David C. Lewis papers, 1939-2006

Series 1. A.A. Anonymity
Box 1, Folder 1
This series is comprised of correspondence (1996-2003) by Ernest Kurtz, Bruce Donovan, Robert Nemes, Tovah Reis and Dick Burns relating to David C. Lewis’s research on the concept on anonymity within Alcoholics Anonymous and the implications for the Kirk Collection.

Series 2. A.A. Related Materials
Box 1 and Oversize folder
This series is comprised of printed materials and audiovisual materials. The printed materials are two oversized books with A.A. related newspaper clippings between 1939-1942 and 1943 (housed in oversize folder). The audiovisual materials are comprised of eight cassette tapes entitled “Back to Basics 2000: Listening to the God who Speaks” by Wally P., Poe P. and James H.

Series 3. Charlie Bishop
Box 1, Folder 3
This series contain correspondence from 2001 between David C. Lewis and Charlie Bishop.

Series 4. Clarence Snyder A.A. Collection
Box 1, Folder 4-6
This series contains correspondence from 1998-1999, financial papers and printed materials related to the Clarence Snyder A.A. Collection. Included is an inventory and appraisal of items by Charlie Bishop of the items that make up the Clarence Snyder A.A. Collection. The financial papers include the purchase request and the Deed of Transfer documents for the Clarence Snyder A.A. Collection. The printed materials include a copy of "How It Worked: The Story of Clarence H. Snyder and the Early Days of Alcoholics Anonymous in Cleveland, Ohio" by Mitchell K.

Series 5. Dan Anderson Collection
Box 1, Folder 7-9
This series contains correspondence from 2004-2005, financial papers and printed materials related to the Dan Anderson Collection. Included is an inventory of items that make up the Dan Anderson Collection. The financial papers include the Deed of Transfer documents for the Dan Anderson Collection. The printed materials include copies of publicity and press releases related to the Dan Anderson Collection

Series 6. Dick Burns
Box 2-3
Series includes correspondence between David C. Lewis and Dick Burns (Dick B.) between the years 1991-2001. Printed materials include original writings by Dick Burns. The audiovisual materials include ten cassette tapes entitled "Early A.A.’s Spiritual Ideas" by Dick B.

Series 7. Dr. Bob Collection
Box 3-4
The series includes correspondence between the years 1998-2001 regarding the Robert Holbrook Smith (“Dr. Bob”) Collection. Financial papers include an appraisal of the “Dr. Bob” collection, certificates of authenticity for items from the collection, and the sale offer and a copy of the remittance advice for the collection. The series also includes printed materials including articles and publicity related to the "Dr. Bob" Collection.

Series 8. Ernest Kurtz Collection
Box 4, Folder 5
The series contains financial papers including an itemized list of materials, appraisal and Deed of Transfer documents for the Ernest Kurtz Collection.

Series 9. Haffenreffer Museum
Box 4, Folder 6-7
The series contains correspondence from 2000 and printed materials related to the creation of the Vision Statement and Collection Development Policy for the museum.

Series 10. Kirk Collection
Box 4-6, 11-12
This series contains correspondence related to the Kirk Collection spanning the years 1994-2006. The series also includes financial papers including donations, itemized listing and appraisal of the Kirk Collection materials. The series also includes a wealth of articles, clippings and publicity related to the Kirk Collection.

Series 11. Kirk Fellowship, 1999-2005
Box 6, Folder 5-7
This series includes correspondence between the years 1999-2005 related to the Kirk Fellowship. The series also includes financial papers and printed materials related to the Kirk Fellowship.

Series 12. Library- General
Box 7, Folder 1-4
This series includes correspondence between the years 1999-2006 that are general to the Brown University library and David C. Lewis’s work to add collections related to alcoholism and other addiction related topics. The series also includes general financial papers and printed materials including articles, writings and publicity related to the Brown University Library.

Series 13. Ludlow Collection, 1995-2002
Box 7, Folder 5-8
The series contains correspondence between the years 1995-2002 related to acquisition of the Ludlow Collection including printed materials related to the Ludlow Collection.

