Box 69 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: Vote in relation to opening up Prospect Street. Accession Number: A18513
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Undated |
Box 69 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: Extracts from the corporation, compiled by Reuben Guild.
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Undated |
Box 69 |
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Brown University--Board of Fellows Contents Note: Resolution involving honorary degrees. Accession Number: A20729(2)
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Undated |
Box 69 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: Funds need for school of applied science. Signed by E. Benjamin Andrews.
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Undated |
Box 69 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: The establishment of a subscription fund for faculty salaries.
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Undated |
Box 69 |
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Brown University--Corporation--Advisory and Executive Committee Contents Note: From the Rhode Island Pharmaceutical Association request that Brown University form a school of Pharmacology. Accession Number: A18963
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Undated |
Box 69 |
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Peck, George B. Contents Note: Regarding Edgar John Doe. Accession Number: A24095
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Undated |
Box 113 |
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Sweetland, C.S. Contents Note: Regarding the will of Chloe Braman.
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Undated |
Box 69 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: Vote of a Com[mitt]ee of the Corporation ... respecting a Memor[ia]l to the G[enera]l Assembly of Scotland for Donat[io]ns to ye College Accession Number: A20598
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1768 January 7 |
Box 69 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: [Subscription list for the purchase of an electrical apparatus for the College] Accession Number: A20512
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1769 August 19 |
Box 69 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: [Subscription for locating the proposed college of the colony of Rhode Island in Newport and account of meeting in Court House in Newport December 23, 1769] Copy by Sarah K. Birckhead. Includes copy of letter referring to Stiles Charter. With this is letter from Sarah K. Birckhead to Walter C. Bronson concerning the documents. Accession Number: A20953-4
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1769 December 23 |
Box 69 |
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Ward, Henry, 1732-1797 Contents Note: Certificate ... concerning ye Newpt. Subscription Prospect of increasing subscription for placing the College in Newport. Signed by Henry Ward and Edward Thurston. Accession Number: A20506
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1769 December 30 |
Box 69 |
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Brown University Contents Note: [List of subscribers to a fund to locate the college west of Weybosset Bridge] Accession Number: A13219
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1770 February 6 |
Box 69 |
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Hart, Oliver, 1723-1795 Contents Note: To [Hezekiah] Smith. Discusses church news, and mention several Baptist clergymen: Gano, Edwards, Manning. Accession Number: A9407
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1770 May 16 |
Box 69 |
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Maxwell, Adam Contents Note: To David Howell. Sends "some very imperfect specimens of my writing." Accession Number: A1561
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1770 September 4 |
Box 69 |
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Brown University Contents Note: [Account with Joseph and William Russell] Note added by committee to settle the account, August, 1803. Accession Number: A21140
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1772 May 13 |
Box 69 |
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Vigneron, Walter (1776) Contents Note: [Contract] Requiring Walter Vigneron to pay William Holroyd, steward, for tuition, board at Commons, and room rent. Accession Number: A14750
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circa 1773 |
Box 69 |
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Brown University--Class of 1773 Contents Note: The remonstrance of the Senior Class of Rhode Island College, to the respectable, the President and Professor of the same. Copy in handwriting of Solomon Drowne. Signed by Jacob Nash, Henry Tillinghast, Joseph Litchfield. Urging a public commencement for the class. Accession Number: A21211
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1773 February 19 |
Box 69 |
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Brown University Contents Note: [Draft of text of diploma for honorary degrees] Contains list of English recipients of honorary degrees, 1773-74. Accession Number: A17456
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circa 1774 |
Box 69 |
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Pelot, Francis, 1720-1774 Contents Note: To Stephen Hopkins, James Manning and the Committee of the Corporation of the college in Providence. Written from Ewhaw, S.C. Discussing his efforts to raise funds for the college. Accession Number: A12340
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1774 February 24 |
Box 69 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: [Regulation prohibiting the use of spirituous liquor in the College and of entertainment in student rooms] Accession Number: A18502
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circa 1775 |
Box 69 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: [Petition to Congress to repair the College] Asks that damage done by troops be repaired at public expense. With this, true copy of petition to Asks that damage done by troops be repaired at public expense. With this, true copy of petition to Congress as laid before the General Assembly of R. I. with resolves of the Assembly thereon. Attested by David Howell. Accession Number: A17325
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1780 May 6 |
Box 69 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: [Vote passed by Corporation] In handwriting of David Howell, secretary. Voted that a committee inspect and supervise the College Edifice during its occupancy by troops and that no further alterations be made without approval of the Committee. Accession Number: A17257
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circa 1780 |
Box 69 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: [Minutes of meeting] Appointing committees to remove buildings from College Lot, to rent rooms in the College, and to ascertain damage done to College Edifice by the American and French armies. Accession Number: A17324
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1782 May 31 |
Box 69 |
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Brown, Nicholas, 1729-1791 Contents Note: [Subscription for repairing the College Edifice] Also signed by John Brown. On verso is note by Joseph Brown, May 12, 1783, receipt for payment of subscriptions. Accession Number: A17249
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1782 September 5 |
Box 69 |
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Brown University--Corporation--Committee on damages to the college edifice Contents Note: [Estimate of damages to the college edifice during the Revolutionary War] Signed, Jona. Hammon, William Wheaton, Jno. Dorrance. Autograph note added and signed by Daniel Cooke, Justice of the Peace, April 30, 1785. With this, an unsigned copy of the document. Accession Number: A17248
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1782 June 12 |
Box 69 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: [Excerpts from Corporation records relating to form of ";engagment"; for installation of Fellows and Trustees] .... Accession Number: A18245
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1782, 1804, 1844, 1862 |
Box 69 |
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Brown University--Department of sciences Contents Note: A short description of the Micrometer, and of the Reflecting telescope. Instruments purchased for the use of the classes in science. Accession Number: A18510-11
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circa 1783 |
Box 69 |
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Wilkinson, William, 1760-1852 (1783) Contents Note: To David Howell. Reports on progress at school of young Jeremiah Howell. Accession Number: A1563
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1783 September 25 |
Box 69 |
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Brown University--Department of sciences Contents Note: [Draft of remaining parts of an Apparatus for the College] Accession Number: A9411
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1783 |
Box 69 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: [Extracts from early records of the Corporation] Concerning resignations and elections of Fellows and Trustees. Accession Number: A9418
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1784-1795 |
Box 69 |
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Brown, John, 1736-1803 Contents Note: To Corporation of Brown University. Submitting his treasurer's report, 1775-1784. With this, receipt, John Brown to committee to adjust his accounts, January 27, 1784. Accession Number: A21634-5
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1784 January 27 |
Box 69 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: To His Most Christian Majesty [Louis XVI]. Copy signed by Stephen Hopkins and James Manning, asking assistance in procuring collection of French authors and establishing a professorship of French language and history. Accession Number: A20610
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1784 September 9 |
Box 69 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: [Votes to apply to Congress for reparation for occupation of and damage to the college during the war]. Extracts from Corporation records. Witnessed by David Howell, secretary. Accession Number: A17327
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1785 February 18 ; 1792 August 13 |
Box 69 |
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Lawrence, Joseph Contents Note: [Document relating to use of College for Army Barracks]. Certifies that the College was used as barracks from December 10, 1776 to August 20, 1779 without compensation for rent or damages. On verso, certification of Lawrence's appointment as Barracks Master in December 1776, signed by Jabez Bowen. With this, copy of Lawrence's document. Accession Number: A17323
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1785 April 30 |
Box 69 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: [Petition to Congress to repair the College]. Copy. Asking compensation for damages done by troops. Describes the College Edifice. Accession Number: A17326
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1785 May 3 |
Box 69 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: The United States of America to Rhode Island College, Dr. Bill for rent and damages to College during its occupation by troops. Accession Number: A17318
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1785 May 3 |
Box 69 |
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Brown, Nicholas, 1729-1791 Contents Note: To Hezekiah Smith. Urges him to come to Providence to supply pulpit Manning has gone to Congress hoping to get what is due the College for damages, as the college funds are not sufficient to maintain him; also, as the College increases, Manning is not able to perform duties of both president and pastor; seeks his advice on procuring a new pastor; 15 students to enroll in fall. Accession Number: A9447
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1786 April 2 |
Box 69 |
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Foster, William Contents Note: To [Perez] Fobes. Concerns instruments he ordered from London suggests insurance on the instruments. With this, bill listing items. Accession Number: A20916
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1786 June 28 |
Box 69 |
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Brown University--Class of 1788 Contents Note: To the honorable Corporation. Petition signed by twenty members of the class, requesting seats on the stage at Commencement. On verso are miscellaneous notes and quotations in the hand of Solomon Drowne. Accession Number: A21212
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1788 |
Box 69 |
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Drowne, Solomon, 1753-1834 (1773) Contents Note: To Doctors Jonathan Easton and Isaac Senter. Signed also by William Bowen and David Howell. Requesting aid of Easton and Senter in a case involving the life of President Manning.
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1791 |
Box 69 |
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Flint, Abel, 1763-1825 Contents Note: To Enos Hitchcock. Urging him and Mrs. Hitchcock to be present at his ordination. Accession Number: A10335
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1791 March |
Box 69 |
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Bowen, Jabez, 1739-1815 Contents Note: To the Corporation. List of Corporation members. Meeting called to make arrangements for funeral of James Manning and to discuss problems of the college. Accession Number: A6608
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1791 |
Box 69 |
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Howell, David, 1747-1824 Contents Note: [Obituary notice of James Manning]. Accession Number: A21578
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1791 July 30 |
Box 69 |
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Flint, Abel, 1763-1825 Contents Note: To [Enos Hitchcock] Announcing his marriage and commenting on Manning's death. Accession Number: A10334
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1791 August 4 |
Box 69 |
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Flint, Abel, 1763-1825 Contents Note: To [Enos Hitchcock] Comments on choice of president of the college and on ordination of Mr. Leonard. Accession Number: A10333
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Box 69 |
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Pitman, John, 1785-1864 (1799) Contents Note: To Robert Carter. Writes of death of James Manning, and expresses the hope that Carter will still send his son George to the college. Accession Number: A7190
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1791 November 3 |
Box 69 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: [Petition to Congress for damages and rent of the Edifice] Describes the College Edifice and tells use of it during the Revolution. Accession Number: A17328
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1792 December 6 |
Box 69 |
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Bowen, Jabez, 1739-1815 Contents Note: [Certification that the College was evacuated by French troops on May 27, 1782] Draft on verso. Accession Number: A17322
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1792 December 12 |
Box 69 |
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Bowen, Jabez, 1739-1815 Contents Note: To Benjamin Bourne. To representative in Congress from Rhode Island, concerning claims to Congress for damages to the College during its occupation by troops. Accession Number: A17321
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1792 December 12 |
Box 69 |
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Bowen, Jabez, 1739-1815 Contents Note: To Theodore Foster and Joseph Stanton. Copy of letter to senators from Rhode Island asking help in presenting claims to Congress for use of the College by troops. Accession Number: A17320
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1792 December 12 |
Box 69 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: The United States of America to Rhode Island College, Dr. .... Bill for rent and damages. The 1785 bill with interest to 1792 added.
