Guide to the Bruce Donovan Papers, 1974-1988

(bulk 1977-1988)


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

Published in 2020

Collection Overview

Title: Bruce Donovan Papers
Date range: 1974-1988, (bulk 1977-1988)
Creator: Donovan, Bruce E., 1937-2011
Extent: .5 linear feet
Abstract: This collection contains material generated by a committee called "Administrators Concerned with Alcohol and Other Drugs", including meeting minutes (and ancillary material), and correspondence. The meeting minutes and correspondence examine ways in which alcohol and drug abuse and dependency could be controlled on campus, including ways to limit alcohol consumption at student gatherings.
Language of materials: English
Repository: John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts
Collection number: OF.1CA.D2

Scope & content

This collection contains material generated by a committee called "Administrators Concerned with Alcohol and Other Drugs", including meeting minutes (and ancillary material), and correspondence. The meeting minutes and correspondence examine ways in which alcohol and drug abuse and dependency could be controlled on campus, including ways to limit alcohol consumption at student gatherings.

Access Points

Subject Organizations Subject Topics

Arrangement

The arrangement was kept in the original alphabetical order.

Biographical/Historical Note

Bruce Elliot Donovan, born March 8, 1937, died July 11, 2011; U.S. academic, university administrator and leading authority on Greek papyrology; held titles of Professor of Classics and Associate Dean of the College at Brown University; graduated Brown University in 1959 and received Ph.D. in Classics from Yale in 1965; served as a Woodrow Wilson Fellow, a Fulbright Scholar, and a Fellow of the Center for Hellenic Studies, named Brown University’s first Dean of Chemical Dependency in 1977)

Access & Use

Access to the collection: There are no restrictions on access, except for the folder titled Police and Security Incident Reports, and that the collection can only be seen by prior appointment. Some materials may be stored off-site and cannot be produced on the same day on which they are requested.
Use of the materials: Although Brown University has physical ownership of the collection and the materials contained therein, it does not claim literary rights. Researchers should note that compliance with copyright law is their responsibility. Researchers must determine the owners of the literary rights and obtain any necessary permissions from them.
Preferred citation: Bruce Donovan papers, OF-1CA-D2, Brown University Library
Contact information: John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts
Box A
Brown University
Providence, RI, 02912
Telephone: Manuscripts: 401-863-3723; University Archives: 401-863-2148
Email: Manuscripts: hay@brown.edu; University Archives: archives@brown.edu

Administrative Information

ABOUT THE COLLECTION  
ABOUT THE FINDING AID  
Author: Finding aid prepared by Raymond Butti
Encoding: This finding aid was produced using the RIAMCO EAD spreadsheet, 2020 March 20
Descriptive rules: Finding aid based on Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

Additional Information

Inventory


Box [31236094357426] 1, Folder 1 Administrators Concerned with Alcohol and Other Drugs
1987-1989
Box [31236094357426] 1, Folder 2 Administrators Concerned with Alcohol and Other Drugs
1987-1989
Box [31236094357426] 1, Folder 3 Alcohol Committee
1987-1988
Box [31236094357426] 1, Folder 4 Alcohol/Drug Peer Educators
Undated
Box [31236094357426] 1, Folder 5 Alcohol Orientation
1980-1988
Box [31236094357426] 1, Folder 6 Alcohol/Drug Policy Enforcement Group
1986-1988
Box [31236094357426] 1, Folder 7 Correspondence
1985-1986
Box [3123609435742] 1, Folder 8 Correspondence
1987-1988
Box [31236094357426] 1, Folder 9 Meeting Minutes
1986 Jul 24
Box [31236094357426] 1, Folder 10 Meeting Minutes
1986 Aug 21
Box [31236094357426] 1, Folder 11 Meeting Minutes
1986 Sep 12
Box [31236094357426] 1, Folder 12 Meeting Minutes
1986 Oct 9
Box [31236094357426] 1, Folder 13 Meeting Minutes
1986 Nov 14
Box [31236094357418] 2, Folder 1 Meeting Minutes
1986 Dec 12
Box [31236094357418] 2, Folder 2 Meeting Minutes
1987 Feb 13
Box [31236094357418] 2, Folder 3 Meeting Minutes
1987 Mar 13
Box [31236094357418] 2, Folder 4 Meeting Minutes
1987 Apr 10
Box [31236094357418] 2, Folder 5 Meeting Minutes
1987 May 8
Box [31236094357418] 2, Folder 6 Meeting Minutes
1987 May 12
Box [31236094357418] 2, Folder 7 Meeting Minutes
1987 May 29
Box [31236094357418] 2, Folder 8 Meeting Minutes
1987 Aug 21
Box [31236094357418] 2, Folder 9 Meeting Minutes
1987 Sep 11
Box [31236094357418] 2, Folder 10 Meeting Minutes
1987 Oct 9
Box [31236094357418] 2, Folder 11 Meeting Minutes
1987 Nov 13
Box [31236094357418] 2, Folder 12 Meeting Minutes
1987 Dec 11
Box [31236094357418] 2, Folder 13 Meeting Minutes
1988 Jan 20
Box [31236094357418] 2, Folder 14 Meeting Minutes
1988 Feb 12
Box [31236094357418] 2, Folder 15 Pamphlets, Handbooks, etc.
Undated
Box [31236094357418] 2, Folder 16 Personal Assistance Program
1974-1985
Box [31236094357418] 2, Folder 17 Personal Assistance Program
1974-1985
Box [31236094357418] 2, Folder 18 Police and Security Incident Reports
1987