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Formal title:
Clarence A. Barbour papers
Extent:
0.25 Linear feet
Date range:
1923-1937
Abstract:
The Clarence A. Barbour papers contain many letters relating to Barbour’s nomination as President of Brown University and his nine-month trip to Asia in 1931 and 1932. Also included are letters and poems written by Florence Newell Barbour about her experiences in Asia with her husband.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
MS.1C.10
Formal title:
Brown University President's reports
Extent:
1.25 Linear feet
Date range:
1842-1963
Abstract:
The Brown University Presidents' reports comprise a selection of reports issued by the University President to the Corporation. The bulk of the reports date from 1842 to 1868, and 1937 to 1963.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
MS-1C-0
Formal title:
Brown University Special Events Department files
Extent:
16.25 Linear feet
Date range:
circa 1973-2001
Abstract:
The Brown University Special Events Department files pertain to campus events that took place from 1973 through 2001 and include presidential inaugurations, campus center openings, lecture series, commencements (1994-1996), and the Providence Journal/Brown University Public Affairs Conference. The collection contains correspondence, financial documents, lists of speakers, speeches, schedules, programs, seating arrangements, menus, videos and photographs.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
OF-1ZSE-1
Formal title:
William Herbert Perry Faunce papers
Extent:
9.25 Linear feet
Date range:
1845-1968 (bulk 1890-1929)
Abstract:
The William Herbert Perry Faunce papers contain outgoing and incoming correspondence, writings, diaries, and reprints of publications. The writings include poems, sermons, speeches, and essays. The material is dated from 1845 to 1968.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
MS-1C-9
Formal title:
Vartan Gregorian papers
Extent:
98.5 Linear feet
Date range:
circa 1975-1998
Abstract:
The papers contain presidential files, material relating to outside organizations, speech files, correspondence about speeches, articles, and personal correspondence.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
OF.1C.16
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:
Sister Mary Christopher O'Rourke papers
Extent:
2.0 Linear feet
Date range:
1940-2003 (bulk 1968-1973)
Abstract:
Includes materials related to Sister Mary Christopher O'Rourke's work as president as Salve Regina College. In additional correspondence and professional records, the collection includes some materials about her life and professional work after her tenure as president.
Repository:
Salve Regina University Archives
Collection call no:
RG.3.1.4
Formal title:
Ezekiel Gilman Robinson papers
Extent:
0.5 Linear feet
Date range:
1848-1896 (bulk 1875-1889)
Abstract:
The Ezekiel Gilman Robinson papers primarily contain the business correspondence of Robinson during his presidency at Brown University between 1872 and 1889. Also included are three typewritten drafts of an article entitled, "The Professor of Philosophy," by Alfred Gideon Langley about Robinson. This article was meant to be a supplement to Robinson’s autobiography but it was never published.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
MS.1C.7
Formal title:
Barnas Sears papers
Extent:
0.5 Linear feet
Date range:
1833-1880 (bulk 1856-1867)
Abstract:
Barnas Sears graduated from Brown University in 1825 and served as the fifth president of Brown from 1855-1867. This collection primarily consists of correspondence from Sears' service as president of Brown University.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
MS.1C.5
Formal title:
Sister Mary Emily Shanley papers
Extent:
1.04 Linear feet
Date range:
1964-1969
Abstract:
Includes mainly materials related to Sister Shanley's tenure as president of Salve Regina College. The collection largely consists of correspondence and other communications, and also includes speeches, reports, and some records related to the Sisters of Mercy.
Repository:
Salve Regina University Archives
Collection call no:
RG.3.1.3

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