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1792 December 12 |
Box 69 |
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Prince, John, 1751-1836 Contents Note: To Loammi Baldwin. Informs him that they have been appointed to inspect Mr. Fobes's philosophical instruments. Accession Number: A9593
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1794 July 22 |
Box 69 |
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Brown University Contents Note: [Commencement program] With list of orators. Accession Number: A12255
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1794 September |
Box 69 |
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Maxcy, Jonathan, 1768-1820 (1787) Contents Note: To [Richard Furman]. Concerning position at the college and his religious views. Accession Number: A10332
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1795 July 12 |
Box 69 |
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Prince, John, 1751-1836 Contents Note: To Loammi Baldwin. Committee of the Academy to inspect Dr. Fobes's instruments. Accession Number: A9592
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1795 August 20 |
Box 69 |
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Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 Contents Note: [Report on petition of the Corporation of Rhode Island College] On claims of the College for damage to the College Edifice during its occupation by American and French troops. Accession Number: A32498
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1795 January 1 |
Box 69 |
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Rogers, William, 1751-1824 (1769) Contents Note: [Sermon preached on the death of Rev. Morgan Edwards]. In handwriting of Rogers. With this, a typescript giving information about Rogers and Edwards. Accession Number: A9227
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Box 69 |
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Maxcy, Jonathan, 1768-1820 (1787) Contents Note: To Welcome Arnold. Requests indulgence in the paying of amounts due on a note, explaining his difficulties in collecting money owed him. Accession Number: A11187
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1796 April 11 |
Box 69 |
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Bowen, Jabez, 1739-1815 Contents Note: To Sir. States that application for compensation for use of the Edifice has been made directly to the Congress; No recompense has been made, although institutions in Delaware, Princeton and Cambridge have been compensated for rents and damages. Accession Number: A10337
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1796 April 27 |
Box 69 |
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Allen, Bridgham J. Contents Note: To James Fenner. Bill for copying done. Includes charge for two college lottery tickets ($12. for tickets numbered 211 and 212). Accession Number: A11176
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circa 1797 |
Box 69 |
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Brown University--Committee for the college lottery Contents Note: [Accounts] Accounts with John Whipple and Samuel Thurber, managers of the College Lottery. Includes promissory notes and receipts. Accession Number: A20862-81
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1798-1801 |
Box 69 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: [Report of committee on encroachments on the college land] Reports five cases of encroachment on college lands. Accession Number: A20507
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1798 May 12 |
Box 69 |
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Fobes, Perez, 1742-1812 Contents Note: [Account for philosophical instruments made and imported] On last page is note of salary received from the college. Accession Number: A20633
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circa 1799 |
Box 69 |
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Wilkinson, William, 1760-1852 (1783) Contents Note: To Benjamin Bourne. Announces the death of George Washington. Accession Number: A34993
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1799 December 24 |
Box 69 |
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Burgess, Thomas Contents Note: To Benjamin Bourne. Accession Number: A11200
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circa 1799 |
Box 69 |
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Brown, James 1761-1834 (1780) Contents Note: To B[enjamin] Bourne. States decision of Corporation to dismiss Bourne's son and a number of others. Accession Number: A12253
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1800 March 14 |
Box 69 |
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United States--Treasury Department Contents Note: [Certificate of account between U.S. and Rhode Island College] Sum of $2779.13 due the College for use by troops and damages. Accession Number: A17319
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1800 May 6 |
Box 69 |
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Smith, Hezekiah, 1737-1805 Contents Note: To Jonathan Maxcy. Comments on the choice of Maxcy as president of Union College. Accession Number: A9420
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1801 October 26 |
Box 69 |
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Brown University Contents Note: Amt. of the certificates which are funded in the Secry's office belonging to the college. Accession Number: A20379
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circa 1801 |
Box 69 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: [Report of a committee to examine accounts of Dr. John Prince]. Signed by Robert Rogers and Samuel Eddy. Note by David Howell added. Receipt on last page. Accession Number: A21199
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1804 September 6 |
Box 69 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: References to votes etc. Notations from reports of the Corporation from 1768 to 1806. Accession Number: A18512
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circa 1806 |
Box 69 |
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Brown University Contents Note: Brown University in account with Perez Fobes. Accession Number: A18524
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1805 |
Box 69 |
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Fobes, Perez, 1742-1812 Contents Note: To the Corporation. Explaining adjustments of a claim for apparatus. Accession Number: A7198
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1806 September 2 |
Box 69 |
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Brown University--Class of 1806 Contents Note: To the Secretary of the Corporation. Request of the senior class for permission to invite Providence Company of Cadets to attend procession at Commencement. Also signed by Jacob Hill and Adoniram Judson. See Frances Wayland papers, box 7, folder 89, Emily (Cuddeback) Judson. RJB 8/21/08 Accession Number: A8038
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1806 September 4 |
Box 69 |
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Clarke, Abraham Lynsen Contents Note: To Moses Lippitt. Resignation as Fellow. Accession Number: A7196
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1808 November |
Box 69 |
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Arnold, Thomas Contents Note: To [Moses] Brown. Thinks Brown's accusations against students for attending and performing theatricals unjust and suggests he acknowledge his mistake. Accession Number: A9541
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1808 February 13 |
Box 69 |
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Lippitt, Moses Contents Note: To Thomas P. Ives. Sending check for amount of schoolhouse subscription balance. List of names on verso. Accession Number: A7995
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1810 June 6 |
Box 69 |
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Flint, Abel, 1763-1825 Contents Note: To dear Sir. Written to a college president at the request of Oliver D. Cooke, a bookseller in Hartford, asking him to take his son as a boarder. Accession Number: A10336
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1812 May 5 |
Box 69 |
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Griswold, Alexander Viets, 1766-1843 Contents Note: To Samuel Eddy. Accepting election as Fellow. Accession Number: A7195
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1812 September 23 |
Box 69 |
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Brown and Ives Contents Note: To Moses Lippitt. Concerns subscription papers for University Grammar School. Accession Number: A7998
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1812 November |
Box 69 |
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Sterry, Cyprian Contents Note: To Jabez Bowen. Resigns from Corporation. Accession Number: A7202
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1813 August 31 |
Box 69 |
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Burrill, James, 1772-1820 (1788) Contents Note: To Samuel Eddy. Accepts appointment as trustee. Accession Number: A7200
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1813 September 6 |
Box 69 |
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Dorr, Sullivan, 1778-1858 Contents Note: To Samuel Eddy. Accepts election as trustee. Accession Number: A7338
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1813 September 9 |
Box 69 |
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Mason, Amasa Contents Note: To Samuel Eddy. Accepts election as trustee. Accession Number: A7201
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1813 September 13 |
Box 69 |
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Secomb, Ebenezer Contents Note: To Samuel Eddy. Accepts election as trustee. Accession Number: A7203
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1814 August 6 |
Box 69 |
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Mackie, John Contents Note: To the Corporation. Accepts election as trustee. Accession Number: A7205
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1815 October 18 |
Box 69 |
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Ingalls, William, 1769-1851 (h1813) Contents Note: To the Fellows of Corporation of Brown University. Resigns his professorship. Accession Number: A2374
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1816 August 3 |
Box 69 |
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Ingalls, William, 1769-1851 (h1813) Contents Note: To the President and Fellows of Brown University. Also signed by Levi Wheaton. Samuel Atwood Shurtleff, Joseph Mulliken, Thomas Burr, and John Phillips have successfully completed their examinations and are entitled to receive M.D. degrees. Accession Number: A3293
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1817 March 25 |
Box 69 |
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Ingalls, William, 1769-1851 (h1813) Contents Note: [To whom it may concern] Statement of qualifications of Caleb Snow. Gives family background and education of Snow, including his eight months study of medicine. Praises his character and "conciliating manners"; as well as his reputation as a tutor at Brown. Accession Number: A54023
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1817 August 30 |
Box 69 |
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Bowen, Pardon, 1757-1826 (1775) Contents Note: To Samuel Eddy. Accepts election as trustee. Accession Number: A7204
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1817 September 10 |
Box 69 |
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Kane, Oliver Contents Note: To Samuel Eddy. Accepts election as trustee. Accession Number: A7206
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1817 October 4 |
Box 69 |
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Howell, David, 1747-1824 Contents Note: To A. V. Griswold. Asks Corporation to reconsider electing three Quakers as trustees. Accession Number: A8037
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1818 September 1 |
Box 69 |
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Secomb, Ebenezer Contents Note: To the Chancellor of Brown University. Resigns as trustee. Accession Number: A3301
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1819 August 26 |
Box 69 |
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Almy, William Contents Note: To Sam[uel] Eddy. Declining election as trustee. Accession Number: A3300
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1819 August 28 |
Box 69 |
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Tillinghast, Thomas Contents Note: To Board of Trustees of Brown University. Resigns as trustee. Accession Number: A3299
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1820 August 12 |
Box 69 |
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Brown University Contents Note: Freshmen Monitor Bill. Accession Number: A17182
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circa 1821 |
Box 69 |
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Brown University Contents Note: The professorship of Oratory and Belles Lettres has become vacant with the resignation of Tristam Burges. Accession Number: A3834
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1821 |
Box 69 |
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Greene, Ray Contents Note: To Nicholas Brown. Resigns as Fellow. Accession Number: A3264
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1821 September 1 |
Box 69 |
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D'Wolf, John, 1786-1862 (1806) Contents Note: To the Corporation. Expenses of the chemistry department. Accession Number: A3036
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1821 September |
Box 69 |
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Bridgham, Samuel Willard, 1774-1840 (1794) Contents Note: To Samuel Eddy. Accepts appointment as trustee. Accession Number: A3305
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1821 September 10 |
Box 69 |
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Smith, Stephen Hopkins Contents Note: To Samuel Eddy. Accepts appointment as trustee. Accession Number: A3040
