Ben W. Brown papers Brown (Ben W.) papers (bulk 1930-1952) 1916-1952

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Ben W. Brown papers Brown (Ben W.) papers (bulk 1930-1952) 1916-1952

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These papers consist of notebooks, manuscripts, speeches and addresses, and correspondence documenting the teaching career of Ben W. Brown at Brown University. He was professor of English, theatre and public speaking, as well as Director of the Sock and Buskin, from 1921 to 1955.

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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...

Sock and Buskin (Brown University)

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Geer, Will

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Brown, Ben W. (Benjamin Williams), 1897-1955.

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Professor of English at Brown University and director of the Brown University theater company, Sock and Buskin. From the description of Ben W. Brown papers, 1916-1954, n.d. (bulk 1930s-1940s). (Brown University). WorldCat record id: 122348903 Benjamin Williams Brown (1897-1955) was born in Danielson, Connecticut to George Smith and Evelyn Lunette Williams Brown on December 1, 1897. His family members were direct descendants of Roger Williams, founder of Rhode Is...

Barbour, Clarence A. (Clarence Augustus), 1867-1937

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Tenth President of Brown University, 1929-1937; Baptist clergy. Graduated from Brown in 1888. From the description of Clarence A. Barbour papers, 1923-1943, (bulk 1926-1936). (Brown University). WorldCat record id: 86167724 Clarence Augustus Barbour was born in Hartford, Connecticut on April 21, 1867 to Judge Humphrey and Myra Barker Barbour. After attending Hartford High School, Barbour entered Brown University in 1882. While a student ...