. Correspondence/Regrets - Ms. Keeney and Mr. McC 4 17 1964 Extra Copies of Suspended Lists 4 18 1964 Alumni Participation Program 4 19 1963-1965 Budget 4 20 1964-1965 Requisitions, Orders, Invoices, Etc. 4 21 1964-1965 Historical Markers 5 1 1961 Bicentennial Medallion (1/2) 5 2 1964 Bicentennial Medallion (2/2) 5 3 1964 Bicentennial Lectures 5 4 1962-1964 Music in the Bicentennial Celebration 5 5 1957-1964 Learned Societies 5 6 1959-1962 Letterhead Stationary 5 7 1957-1963 Pembroke College 5 8 1963 Newport Exercises, Colony House, The Elms 5 9 1963-1964 Bicentennial Publications Committee 5 10 1956-1964 Commemorative Stamp 5 11 1957-1963 Religious Convocation 5 12 1963-1964 Warren Bicentennial Celebration 5 13 1960-1964 (200th Anniversary Celebration Booklet) 6 1 1964-1965 Academic Greetings 6 2 1964 (Telegrams from international universities) 6 3 1964 (Bicentennial Alumni Convocation) 6 4 1965 February 6 (Bicentennial Honor Roll) 6 5 1964 (Brown Bicentennial Banquet and Program) 6 6 1965 May 3 (Commemorative Observance) 6 7 1964 November 15 (Convocations and Symposium) 6 8 1964 September (Commemoration of First Corporation Meeting) 6 9 1964 September 2 (Invitation Lists - National and International) 6 10 1963 Invitation Acceptances from Colleges and Institutes 6 11 1964 Invitation Acceptances from Societies 6 12 1964 Invitation Regrets from Colleges and Institutes 6 13 1964 Invitation Regrets from Societies 6 14 1964