Mel B. Yoken collection (Ms.2011.038)
Brown University Library
Box ABrown University
Providence, RI 02912
Telephone: Manuscripts: 401-863-3723; University Archives: 401-863-2148
Email: Manuscripts: hay@brown.edu; University Archives: archives@brown.edu
Collection Overview
| Title: | Mel B. Yoken collection |
| Date range: | 1683-2012, (1900-2012) |
| Creator: | Yoken, Melvin B. |
| Extent: | 82 Linear Feet 79 record center boxes, 2 document boxes, 1 oversize box |
| Abstract: | This collection was assembled over a period of fifty years by Mel B. Yoken. The primary focus is 20th century pieces of correspondence and documents by and related to French, Québécois, British, and American authors, artists, politicians, and public figures. Numerous letters written by significant figures of the 18th and 19th century enhance the historical, literary and political interest of the collection. Notes, typescripts, photographs and personal papers complement the archive. |
| Language of materials: | English. |
| Repository: | John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts |
| Collection number: | Ms.2011.038 |
