Marshall Brown Collection on New York University Faculty and Students in World War I
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Abstract
Marshall Stewart Brown was a professor of political science and history at New York University (NYU) from 1894 to 1940 and the Dean of Faculties from 1917 to 1940. During his tenure as dean, Brown produced his manuscript about the University during World War I. This collection includes Brown's manuscript and correspondence related to his research.
Biographical Note
Marshall Stewart Brown was born in 1870 in Keene, New Hampshire. He studied at Brown University and Heidelberg University. Brown taught English at Brown University and history at the University of Michigan. In 1894 Brown came to New York University, where he served as a professor of history and political science. From 1917 to 1940 he served as the Dean of Faculties. Brown passed away in 1948.
Sources: Hamlin, Paul M, "Marshall S. Brown, 1870-1948." Teaching America's Heritage of Freedom, 1950, 75-76.
Arrangement
Materials are arranged in two series:
Series I: New York University in World War I
Series II: Correspondence
Scope and Contents
This collection contains a seventy-seven page manuscript, entitled "NYU in World War I," by Marshall S. Brown, which includes information about students and professors who were serving or who had served in the U.S. military. There is also a folder of notes and correspondence related to Brown's research on this topic.
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Conditions Governing Access
Materials are open without restrictions.
Conditions Governing Use
Any rights (including copyright and related rights to publicity and privacy) held by Marshall Brown are maintained by New York University. Permission to publish or reproduce materials in this collection must be secured from University Archives. Please contact university-archives@nyu.edu.
Preferred Citation
Identification of item, date; Marshall Brown Collection on New York University Faculty and Students in World War I; MC 66; box number; folder number; New York University Archives, New York University Libraries.
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Materials found in collection; provenance is unknown.
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