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1821 September 17 |
Box 69 |
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Jones, William Contents Note: To Samuel Eddy. Also signed by Sullivan Dorr. Enclosing two writs which show why they should not be ousted from the seats as members of the Corporation. Accession Number: A3252
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1821 October 9 |
Box 69 |
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Chafee, Zechariah Contents Note: To Brown University. Bill for repairs to the college. On verso, notes by William Holroyd that the bill is found correct. Accession Number: A17252
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1821 December 8 |
Box 69 |
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Green, Caleb Contents Note: To the Chancellor. Concerning the request of his son, Henry, for a dismission from the college to pursue his studies at Union College; suspects that the dismission was withheld by the president because of Henry's participation in student opposition to President Messer. Accession Number: A7199
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circa 1822 |
Box 69 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: [Report of committee to procure a suitable piece of land and to erect thereon a College Edifice] Reports that Nicholas Brown has built an "elegant Brick Building"; for the University; no University funds were used. Signed by Thomas Lloyd Halsey, Richard Jackson, Sullivan Dorr, Thomas P. Ives, Asa Messer and James Rhodes. Accession Number: A18504
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1823 January 11 |
Box 69 |
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Brown, Nicholas, 1769-1841 (1786) Contents Note: To the Corporation. Presents Hope College to the University. Accession Number: A7197
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1823 January 13 |
Box 69 |
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Ingalls, William, 1769-1851 (h1813) Contents Note: To Samuel Eddy. Cannot resume his lectures. Accession Number: A3263
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1823 August 28 |
Box 69 |
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Jackson, George, 1770-1832 (1788) Contents Note: To Samuel Eddy. Declines election as trustee. Accession Number: A3262
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1823 September 1 |
Box 69 |
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Howell, David, 1747-1824 Contents Note: To the Corporation. Also signed by Henry Edes and Stephen H. Smith. The committee to devise measures to manifest the Corporation's gratitude to Nicholas Brown for the gift of Hope College suggest that a portrait of Nicholas Brown be obtained and placed in the building and a monumental marble be placed in front of the building. Accession Number: A3286
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1823 September 2 |
Box 69 |
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Hough, Alling, d.1824 (1820) Contents Note: To the Corporation. Requests return of twenty dollars of tuition money which he paid. Accession Number: A3296
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1823 September 3 |
Box 69 |
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Adams, Jasper, 1793-1841 (1815) Contents Note: To [Alexander V. Griswold] Is applying for professorship of chemistry at Columbia College, S. C., and asks for his recommendation. Accession Number: A9466
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1823 October 25 |
Box 69 |
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Drowne, Solomon, 1753-1834 (1773) Contents Note: To Honorable Corporation of Brown University. Seeks compensation as professor to that he ";need not be obliged to look to the students for pay, -- a troublesome task attended with losses.";
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1824 |
Box 69 |
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Peters, Onslow, d.1856 (1825) Contents Note: To the Fellowship & trustees of Brown University. Protests against his dismissal from his class. Accession Number: A3295
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1824 |
Box 69 |
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Tobey, Leonard (1826) Contents Note: To the Fellowship and Trustees of Brown University. Petition for an honorable dismission from the University. Accession Number: A3039
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1824 |
Box 69 |
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Adams, Jasper, 1793-1841 (1815) Contents Note: To the Corporation. Resigning as professor of mathematics and natural philosophy to remove to South Carolina. Accession Number: A54813
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1824 April 5 |
Box 69 |
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Going, Jonathan, 1786-1844 (1809) Contents Note: To the Corporation. Certification that Jonathan Aldrich is a beneficiary of the Worcester County Mission and Education Society. Accession Number: A3289
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1824 May 5 |
Box 69 |
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Clapp, Joseph B., (1827) Contents Note: To Fellowship and Trustees of Brown University. Appeals for opportunity to clear his name of false charges and gain reinstatement at Brown University. Accession Number: A3294
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1824 August 1 |
Box 69 |
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D'Wolf, John, 1786-1862 (1806) Contents Note: To Nathaniel Searle. Recommends Joseph Patten for a position at Brown University. Accession Number: A3271
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1824 August 5 |
Box 69 |
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Staples, William Read, 1798-1868 (1817) Contents Note: To the Fellows and Trustees of Brown University. Submitting some resolutions by the Alumni. Accession Number: A3038
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1824 August 21 |
Box 69 |
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D'Wolf, John, 1786-1862 (1806) Contents Note: To the Corporation. Asks appropriation of $200 for purchase and repair of chemical apparatus. Accession Number: A8039
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circa 1824 |
Box 69 |
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Harrington, Fortunatus Contents Note: To the President and Corporation. Requests that his son be reinstated in his class. Accession Number: A3304
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1825 |
Box 69 |
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D'Wolf, John, 1786-1862 (1806) Contents Note: To [David Benedict] Need for reform at Brown University should raise entrance requirements, discontinue elementary courses, introduce practical courses, stop negligence of officers. Accession Number: A9546
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1826 August 12 |
Box 69 |
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Hanes, Oliver Contents Note: To Nicholas Brown. Resigns as trustee. Accession Number: A3298
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1826 September 9 |
Box 69 |
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Brown University--Board of Trustees Contents Note: [Votes and resolution] Votes witnessed by R. W. Greene and Samuel Eddy, concerning debts of students, admission requirements, and superintendence of library. Accession Number: A3833,A3835,A51970
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1826 September 7 |
Box 69 |
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Mason, Amasa Contents Note: [Report by the committee on the conditions of student rooms] Signed also by Thos. Lloyd Halsey. Accession Number: A17251
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1826 October |
Box 69 |
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Woods, Alva, 1794-1887 Contents Note: To the Corporation. Has officiated as president for the past quarter relinquishes his duties. Accession Number: A3278
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1826 December 12 |
Box 69 |
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Eddy, Samuel, 1769-1839 (1787) Contents Note: To Tristam Burges. Sending a copy of a resolution of the Corporation. Notes in postscript that Francis Wayland has been unanimously elected president. Accession Number: A3277
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1826 December 13 |
Box 69 |
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Burges, Welcome Arnold, 1801-1828 (1820) Contents Note: To Thomas P. Ives. Informs the Corporation that his father, Tristam Burges, will be detained in Washington by family illness and not able to attend Corporation meeting at which action on his professorship is expected. Accession Number: A3276
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1827 March 14 |
Box 69 |
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D'Wolf, John, 1786-1862 (1806) Contents Note: To Samuel Eddy. Being unable to comply with requisition of the Corporation as voted in March 1827, he will resign "; in due time."; Meanwhile, he will continue the duties of his office in compliance with the vote of September 1826. Accession Number: A3254
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1827 March 28 |
Box 69 |
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Bucklin, Thomas, d.1843 Contents Note: [To whom it may concern]. Certifies that Dr. Gustavus D. Peck is worthy of the degree of M.D. Also signed by Daniel Thurber on September 3. Accession Number: A3272
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1827 September 1 |
Box 69 |
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Ellis, Abner Turner, d. before 1846 (1826) Contents Note: To the President & Fellows. Having completed his course of study, he was denied degree for not speaking at Commencement; requests award of degree. Accession Number: A3288
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1827 September 4 |
Box 69 |
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Woods, Alva, 1794-1887 Contents Note: To the Corporation. Presents ";a brief inventory of the principal Philosophical Instruments belonging to the University, & also a statement of some of the most important deficienc[i]es in this department."; Inventory includes instruments for astronomy, pneumatics; mechanics, optics, electricity, magnetism, hydrostatics. Accession Number: A3287
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1827 September 14 |
Box 69 |
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Child, John Throop Contents Note: To Board of Trustees. Resigns as trustee. Accession Number: A3285
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1829 August 17 |
Box 69 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: [Report of committee on vacations]. Recommendations for changing length and season of vacations. Accession Number: A19271
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circa 1830 |
Box 69 |
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Fletcher, Richard, 1788-1869 Contents Note: To R. E. Pattison. Accession Number: A4939
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1835 September 16 |
Box 69 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: Report of the faculty.
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1836 |
Box 69 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: Election of Trustees and Fellows. Records from 1813 to 1837. Accession Number: A9538
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1837 |
Box 69 |
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Brown, Nicholas, 1769-1841 (1786) Contents Note: To the Corporation. Accession Number: A4920
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1838 September |
Box 69 |
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Brown, Nicholas, 1769-1841 (1786) Contents Note: To Moses Brown. Donating two lots of land and $10,000 for the erection of a President's house and a building for the Department of Natural Philosophy, etc., provided an equal amount is subscribed by others. Accession Number: A27990
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1839 March 18 |
Box 69 |
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Brown, Nicholas, 1769-1841 (1786) Contents Note: To Moses Brown. Copy of above letter. On verso is list of subscribers for the purpose of erecting college buildings. Accession Number: A7993
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1839 March 18 |
Box 69 |
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Brown University Contents Note: [Subscription lists for erection of college buildings]. Lists from April to August, 1839. Includes copy of Nicholas Brown's letter of March 18. Accession Number: A21692-4
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1839 |
Box 69 |
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Rhode Island Historical Society Contents Note: To the Corporation. Discusses purchase or exchange of the Grammar School lot owned by the Corporation. Accession Number: A3898
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1840 September 1 |
Box 69 |
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Chace, George Ide, 1808-1885 (1830) Contents Note: To the Committee ... to revise the course of studies. Replies to queries dealing with improvement of instruction in Brown University. Accession Number: A39318
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circa 1841 |
Box 69 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: [Reports]. Concerning Professor Chace's request that he be excused from residence in college for the summer term. Accession Number: A2642-4,A3827
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1841 April 29 ; 1841 April 30 |
Box 69 |
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Brown University--Board of Fellows Contents Note: [Report of committee on course of studies, examinations, teaching, responsibility of officers at head of departments]. In hand of Francis Wayland. Accession Number: A21585
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circa 1842 |
Box 69 |
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Jackson, Henry Contents Note: Regarding his gift to the university.
