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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Francis Wayland family papers, (bulk 1826-1865)
Consists primarily of letterbooks and correspondence, as well as sermons and a diary, of Francis Wayland (1796-1865), his sons Francis Wayland (1826-1904) and H.L. (Heman Lincoln) Wayland (1830-1898), and other members of the Wayland family, dating from 1754 to 1941. The correspondence of Francis Wayland (1796-1865) documents Brown University-related subjects such as Wayland's decision to take the position of President.Format(s): Letters, Documents
Library: John Hay
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Access to the collection:
Online Catalog (BruKnow):
General description of the collection available on BruKnow
Francis Wayland family papers, 1754-1941 (bulk 1826-1865)
Other Online Access:
RIAMCO: Guide to the Francis Wayland family papers, (bulk 1826-1865)