Drowne family papers, 1636-1936 (bulk 1750-1885)
In 1940, the personal library of botanist and physician Dr. Solomon Drowne, Class of 1773, plus over 1,000 documents and letters relating to members of the Drowne family (1770 through 1940) were moved from Mt. Hygeia, Dr. Drowne's home in Foster, Rhode Island, to Brown. This fine example of an 18th century American private library is preserved intact within Special Collections.
Format(s): Books, Letters, Documents
Library: John Hay
Contact(s): Holly_Snyder@brown.edu
Access to the collection:
Online Finding Aid (BAMCO):
Guide to the Drowne Family papers
Online Catalog (JOSIAH):
Individual records for most printed materials available on JOSIAH
General description of the collection available on JOSIAH
Other Online Access:
Publication:
Encyclopedia Brunoniana entry on Solomon Drowne
Other:
Portrait of Solomon Drowne