Papers, 1764-1916.

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Papers, 1764-1916.

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Papers include copies of Brown's published talks and lectures, handwritten drafts of talks, personal correspondence, suffrage and temperance publications, photographs, memorabilia and a small collection of materials reflecting her interest in Spiritualism. Brown's husband, Rev. Wm Kennedy Brown's papers include sermons, published articles, correspondence, church papers and two books he authored.

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Wright State University Libraries, Paul Laurence Dunbar Library

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Wright State University Libraries, Paul Laurence Dunbar Library

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