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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:: 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:: Michael R. Carroll papers
Extent:: 0.5 Linear Feet
Date range:: 1885-1931
Abstract:: The collection consists of Michael Carroll's pension and legal documents, letters from Victor Chambers, and the book "Born at the Battlefield of Gettysburg"
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms.2006.03

Formal title:: Cuban Slavery Documents collection
Extent:: 0.5 Linear Feet
Date range:: 1820-1892
Abstract:: Documents including letters, certificates, and inventories relating to the institution of slavery, slaves, and indentured servants in Cuba during the 19th century. Many of the documents refer to Chinese people brought to Cuba as indentured servants or contract laborers (colonos).
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms.2014.018

Formal title:: Thomas E. Skidmore papers
Extent:: 28 Linear Feet
Date range:: 1878-2006 (1950-2006)
Abstract:: This collection documents the career of Thomas E. Skidmore who was a professor in the Latin American Studies department at the University of Wisconsin (1967-1987) and then at Brown University (1988-1999). His area of focus was Brazil and he was the pre-eminent expert in the United States on the topic of its history and politics. The collection relates primarily to his professional life as a student, professor and scholar. Materials related to his personal life are interspersed throughout with the highest concentration in Series 5. Correspondence.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: AMS.1UF.S4

Formal title:: Robert Holbrook Smith ("Dr. Bob") collection
Extent:: 7 Linear Feet
Date range:: 1885-1992 (1936-1992)
Abstract:: The Robert Holbrook Smith ("Dr. Bob") collection, most of which dates from 1936 to 1992, consists of a wide variety of materials, including an extensive selection of books and other printed materials; correspondence; manuscripts; business papers; photographs; certificates, awards and bonds; ephemera; and an assortment of artifacts. These materials are primarily associated with Robert Holbrook Smith and the organization he founded with William G. Wilson, Alcoholics Anonymous. It also includes materials associated with William G. Wilson; Anne Ripley Smith and Lois Burnham Wilson, the respective spouses of Smith and Wilson; and other family members, friends and AA associates.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms.2005.66

Formal title:: William Mason Turner Papers
Extent:: 0.25 Linear Feet
Date range:: 1857-1877
Abstract:: Contains personal correspondence, legal documents, poetry, photographs, and sketches of William Mason Turner, a graduate of Brown University (1855), physician, Confederate surgeon, traveler and author.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms.77.1

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