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Emanuel Leutze's Portrait of General Ambrose Burnside at Antietam
In 1863, the German history painter, Emanuel Leutze (1816-1868), celebrated for his 1850 painting of Washington crossing the Delaware, completed a large portrait of General Ambrose Burnside at the...
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Focus on Special Collections: Archives & Artifacts
Learn about the University Archives’ diverse collection of museum objects and how it supplements the printed record. Join University Archives staff to enjoy a tangible glimpse of the lives of students,...
View ArticleTips & Tools: How do I search for a thesis?
How do I search for a thesis? To locate an undergraduate or master’s thesis: Go to Josiah (http://josiah.brown.edu/search/) Select Call Number Change the type of call number to Other Brown Call Numbers...
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Seeing Ourselves, Showing Ourselves: Brown's Culture on Display, Haffenreffer...
Seeing Ourselves, Showing Ourselves: Brown’s Culture on Display May 3 - June/July, 2011 Haffenreffer Museum (Manning Hall) Students from Brown’s Public Humanities program have curated an intriguing...
View ArticleUniversity History: Founding of Brown University
Brown University traces its origins to 1764 with the granting of the Charter by the Rhode Island General Assembly. The founding was promoted by Reverend Morgan Edwards, moderator of the Philadelphia...
View ArticleUniversity Archives Renovation
The University Archives’ public space is closed for a renovation project. Please contact the Archives staff for access to archival materials or for research assistance: archives@brown.edu. Researchers...
View ArticleUniversity Archives Orientation
Are you in the midst of researching a paper and don’t know how to begin using sources in the University Archives? Register for University Archives Orientation on Wednesday, March 7 at 4 pm in the John...
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120 Years of Women at Brown
May 3 – June 29, 2012 John Hay Library The exhibit chronicles the experiences of women during their years on campus and beyond. Drawing on materials from the University Archives, Christine Dunlap...
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James Manning
This week, as we look forward to the 242nd Commencement, we provide you with a glimpse into the early days and struggles of this venerable institution to gain respect and scholars. During the first 3...
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Rhode Island Slavery and the University
September 3 – October 5, 2012 John Hay Library An exhibit in support of the First Readings 2012 program for the Class of 2016, which focuses on Charles Rappleye’s Sons of Providence. Using materials...
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ATTN: Faculty and Students, Special Collections Deadline Approaching!
The Brown University Library is excited to announce the launching of the John Hay Library renovation project. Revitalization of this historic landmark will include a refurbishment of the magnificent...
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Special Collections Senior Open House, May 22, 3 pm - 5 pm
The John Hay Library will host a Senior Open House on May 22, 3 pm – 5 pm. On display will be Orwell’s 1984, The Great Gatsby (first-edition), Vesalius (first-edition), Copernicus (first-edition),...
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Student Life exhibit at Maddock Alumni Center
In a continuing effort to showcase student life at Brown University, the University Archives has created an exhibit of photographs and museum objects in the lobby of the Maddock Alumni Center. Since...
View ArticleSpecial Collections Hours during intersession 2015
The Special Collections Reading Room of the John Hay Library will be closed from December 24, 2014, thru January 9, 2015. From January 12 to January 20, 2015, the Special Collections Reading Room will...
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