Guide to the Brown University Million Dollar Endowment Fund records , 1911-1921
(bulk 1912)
Brown University Library, University Archives
John Hay Library, Box A
Brown University
Providence, RI 02912
Tel: 401-863-2148
Fax: 401-863-2093
email: archives@brown.edu
Published in 2009
Collection Overview
| Title: | Brown University Million Dollar Endowment Fund records |
| Date range: | 1911-1921, (bulk 1912) |
| Creator: | Brown University. Treasurer |
| Extent: | 0.25 linear feet (1 folder) |
| Abstract: | The Brown University Million Dollar Endowment Fund records contain correspondence (including form letters) and reports detailing efforts to obtain donations from alumni in support of special projects and faculty retention. Correspondents include University President William H.P. Faunce, Treasurer Cornelius S. Sweetland, and members of the Endowment Committee. |
| Language of materials: | English |
| Repository: | Brown University Library, University Archives |
| Collection number: | MS-1D-F1 |
Scope & content
The Brown University Million Dollar Endowment Fund records contain correspondence (including form letters) and reports detailing efforts to obtain donations from alumni in support of special projects and faculty retention. The date range of the collection is 1911 to 1921 but the bulk of the records is from 1912. Correspondents include University President William H.P. Faunce, Treasurer Cornelius S. Sweetland, and members of the Endowment Committee.Access Points
Subject Names Subject Organizations Subject Organizations Subject Topics- Universities and colleges--Finance
- Universities and colleges--Administration
- Universities and colleges--History
Arrangement
The collection consists of a single folder.
Historical note
The Brown University Million Dollar Endowment Fund records contain correspondence (including form letters) and reports detailing efforts to obtain donations from alumni in support of special projects and faculty retention. The date range of the collection is 1911 to 1921 but the bulk of the records is from 1912. Correspondents include University President William H.P. Faunce, Treasurer Cornelius S. Sweetland, and members of the Endowment Committee.Access & Use
| Access to the collection: | There are no restrictions on access, except that the collection can only be seen by prior appointment. Some materials may be stored off-site and cannot be produced on the same day on which they are requested. |
| Use of the materials: | Although Brown University has physical ownership of the collection and the materials contained therein, it does not claim literary rights. Researchers should note that compliance with copyright law is their responsibility. Researchers must determine the owners of the literary rights and obtain any necessary permissions from them. |
| Preferred citation: | Brown University Million Dollar Endowment Fund records, MS-1D-F1, Brown University Library. |
| Contact information: | Brown University Library, University Archives John Hay Library, Box A Brown University Providence, RI 02912 Tel: 401-863-2148 Fax: 401-863-2093 email: archives@brown.edu |
Administrative Information
| ABOUT THE COLLECTION | |
| Acquisition: | The collection was removed from the Topic File. |
| ABOUT THE FINDING AID | |
| Author: | Finding aid prepared by Jennifer Betts. |
| Encoding: | Finding aid encoded by Jennifer Betts 2009 June 11 |
| Descriptive rules: | Finding aid based on Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS) |
Additional Information
Inventory
| Folder 1 | Million Dollar Endowment |
1911-1921 |