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1841 September |
Box 69 |
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Goddard, William Giles, 1794-1846 (1812) Contents Note: To the Corporation. Resigns as professor. Accession Number: A2491
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1842 September 8 |
Box 69 |
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Brown University--Students Contents Note: [Petitions of Classes of 1843, 1844, 1845, and 1846]. Four separate petitions that the term end at the usual time. Includes signatures of students. Accession Number: A20689-92
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1843 February |
Box 69 |
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Brown University--Faculty Contents Note: To the Corporation. Recommending compensation for extra services to the Classical department by James R. Boise and Henry S. Frieze. Signed by F. Wayland, A. Caswell, and W. Gammell.
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1843 August 2 |
Box 69 |
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Metcalf, Theron, 1784-1875 (1805) Contents Note: To the Corporation. Resigning from Board of Fellows. Accession Number: A39329
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1843 July 31 |
Box 69 |
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Gammell, William, 1812-1889 (1831) Contents Note: To the Corporation. Requesting an increase in his salary as professor of rhetoric. Accession Number: A42547
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1843 August 2 |
Box 69 |
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Gammell, William; Alexis Caswell; Francis
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1843 August 2 |
Box 69 |
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Duncan, Alexander, 1805-1889 Contents Note: To William G. Goddard. Accepts election as trustee. Accession Number: A2646
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1843 August 4 |
Box 69 |
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Brown University--Board of Fellows Contents Note: [Report]. Honorary degrees conferred; list of master’s degrees in course. Accession Number: A19290
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1843 |
Box 69 |
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Wayland, Francis, 1796-1865 Contents Note: [To whom it may concern] Signed also by William G. Goddard as secretary to the Corporation. Wax seal of the University affixed. Letter of introduction for Charles C. Jewett, who has been appointed professor of modern languages and is preparing himself by a residence in Europe. Letter of introduction for Charles C. Jewett, who has been appointed professor of modern languages and is preparing himself by a residence in Europe.
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1843 October 3 |
Box 69 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: [Report of Secretary on records of the Corporation]. Accession Number: A42973
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1844 September 5 |
Box 69 |
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Vernon, Thomas, 1797-1876 (1816) Contents Note: To Wm. G. Goddard. Acknowledges election as trustee. Accession Number: A2482
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1844 September 9 |
Box 69 |
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Kingsbury, John, 1801-1874 (1826) Contents Note: To Wm. G. Goddard. Accepts election as trustee. Accession Number: A2475
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1844 September 11 |
Box 69 |
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Gammell, William, 1812-1889 (1831) Contents Note: To Wm. G. Goddard. Gives an account of the material he has collected in order to write a history of Brown University. Accession Number: A2463
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1845 September 4 |
Box 69 |
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Eddy, Zachariah, 1780-1860 (1799) Contents Note: To Wm. G. Goddard. Accepts election as Fellow. Accession Number: A2476
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1844 October 9 |
Box 69 |
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Crocker, William Allen, 1802-1871 (1822) Contents Note: To William G. Goddard. Accepts election as trustee. Accession Number: A3826
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1845 September 6 |
Box 69 |
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Brown University Contents Note: [Agreement]. Copy of an agreement of Brown University and other owners of land on Brown Street to increase or decrease their land as required to change the course of Brown Street. Accession Number: A20952
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1846 May 18 |
Box 69 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: [Extracts from records concerning financial conditions of the university and faculty salaries. Accession Number: A25274
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1846-1850 |
Box 69 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: Resolution on the Fund. John Pitman's resolution that $50,000 should be added to permanent fund of Brown University to increase faculty salaries. Accession Number: A42986
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1848 |
Box 69 |
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Chace, George Ide, 1808-1885 (1830) Contents Note: Report of additions to apparatus. Accession Number: A42546
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1848 August 28 |
Box 69 |
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Lincoln, John Larkin, 1817-1891 (1836) Contents Note: To Gentlemen. Asking that his salary be raised to level of other professors statement of his education and the work of his department. Accession Number: A28105
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1848 November 17 |
Box 69 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: [Resolution of committee of advice]. Recommends raising salary of John Larkin Lincoln. Written and signed by Francis Wayland. Accession Number: A28106
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1848 November 29 |
Box 69 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: [Minutes of the committee of advice]. Minutes from October 10, 1849 to March 1, 1850. In hand of Francis Wayland. Enclosed is memorandum of officers' salaries. Accession Number: A23451
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1849-1850 |
Box 69 |
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Chace, George Ide, 1808-1885 (1830) Contents Note: Report of additions to chemical apparatus. Accession Number: A39449
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1849 July 26 |
Box 69 |
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Porter, John Addison, 1822-1866 Contents Note: To the Executive Board. Does not believe that a course of lectures on the applications of chemistry should be delivered during the present collegiate term. Does not believe that a course of lectures on the applications of chemistry should be delivered during the present collegiate term. Accession Number: A3280
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circa 1850 |
Box 69 |
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Porter, John Addison, 1822-1866 Contents Note: To the Executive Board. Resigns his professorship on condition that six months’ salary in addition to that of the current quarter be given to him. Accession Number: A3281
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circa 1850 |
Box 69 |
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Crocker, Nathan Bourne, 1781-1865 Contents Note: [Report of committee]. Report of committee to whom was referred the subject of government in the university. Recommends that students be lodged in private homes, since adequate supervision is not provided in the college. Accession Number: A19185
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circa 1850 |
Box 69 |
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Crocker, Nathan Bourne, 1781-1865 Contents Note: [Report of power of the President]. The president has authority in all matters relating to the university and students. President must conduct either the morning or evening chapel service. Accession Number: A19184
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1850 |
Box 69 |
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Kendall, E. Otis Contents Note: To the Trustees of Brown University. Recommends William A. Norton for the Professorship of Natural Philosophy and Engineering. Accession Number: A3424
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1850 July 12 |
Box 69 |
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Brown University--Committee on the Curriculum Contents Note: To John Kingsbury, recommending canges in instruction at Brown University. Signed by Francis Wayland, Moses Ives, and Thomas Burgess.
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1850 August 10 |
Box 69 |
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Hoppin, William W. Accession Number: A9509
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1850 August 13 |
Box 69 |
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Farnum, John Contents Note: To Z. Allen. Accession Number: A6283
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1850 August 13 |
Box 69 |
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Field, Barnum, 1796-1851 (1821) Contents Note: To John Kingsbury. His efforts to obtain money for the college. Accession Number: A6947
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1850 September 12 |
Box 69 |
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Greene, S.S. Accession Number: A9512
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1850 September 27 |
Box 69 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: [Report of committee on officers'salaries]. In hand of Francis Wayland. Accession Number: A23452
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1851 |
Box 69 |
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Porter, John Addison, 1822-1866 Contents Note: To the Executive Board. Writes on behalf of Mr. Crandall, who has not been paid for his work as an assistant. Accession Number: A3282
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1851 |
Box 69 |
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Perkins, W. S. Contents Note: To Thomas R. Hazard. Discusses geological collection which is available for $3000. Accession Number: A3536
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1851 April 3 |
Box 69 |
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Garrigue, Rudolph Contents Note: Encloses receipt for payment for apparatus for Professor Porter. Accession Number: A9514
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1851 April 17 |
Box 69 |
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Boise, James Robinson, 1815-1895 (1840) Contents Note: To John Kingsbury. Asks time to consider his appointment as Greek professor. Accession Number: A3546
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1851 April 21 |
Box 69 |
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Greene, Samuel Stillman, 1810-1883 (1837) Contents Note: To Mr. Kingsbury. Accepts appointment. Accession Number: A3544
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1851 June 17 |
Box 69 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: [Report of committee on religious service]. Written and signed by John Kingsbury. Recommends that Sunday afternoon chapel services be resumed and the president be relieved of other duties to allow additional religious instruction. Accession Number: A27987
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1851 June 30 |
Box 69 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: [Report of committee on religious service]. Written and signed by John Kingsbury. Recommends that Sunday afternoon chapel services be resumed and the president be relieved of other duties to allow additional religious instruction. Accession Number: A19090
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1851 June 30 |
Box 69 |
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Russell, George Robert, 1800-1866 (1821) Contents Note: To J. Kingsbury. Will try to persuade his friend to allow his name to be mentioned in connection with his subscription of $1,000.00. Accession Number: A6952
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1851 August 1 |
Box 69 |
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Gammell, William, 1812-1889 (1831) Contents Note: To the Executive Board. Requests a year's leave of absence. Accession Number: A3549
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1851 August 29 |
Box 69 |
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Norton, William Augustus Contents Note: To J. M. Wightman. Requesting material needed for his classes. Accession Number: A12159
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1851 September 4 |
Box 69 |
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Norton, William Augustus Contents Note: To Z. Allen. Accepts offer to pay him a salary of $500 for the ensuing academic year. Accession Number: A3552
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1851 September 6 |
Box 69 |
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Chace, George Ide, 1808-1885 (1830) Contents Note: To the Executive Board. Report on geological cabinet of the late Prof. L. Vanuxem of Bristol. Describes the geological cabinet of the university. Accession Number: A39319
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1851 December 8 |
Box 69 |
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Brown University--Executive Board Contents Note: [Copy from the Minutes to be transmitted to Professor Porter]. Accession Number: A2812
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1852 |
Box 69 |
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Norton, William Augustus Contents Note: To the Executive Board. Offers to resign his position under certain conditions. Accession Number: A2760
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1852 February |
Box 69 |
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Pitman, John, 1785-1864 (1799) Contents Note: To W. A. Norton. Requests his resignation. Accession Number: A2761
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1852 February 4 |
Box 69 |
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Payne, A. Contents Note: To John Pitman. His views about compensation he should receive for his instruction in history. Accession Number: A2813
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1852 February 10 |
Box 69 |
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Pearce, William Wheaton, 1825-1867 (1846) Contents Note: To John Kingsbury. Accepts appointment as assistant to the professor of chemistry. Accession Number: A2811
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1852 February 18 |
Box 69 |
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Elliot, Lemuel H. Contents Note: Registrar's report to the Executive Committee of the Corporation.
