This guide will help you discover and explore archival collections that document the history of women at Brown University and Pembroke College, and women in Rhode Island, that are available in the Christine Dunlap Farnham Archive and at the John Hay Library. This guide is arranged into nine sections: Home, Additional Resources, Types of Materials, Brief Timeline of Women at Brown, Early Women of Brown: 1880s-1920s, Pembroke College: 1928-1971, Post-Merger: 1971-Present, and Women in Rhode Island.
On the Home tab, you can learn about the Christine Dunlap Farnham Archive and the Pembroke Center, as well as how to get access to the archive's collections, and information how to donate physical items.
The Additional Resources tab contains staff contacts for additional information, links to related LibGuides and other search tools, and a list of published sources.
The Types of Material tab contains a list of the various types of materials found within these collections, indicates some collections that are particularly strong in that area, and includes links to finding aids when available.
The Brief Timeline of Women at Brown tab contains a timeline of the highlights of women's time at Brown University, beginning in 1830 and ending in 2005.
The Early Women of Brown: 1880s-1920s tab explains the history of women's involvement in Brown University prior to the establishment of Pembroke College in 1928, lists types of materials that contain information on this era, and highlights noteworthy collections. Links to finding aids are provided when available.
The Pembroke College: 1928-1971 tab details the history of Pembroke College and its students up to the school's merger with Brown University in 1971, lists types of materials that contain information on this era, and highlights noteworthy collections. Links to finding aids are provided when available.
The Post-merger: 1971-Present tab explains both schools' decision to merge, lists types of materials that contain information on this era, and highlights noteworthy collections. Links to finding aids are provided when available. The Louise Lamphere vs Brown University landmark sex discrimination case is also highlighted under this tab.
The Women in Rhode Island tab highlights manuscript and oral history collections regarding women in Rhode Island.
Researchers can access collections of the Christine Dunlap Farnham Archive by visiting the John Hay Library, using the published Research Guide to the Christine Dunlap Farnham Archive, or using the search term: “Christine Dunlap Farnham” in the Brown University Library catalog.
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Researchers can access collections of the Christine Dunlap Farnham Archive by visiting the John Hay Library or searching the Brown University Library catalog using the term: “Christine Dunlap Farnham Archive.”
There are no restrictions on access, except for specifically noted material within individual collections. Christine Dunlap Farnham Archive collections can only be seen by prior appointment. Some materials may be stored off-site and cannot be produced on the same day on which they are requested.
Researchers can submit reference questions via the John Hay Library's Reference Request Form or email pembroke_archives@brown.edu to request items in advance of their visit.
View the policies for using special collections at the John Hay Library.
The Pembroke Center is grateful to the many generous donors who contribute items to the Christine Dunlap Farnham Archive. The archive has a distinct mission, scope, and policy. Please see the collection policies file attached below to learn more.
For more information about making a gift of physical items to the Christine Dunlap Farnham Archive, please contact:
Pembroke Center Archivist
Phone: (401) 863-6268
Email: pembroke_archives@brown.edu
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