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Formal title:: Thomas M. Allison papers
Extent:: 125 item(s)
Date range:: 1941-1983
Abstract:: Thomas M. Allison (U.S.N., Ret.) served aboard the Hornet when propaganda leaflets were dropped in the Tokyo area on 17 February 1945. This collection includes literary manuscripts, official and personal correspondence, and memorabilia relating to World War II navy convoy in 1941 and British P.O.W.'s in Thailand. Also includes: single-leaf leaflets produced by the U.S. Navy in an attempt to lower the morale of the Japanese during World War II, which were printed aboard the carrier U.S.S. Hornet (CV-12), placed in aircraft bomber bays, and then dropped over Tokyo.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms.91.20

Formal title:: M. Charles Bakst papers
Extent:: 10 linear feet (8 records center boxes and 1 oversize box)
Date range:: 1927-2009 (bulk 1962-2008)
Abstract:: These papers date from 1927-2009 and include the personal papers and materials of M. Charles Bakst, Brown '66, and journalist for the Providence Journal. Includes manuscripts, correspondence, notebooks, ephemera, photographs, audiocassettes and videotapes related to his student days at Brown and his career as a reporter and columnist.
Repository:: Brown University Archives, John Hay Library
Collection call no:: MS-1U-B6

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:: James C. Dickson papers
Extent:: 18.5 Linear Feet
Date range:: 1988-2002 (1998-2002)
Abstract:: These papers document James C. Dickson's career as an activist and organizer for disabled individuals and the founding and development of the American Association of People with Disabilities. It includes materials Dickson used in his efforts to insure the voting rights of disabled persons and their access to polling places, especially in the VOTE!2000 Campaign. Later materials cover electronic voting issues and the lead in to the 2008 presidential election. The collection also contains documentation of other organizing efforts involving the rights of children, especially children with disabilities, and the medical care of the elderly and people with disabilities. Extensive additions to the collection include material on the development of the American Association of People with Disabilities and the organization's involvement with voting issues, as well as Dickson's attempt to sail across the Atlantic.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms.2007.021

Formal title:: Gordon Hall and Grace Hoag Collection of Dissenting and Extremist Printed Propaganda
Extent:: 168,800 items from 5470 organizations (as of 2000)
Date range:: 1926-1996 (bulk 1960-1990)
Abstract:: The Hall-Hoag Collection of Dissenting and Extremist Printed Progpaganda constitutes the country's largest research collection of right and left wing U.S. extremist groups, from 1950 to 1999.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms.76

Lewis (David C.) papers

Formal title:: David C. Lewis papers
Extent:: 9.0 Linear feet
Date range:: 1939-2006
Abstract:: The David C. Lewis papers contain information on his efforts to collect historical collections concerning alcoholism, and his work at the local, state and federal level concerning alcoholism and addiction. The collection contains correspondence, legal papers, writings, printed materials, meeting minutes, audiovisual materials and financial papers including appraisals of collections which David Lewis had acquired or was exploring acquiring for the Brown University library.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: MS.1UF.L3

Needmor Fund Records

Formal title:: Needmor Fund Records
Extent:: 24.0 Linear feet
Date range:: 1975-2008 (bulk 1979-2008)
Abstract:: The Needmor Fund is a family foundation established in Toledo, Ohio, in 1956 by Duane and Virginia Stranahan with income from the Champion Spark Plug business. It focuses on funding community organizing efforts to create a more equitable and just society. The records document the activities of the Needmor Fund from the the 1970's to the early 21st century and include correspondence, grant applications and rejections, pamphlets, seminar brochures, notes from site visits, speeches, publications and media presentations.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms.2007.018

Formal title:: Olive Parsons social and political collected materials
Extent:: 0.5 cubic feet
Date range:: 1949-1980
Abstract:: Olive Parsons’ collected documents as vice president in charge of correspondence for the American Coalition of Patriotic Societies, Inc.
Repository:: Special Collections, James P. Adams Library
Collection call no:: MSS-0020

Formal title:: Portuguese Cultural Association records
Extent:: 1.5 cubic feet.
Date range:: 1959-1980
Abstract:: The collection contains the collected papers of the Portuguese Cultural Association based in East Providence, Rhode Island, and includes documents and photographs that celebrate and promote Portuguese culture.
Repository:: Special Collections, James P. Adams Library
Collection call no:: MSS-0038

Formal title:: Joseph George Ray papers
Extent:: 2 cubic feet
Date range:: 1919-2023 (bulk 1920-2000)
Abstract:: The Joseph George Ray collection contains original documents, poems, letters, newspaper articles, pamphlets, awards, objects, and photographs detailing the life and WWII military service of a Portuguese American who resided in West Warwick, RI.
Repository:: Special Collections, James P. Adams Library
Collection call no:: MSS-0132

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