Donald F. Hornig papers, 1970-1976.

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Donald F. Hornig papers, 1970-1976.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122615900

Consists of subject files, dating from 1970 to 1976, that document the period during which Donald F. Hornig was president of Brown University. Subjects documented in the collection include; the Medical School and the establishment of the M.D. degree program; admission; the Corporation; budget and finance; students, including issues related to Afro-American and minority students; faculty; building and grounds, including campus planning; Air Force and Naval ROTC programs; and civil rights and the Equal Employment Opportunities office. The final merger of Brown University and Pembroke College, the women's college, into a fully co-educational institution occurred during Hornig's administration.

10,124 items (13.5 linear ft.)

Brown University Archives, John Hay Library

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