Guide to the Patrick J. James Files, 1956-1969

John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts
Box A
Brown University
Providence, RI, 02912
Telephone: Manuscripts: 401-863-3723; University Archives: 401-863-2148
Email: Manuscripts: hay@brown.edu; University Archives: archives@brown.edu

Published in 2019

Collection Overview

Title:	Patrick J. James Files
Date range:	1956-1969
Creator:	James, Patrick J.
Extent:	1.5 linear feet
Abstract:	The Patrick J. James Files contain speeches, meeting notes, and correspondence relating to Brown University trustees and donors. The material dates from 1956 to 1969.
Language of materials:	English
Repository:	John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts
Collection number:	OF-1D-J1

Scope & content

The Patrick J. James Files contain speeches, meeting notes, and correspondence relating to Brown University trustees and donors. The material dates from 1956 to 1969.

Access Points

Subject Organizations

• Brown University

Subject Topics

• Educational fund raising--United States.
• Universities and colleges--United States--Finance.

Arrangement

The collection is arranged in 1 series. The materials are stored in alphabetical order.

• Series 1. Subject Files

Biographical/Historical Note

Born in 1911, Patrick J James took jobs in the steel mills of Ohio to supplement his pursuit of a medical degree. He graduated from Brown University with a pre-med degree in 1932, but because of the Depression was unable to raise the money for medical school. Instead, he went into financial consulting, working as a vice president and senior investment consultant of Chase Manhattan Bank. He served as a Trustee of Brown University from 1963 to 1970 and as Treasurer from 1965 to 1970, and established a scholariship fund for students from Campbell, Garden City, and San Diego. He died April 25, 1998.

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:	Patrick J. James Files, OF-1D-J1, Brown University Library.
Contact information:	John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts Box A Brown University Providence, RI, 02912 Telephone: Manuscripts: 401-863-3723; University Archives: 401-863-2148 Email: Manuscripts: hay@brown.edu; University Archives: archives@brown.edu

Administrative Information

ABOUT THE COLLECTION
ABOUT THE FINDING AID
Author:	Finding aid prepared by Ben Stewart and Paul Jordan
Encoding:	This finding aid was produced using the RIAMCO EAD spreadsheet, 2019 August 6
Descriptive rules:	Finding aid based on Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

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