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John Hay Library Hours

Open to current Brown students, faculty, and staff



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Daily:
Last page of items: 30 minutes before closing
Lunch recess: 12-1pm

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Members of the Brown community and external researchers may submit questions using the the form below. We will assist you as soon as we can.


Contact
Mailing Address
John Hay Library
20 Prospect Street / Box A
Providence, RI 02912
401-863-3723
401-863-2146




ticket on yellowed paper with text 'Brown Universitty 129th Annual Commencement, 1897. Admit Bearer to Reserved Seat - main floor and north balcony. Doors open at 9. Exercises at 10. No seat reserved after procession enters.Brown University, 129th annual commencement ticket, 1897
worn, old-fashioned metal coffee pot with plastic handlesDr. Bob's coffee pot, 1935. Coffee pot Bill Wilson and Robert Holbrook Smith (Dr. Bob) founders of Alcoholics Anonymous, used while getting sober. Brown Archival & Manuscript Collections
Political cartoon depicting Napoleon falling off horse onto imperial eagle, crown, and map of Europe with caption 'La Chute du Titan moderne'Le chute du titan moderne (the fall of the modern titan), 1814. This satire reflects Napoleon's abdicated on April 6, 1814. Anne S.K. Brown Military Collection, Napoleonic Satires
The Willis Reading Room at the John Hay LibraryThe Willis Reading Room at the John Hay Library
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The John Hay Library is home to Brown University's remarkable collections of rare books, manuscripts, and University Archives. We are committed to being an active partner in advancing the University's academic mission and are offering new virtual services for students and faculty. We are here for you.