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1852 April 9 |
Box 69 |
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Burgess, Thomas Contents Note: To the Corporation. Report of committee to examine records, journals and documents relative to the origin and proceedings of the Corporation. Accession Number: A19183
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1852 July 14 |
Box 69 |
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Brown University--Faculty Contents Note: [Recommendation of Nelson Wheeler]. Written by President Wayland and signed by eight faculty members. Recommending Wheeler as Professor of Greek Languages and Literature. Accession Number: A27995
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1852 September 4 |
Box 70 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: Receipt for "Documents of the City of Boston for the Year 1852". Accession Number: A9225
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1853 April 4 |
Box 70 |
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Gammell, William, 1812-1889 (1831) Contents Note: To John Kingsbury. With enclosed letter to John Kingsbury. Expresses his opinion about the new system of pay for professors. Accession Number: A2816
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1853 May 13 |
Box 70 |
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Emery, S. Hopkins Contents Note: Recommends Chester Isham Reed for honorary A.M. degree. Accession Number: A2842
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1853 July 5 |
Box 70 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: Receipt for the "Fourth Annaul Report of the Governors of the Alms House, New York, 1852". Accession Number: A20515
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1853 July 12 |
Box 70 |
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Barnard, Joseph Contents Note: To Dr. Pattison. Recommends L. B. Hanaford for an A.M. degree. Accession Number: A2838
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1853 August 30 |
Box 70 |
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Thurber, Charles, 1803-1886 (1827) Contents Note: To John Kingsbury. Accepts election as trustee. Accession Number: A2850
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1853 September 12 |
Box 70 |
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Cutting, Sewall Sylvester, 1813-1882 Contents Note: To John Kingsbury. Accepts election as trustee. Accession Number: A2851
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1853 September 13 |
Box 70 |
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Flanders, Charles Worthen, 1807-1875 (1839) Contents Note: To John Kingsbury. Acknowledges election as trustee. Accession Number: A2862
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1853 September 13 |
Box 70 |
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Thurber, Charles, 1803-1886 (1827) Contents Note: To John Kingsbury. Accepts election as trustee. Accession Number: A2850
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1853 September 12 |
Box 70 |
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Chase, Stephen Abbott Contents Note: To John Kingsbury. Accepts election as trustee. Accession Number: A2874
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1853 September 12 |
Box 70 |
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Cutting, Sewall Sylvester, 1813-1882 Contents Note: To John Kingsbury. Accepts election as trustee. Accession Number: A2851
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1853 September 13 |
Box 70 |
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Day, Albert, 1797-1876 Contents Note: To John Kingsbury. Accepts election as trustee. Accession Number: A2822
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1853 September 16 |
Box 70 |
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Brown University--Students Contents Note: [Petition]. Students rooming in University Hall ask that gas be introduced into their rooms. Lists names of students. Accession Number: A39448
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circa 1854 |
Box 70 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: Receipt for "The Charter and Ordinances of the Cityh of Providence, together with the Acts of the General Assembly Relating to the City". Accession Number: A324
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1854 |
Box 70 |
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Brown University--Corporation--Executive board Contents Note: From William J. Blatt, suggests the study of civil engineering instead of modern languages.
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1854 June 9 |
Box 70 |
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Flanders, Charles Worthen, 1807-1875 (1839) Contents Note: Accepts election to the board of trustees.
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1854 September 11 |
Box 70 |
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Chase, Stephen A. Contents Note: Accepts election to the board of trustees.
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1854 September 13 |
Box 70 |
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Brown University--Real estate committee Contents Note: Report.
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1855 |
Box 70 |
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Union College Contents Note: Resolutions, shared with the trusteess and faculty of Brown University.
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1855 June 25 |
Box 70 |
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Brown University--Faculty Contents Note: Report of committee on changes in exams for degrees. Accession Number: A25273
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1855 June 26 |
Box 70 |
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Chace, George Ide, 1808-1885 (1830) Contents Note: To [John] Kingsbury. Discusses unsatisfactory method of payment of salaries and requests that the Executive Board place ";the pay of the Professors on a satisfactory basis."; Accession Number: A6515
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1855 September 14 |
Box 70 |
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Cutting, Sewall Sylvester, 1813-1882 Contents Note: To the Corporation. Resigns as trustee. Accession Number: A3326
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1856 September 3 |
Box 70 |
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Brown University Contents Note: [Subscription list for portraits for Rhode Island Hall]. Subscription was originally for instructions in military tactics. With this, note by Reuben A. Guild about subscriptions.
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1857 |
Box 70 |
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Howland, George, 1806-1892 Contents Note: To John Kingsbury. Would grant Prof. Lincoln's request if his health is as represented.
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1857 February 5 |
Box 70 |
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Chace, George Ide, 1808-1885 (1830) Contents Note: To the Executive Board. Statement of number of students and of receipts and expenditures of the Department of Analytical Chemistry.
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1857 June 8 |
Box 70 |
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Bartlett, John Russell, 1805-1886 (h1848) Contents Note: To Secretary of the Corporation. List of portraits presented to Brown University and people at whose expense the collection was made.
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1857 August 31 |
Box 70 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: [Resolutions on the death of Moses Brown Ives].
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1857 September 3 |
Box 70 |
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Francis, John Brown, 1791-1864 (1808) Contents Note: To Samuel Boyd Tobey. Resignation as trustee.
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1857 September 3 |
Box 70 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: Receipt for "Notes of the Baptists, and their Principles, in Norwich, Connecticut".
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1857 September 29 |
Box 70 |
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Brown University Contents Note: List of Officers Salaries commencing in year 1852. Account of money paid in salaries, 1852-58. Does not list salaries of individuals.
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1858 |
Box 70 |
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Brown University--Executive Board Contents Note: [Report of Committee to examine conditions of prize funds in regard to application to encouragement of Boarding Clubs] Signed by B. Sears and Wm. S. Patten. Five pages removed. States conditions of President's premiums fund and University premiums fund with conclusion that incomes from these funds cannot be used for Boarding Clubs.
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1858 July 9 |
Box 70 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: [Report of committee on apparatus]. By T. P. Shepard for the committee. Recommends removal of laboratory of applied chemistry as gases are injurious to philosophical apparatus.
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1858 September 2 |
Box 70 |
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Warren, Jonah Goulding, 1812-1884 (1835) Contents Note: To John Kingsbury. Accepts election as trustee.
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1858 October 13 |
Box 70 |
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Collins, George Lewis, 1852-1926 (1873) Contents Note: To John Kingsbury. Accepts election as trustee.
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1858 October 4 |
Box 70 |
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Brown University--Real estate committee Contents Note: [Reports relating to land owned by Brown University separating Earle estate from Prospect Street] With these are note by Samuel Boyd Tobey, member of committee, June 15, and map showing land involved.
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1858 June |
Box 70 |
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Woods, Alva, 1794-1887 Contents Note: Stating history of fellowship and advising that the usual number of Baptist Fellows be restored upon the next vacancy.
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1859 |
Box 70 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: Statutes for scholarships passed by the Corporation at its annual meeting. Copy by Barnas Sears.
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1859 September |
Box 70 |
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Diman, Jeremiah Lewis, 1831-1881 (1851) Contents Note: To the Executive Board. Requests permission to accept position as Hollis Professor of Divinity in Harvard College. With this, draft of reply; no definite action taken.
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1859 October 8 |
Box 70 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: Regulations for payment to those who receive scholarships adopted by Executive Board. Copy by Barnas Sears.
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1859 October 14 |
Box 70 |
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Dunn, Robinson Potter, 1825-1867 (1843) Contents Note: To the Executive Board. Requests permission to give oral examinations to the whole class in rhetoric.
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1860 February 6 |
Box 70 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: [Report of committee on the subject of extra labor performed by Professors]. Written and signed by B. Sears, chairman. Appointment of E. H. Cutler and reassignment of duties of Prof. S. S. Greene during absence of Prof. Caswell; statements on need of higher salaries for faculty, specifically James B. Angell and John Larkin Lincoln; question of profit from work done for businessmen by Chemistry Department.
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1860 June 8 |
Box 70 |
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Sears, B. Contents Note: Report of the committee on the subject of extra labors of professors.
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1860 June 8 |
Box 70 |
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Chace, George Ide, 1808-1885 (1830) Contents Note: To Executive Board. Expresses ";views in regard to the aims, organization and conduct of the Department of Chemistry.";
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1860 June 8 |
Box 70 |
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Angell, James Burrill, 1829-1916 (1849) Contents Note: To the Executive Board. Resignation as professor of modern languages.
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1860 July 26 |
Box 70 |
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Vernon, Thomas Contents Note: To John Kingsbury. Resigns as trustee.
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1860 September 3 |
Box 70 |
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Kingsbury, John, 1801-1874 (1826) Contents Note: To the Corporation. Signed also by Samuel G. Arnold, William Gammell, John R. Bartlett, and William Patten. On presentation of portrait of Nathan B. Crocker.
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1860 September 4 |
Box 70 |
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Gammell, William, 1812-1889 (1831) Contents Note: Report of the com[mittee] on trien[nial] catalogue.
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1860 October 6 |
Box 70 |
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Kingsbury, John, 1801-1874 (1826) Contents Note: To M. B. I. Goddard. Vote on salary of E. H. Cutler.
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1861 June 6 |
Box 70 |
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Kingsbury, John, 1801-1874 (1826) Contents Note: To M. B. I. Goddard. Amount due President Sears is the same as paid quarterly to the German teacher.
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1861 June 8 |
Box 70 |
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Bishop, Nathan, 1808-1880 (1837) Contents Note: To the Corporation. Resigning from Board of Fellows.
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1861 August 22 |
Box 70 |
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Patten, William Samuel, 1800-1873 (1818) Contents Note: To the Corporation. Report of committee appointed to express the obligations of the Corporation to John Carter Brown for his gift of the Brown Lot. Appended letter from Committee to John Carter Brown, September 8, 1860.
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1861 September 2 |
Box 70 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: Report of special committee on income & expenditure. Written and signed by Alva Woods, chairman. Signed also by Wm. S. Patten and Wm. Goddard. Notes special expenditures for repair of Manning Hall and salary of financial agent, Horace T. Love.
