Guide to the Public Affairs Conference Files, 1980-1999

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:	Public Affairs Conference Files
Date range:	1980-1999
Creator:	Providence Journal/Brown University Public Affairs Conference
Extent:	6 linear feet
Abstract:	The Public Affairs Conference Files contain research, correspondence, and conference materials relating to the Providence Journal-Brown University Public Affairs Conference series. The files date from 1980 to 1999.
Language of materials:	English
Repository:	John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts
Collection number:	OF-1ZPAUR-3

Scope & content

The Public Affairs Conference Files contain research, correspondence, and conference materials relating to the Providence Journal-Brown University Public Affairs Conference series. The files date from 1980 to 1999.

Access Points

Subject Organizations

• Brown University.
• Providence Journal Company

Arrangement

This collection is arranged in one series.

• Series 1. Subject Files

Biographical/Historical Note

The Providence Journal–Brown University Public Affairs Conference was first held in March 1980. Participants in the first conference on “The American Political System” with keynote speaker Daniel Yankelovish, John Gardner of Common Cause, Vernon Jordan of the National Urban League, and Harold Williams of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Subsequent conferences have been on the subjects: “Mass Media and the Elections” (1981), Who Will Save the American City?” (1982), “The “The American High School” (1984), “Cost vs. Care: America’s Health Care Dilemma (1985), “Keeping America at Work” (1986), “Crime in America” (1987), “Ethics is American Public Life” (1988), “The Changing American Family” (1989), “Our Fragile Earth: Strategies for Survival (1990), “Free Expression after 200 Years” (1991), and “Who Will Save the American City?” (1992).

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:	Public Affairs Conference Files, OF-1ZPAUR-3, 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 June 14
Descriptive rules:	Finding aid based on Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

Additional Information

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