Guide to the Jane Fiske Harrison papers, 1961-1964
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 2024
Collection Overview
| Title: | Jane Fiske Harrison papers |
| Date range: | 1961-1964 |
| Creator: | Harrison, Jane Fiske |
| Extent: | 1.5 Linear Feet (1 1-size oversize box and 1 half-file box) |
| Abstract: | Jane Fiske Harrison graduated from Pembroke College, the women's college in Brown University until 1971, in 1965 with an AB in American literature. This collection contains Fiske Harrison's Pembroke College beanie and green wool blazer, "Blueprint 1965" face book, correspondence from her high school English teacher and fellow Pembroke College alumna, and a special section of The Providence Sunday Journalhonoring Brown University's 200th anniversary. Materials date from 1961 – 1964. |
| Repository: | John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts |
| Collection number: | OF.1ZP.2023.065 |
Scope & content
Jane Fiske Harrison graduated from Pembroke College, the women's college in Brown University until 1971, in 1965 with an AB in American literature. This collection contains Fiske Harrison's Pembroke College beanie and green wool blazer, "Blueprint 1965" face book, correspondence from her high school English teacher and fellow Pembroke College alumna, and a special section of The Providence Sunday Journalhonoring Brown University's 200th anniversary. Materials date from 1961 – 1964 and are arranged alphabetically by record type.Access Points
Subject Organizations Subject Topics- Pembroke College (Brown University)--Alumni and alumnae
- Brown University--Alumni and alumnae
- Women and Gender at Brown University
Arrangement
This collection is arranged into 1 series alphabetically by record type.
Biographical/Historical Note
Jane Fiske Harrison graduated from Pembroke College, the women's college in Brown University until 1971, in 1965 with an AB in American literature.Access & Use
| Access to the collection: | There are no restrictions on access, except that the collection can only be seen by prior appointment. Some materials may be stored off-site and cannot be produced on the same day on which they are requested. |
| Use of the materials: | All researchers seeking to publish materials from the collections of the John Hay Library are requested to complete a Notice of Intent to Publish, prior to reproducing, quoting, or otherwise publishing any portion or extract from this collection. Although Brown University has physical ownership of the collection and the materials contained therein, it does not claim literary rights. It is up to the researcher to determine the owners of the literary rights and to obtain any necessary permissions from them. |
| Preferred citation: | Jane Fiske Harrison papers, OF.1ZP.2023.065, Box [#], Folder [#], Pembroke Center Archives, John Hay Library, Brown University. |
| 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 | |
| Acquisition: | Gift of Jane Fiske Harrison in 2021 and 2023. |
| Processing information: | This collection was part of the Pembroke Center's Christine Dunlap Farnham Archive until 2024 when collections were recataloged. All collections previously grouped under that title are now searchable under the subject headings "Women and Gender at Brown University" or "Feminist Activism in Rhode Island." |
| ABOUT THE FINDING AID | |
| Author: | Finding aid prepared by Amanda Knox, on behalf of the Pembroke Center for the Teaching and Research on Women and the Brown University Library. |
| Encoding: | This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2024-06-05. |
| Descriptive rules: | Finding aid based on Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS) |
| Sponsor: | Curatorial work provided by Mary Murphy, on behalf of the Pembroke Center for Teaching and Research on Women and the Brown University Library. |
Additional Information
Inventory
| Box [31236104063998] 1XX | Blazer and beanie: class of 1965 first-year beanie with "Jane F." inscribed inside and her Pembroke College class of 1965 green wool blazer |
circa 1961 |
| Box [31236104064442] 2, Folder 1 | Booklet: "Blueprint 1965;" includes handwritten notes about when students got pinned, engaged, or married Contents Note: The Blueprint booklet, also known as a "Face book," includes photos of Pembroke College students alongside their home addresses and dorm buildings |
September 1961 |
| Box [31236104064442] 2, Folder 2 | Correspondence to Fiske Harrison from "Ann" (Pembroke College graduate and Fiske Harrison's high school English teacher) re: living off campus |
May 22, 1961 |
| Box [31236104064442] 2, Folder 3 | Newspaper: The Providence Sunday Journal: A Special Section: "Brown University, 1764-1964" |
September 27, 1964 |