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1862 September 1 |
Box 70 |
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Turner, Thomas Goodwin Contents Note: To John Kingsbury. Accepts election as trustee.
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1862 September 5 |
Box 70 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: [Reports of committee to ascertain in what way the income of the University may be increased and its annual expenses diminished]. Two reports.
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1863 |
Box 70 |
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Brown University Contents Note: [Subscription list for procuring a full-length portrait of Major General Ambrose E. Burnside].
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1863 February 3 |
Box 70 |
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Shepard, Thomas Perkins, 1817-1877 (1836) Contents Note: [Report of committee to procure the construction of paths east of the college buildings].
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1863 May 3 |
Box 70 |
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Kingsbury, John, 1801-1874 (1826) Contents Note: To R. H. Ives. Mr. Lyon is required to pay, in quarterly installments, for the current year a rent of $100 for the use of the Grammar School Building.
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1863 December 12 |
Box 70 |
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Gammell, William, 1812-1889 (1831) Contents Note: To the Executive Board. Resignation as professor of history and political economy. Draft of letter with this.
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1864 January 8 |
Box 70 |
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Brown University--Executive Board Contents Note: [Resolution on resignation of William Gammell].
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1864 March 11 |
Box 70 |
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Gammell, William, 1812-1889 (1831) Contents Note: To John Kingsbury. Thanking him for resolution of Executive Board on his resignation.
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1864 March 15 |
Box 70 |
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Hill, Nathaniel Peter, 1832-1900 (1856) Contents Note: To the Executive Board]. Requesting a leave of absence from April 23, 1864 to January 1, 1865 to accept a temporary job to supplement his income.
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1864 April |
Box 70 |
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Kingsbury, John, 1801-1874 (1826) Contents Note: [Report on salary due Professor Hill for services during absence of Professor Chace].
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1864 April 13 |
Box 70 |
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Kingsbury, John, 1801-1874 (1826) Contents Note: To L. Taylor. States salaries of Professors Pierce and Angell and payment due.
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1864 June 16 |
Box 70 |
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Brown University--Corporation--Executive board Contents Note: [Extract from records]. Authorizing treasurer to collect interest on stock and loans of the United Sates belonging to Brown University. Extracts, dated January 21 and March 29, 1867, certified by John Kingsbury. Accession Number: A18087, A18088
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1865 April 14 |
Box 70 |
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Elton, Romeo Contents Note: Endows a scholarship. Accession Number: A42985
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1865 July 27 |
Box 70 |
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Borden, Jefferson Contents Note: To John Kingsbury. Accepts election as trustee. Accession Number: A23067
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1865 September 12 |
Box 70 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: [Extracts from minutes]. Notes particularly the resignation of Robert H. Ives as treasurer.
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1866 September 6 |
Box 70 |
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Guild, Reuben Aldridge, 1822-1899 (1847) Contents Note: First annual report of the keeper of the Cabinet, on portraits in Rhode Island Hall. Accession Number: A6712
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1866 September 6 |
Box 70 |
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Sprague, William, 1831-1915 (h1861) Contents Note: To John Kingsbury. Accepts election as trustee.
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1866 September 9 |
Box 70 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: [Resolutions on the death of Robinson Potter Dunn]. Accession Number: A28037
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1867 |
Box 70 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: [Resolutions on the death of Samuel Boyd Tobey].
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1867 |
Box 70 |
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Chace, George Ide, 1808-1885 (1830) Contents Note: To John Kingsbury. Report of gift of chemical apparatus by John Carter Brown and Robert H. Ives.
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1867 April 4 |
Box 70 |
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Brown University--Corporation--Committee on Physical Science Contents Note: Report. Accession Number: A43088
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1867 April 12 |
Box 70 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: [Resolutions accepting resignation of Barnas Sears]. On verso, Resolutions...by William S. Patten. Rough draft of resolutions with this.
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1867 April 17 |
Box 70 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: [Report of committee to receive funds from retiring treasurer, Robert H. Ives]. Written and signed by A. Woods for the committee. Appended are copies of committee's certificate of receipt and receipt by new treasurer, Marshall Woods, November 21, 1866.
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1867 April 17 |
Box 70 |
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Anderson, Martin Brewer, 1815-1890 Contents Note: To Rev. [Baron] Stow. Declining presidency of Brown University.
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1867 June 7 |
Box 70 |
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Stow, Baron, 1801-1869 Contents Note: To John Kingsbury. Informs him that committee of six have informed Dr. M. B. Anderson of his election as President of Brown University.
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1867 June 17 |
Box 70 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: [Report of Committee on the Department of Analytical Chemistry]. Report by Thos. P. Shepard for the Committee.
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1867 July 2 |
Box 70 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: [Report of Committee on physical sciences]. Signed by G. L. Collins, chairman. Accession Number: A43089
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1867 July 12 |
Box 70 |
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Pierce, Edward Lillie, 1829-1897 (1850) Contents Note: To Wm. Gammell. Lists reasons why honorary LL.D. degree should be conferred upon Dr. Samuel Gridley Howe.
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1867 August |
Box 70 |
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Brown University--Corporation--Committee on presidential nominations Contents Note: [Minutes of meetings and report to Corporation]. Twelve items written between July 10, 1867 and February 6, 1868. Appointment of George Ide Chace as President pro tempore. Nomination of Ezekiel Gilman Robinson; upon his refusal, nomination of Alexis Caswell
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1867-1868 |
Box 70 |
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Gammell, William, 1812-1889 (1831) Contents Note: To A[lva] Woods. Recommending Samuel Gridley Howe for honorary degree.
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1867 August 24 |
Box 70 |
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Chace, George Ide, 1808-1885 (1830) Contents Note: To John Kingsbury. Suggests Brown University comply as soon as possible with conditions of an Act of Congress concerning the donation of lands.
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1867 September 4 |
Box 70 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: Report of the committee for examination in the department of rhetorican and English literature. Submitted by S. L. Caldwell, R. B. Duane, and J. G. Vose. Mentions death of Professor Dunn.
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1867 September 5 |
Box 70 |
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Brown University Contents Note: Subscriptions for the Portrait Gallery in Rhode Island Hall. In hand of Reuben A. Guild.
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1867 October 1 |
Box 70 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: Memorandum from the records of the corporation.
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1868 |
Box 70 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: [Report of committee on the department of the Latin language]. Written and signed by John Kingsbury for the committee. ";Prof. Lincoln has assumed the whole of the Instruction in this Department."; Accession Number: A42993
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1868 |
Box 70 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: The committee on raising funds.
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1868 May 7 |
Box 70 |
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Bowen, Henry Clark, 1785-1867 (1802) Contents Note: To [John] Kingsbury. Suggests honorary degree for Samuel S. Scammell, who attended Brown, but never received degree.
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1868 July 10 |
Box 70 |
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Warren, Jonah Goulding, 1812-1884 (1835) Contents Note: To [Samuel L.] Caldwell. Cannot meet with the committee on Saturday.
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1868 July 10 |
Box 70 |
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Brown University--Committee to Make a Nomination for the Chair of Rhetoric and English Literature.
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1868 September |
Box 70 |
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Brown University--Committee to Make a Nomination for the Chair of Rhetoric and English Literature. Contents Note: Nominating Timothy W. Bancroft. Accession Number: A3364
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1868 September |
Box 70 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: Committee appointed to advise the president (establishment of the Advisory and Executive Committee). Rough draft included.
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1868 September 2 |
Box 70a |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: Draft of meeting minutes.
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1868 September 3 |
Box 70 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: Resolution involving the charter.
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1869 June 26 |
Box 70 |
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Chase, Stephen Abbott Contents Note: To the chancellor of Brown University. Resigns as trustee. Accession Number: A3335
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1869 August |
Box 70 |
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McKenzie, William Scott, 1832-1896 Contents Note: To S. L. Caldwell. Recommending that Silas Alward be awarded A.M. degree ad eundem. Biographical information about Alward. Accession Number: A23455
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1869 August 9 |
Box 70 |
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Chase, Stephen Abbott Contents Note: To.... Asks him to render his resignation as trustee as he does not know the name of the chancellor. Accession Number: A3336
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1868 August 20 |
Box 70 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: Financial statements made to the corporation by the president at the annual meeting.
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1868 September |
Box 70 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: [Resolutions of the death of James H. Duncan] Resolutions offered by Alva Woods. Accession Number: A28014
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1869 September 2 |
Box 70 |
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Hazard, Rowland Gibson, 1801-1888 Contents Note: To S. S. Bradford. Accepting election as trustee. Accession Number: A23101
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1869 September 11 |
Box 70 |
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Duncan, Rebecca W. Contents Note: To S. S. Bradford. Thanking the Corporation for resolutions on death of her father, James Henry Duncan. Accession Number: A23086
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1869 September 20 |
Box 70 |
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Pollard, Andrew, 1814-1886 Contents Note: To the Board of Fellows. Signed also by George D. Miles. Recommending William Watson Waterman for honorary A.M. degree.
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1870 June 24 |
Box 70 |
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Wayland, Heman Lincoln, 1830-1898 (1849) Contents Note: To John Kingsbury. Will of the late President Wayland provides that his executors may make changes in disposition of President's premiums within five years after his decease. Writer asks for extension of three years.
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1870 June 24 |
Box 70 |
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Kingsbury, John, 1801-1874 (1826) Contents Note: To Dr. Caswell and W. S. Patten. Cannot accept appointment to committee ";to whom was referred that part of the President's Report which relates to the erection of a new building for a Museum of Natural History.";
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1870 July 30 |
Box 70 |
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Potter, William H. Contents Note: To J. C. Stockbridge. Recommends Prof. Buckland and D. A. Daboll for honorary degrees.
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1870 November 26 |
Box 70 |
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Huntington, F. D. Contents Note: To. Recommends Rev. George H. McKnight for honorary D. D. degree.
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1871 April 10 |
Box 70 |
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Park, Edwards Amasa, 1808-1900 (1826) Contents Note: To John Kingsbury. Recommends Henry Allon and Warren Lovering for honorary degrees.
