Robert F. Cohen, Jr. papers Cohen (Robert F., Jr.) papers (bulk 1966-1972) 1952-1984

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Robert F. Cohen, Jr. papers Cohen (Robert F., Jr.) papers (bulk 1966-1972) 1952-1984

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The Robert F. Cohen, Jr. papers relate to his activist work as a student at Brown from 1964-1968, and as a community organizer in Providence and other Rhode Island communities, and New York City around welfare rights, housing discrimination and education between 1966-1972. The collection contains original materials created in the context of this work, including press releases, research notes, minutes of meetings, leaflets, and other organizing materials, as well as news clippings covering the actual events. There is also an extensive collection of publications from progressive organizations.

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John Hay Library, Special Collections

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Brown University.

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In 1917 the university established the Brown War Records Bureau, whose intention was to "collect and preserve a record of all Brown men who are serving in the present war". Brown faculty, students and alumni who were in the military were asked to fill out a small card called "Are you in the war?" and to send original letters, clippings or photographs which "have any bearing on the service of Brown men in the war." This collection is partly a result of that effort. From the guide to t...

Cohen, Robert Francis, 1946-

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Robert F. Cohen Jr. was born on November 4, 1946. He graduated from Brown in 1968. His father (Robert F. Cohen) also went to Brown, class of 1932. While at Brown, Cohen spent the spring semester of 1966 at Tougaloo College, as part of Brown’s program with Tougaloo. It was one of the most profound experiences of his life, and served as a foundation for his later political ideas. After returning from Mississippi he spent the summer of 1966 working for George Wiley, a Provi...

National Welfare Rights Organization (U.S.)

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This organization and its serial publications were known by various names and incorporated various groups, including the Poverty/Rights Action Center, The National Welfare Leaders Newsletter, NOW!, WRO's in Action, and The Welfare Fighter. From the description of Newsletters, 1967-1972. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122571802 ...