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Formal title:: John Birch Society records
Extent:: 45.0 Linear feet
Date range:: 1928-1990 (bulk 1965-1989)
Abstract:: The John Birch Society records include audio-visual material such as audiocassettes, films, filmstrips, phonograph records, reel-to-reel tapes, slides and videocassettes; business records, correspondence, manuscripts, membership lists, office files, publications and subject files. The records also include a great deal of material regarding the Society's campaign against the ratification of the Panama Canal Treaties during the 1970's. The records are dated from 1928 to 1990. Most of the material is dated from 1965 to 1990.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms.2013.003

Keough (John F.) Papers

Formal title:: John F. Keough papers
Extent:: 1.5 linear feet
Date range:: circa 1930-1979
Abstract:: The John F. Keough Papers is comprised of notes, printed materials, and published materials relating to mathematics and mathematical education. These items derive from Keough’s education, professional affiliations, and teaching experience in a number of Rhode Island public high schools as well as college level instruction.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms.2011.012

Formal title:: Harvey O'Connor Civil Liberties collection
Extent:: 4.0 linear feet
Date range:: between 1966 and 1972
Abstract:: The collection includes a wide range of printed materials (reports, mailings, newspaper clippings, financial statements, court documents, correspondence, meeting agendas, announcements, publications, flyers, and press releases). In addition, there are materials concerning civil rights issues; the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU); the Subversive Activities Control Board (SACB); Committee for GI Rights; the Rosenerg-Sobell case; Stamler and Hall; American Committee for Protection of Southern Conference Educational Fund (SCEF); Emergency Civil Liberties Committee; American Committee for Protection of Foreign Born; the House Un-American Activities Committee, the Committee to Abolish the House Un-American Activities Committee, and Sacco and Vanzetti.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms.2011.013

Orson (Barbara) papers

Formal title:: Barbara Orson papers
Extent:: 12 linear feet
Date range:: 1914-2011 (bulk 1950-2000)
Abstract:: This collection consists of materials associated with Barbara Orson, an accomplished American stage, television, and film actress, and one of the founding members of the Trinity Repertory Company of Providence, R.I. The collection dates from 1914-2011, the bulk of which ranges from the 1950s to the end of the 20th century. This collection documents her stellar carreer in theatre and film, from the time she began her formal studies at the Dramatic Workshop of the New School in 1948 until her retirement from Trinity Repertory Company. It includes correspondence, as well as an interesting collection of personal items, ranging from a childhood diary and autograph book, to acting awards, professional headshots, acting contracts, and resumes. It is particularly strong in its array of documents about the theatre, mainly associated with, but not limited to, Trinity Rep, including a substantive assortment of printed materials, such as programs, brochures, booklets, play scripts, and sheet music. Of special note is its stunning array of stage photographs dating from the mid-20th century to the late 20th century.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: MS.2011.036

Formal title:: Olive Parsons social and political collected materials
Extent:: 0.5 cubic feet
Date range:: 1949-1980
Abstract:: Olive Parsons’ collected documents as vice president in charge of correspondence for the American Coalition of Patriotic Societies, Inc.
Repository:: Special Collections, James P. Adams Library
Collection call no:: MSS-0020

Formal title:: Rhode Island Baptist Heritage Center collection
Extent:: 7.5 linear feet
Date range:: 1867-1980
Abstract:: The Rhode Island Baptist Heritage Center, an affiliate of the American Baptist Churches of Rhode Island [ABCORI], was established in 2004 to create an official Baptist presence in Providence, Rhode Island. It provides substantive information regarding early English and American Baptists and documents traditional forms of worship and doctrine in the Baptist Church. The collection includes a wide array of church materials documenting organizational and administrative operations, religious practices and beliefs, and the history of the Baptist Church in Rhode Island. It includes registers, reports, correspondence, photographs and church publications dating from as early as 1867 to the late 1980s.
Repository:: Brown University Library
Collection call no:: Ms. 2008.017

Formal title:: Theodore R. Sizer papers
Extent:: 70.5 Linear feet
Date range:: 1939-2009 (bulk 1980-2001)
Abstract:: The collection consists of correspondence, research materials and reports, manuscripts, and subject files which document the work of Theodor R. Sizer and his involvement with the Coalition of Essential Schools (CES).
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: OF.1UF.S7

Formal title:: John J. Wilkinson collection
Extent:: 1.6 cubic feet
Date range:: 1876-2001 (bulk 1966-1980)
Abstract:: John J. Wilkinson’s collected research and documents relating to vocational-technical education in Rhode Island.
Repository:: Special Collections, James P. Adams Library
Collection call no:: MSS-0026

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