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1871 June 17 |
Box 70 |
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Chace, George Ide, 1808-1885 (1830) Contents Note: To the Corporation. Tenders his resignation as professor of intellectual and moral philosophy.
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1871 June 26 |
Box 70 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: [Report of the committee on cooperation of the alumni] Written and signed by Alexis Caswell. Further suggests organization of the University Grammar School under faculty of Brown University. Accession Number: A42908(1-5)
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1871 June 28 |
Box 70 |
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Brown University--Real estate committee Contents Note: [Report recommending exchange of land]. Recommends exchange of land with H. G. Russell to obtain for Brown University the land between the college campus and Thayer Street belonging to the heirs of Moses B. Ives. Signed, Alva Woods and Moses B. Ives. With this, document by H. G. Russell, April 22, 1871, agreeing to exchange, and document by Robert H. Ives, July 2, 1871, receipt for quit claim deed from Brown University to Ann A. Ives and H. G. Russell.
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1871 June 29 |
Box 70 |
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Brown University--Corporation--Advisory and Executive Committee Contents Note: Resolutions. Accession Number: A20924
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1871 September 6 |
Box 70 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: [Notes on Dr. Park's absence from Corporation meetings for five years].
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1872 |
Box 70 |
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Pirkey, Oval Contents Note: To Charles E. Aaron. Would welcome a degree from Brown University.
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1872 January 18 |
Box 70 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: [Vote of appreciation to George Ide Chace] Requests that his service be continued.
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1872 January 24 |
Box 70 |
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Chace, George Ide, 1808-1885 (1830) Contents Note: To A[lvah] Hovey. Cannot comply with first resolution passed by the Corporation the second resolution does not require an immediate answer.
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1872 January 27 |
Box 70 |
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Appleton, John Howard, 1844-1930 (1863) Contents Note: To the Executive and Advisory Committee of the Corporation. Requests permission to finish instruction for term two weeks earlier in order to go to Europe. "; Request granted A. Caswell.";
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1872 May |
Box 70 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: [Reports of the Committee to superintend the construction of the addition to Rhodes Island Hall] Written and signed by A. Caswell for the committee.
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1874-1875 |
Box 70 |
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Chace, George Ide Contents Note: To Committee.
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1872 February 5 |
Box 70 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: Receipt for four photgraphs views of Louisiana bridge; copy of Railroad Gazette and pamphlet on Leveeing Mississippi River.
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1874 May 5 |
Box 70 |
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Brown University--Committee on Addition to Rhode Island Hall Contents Note: Report.
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1874 June 21 |
Box 70 |
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Brown University--Committee on Addition to Rhode Island Hall Contents Note: Report. Accession Number: A42971(1)
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1874 June 26 |
Box 70 |
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Bradford, S.S. Contents Note: Resignation letter. Accession Number: A3404
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1874 July 18 |
Box 70 |
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Brown University--Committee on Addition to Rhode Island Hall Contents Note: Report. Accession Number: A42971(2)
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1875 June 16 |
Box 70 |
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Guild, Reuben Aldridge, 1822-1899 (1847) Contents Note: To the Corporation. Reports in behalf of the Alumni Association the nominations for vacancies on the Board of Trustees.
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1875 June 17 |
Box 70 |
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Woods, Marshall, 1824-1899 (1845) Contents Note: To Rowland Hazard and Alexis Caswell.
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1875 June 19 |
Box 70 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: Receipt for Baptist Year Book, seven volumes, 1868-1874. Accession Number: A9535
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1876 March |
Box 70 |
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Brown University--Corporation Library Committee Accession Number: A232271
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1876 June 22 |
Box 70 |
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Hamlin, Charles E. Contents Note: To Marshall Woods. Accepts professorship in Brown University.
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1877 July 6 |
Box 70 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: Gift acknowledgment of "4 Monkeys (mounted)". Accession Number: A13134
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1877 October 4 |
Box 70 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: To A. A. Reed]. Acknowledgment of gift to museum of birds and animals. Signed, E. G. Robinson and J. W. P. Jenks. Accession Number: A14713
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1878 June 1 |
Box 70 |
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Davis, Isaac, 1799-1883 (1822) Contents Note: To the Corporation. Resignation from Board of Fellows.
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1879 May 26 |
Box 70 |
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Parker, Gilman Parker, 1856-1902 (1878) Contents Note: To the Advisory and Executive Committee. Suggests plan for the renting of rooms.
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circa 1880 |
Box 70 |
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Woods, Alva, 1794-1887 Contents Note: Suggests to members of the Corporation that a Baptist should fill Alexander Duncan's fellowship upon vacancy.
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1880 |
Box 70 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: Report of the committee on the English language and literature. Signed by R. Hazard, William Gammell, A. N. Arnold, A. B. Chace.
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1880 June 17 |
Box 70 |
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Brown University--Corporation--Advisory and Executive Committee Contents Note: [Resolution giving permission to Dr. E. T. Caswell to exhibit portrait of Alexis Caswell in store of Tilden and Thurber] Seven signatures added.
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1880 June 25 |
Box 70 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: [Report of committee on new plan for defraying expense of the commencement dinner] Signed by Heman Lincoln, J. C. Stockbridge, A. B. Chace.
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1881 |
Box 70 |
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Brown University--Committee on reconstruction of University Hall Contents Note: Two reports submitted by C. S. Bradley.
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circa 1881 |
Box 70 |
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Jenks, John Whipple Potter, 1819-1894 (1838) Contents Note: Gift to the museum from Matthew Bolles. Accession Number: A51592
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1881 January 21 |
Box 70 |
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Jenks, John Whipple Potter, 1819-1894 (1838) Contents Note: Gift to the museum from Wilfred H. Munro, class of 1870.
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1881 April 19 |
Box 70 |
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Duncan, Alexander, 1805-1889 Contents Note: To [William] Gammell. Will comply with request of Brown University for his portrait.
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1881 May 30 |
Box 70 |
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Brown University--Associated Alumni Contents Note: To the Corporation of Brown University. Presenting portraits of Rowland Gibson Hazard, Theron Metcalf, John Brown Francis, John Henry Clifford, portrait bust of Lafayette Sabine Foster.
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1881 June 11 |
Box 70 |
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Woods, Anne Brown Francis Contents Note: To [William] Gammell. Concerning portrait of her father, Governor Francis, which she presents to Brown University.
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1881 June 13 |
Box 70 |
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Whittier, John Greenleaf, 1807-1892 Contents Note: To Richard Atwater. Expresses the hope that Brown University will open its doors to women students.
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1881 July 10 |
Box 70 |
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Brown University--Christian Association Contents Note: To the Corporation. Request of Christian Association and Missionary Society of Inquiry for a room in the university for their use. Signed by James A. Brown, Isaac B. Burgess, George B. Wakeman. Accession Number: A28003
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circa 1882 |
Box 70 |
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Woods, Marshall, 1824-1899 (1845) Contents Note: To the Corporation. Resignation as treasurer of Brown University.
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1882 June 22 |
Box 70 |
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Young Men's Christian Association, Providence, R.I. Contents Note: [Agreement with Brown University for use of gymnasium by students]. Signed by William D. Nisbet.
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1882 September 29 |
Box 70 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: [Resolution accepting portraits]. Portraits of Horatio N. Slater, Isaac Davis, Alexander Duncan and Romeo Elton, given by the Associated Alumni.
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Box 70 |
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Brown University--Christian Association Contents Note: To the Corporation. Request of Christian Association and Missionary Society of Inquiry for a room in the university for their use. Signed by James A. Brown, Isaac B. Burgess, Geo. B. Wakeman.
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circa 1882 |
Box 70 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: Report of committee on readjustment of the duties pertaining to the office of the registrar. Accession Number: A42900(1-4)
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1883 June |
Box 70 |
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Brown University--Corporation--Nominating Committee Contents Note: Report.
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1883 June 21 |
Box 70 |
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Brown University--Real estate committee Contents Note: [Report on attempt to purchase lot adjoining east campus]. Signed by five members of committee. Owner of lot refused to sell.
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1883 June 21 |
Box 70 |
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Brown University--Real estate committee Contents Note: [Report on fencing the ball grounds]. Signed by five members of the committee.
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circa 1883 |
Box 70 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: Report of committee on readjustment of the duties pertaining to the office of the registrar. Written and signed by William Gammell. Also signed by Merrick Lyon, Wm. Goddard, Rowland Hazard, Daniel Leach. On need for greater supervision of the University's property. Duties of steward and registrar may be performed by one person.
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1883 June 21 |
Box 70 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: [Report of committee on heating Manning Hall]. Signed by A. Woods, Marshall Woods, Merrick Lyon, Daniel Leach. With this, copies of bids for work by Ellery Millard and Le Bosquet Bros.
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1883 September 12 |
Box 70 |
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Upton, Winslow, 1853-1914 (1875) Contents Note: [Statement in regard to proposed laboratory].
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1884 May 8 |
Box 70 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: [Report of committee on observatory]. Signed by William Gammell and E. G. Robinson.
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1884 June 19 |
Box 70 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: [Report of committee on the duties of the registrar]. Written and signed by William Gammell. Signed also by Wm. Goddard, Merrick Lyon, Daniel Leach, Rowland Hazard, Arnold B. Chace, E. G. Robinson. Recommending division of registrar's present duties between registrar and steward. Suggests engaging Gilman P. Robinson as Registrar and Archibald G. Delaney as Steward. Accession Number: A42981
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1884 September 3 |
Box 70 |
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Brown University--Faculty Contents Note: To the Board of Fellows. Submitted by Nathaniel F. Davis, Secretary of the Faculty. Requests the new rules be observed in conferring the degree of Master of Arts. Note added by Alvah Hovey, July 25, 1887, stating that he will recommend that the Board grant the request.
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1887 May 3 |
Box 70 |
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Lincoln, John Larkin, 1817-1891 (1836) Contents Note: To the Corporation. Requesting leave of absence to go abroad for his wife's health and continuance of his salary on condition that he provide for instruction of his classes at his own expense.
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1887 June 15 |
Box 70 |
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Wilcox, C. F. Contents Note: To S. L. Caldwell. Mrs. Burrough concerned by Corporation's failure to acknowledge her gift of a portrait of David Howell.
