Guide to the War Information Center Files, 1941-1945

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:	War Information Center Files
Date range:	1941-1945
Creator:	Brown University. War Information Center
Extent:	0.25 linear foot
Abstract:	The War Information Center was set up by Brown University at the request of the Federal Security Agency, U.S. Office of Education in 1942, as a "Center of War Information and Training for Colleges and Universities in the State of Rhode Island." The Center consisted of a Morale Committee, a Library of Information, a Faculty Committee of Advisors, and a Council of Representatives from other colleges, etc. in the state.
Language of materials:	English
Repository:	John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts
Collection number:	OF-1E-8

Scope & content

The War Information Center was set up by Brown University at the request of the Federal Security Agency, U.S. Office of Education in 1942, as a "Center of War Information and Training for Colleges and Universities in the State of Rhode Island." The Center consisted of a Morale Committee, a Library of Information, a Faculty Committee of Advisors, and a Council of Representatives from other colleges, etc. in the state.

Access Points

Subject Names

• Case, James Herbert, 1906-1965

Subject Organizations

• Brown University.

Subject Topics

• World War, 1939-1945.
• Education.
• Propaganda.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged in 1 series, which has been arranged chronologically.

• Series 1. Chronological Files

Biographical/Historical Note

The War Information Center was set up by Brown University at the request of the Federal Security Agency, U.S. Office of Education in 1942, as a "Center of War Information and Training for Colleges and Universities in the State of Rhode Island." The center was closed in 1945 at the conclusion of the war.

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:	War Information Center Files, OF-1E-8, 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 Paul Jordan and Daniela Carney
Encoding:	This finding aid was produced using the RIAMCO EAD spreadsheet, 2019 April 17
Descriptive rules:	Finding aid based on Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

Additional Information

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