Series 14. Marty Mann
Box 8, Folder 1-2
The series includes correspondence between the years 2000-2002 related to the acquisition of the Marty Mann materials. The series also includes printed materials including articles and publicity related to the Marty Mann materials.

Series 15. Ohrstrom Family Donations
Box 8, Folder 3-4
This series includes correspondence from 2000 and financial papers documenting the donations made by the Ohrstrom family in support of David C. Lewis’s efforts to expand the Brown University Library collection of materials related to the history of A.A.

Series 16. Patent Medicine Bottle Collection
Box 8, Folder 5
The series includes correspondence from 2001-2002 related to the Patent Medicine Bottle Collection compiled by Dr. David Greer.

Series 17. Sue Smith Windows
Box 8, Folder 6-9
This series contains correspondence with Sue Smith Windows, daughter of Robert H. and Annie Smith. The correspondence is from 1998-2000 and is related to the acquisition of additional materials for the Robert Holbrook Smith (“Dr. Bob”) Collection. The series also includes financial papers that include appraisal of the materials in the collection. There are printed materials that include articles and promotional materials related to the collection. The series also includes a videocassette of David C. Lewis’s visit with Sue Smith Windows on November 18, 1999.

Series 18. Susan Cheever
Box 8, Folder 10
This series includes a correspondence from 2001 between David C. Lewis and Susan Cheever.

Series 19. Substance Abuse Related Materials
Box 8-11
This series includes printed materials written or collected by David C. Lewis on various topics related to alcoholism, addiction and substance abuse. There are also audiovisual materials including two copies of the CD-ROM and a videocassette copy of "Adolescent Substance Abuse: A Public Health Priority" by the Physician’s Leadership on National Drug Policy, a videocassette "Drug Addiction: The Promise of Treatment" by the Physician’s Leadership on National Drug Policy and a videocassette "From Hopelessness to Healing" by the Physician’s Leadership on National Drug Policy.

Series 20. Works In Progress Seminar (WIPS)
Box 11, Folder 2-5
This series contains correspondence during the year of 2002 related to the Works In Progress Seminar (WIPS) at Brown University. The series also includes financial papers related to the WIPS and printed materials including papers presented at the WIPS.

Series 21. 1960s and 1970s
Box 12-14
Late 1960s and 1970s; the hippie revolution era - setting up the Beacon Hill Free Clinic, leading the city of Boston Drug Council, publication of a nationally used drug education program for junior high schools, formation of the National Association of City Drug and Alcohol Coordination. Publications recommending the inclusion of addiction care in mainstream medicine.

Series 22. War on Drugs
Box 15-18
Fighting the war on drugs and promoting harm reduction; reports, correspondence, audiotapes, publications, testimony.

Series 23. Early work at Brown and AMERSA
Box 18-19
Personal correspondence and publications; starting with Brown student leader days, early publications, early history of Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies, hosting the AMERSA national office. Personal attacks because of drug law reform activities.

Series 24. Physicians and lawyers for national drug policy (PLNDP)
Box 19-22
This is the first attempt since drug prohibition to enlist the leadership of medicine to work actively to advocate for medical approaches to the nation’s drug abuse problems. The summary of the project in the green booklet pretty much tells the story. During its tenure and in part due to our efforts the federal policy began to change and the public opinion shifted toward treatment versus incarceration for addiction. While the PLNDP was strengthened by the incorporation of lawyers and judges, major funding from foundations - RWJF and MacArthur ended so our most potent outreach ended. However, the audiovisual products are still used and are a benchmark of a fundamental shift in public opinion on the addiction issue.

Series 25. Brown University Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies
Box 22-24
Brown University Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies; early projects and correspondence and report materials.

Series 26. Drug Policy Reform Conference proceedings
Box 24-27
The conference books are a reliable reference to the effort to fight the dominant USA war on drugs policy. Better than several books on the subject these conference reports document the views of major players in the reform movement.