Ben W. Brown papers (MS.1UF.B5)
Brown University Archives
Box ABrown University
Providence, RI 02912
Tel: 401-863-2146
Arrangement
This collection is arranged into the following series:
- Series 1. Writings
- Series 2. Teaching Files
- Series 3. Speeches
- Series 4. Correspondence
- Series 5. Personal Papers
Series 1 (Writings) is comprised of six plays, three poems, two scholarly articles and three drafts of Brown's book, Upstage-Downstage. These items are arranged alphabetically by title.
Series 2 (Teaching Files) contains two syllabi from English 186, taught between 1948 and 1950. Also included are eight notebooks, filled by Brown's handwriting, relating to various eras and cultures in theatre history. The material is arranged by the chronology of the subject matter.
Series 3 (Speeches) consists of speeches and lectures given by Brown around Rhode Island between 1929 and 1947, with some undated material. The material is arranged chronologically, with the undated items at the end.
Series 4 (Correspondence, 1925-1952) includes two letters written by Brown and eighteen letters written to Brown, arranged chronologically.
Series 5 (Personal Papers) contains a certificate for Phi Beta Kappa and a notebook reviewing plays viewed by Brown between July 1, 1928 and July 1, 1929. These items are arranged chronologically.
