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Jeanne McHugh Kerr papers relating to Alexander Lyman Holley (Ms.2012.016)

Brown University Library

Box A
Brown University
Providence, RI 02912
Tel: 401-863-2146


Collection Overview

Title: Jeanne McHugh Kerr papers relating to Alexander Lyman Holley
Date range: 1847-1983, (bulk 1949-1980)
Creator: McHugh, Jeanne
Extent: 16.75 Linear feet
Abstract: The Jeanne McHugh Kerr papers relating to Alexander Lyman Holley consist chiefly of manuscripts and research materials relating to Kerr's biography of Holley. The papers also include several scrapbooks and letter books that belonged to Holley, samples of minerals and stainless steel, microfilm of Holley's papers at the National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C., and personal papers such as a desk diary and address book that belonged to Kerr. The material is dated between 1847 and 1983, with most dated between 1949 and 1980.
Language of materials: English .
Repository: John Hay Library , Special Collections
Collection number: Ms.2012.016