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William H. Vanderbilt Gubernatorial Papers
Formal title:
William H. Vanderbilt Gubernatorial Papers
Extent:
47 box(es)
Date range:
1936-1941
Abstract:
William Henry Vanderbilt served as governor of Rhode Island from 1939 to 1941. These papers consist primarily of correspondence concerning applications for patronage positions and/or charitable donations. Also included are campaign speeches, reports, Vanderbilt's two annual messages to the General Assembly, and materials relating to a controversy over the dismissal of Rhode Island State College President, Raymond G. Bressler.
Repository:
University of Rhode Island, University Archives and Special Collections
Collection call no:
Mss. Gr. 60
Williams (Linda) papers
Formal title:
Linda Williams papers
Extent:
25 Linear Feet
Date range:
1945-2020 (1962-2016)
Abstract:
This collection contains the papers of Linda Williams, Professor Emerita in Film & Media and Rhetoric from the University of California at Berkeley. Her academic interests center on Feminist Theory and "body genres," genres designed to elicit a specific physical reaction. These include pornography, melodrama, and horror. Other areas of focus in both research and teachings include "race" films, Oscar Micheaux, Spike Lee, Surrealist cinema, David Lynch, Pedro Almodóvar, Luis Buñuel, film theory, musicals, and the HBO series "The Wire." Materials in this collection date from approximately 1945 to 2020 and document her academic career through correspondence, conference materials, teaching, writings, and research.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.2015.011
Wilmeth (Don B.) research files for the Cambridge Guide to the American Theatre
Formal title:
Don B. Wilmeth research files for the Cambridge Guide to the American Theatre
Extent:
15.0 Linear feet
Date range:
1980-2005
Abstract:
This collection of research files consists of newspaper clippings, magazine articles, e-mails, press releases, playbills, postcards, letters, student papers, lecture notes, brochures and conference presentations which form the basis for the research and writing of the second edition of
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.2008.004
Winans (A. D.) collection
Formal title:
A. D. Winans collection
Extent:
1 linear foot
Date range:
1977-2010
Abstract:
A. D. (Allan Davis) Winans is a native San Francisco poet and writer, part of the North Beach Beat era. He is the author of 45 books of poetry and prose and edited and published Second Coming Press for its entire l7 years. This collection contains correspondence, along with video and audio recordings of poetry readings and interviews between 1977 and 2008. The Brown University Library also has the records of the Second Coming Press.
Repository:
Brown University Library
Collection call no:
Ms. 2010.014
Winston (Gloria) papers
Formal title:
Gloria Winston papers
Extent:
.25 linear feet
Date range:
1973–2018
Abstract:
This collection includes a Pembroke College in Brown University class of 1948 25th reunion booklet, 70th reunion photos and handwritten memories from classmates, and photos of Thelma Zen. Materials date from 1973 to 2018 and were donated by Gloria Winston, President of the class of 1948.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
OF.1ZP.2022.002
Witchell (Helen Edwards) papers
Formal title:
Helen Edwards Witchell papers
Extent:
.25 linear feet
Date range:
1912-1932
Abstract:
This series documents Helen Edwards Witchell's education, teaching career, and credentials, 1912-1932.
Repository:
Rhode Island School of Design Archives
Collection call no:
10.2.10
Wolk (Ronald A.) files
Formal title:
Ronald A. Wolk files
Extent:
2.0 Linear feet
Date range:
circa 1969-1976
Abstract:
The Ronald A. Wolk files contain administrative records, correspondence, newsletters and reports that deal with his work as Vice President for University Relations and Development at Brown University. Areas of interest include Brown's curriculum, development, and Brown Security. The material dates from 1969 through 1976.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
OF.1CA.W1.
Woman's Christian Temperance Union Collection
Formal title:
Woman's Christian Temperance Union Collection
Extent:
2.25 linear feet
Date range:
1922-1977
Abstract:
This collection contains the papers of Edna Maine Spooner (1891-1981) that relate to her participation in the local, state, and national chapters of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union.
Repository:
University Archives and Special Collections
Collection call no:
Mss. Gr. 112
Women and Men of Brown University records
Formal title:
Women and Men of Brown University records
Extent:
5.5 Linear feet
Date range:
1923-2010
Abstract:
The Women and Men of Brown records contain meeting minutes, agendas, financial records, correspondence, reports, bylaws and photographs related to the Brown University campus society and its various committees and interest groups. The material dates from 1924 through 2010.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
MS.1LS.1
Women for a Non-Nuclear Future records
Formal title:
Women for a Non-Nuclear Future records
Extent:
15 boxes box(es)
Date range:
1979-1989
Abstract:
Known as "WFNNF". Organized in 1979 in Rhode Island by several members of the Rhode Island chapter of American Friends Services Committee and Rhode Island Mobilization for Survival with the joint goals of educating themselves and others in the effort to free the world of nuclear threat and to strengthen the influence of women in society. Has participated in peace efforts both nationally as well as in Rhode Island.
Repository:
Brown University Library
Collection call no:
Ms. 90.18

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