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Formal title:: S. Foster Damon Festival papers
Date range:: 1967-1968
Abstract:: The S. Foster Damon Festival papers consists of approximately 50 items from 1967-1968 relating to the 75th birthday party of S. Foster Damon and the S. Foster Damon Festival at Brown University. S. Foster Damon was an American poet, William Blake scholar, Brown University professor of English (1927-1963), and curator of the Harris Collection, Brown University Library (1930-1963).
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms.Damon

Formal title:: Maurice Glicksman Provost Files
Extent:: 44.5 linear feet
Date range:: 1954-2000 (bulk 1960-1990)
Abstract:: The Maurice Glicksman Provost Files includes office files and documents relating to Maurice Glicksman's role as Provost of the University from 1978-1990. Although the collection ranges from 1954-2000, the majority of files come from 1960-1990. This collection also includes some of Glicksman's research and classes before and during his time as Provost. A substantial part of the collection is from Glicksman's position on the Admininstrative Committee on Academic Development (ACAD) and the Administration Committee on Appointments and Promotions (ACAP), his role on the Academic Council and the Universities Research Association, and his interactions with various University intiatives and institutions - including departmental affairs and staffing plans. Glicksman also had dealings with various foundations and governmental branches for grant coverage and research approval. As such, some of Glicksman's own engineering and physical science research is contained in this collection. In addition, this collection contains restricted files pertaining to the legal affairs of the Univesity during Glicksman's time as provost.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: OF-1CA-G1

Formal title:: Mayo Dyer Hersey Files
Extent:: 2.5 linear feet
Date range:: 1900-1978
Abstract:: The Mayo Dyer Hersey files include the office files, research notes, lecture materials, correspondence, and book drafts of Mayo Dyer Hersey from his time as a professor of physics. The collection is mainly from 1900-1978, although the bulk of the material is from 1910 to 1960. This collection mainly consists of materials relating to Hersey's position as a teacher and researcher of physics, including class notes, research data, and drafts of published papers.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: OF.1UF.H2

Nichols (Charles) Files

Formal title:: Charles H. Nichols Files
Extent:: 12 linear feet
Date range:: 1951-2000 (bulk 1965-1988)
Abstract:: The Charles H. Nichols Files includes general files, class notes from Brown and Berlin, author's notes, documents regarding the African-American Studies program, manuscripts, and corresponce from 1951 to 2000, with most dated from 1965 to 1988.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Of-1UF-N1

Formal title:: Merton P. Stoltz files as provost of Brown University
Extent:: 45 linear feet
Date range:: 1959-1978
Abstract:: Merton Philip Stoltz (1913-1989) held many positions during his tenure at Brown University: Professor of Economics, associate dean of the Graduate School, dean of the University, provost, and acting president. The materials in this collection primarily relate to his work as provost. It include office files, correspondence, and committee files dated from 1959 to 1978. It includes materials from various campus offices, speeches, projects, and committees regarding the comprehensive involvement of a Provost at the University. It includes significant materials related to the student exchange program and relationship between Tougaloo College, an historically black college in Tougaloo, Mississippi, and Brown University.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: OF-1CA-S2

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