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
On Thursday August 30, the Reading Room of the John Hay Library will have limited hours. Due to a scheduled event, the Reading Room will be open from 10am-12noon. The building will remain open until 5pm but collections will not be available for consultation. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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
May 3 – June 29, 2012 John Hay Library The exhibit chronicles the experiences of women during their years on campus and beyond. Drawing on materials from the University Archives, Christine Dunlap Farnham Archives, and Feminist Theory Archives, the exhibit illustrates the evolution of women’s education at Brown. On display are photographs, letters, papers, published … 120 Years of Women at Brown
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
The records for 4 Baptist churches have been donated to the John Hay Library during the past year to augment the Baptist Collection. 1. Shawomet Baptist Church, Warwick, RI, 1842-2011 2. Meshanticut Baptist Church, Cranston, RI, 1899-2011 3. Roger Williams Baptist Church, Providence, RI, 1867-2011 4. Niantic Baptist Church, Westerly, RI, 1851-2012 The records of … Baptist Churches
The papers of playwright Edwin Scribner (Ms.2012.005) arrived recently to complement a large collection of his published plays in the Harris Collection of American Poetry and Plays. Edwin Scribner was born in Logansport, IN in 1879. On 27 July 1898, he quit his job in the Master Mechanics office of the Pan Handle Railroad in … The Itinerant Actor
The charming Shakespearian Advertiser printing blocks collection (Ms.2011.044) has recently been cataloged. The Shakespearian Advertiser was published by Harlen P. Boyce in Providence, RI in 1871. The preface to the booklet states its purpose: “It combines information as to where our wants of all kinds may be supplied in the best manner, and at the … The Shakespearian Advertiser
PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] – The Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) announced that Brown University Library is a recipient of the Mellon Foundation's 2011 Hidden Collections award for “The Gordon Hall and Grace Hoag Collection of Dissenting and Extremist Printed Propaganda, Part II.” This three year project, headed by Jennifer Betts, University Archivist … Brown University Library Receives Mellon Foundation’s 2011 Hidden Collections Award
