Collections A-Z
In addition to general collections and online subscription databases, journals, and ebooks, the Library holds more than 500 named collections which are distinguished by their specialized subject matter, age, uniqueness, or value. Most of the listed collections on this page are located in the John Hay Library. To locate digitized collections, see the list available at the Center for Digital Scholarship site and search the Brown Digital Repository.
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The Ernest Kurtz Collection on Alcoholism
Assembled by Ernest Kurtz, beginning in the 1970s. the major strengths of this collection are interviews with and testimonials by alcoholics, and talks given at various workshops. Subjects covered include personal narratives by individuals suffering and recovering from alcoholism. Materials include audio tapes and cassettes.
NOTE: Researchers using this collection are asked to abide by the Anonymity Guidelines for the Brown University Library AA Collections.
Format(s): Books, Manuscripts, Audio Files
Library: Rock, John John Hay
NOTE: Portions of this collection are housed off-site. Prior notice is needed for retrieval
Access to the collection:
Online Catalog (BruKnow):
Other Online Access:
Digital Collection: Alcohol, Temperance & Prohibition
Research Guide: Alcohol and Addiction Studies Collections
Non-brown Web Page: Science of Addition: A Guide to Related Resources (Library of Congress)
Related Collections:
Kirk (Chester H.) Collection
Dr. Bob Papers
NCADD (National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence) Archive
Anti-Saloon League Collection
Snyder (Clarence) Alcoholics Anonymous Papers
Heath (Dwight B.) Collection