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Atwell, Harriet G. To Denison, Frederic: 1880 Jul 08

with prospectus for "Memorial Sketches of Rev. George B. Atwell" and biography of George Benjamin Atwell with prospectus for "Memorial Sketches of Rev. George B. Atwell" and biography of George Benjamin Atwell

Archive of recovery: Dr. Bob comes to the Brown library

The March/April 2000 issue of the Brown Alumni Magazine carried this brief but lively account of the University's acquisition of the Doctor Bob collection of books, manuscripts, photographs, and personal memorabilia belonging to Dr. Robert Holbrook Smith (1879-1950), whose meeting with William Wilson ("Bill W.") in 1935 led to the deep personal friendship and fifteen-year-long partnership as co-founders of Alcoholics Anonymous, the self-help movement that has brought sobriety to millions of members worldwide. The article includes an image of Dr. Bob's coffee pot and The Big Book. The March/April 2000 issue of the Brown Alumni Magazine carried this brief but lively account of the University's acquisition of the Doctor Bob collection of books, manuscripts, photographs, and personal memorabilia belonging to Dr. Robert Holbrook Smith (1879-1950), whose meeting with William Wilson ("Bill W.") in 1935 led to the deep personal friendship and fifteen-year-long partnership as co-founders of Alcoholics Anonymous, the self-help movement that has brought sobriety to millions of members worldwide. The article includes an image of Dr. Bob's coffee pot and The Big Book.

Archive of recovery: Dr. Bob comes to the Brown library

Clipping from the March/April 2000 issue of the Brown Alumni Magazine; an account of the University's acquisition of the Doctor Bob collection of books, manuscripts, photographs, and personal memorabilia belonging to Dr. Robert Holbrook Smith (1879-1950), whose meeting with William Wilson ("Bill W.") in 1935 led to the deep personal friendship and fifteen-year-long partnership as co-founders of Alcoholics Anonymous, the self-help movement that has brought sobriety to millions of members worldwide. The article includes an image of Dr. Bob's coffee pot and The Big Book. Clipping from the March/April 2000 issue of the Brown Alumni Magazine; an account of the University's acquisition of the Doctor Bob collection of books, manuscripts, photographs, and personal memorabilia belonging to Dr. Robert Holbrook Smith (1879-1950), whose meeting with William Wilson ("Bill W.") in 1935 led to the deep personal friendship and fifteen-year-long partnership as co-founders of Alcoholics Anonymous, the self-help movement that has brought sobriety to millions of members worldwide. The article includes an image of Dr. Bob's coffee pot and The Big Book.

Appleton, Joseph to Manning, James: 1783 Aug 22

Reports of scholastic profess of Winslow Paige, whom he has been tutoring. Also warns the president of a certain John Foster, an Arminian preacher of small abilities and questionable character who is likely to apply for an honorary degree. Reports of scholastic profess of Winslow Paige, whom he has been tutoring. Also warns the president of a certain John Foster, an Arminian preacher of small abilities and questionable character who is likely to apply for an honorary degree.

Anonymous to Moses Brown : 1769 Dec 1

Having been informed that the County of Newport are raising money by subscription, the writer (who signs himself "A man who raised just 2604 pounds of Tobacco") states that Warwick and East Greenwich will promote Providence over Newport. On verso, letter from a judge of Kent County. Having been informed that the County of Newport are raising money by subscription, the writer (who signs himself "A man who raised just 2604 pounds of Tobacco") states that Warwick and East Greenwich will promote Providence over Newport. On verso, letter from a judge of Kent County.

Anonymous [Manning, James?] to Brown, Nicholas : 1770 Feb 6

An anonymous letter believed to be from President Manning to Nicholas Brown about the subscriptions for the College. Expresses preference for Providence for the location of the College and suggests possible plan of campaign against the powerful group in Newport. An anonymous letter believed to be from President Manning to Nicholas Brown about the subscriptions for the College. Expresses preference for Providence for the location of the College and suggests possible plan of campaign against the powerful group in Newport.

Anonymous [Brown, Moses?] to Brown, Nicholas : 1769 Oct 23

Copy of an anonymous letter written by Moses Brown to Nicholas Brown. Contains the first motion to locate the College in Providence, suggesting the advantages. Copy of an anonymous letter written by Moses Brown to Nicholas Brown. Contains the first motion to locate the College in Providence, suggesting the advantages.