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Oppenhiem (Ruth) papers, 1963-2016
Ruth Oppenheim served for 15 years as the office manager for Brown University's English department, followed by six years as the manager of the dean of the College's office. This collection includes clippings, correspondence, photographs, and writings Oppenheim gathered by, about, and with various Brown University professors and their partners. Professors include Elmer Blistein and his wife Sophie, Michael Harper, and Mark Spilka. Materials date from 1963 to 2016.Format(s):
Library: Collections Annex
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Access to the collection:
Online Catalog (BruKnow):
Ruth Oppenheim papers
Other Online Access:
RIAMCO: Guide to the Ruth Oppenheim papers
Related Collections:
Farnham Archive
Notes:
Curatorial work and processing provided by the Pembroke Center for Teaching and Research on Women, Brown University Library.