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1887 July 18 |
Box 70 |
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Porter, Henry Kirke, 1840-1921 (1860) Contents Note: To the Corporation. On the purchase of a collection of casts made for the University; praises John Larkin Lincoln as a teacher.
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1888 February 21 |
Box 70 |
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Brown University--Class of 1868 Contents Note: To the President and the Corporation. Written by William Carey Poland. On the class fund, which is to be used to purchase plaster casts and other material for the illustration of classical art. The fund is to be turned over to the treasurer and a committee appointed. Mentions purchase of cast of Hermes of Praxitiles.
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1888 June 20 |
Box 70 |
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Lincoln, John Larkin, 1817-1891 (1836) Contents Note: To the Corporation. Announcing gift of $250 from George Van Ness Lothrop for purchase of books on classical subjects for the library.
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1888 August 20 |
Box 70 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: [Report of committee on finance]. Signed by William Goddard, Mortimer H. Hartwell, Daniel Leach. Report on resolutions of the Corporation concerning funds of the University.
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1888 August 23 |
Box 70 |
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Woods, Marshall, 1824-1899 (1845) Contents Note: To [Samuel L.] Caldwell. Does not wish to be nominated for reelection to the investment committee. Accession Number: A39398
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1888 September 4 |
Box 70 |
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Granger, Abraham Holley Contents Note: To [Samuel L.] Caldwell. Feels that the records ";ought to show by whose authority the existing laws of college were ordained.";
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1888 September 12 |
Box 70 |
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Park, Edwards Amasa, 1808-1900 (1826) Contents Note: To [John C.] Stockbridge. Concerning Asa Messer.
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1888 December 13 |
Box 70 |
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Phelps, Sylvanus Dryden, 1816-1895 (1844) Contents Note: To S. L. Caldwell. Inquires about an A.M. degree for his son, Arthur Stevens Phelps.
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1889 June 13 |
Box 70 |
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Burrage, Henry Sweetser, 1837-1926 (1861) Contents Note: To [Samuel L.] Caldwell. Accepts appointment as a trustee.
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1889 June 28 |
Box 70 |
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Green, Arnold, 1838-1903 (1858) Contents Note: To S. L. Caldwell. Accepts appointment as trustee.
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1889 July 4 |
Box 70 |
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Duncan, Samuel White, 1838-1898 (1860) Contents Note: To S. L. Caldwell. Accepts appointment as a fellow.
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1889 September 18 |
Box 70 |
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Brown University--Corporation Committee on the Reorganization of the Fiscal Department Contents Note: Report
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1891 |
Box 70 |
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Brown University--Corporation Committee on the Observatory Contents Note: Final report.
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1892 |
Box 70 |
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Blackinton, Mary D. Contents Note: To the Corporation. Presenting $1000 for the James Fletcher Blackinton scholarship for indigent students in memory of her husband. Accession Number: A6496
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1892 February 12 |
Box 70 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: Agreement with the Rhode Island Trust Company. Copy. Accession Number: A19313
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1892 March 16 |
Box 70 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: Gift acknowledgment of The Wesley Memorial Volume. Accession Number: A10923
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1892 August 6 |
Box 70a |
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Goddard, R.H. Contents Note: To Thomas Anderson, accepts election to the Board of Fellows of Brown University. Accession Number: A6342
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1893 July 3 |
Box 70a |
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Barley, William Contents Note: From Thomas Anderson, informing him of honorary degree. Accession Number: A10608
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1893 July 4 |
Box 70a |
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Foster, William E. Contents Note: Regarding his honorary degree. Accession Number: A6544
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1893 July 6 |
Box 70a |
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Mount, William D. Contents Note: Regarding physical laboratory assistant. Accession Number: A17600
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1893 July 7 |
Box 70a |
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Foster, William Eaton Contents Note: To [Thomas D.] Anderson. With enclosures: an extract from Dr. Woolsey's article, an extract from Foster's article in The Nation, also a circular letter seeking the discontinuance of awarding honorary Ph.D. degrees.
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1893 August 8 |
Box 70a |
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Jenks, John Whipple Potter, 1819-1894 (1838) Contents Note: To the Corporation. Reports alterations to museum: need for permanent fund for museum; purchase of mounted lioness. Accession Number: A27991
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1893 September 4 |
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Hazard, Rowland Gibson, 1855-1918 (1876) Contents Note: To Thomas D. Anderson. Accepting election as trustee. Accession Number: A6480
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1894 June 22 |
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Olney, Richard, 1835-1916 (1856) Contents Note: To Thomas D. Anderson. Written by a private secretary. Acknowledging election as fellow.
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1894 June 23 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: [Resolution on the death of Ezekiel Gilman Robinson]. Rough draft.
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1894 September 17 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: [Agreement with Wm. A. Chapman & Co.]. For addition to boiler house at Brown. Signed by A. B. Chace.
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1895 August 13 |
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Hill, John E. Contents Note: Reports on the future development of the present campus of Brown University. Signed by John E. Hill and Norman M. Isham. With map of property of Brown University showing proposed buildings.
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1895 December 17 |
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Adams, Robert John Contents Note: To [Thomas D.] Anderson. Recommending Rev. George E. Horr for honorary D.D. degree.
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1896 May 18 |
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Park, Edwards Amasa Contents Note: To Board of Trustees. Resigns as fellow because of ill health.
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Rhode Island Pharmaceutical Association Contents Note: To the Advisory and Executive Committee. Requesting that a course in pharmacy be established at Brown. Signed by ten members of the association. With a tentative outline of the proposed course and a letter by Hermon Carey Bumpus, June 4, 1897, commenting on the proposal; and printed report of committee to consider establishing a school of pharmacy.
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1897 |
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Lawrence, William Contents Note: To Henry S. Burrga. Glad to hear that Sumner U. Shearman has received D.D. degree.
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1897 April 10 |
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Burrage, Henry Sweetser, 1837-1926 (1861) Contents Note: To B. F. Clarke. Recommending Rev. Sumner U. Shearman for honorary D.D. degree.
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1897 April 12 |
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Stiness, John H. Contents Note: To Thomas D. Anderson. Accepts election as a fellow.
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1897 June 21 |
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Anthony, Frank William Contents Note: Criticizes the trustees. Accession Number: A6375
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1897 August 5 |
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Brown University--Committee on Presidential Nominations Accession Number: A28013
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1899 February 8 |
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Brown University--Committee on Presidential Nominations Accession Number: A29735
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1899 March |
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Poland, William Carey, 1846-1929 (1868) Contents Note: To the President and Corporation. Recommends the placement of the busts of Washington and Franklin in the Museum of Fine Arts under his direction.
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1899 June 19 |
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Anderson, Thomas D. Contents Note: Puts forth application of Professor Sears for promotion. Accession Number: A3312
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1900 April 3 |
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Anderson, Thomas D. Contents Note: Next meeting of the board of fellows will be consideration of the candidates forhonorary degrees and the proposed changeds in requirements for admission. Accession Number: A6419
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1900 April 24 |
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Keen, W.W. Contents Note: Cannot attend the corporation meeting in May because of attendance to the American Surgical Association. Accession Number: A6421
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1900 April 25 |
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Grisham, G.N. Contents Note: To Thomas Anderson, thanking him for bestowing his degree with the class of 1878, by special vote, and for the offer of an honorary degree. He had just returned from Hampton where he read a paper at a conference of the betterment of the African American race. Accession Number: A6417
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1900 August 8 |
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MacDonald, William Contents Note: Accepts appoinment as professor of history. Accession Number: A3309
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1901 July 13 |
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Miller, M.M. Contents Note: Accepts appointment as instructor in civil engineering. Accession Number: A3308
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1901 July 16 |
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Fowler, Henry T. Contents Note: Accepts appointment of professor of Biblical studies. Accession Number: A3310
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1901 July 28 |
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Brown University--Corporation--Committee on Plans and Equipment for an engineering building. Contents Note: Report. Accession Number: A4295
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1901 |
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Brown University--Committee of Management of the John Carter Brown Library Contents Note: Report confirming the locatoin of the John Carter Brown Library. Accession Number: A51934
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circa 1901 |
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Faunce, William H.P. Contents Note: Acknowledges gift of Bibliotheca Americana. Accession Number: A2912
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circa 1901 |
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Bajnotti, Paul Contents Note: Gives money to Brown University for the erection of Carrie Tower. Accession Number: A2520
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1903 April 29 |
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Brown University--Library Committee Contents Note: New building discussion. Accession Number: A51436
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1903 June |
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Tillinghast, Louis A. Contents Note: Recieves master of arts with the class of 1857. Accession Number: A6551
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1903 June 23 |
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Tillinghast, Louis A. Accession Number: A6552
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1903 June 26 |
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Tillinghast, Louis A. Accession Number: A6553
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1903 July 4 |
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Brown University--Library Committee Contents Note: New building discussion. Accession Number: A51436
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1903 September 1 |
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Ely, W.B. Accession Number: A54676
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1903 June 27 |
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Brown University--Cammarian Contents Note: On athletics. Accession Number: A17243
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1904 June 16 |
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Brown University--Committee on the Carpenter Prize Fund Contents Note: Report. Accession Number: A43060
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1905 June 19 |
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Brown University--Committee on the Carpenter Prize Fund Contents Note: Report. Accession Number: A43060
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1907 June 20 |
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Brown University--Committee on the Carpenter Prize Fund Contents Note: Report. Accession Number: A43060
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1908 June 18 |
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Brown Club of Philadelphia Contents Note: Request that fund be renamed.
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1910 January 25 |
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Brown University--Committee on the Carpenter Prize Fund Contents Note: Report.
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1912 May 20 |
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Howard, Jesse
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1912 June 20 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: Reciept for gift of "Alma Mater" form Dr. Halsey De Wolf.
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1915 July 15 |
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Faunce, William H.P. Contents Note: Notice of meeting.
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1924 September 19 |
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Brown University--Corporation Contents Note: Extracts from the corporation records concerning the charter.
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1926 |
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Slade, William Adams Contents Note: Asks that the Women's College be named "Andrews College".
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circa 1928 |
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Bumpus, Hermon C. Contents Note: To the Board of Trustees, informing them of an action discontinuing the granting of the degree of Bachelor of Philosophy.
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1934 June 30 |