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Formal title:: Michael J. Carley (Class of 1962) oral history and papers relating to the Vietnam War
Extent:: 0.25 Linear feet
Date range:: 1964-2014
Abstract:: This collection contains biographical information about Michael John Carley (Brown University Class of 1962), who was killed in action (KIA 670227) while copiloting a helicopter mission in the Vietnam War. Carley had flown 320 missions, entitling him to 16 Air Medals. A large part of the collection is in the form of an oral history and other recollections by his widow, Connie Worthington (Brown University/Pembroke Class of 1968). Worthington talks about their days as students at Brown University, Carley’s pilot training, his experiences in Vietnam and his memorial services, as part of the Vietnam Oral History Collections. There are also recollections about Mike Carley from his U.S.M.C. comrades from military-related sources and from a reunion with Connie, son Michael Carley, Jr. and the surviving members of Mike Carley's [Sr.] squadron. Includes a published book by Mike's brother, Richard Carley, titled "Growing up on the farm: a Sharon Mountain story" which includes historical recollections of the town of Sharon, Connecticut, and a remembrance of Mike.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: AMS.1U.C13

Messer (Asa) papers

Formal title:: Asa Messer papers
Extent:: 2.0 Linear feet
Date range:: 1791-1862 (bulk 1796-1836)
Abstract:: The Asa Messer papers document Messer's activities as President of Brown University; his sermons, prayers and religious essays; and his financial investments and inventions. Materials include letterbooks, correspondence, sermons, speeches, essays, prayers, lecture notes, diaries, and legal papers dating from 1791 to 1862 (bulk 1796 to 1836).
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: MS-1C-3

Formal title:: Danielle Perelman photographs of student protests at Brown University
Extent:: 1.08 Gigabytes
Date range:: 2015-2016
Abstract:: The Danielle Perelman photographs of student protests at Brown University contain digital photographs documenting five student-led protests taken while Perelman (class of 2017) was a student between 2015 and 2016. The protests focused on standing in solidarity with Black students at the University of Missouri, Brown administration's mishandling of sexual assault cases, recognizing Indigenous Peoples' Day, and a campus walkout in response to the 2016 presidential election results.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: PH.1R.2023.005

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

Formal title:: Rhode Island College miscellaneous papers
Extent:: 250 items
Date range:: 1763-1804
Abstract:: A collection of historical documents from the petition for a charter in 1763 to the change of name from Rhode Island College to Brown University in 1804. Titles of the papers and folder numbers are taken from the two volumes in which the papers had previously been mounted.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: MS.1E.1

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