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Buchan (John) papers
Formal title:
John Buchan papers
Extent:
0.25 Linear feet
Date range:
1898-1958
Abstract:
The John Buchan Papers contain approximately 150 items covering the years 1898-1958. Most of the collection contains letters written by John Buchan to W.M. Colles and Sir Henry Newbolt. A selection of 5 published works by John Buchan are included as well as photographs.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.Buchan
Buffalo Soldier Stereoview collection
Formal title:
Buffalo Soldier Stereoview collection
Extent:
.25 linear feet (7 stereoviews)
Date range:
1898-1899
Abstract:
The collection consists of stereoscopic photographs depicting United States Army troops during the Spanish-American War, including scenes in Cuba, featuring the 9th United States Cavalry and the 23rd Kansas Volunteer Infantry in drills, mounted formations, and group portraits.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms-2025-016
Bureau of Business Research Records
Formal title:
Bureau of Business Research records
Extent:
1.0 linear foot
Date range:
1919-1939
Abstract:
The Bureau of Business Research records contain reports and correspondence related to the mission of developing a close relationship between the Department of Economics at Brown University and the Rhode Island business and manufacturing community. The reports chiefly concern labor turnover and the jewelry industry in Rhode Island. Correspondents include well known Rhode Island firms such as the Brown and Sharpe Manufacturing Company, the Davol Rubber Company, and the Gorham Manufacturing Company. The records are dated from 1919 to 1939.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
OF.1ZBR.1
Burges, Tristam Papers
Formal title:
Tristam Burges Papers
Extent:
0.25 linear foot
Date range:
1821-1851
Abstract:
Poems and letters written by Tristam Burges, including letters sent to the Brown University Corporation and Zachariah Allen.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
AMS-1UF-B6
Burlingame (Katharine DePew) papers
Formal title:
Katharine DePew Burlingame papers
Extent:
0.5 linear feet
Date range:
1918-1974
Abstract:
The collection contains notebooks on favorite books, prose, poetry, library reference questions, and historical topics along with 2 scrapbooks related to churches in Paris. There are some personal letters and greeting cards relating to her retirement.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
MS.2014.010
Butler Hospital records
Formal title:
Butler Hospital records
Extent:
3 Linear Feet
Date range:
1840-1892
Abstract:
The Butler Hospital records contain many of the hospital's records from its founding in 1841 to approximately its 50th anniversary in 1891. These records document the changing attitudes toward the mentally ill in Europe and the United States in the early 19th century as well as communal responsibility for the less fortunate, the responsibility of the wealthy for sharing both their wealth and their expertise, the financial practices of the period, detailed specifications on the construction of the first hospital of any kind in Rhode Island, the hospital's expansion, and the day-to-day expenses of such an institution.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.2007.033
Cameron (William H.) Civil War papers
Formal title:
William H. Cameron Civil War papers
Extent:
1.25 Linear feet
Date range:
1862-1886
Abstract:
The William H. Cameron papers consist of approximately 100 items, most of which pertain to Cameron's service in the Union Army during the Civil War.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.Cameron
Canfield (Eli Hawley) papers
Formal title:
Eli Hawley Canfield papers
Extent:
1140 items
Date range:
1844-1898
Abstract:
The papers of Rev. Eli Canfield, Episcopal clergyman and prominent member of the evangelical faction of the church, consist of sermons reflecting the religious and social beliefs of the period 1845 to 1885, personal manuscripts, and letters mainly to his son, James Hulme Canfield, educator. Canfield was born in Arlington, Vermont and served as a pastor in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York.
Repository:
Brown University Library
Collection call no:
Ms. 78.12
Canner (Carol) papers
Formal title:
Carol Canner papers
Extent:
.25 linear feet
Date range:
1956-1959
Abstract:
This collection contains 18 black and white photographs of Pembroke College students on campus and a copy of "Pembroke Magazine" which belonged to Carol Canner, Brown University class of 1959. Materials date from 1956-1959.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
AMS-1U-2019.002
Capone (Clifford) papers
Formal title:
Clifford Capone papers
Extent:
3.5 linear feet
Date range:
1906-2010
Abstract:
Photographs, correspondence, playbills, and playscripts used and created during the career of Clifford Capone who was a costume designer for theater productions and movies based in New York City. He worked for film directors Woody Allen and Gordon Willis among others.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.2018.017

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