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Beckwith (David) papers

Formal title:: David Beckwith papers
Extent:: 30.0 Linear feet
Date range:: 1946-2011 (bulk 1980-1999)
Abstract:: The David Beckwith papers (1946-2011) is a significant collection of organizational records, correspondence, publications, training and funding materials relating to community development and organizing on both the local and national levels. Most of the material dates from 1980 to 1999 and represents the work of a wide range of community organizations, advocacy-based coalitions, governmental agencies and private organizations devoted to fulfilling social needs such as housing, transportation and education. The Papers also include a small but noteworthy collection of counter-culture newspapers from the mid-1960s and early 1970s.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms.2010.010

Formal title:: Robert F. Cohen, Jr. papers
Extent:: 7.1 Linear feet
Date range:: 1952-1984 (bulk 1966-1972)
Abstract:: The Robert F. Cohen, Jr. papers relate to his activist work as a student at Brown from 1964-1968, and as a community organizer in Providence and other Rhode Island communities, and New York City around welfare rights, housing discrimination and education between 1966-1972. The collection contains original materials created in the context of this work, including press releases, research notes, minutes of meetings, leaflets, and other organizing materials, as well as news clippings covering the actual events. There is also an extensive collection of publications from progressive organizations.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: MS.1U.C8

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