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Formal title:: Howard Robert Swearer papers
Extent:: 51 Linear Feet
Date range:: 1973-1990 (bulk 1976-1990)
Abstract:: Consists of subject files dating from 1976 to 1990, most of which were created while Howard Robert Swearer was President of Brown University. Subjects documented in the collection include alumni and alumnae; athletics; admissions; the Bio-Med program; the Corporation; commencements; physical planning; faculty; libraries; students; the cooperative program between Brown University and Tougaloo College; and gifts to the University. Civil rights and minority affairs on the Brown University campus, including issues about status of women; Afro-American studies; Asian-American students; Hispanic American students; the American Civil Liberties Union; sexual harassment; and discrimination are documented. Student topics documented include the university radio station, WBRU; issues pertaining to Iranian students (ca.1978-1980); campus organizations; and protests about Central Intelligence Agency recruiting on campus. There are files on Richard Salomon, Thomas J. Watson, and Baruch Korff.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: OF.1C.15

Manning (James) papers

Formal title:: James Manning papers
Extent:: 0.5 linear feet (c.230 items)
Date range:: 1761-1827 (bulk 1765-1791)
Abstract:: The James Manning papers consist primarily of correspondence dating from 1765-1791 with prominent British and American Baptist ministers. Much of the correspondence involves the early history of Brown University or various issues regarding the Baptist religion and the growing tide of religion in Providence, Rhode Island.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: MS-1C-1

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