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Barker (Sarah Elizabeth Minchin) papers
Formal title:
Sarah Elizabeth Minchin Barker papers
Extent:
7 linear feet (8 legal size clamshell boxes)
Date range:
1844-1988
Abstract:
Sarah Elizabeth Minchin Barker (also known as Sally Barker) was an actress and director whose career was highlighted by the work with The Players at the Talma Theatre and the Barker Playhouse Theatre. She was active in dramatic events at Pembroke, where she taught theatre. Her husband, Henry Ames Barker, 1861-1929 (Brown class of 1893) was a guiding influence and a director of the Players. He was the son of Mayor Harry Barker of Providence and active himself in the civic and cultural affairs of the city.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.90.4
Brown (Charles Wilson) collection of Brown and Wilson family papers
Formal title:
Charles Wilson Brown collection of Brown and Wilson family papers
Extent:
1 linear_foot
Date range:
1846-1967
Abstract:
The Charles Wilson Brown collection of Brown and Wilson family papers contain correspondence, manuscripts, and photographs related to Lanta Wilson Smith (Charles Brown's aunt), Rev. Henry Wheaton Brown (Charles Brown's father) and Rev. William Jones Wilson (Charles Brown's grandfather). The correspondence is largely written to or by Lanta Wilson Smith and includes some of her poetry; the remaining correspondence is written by or related to Rev. William Jones Wilson. Autobiographies of both Rev. Brown and Rev. Wilson can be found in the collection as can parish programs and related clippings. The photographs are of Maine churches and Rev. Wilson and his wife.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.97.3
Brown (Harcourt) papers
Formal title:
Harcourt Brown papers
Extent:
1.25 Linear Feet
Date range:
circa 1935-2009
Abstract:
The Harcourt Brown papers contain correspondence, course materials, and office files dated from circa 1937 to 2009. Some of the correspondence is related to the periodical Annals of Science, edited by Professor Brown.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
OF.1UF.B4
Cserr, (Helen F.) papers
Formal title:
Helen F. Cserr papers
Extent:
3 linear feet
Date range:
1965-1994
Abstract:
This collection contains the personal and professional papers of Helen F. Cserr, Brown University Professor of Physiology from 1970 to 1993 and scholar of the anatomy and mechanism of the human brain. A notable woman in science, Cserr also made history in 1975 when she joined Lamphere v. Brown University - a class action sex discrimination suit - when she was unjustly denied tenure. In a landmark settlement, Cserr and fellow plaintiffs prevailed and Cserr was awarded retroactive tenure in 1978. The collection includes biographical information, personal and professional correspondence, teaching materials, writings, laboratory research, and legal files stemming from the case and dating from 1965 to 1994.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.2018.004
Damon (S. Foster) Festival papers
Formal title:
S. Foster Damon Festival papers
Date range:
1967-1968
Abstract:
The S. Foster Damon Festival papers consists of approximately 50 items from 1967-1968 relating to the 75th birthday party of S. Foster Damon and the S. Foster Damon Festival at Brown University. S. Foster Damon was an American poet, William Blake scholar, Brown University professor of English (1927-1963), and curator of the Harris Collection, Brown University Library (1930-1963).
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.Damon
Drowne family papers
Formal title:
Drowne family papers
Extent:
10 Linear Feet
Date range:
1728-1936 (1750-1885)
Abstract:
The Drowne family papers encompass the correspondence and documents of several generations of an old and distinguished Rhode Island family, with the bulk of the materials consisting of writings and other materials pertaining to the life of Solomon Drowne, M.D. (1753-1834).
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.Drowne
Fausto-Sterling (Anne) papers
Formal title:
Anne Fausto-Sterling papers
Extent:
69.25 Linear Feet
Date range:
1961-2020
Abstract:
This collection consists of the professional papers of Anne Fausto-Sterling, Brown University Professor Emerita of Biology and Gender Studies and scholar of the biology of gender development and gender differences. The collection documents Fausto-Sterling's academic career, research, and writings, and includes correspondence, teaching materials, lab notebooks and slides, subject files, and print materials dating from 1961-2020.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.92.9
Galetti (Pierre) office files
Formal title:
Pierre Galletti office files
Extent:
9 Linear Feet
Date range:
1963-1990
Abstract:
The Pierre Galletti office files comprise administrative records related to Galletti's tenure at Brown University and the Brown University Medical School. The files include records related to committees, task forces, and councils on which Galletti served as well as subject files concerning a range of issues including financial aid, curriculum, and long-range planning. The records date from 1963-1990.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
OF.1ZME.1
Glicksman, Maurice Provost Files
Formal title:
Maurice Glicksman Provost Files
Extent:
44.5 linear feet
Date range:
1954-2000 (bulk 1960-1990)
Abstract:
The Maurice Glicksman Provost Files includes office files and documents relating to Maurice Glicksman's role as Provost of the University from 1978-1990. Although the collection ranges from 1954-2000, the majority of files come from 1960-1990. This collection also includes some of Glicksman's research and classes before and during his time as Provost. A substantial part of the collection is from Glicksman's position on the Admininstrative Committee on Academic Development (ACAD) and the Administration Committee on Appointments and Promotions (ACAP), his role on the Academic Council and the Universities Research Association, and his interactions with various University intiatives and institutions - including departmental affairs and staffing plans. Glicksman also had dealings with various foundations and governmental branches for grant coverage and research approval. As such, some of Glicksman's own engineering and physical science research is contained in this collection. In addition, this collection contains restricted files pertaining to the legal affairs of the Univesity during Glicksman's time as provost.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
OF-1CA-G1
Goldstein (Sidney) papers
Formal title:
Sidney Goldstein papers
Extent:
18.5 Linear Feet
Date range:
1950-1999
Abstract:
The Sidney Goldstein papers document Goldstein's research and teaching at Brown University. The papers consist of population research conducted by Goldstein; professional affiliations; teaching, including graduate advising; administrative service to the University; as well as his work with the Population Studies and Training Center at Brown University. Materials date from 1950 to 1999.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
OF.1UF.G2

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