Brown University Christian Association records Brown University Christian Association records 1881-1969

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Brown University Christian Association records Brown University Christian Association records 1881-1969

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The Brown Christian Association records contain material relating to various issues in which the BCA was involved, such as disarmament and conscientious objectors during World War II, various relief organizations for post-war Europe, and organizations that provided aid to poor children in the United States. The collection includes annual reports, journals, and newsletters produced by the organization; correspondence and files of K. Brooke Anderson and Joe Wang; records related to campus activities during World War II; peace activities; and subject files. The materials are dated from 1881 to 1969.

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John Hay Library, Special Collections

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