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Formal title:
Ruth Oppenheim papers
Extent:
0.75 linear feet
Date range:
1963–2016
Abstract:
Ruth Oppenheim served for 15 years as the office manager for Brown University's English department, followed by six years as the manager of the dean of the College's office. This collection includes clippings, correspondence, photographs, and writings Oppenheim gathered by, about, and with various Brown University professors and their partners. Professors include Elmer Blistein and his wife Sophie, Michael Harper, and Mark Spilka. Materials date from 1963 to 2016.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.2023.006
Formal title:
Alpheus Spring Packard papers
Extent:
1.0 linear foot
Date range:
1864-1902
Abstract:
The papers of Alpheus Spring Packard include various papers and articles written by Professor Spring and family correspondence.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
MS.1UF.P1
Formal title:
Donald G. Rohr Professorial Files
Extent:
4 linear feet
Date range:
1947-1998 (bulk 1961-1998)
Abstract:
The Donald G. Rohr Professorial Files contain lecture notes and course materials related to teaching history at Brown. The material dates from 1947 to 1998, with the bulk of the material dating from 1961 to 1998.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
OF-1UF-R3
Formal title:
Charles H. Smiley papers
Extent:
20.0 Linear feet
Date range:
1934-1977
Abstract:
The Smiley papers comprise extensive correspondence; course and research materials; diaries, notebooks, and journals; typescript drafts and scrapbooks of his column, "Planets and Stars"; as well as audio and visual materials.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
OF.1UF.S2
Formal title:
Francis Wayland family papers
Extent:
7.5 linear feet
Date range:
1715-1941 (bulk 1820-1865)
Abstract:
Francis Wayland was the fourth president of Brown University from 1827-1855 and a Baptist clergyman. Papers consist primarily of letterbooks and correspondence, as well as sermons and a diary, of Francis Wayland (1796-1865), his sons Francis Wayland (1826-1904) and H.L. (Heman Lincoln) Wayland (1830-1898), and other members of the Wayland family, dating from 1754 to 1941.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
AMS.1C.4
Formal title:
Women and Men of Brown University records
Extent:
5.5 Linear feet
Date range:
1923-2010
Abstract:
The Women and Men of Brown records contain meeting minutes, agendas, financial records, correspondence, reports, bylaws and photographs related to the Brown University campus society and its various committees and interest groups. The material dates from 1924 through 2010.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
MS.1LS.1
Formal title:
Alva Woods papers
Extent:
3.0 Linear feet
Date range:
1657-2011 (bulk 1812-1918)
Abstract:
Most of the material in the Alva Woods papers consists of correspondence, documents, publications and writings that belonged to the Alva Woods family and the Brown family of Providence, Rhode Island. Most of the material is dated between 1812 and 1918. The papers also include architectural drawings, ephemera, one map, newspaper clippings, handwritten recipes, and some photographs. The material is housed in two letter-size Hollinger document cases, one legal-size Hollinger document case and one triple oversize box.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
MS.2011.017
Formal title:
Émile Zola and Henry Céard Papers
Extent:
162 items (3 clamshell boxes)
Date range:
1864-1921 (bulk 1864-1901)
Abstract:
The Émile Zola and Henry Céard Papers consist chiefly of correspondence. Zola writes about contemporary writers and journalists, literary criticism, the stage, censorship, politics, and personal affairs, including his own novels and reviews. Seventy-seven letters (1879-1889) are to Henry Céard.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.Zola
Formal title:
Rhode Island College miscellaneous papers
Extent:
250 items
Date range:
1763-1804
Abstract:
A collection of historical documents from the petition for a charter in 1763 to the change of name from Rhode Island College to Brown University in 1804. Titles of the papers and folder numbers are taken from the two volumes in which the papers had previously been mounted.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
MS.1E.1

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