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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:: Brown University Christian Association records
Extent:: 34.5 Linear feet
Date range:: 1881-1969
Abstract:: The Brown Christian Association records contain material relating to various issues in which the BCA was involved, such as disarmament and conscientious objectors during World War II, various relief organizations for post-war Europe, and organizations that provided aid to poor children in the United States. The collection includes annual reports, journals, and newsletters produced by the organization; correspondence and files of K. Brooke Anderson and Joe Wang; records related to campus activities during World War II; peace activities; and subject files. The materials are dated from 1881 to 1969.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: OF.1Q.C1

Formal title:: Brown University Treasurer reports
Extent:: 1.0 linear foot
Date range:: 1768-1882, undated
Abstract:: The Brown University Treasurer reports comprise annual reports of the University treasurer dating from 1768 through 1864 and financial documents.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: MS.1D.R2

Formal title:: Coalition of Essential Schools records
Extent:: 50.8 linear feet (17 document boxes, 36 records center boxes, 17 shoeboxes)
Date range:: 1984-2012
Abstract:: The Coalition of Essential Schools (CES) records contains various materials documenting the foundation of CES. The records contain correspondence between CES and partner and funding institutions, as well as extensive documentation of grant funding pursued and distributed by CES. The development of the Essential Schools movement is embodied in the publication of Horace and in the video recordings of Coalition schools.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: UA.2010.12.30

Formal title:: Roger Williams Baptist Church records
Extent:: 8.0 Linear feet
Date range:: 1877-2011
Abstract:: The administrative records, committee minutes, publications, photographs and historical information documenting the history and activities of this Baptist church in Providence, RI. This is part of the Rhode Island Baptist Heritage Center collection.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms.2012.009

Formal title:: Scholarship America records
Extent:: 64 Linear Feet
Date range:: 1960-ongoing
Abstract:: This collection consists of the records of Scholarship America (formerly known as the Citizens' Scholarship Foundation of America) from 1960 and ongoing.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms.2008.027

Formal title:: Shawomet Baptist Church records
Extent:: 11.0 Linear feet
Date range:: 1727-2011 (bulk 1945-1999)
Abstract:: The Shawomet Baptist Church records include founding documents, publications, meeting minutes, correspondence, financial records, membership lists, club and activity records and photographic materials documenting the 170-year history of the congregation, which was founded in 1842 and dissolved in 2011. The bulk of the material covers the period from 1945 through 1999. This is part of the Rhode Island Baptist Heritage Center collection.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: MS.2011.018

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