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Formal title:: Mr. Henry A.L. Brown Constitutional Convention papers
Extent:: 2.4 cubic feet other
Date range:: 1986
Abstract:: The Henry A.L. Brown Constitutional Convention papers, though duplicated somewhat in the 1986 Constitutional Convention Collection at the Rhode Island State Archives, contains items which illustrate the process of drafting a constitution from the delegate's position within the process. Some items provide a view to the inner workings of the life of the delegate, from lobbying efforts of special interests groups to the efforts made of the Convention organizers to facilitate teamwork and keep delegates informed on the issues. This is not a complete record of the convention but documents one delegate's involvement. It is evident, from papers collected, that Mr. Brown served on the Judiciary Committee whose main focus was Resolution 80; This resolution, among others, addressed the issues of judicial power, accountability and selection.
Repository:: Rhode Island State Archives
Collection call no:: 1997-96

Formal title:: J. Carter Brown papers
Extent:: 250 linear feet
Date range:: 1937-2002 (bulk 1990-2002)
Abstract:: The J. Carter Brown papers primarily contain correspondence, administrative materials, lecture notes, photographs, and other materials spanning his life. The bulk of the material is related to Brown's consulting business and his involvement as a board member with many organizations, dating between 1990 and 2002.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms. 2007.020

Formal title:: J. Carter Brown papers
Extent:: 251 Linear Feet
Date range:: 1934-2003 (1990-2002)
Abstract:: The J. Carter Brown papers primarily contain correspondence, administrative materials, lecture notes, photographs, and other materials spanning his life. The bulk of the material is related to Brown's consulting business and his involvement as a board member with many organizations, dating between 1990 and 2002.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms.2007.020

Formal title:: Jean Brown papers on the William Watts Sherman House
Extent:: 0.25 Linear feet
Date range:: 1840-1995, n.d. Bulk, 1995
Abstract:: The collection contains research materials and notes on the William Watts Sherman House, the Sherman family, architecture, and interior design collected or generated by Jean Margaret Young Brown as part of the Circle of Scholars at Salve Regina University.
Repository:: Salve Regina University Special Collections
Collection call no:: SP.12

Formal title:: John and Oliver Brown guardianship certificate
Extent:: 0.1 cubic feet
Date range:: 1818
Abstract:: The collection consists of the guardianship certificate for minors John Brown and Oliver Brown who were placed under the care of Benjamin Armington by the Judge Hodijah Baylies.
Repository:: Special Collections, James P. Adams Library
Collection call no:: MSS-0131

Formal title:: John Nicholas Brown II papers
Date range:: 1900-1979 (bulk 1960-1979)
Abstract:: The John Nicholas Brown II papers span the lifetime of John Nicholas Brown from his birth in February 1900 to his death in October 1979. While the bulk of the collection dates from the period 1960-1979, there are important materials from nearly every portion of Brown's life. The collection is comprised of manuscripts, ledgers, notebooks, journals, photographs, postcards, pamphlets, film, artifacts, architectural plans, blueprints, and other similar materials.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms.2007.012

Brown (John) letter

Formal title:: John Brown letter
Extent:: 0.01 linear feet (1 folder)
Date range:: 1859
Abstract:: This collection consists of a facsimile letter of John Brown (1800-1859) to his cousin, Reverend Luther Humphrey in Charlestown, Virginia, in which he reflects upon his imprisonment and upcoming death sentence as a result of his raid on Harper’s Ferry.
Repository:: Redwood Library and Athenaeum
Collection call no:: RLC.Ms.550

Formal title:: Margaret Wise Brown papers
Extent:: 24 box(es)
Date range:: 1929-1952
Abstract:: The Margaret Wise Brown papers contains correspondence, photographs, manuscripts, poems, songs, stories and essays, books, and many ideas for records, television and radio programs.
Repository:: Westerly Public Library
Collection call no:: MWB01

Formal title:: Marion North Brown photograph album
Extent:: 1 photograph album
Date range:: 1902-1904(?)
Abstract:: Marion North Brown compiled a photograph album documenting her trips to Europe with her family, 1902-1904(?).
Repository:: Rhode Island School of Design Archives
Collection call no:: sp6.0

Formal title:: Natalie Bayard Brown papers
Extent:: 53.25 Linear feet
Date range:: 1877-1950 (bulk 1897-1950)
Abstract:: Natalie Bayard Brown (1869-1950) was the wife of John Nicholas Brown (1861-1900) and mother of John Nicholas Brown (1900-1979), members of the prominent Brown family of Providence, Rhode Island. The papers reflect Natalie Bayard Brown's interests in politics and charitable causes through correspondence with family and friends, writings and speeches, scrapbooks, and photographs. The papers contain detailed financial and legal records related to John Nicholas Brown's (1900-1979) large inheritance from his father and uncle, Harold Brown. The papers also hold travel diaries and photographs from Natalie Bayard Brown and John Nicholas Brown's (1900-1979) travels in Europe, Asia, and Middle East.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms.2007.011

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