Brown University Faculty Club files Brown University Faculty Club files 1927-1984
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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...
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The Faculty Club was formed after the acquisition in 1922 of the house at 13 Brown Street. President Faunce, in his annual report in October 1922, pointed out the desire of the University to improve the "mutual acquaintance which is the prerequisite of intellectual understanding and cooperation." The club rooms on the first floor were furnished by the Faculty, and Faunce announced that “Modest annual dues will make it possible for all to join the new organization." The upper floors ...
