It arrived on my desk one morning. A handmade scrapbook labeled Correspondances Militaires, 1916-1917 covered in paper the color of the French military uniform – bleu horizon. Each letter was carefully pasted along one edge to a thin strip of paper. Each letter was written to Emile Toulouse from his brothers Eugène and Jean and … Fleurs des Tranchées = Trench Flowers
January 1, 2013 marks the 150th anniversary of the document now known as the Emancipation Proclamation. Though its title suggests a simple executive order issued by the President, in fact the Emancipation Proclamation had a complex and fascinating evolution that is worthy of further discussion. Bookseller and bibliographer Charles Francis Eberstadt set out to document … Celebrating Emancipation
A collection of Rhode Island currency and fiscal documents was recently donated by Cynthia Frost (Vice President and Chief Investment Officer at Brown) in memory of her father Michael Freezy Frost, who collected the materials during his lifetime. The Frost Currency collection (Ms.2012.031) contains examples of 26 pieces of currency, of varying types, issued in Rhode … Money, Money, Money!
Upon first glance it seems that people in 1908 have no idea how to draw, let alone produce a successful image of a pig.And then you look more closely at the poem at the beginning of the book and it becomes clear. They are drawing these pigs blindfolded. This volume, Guest Book : Many Pigs … Many Pigs of Many Pens
The Elaine Hedges papers (Ms.2011.007) are now available for research Elaine Hedges is best known for her ground-breaking scholarship on the significance of American women and sewing — particularly in reference to their quiltmaking in the nineteenth century. Her detailed and innovative study of quilts as encoded texts brought to the fore important historical information … A Women’s Studies Pioneer – Elaine Ryan Hedges
The papers of American diplomat Jonathan Russell provide an intimate look inside the grievances that caused the War of 1812 and its ultimate resolution in December 1814. Major causes of the war stemmed from Great Britain’s fight with France which had been raging since 1803. Eager to bolster its own resources and reduce supplies for … Jonathan Russell and the War of 1812: The Inside Scoop on America’s First War
At noon on Sept. 25, Prof. Ken Haynes will give a gallery talk on his exhibit Geoffrey Hill and His Books. The exhibit is in honor of poet and former colleague Geoffrey Hill on the occasion of his 80th birthday. The talk will take place in the North Gallery of the John Hay Library. The … FOCUS ON SPECIAL COLLECTIONS: Geoffrey Hill and His Books Gallery Talk September 25th at noon
PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] – Geoffrey Hill and His Books, an exhibit curated by Kenneth Haynes, Professor of Comparative Literature and Classics at Brown University, in honor of poet and former colleague Geoffrey Hill on the occasion of Hill’s 80th birthday, is on view in the North Gallery, John Hay Library, now through October 1, … New Exhibit on View: Geoffrey Hill and His Books
This week, as we look forward to the 242nd Commencement, we provide you with a glimpse into the early days and struggles of this venerable institution to gain respect and scholars. During the first 3 years, 1764-1767, James Manning was not only the first President but also the only faculty member. The first commencement was … James Manning
A recent blog post titled Baptist Churches announced the arrival of the records for 4 Baptist Churches in Rhode Island. This week brings a glimpse into the life of one of them – the Roger Williams Baptist Church of Providence, RI. How often have you walked past the cornerstone of a building and wished you … Time Capsule
