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Inventory of the Olive Lyle Brown Papers, 1919-1970

Abstract

Brown was a neurologist. The collection includes printed material, correspondence, clippings, and reprints.

Descriptive Summary

Repository
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University
Creator
Brown, Olive Lyle.
Title
Olive Lyle Brown Papers, 1919-1970
Language of Material
English, French
Extent
1.75 Linear Feet, 300 Items
Location
For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.

Collection Overview

Olive Lyle Brown was a neurologist. This collection contains clippings, eye charts, notes on lectures and radio programs; a rough draft and published copy of Your Innate Power, which concerns the human brain or techniques to enhance one's consciousness. Also included is a photocopy of a notebook, kept by Roger Vittoz, a Swiss neurologist.

Administrative Information

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warning Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

However, collection may contain materials to which the Acknowledgment of Legal Responsibilities and Privacy Rights form applies. Patrons must sign this form before using this collection.

Also, all or portions of this collection may be housed off-site in Duke University's Library Service Center. Consequently, there may be a 24-hour delay in obtaining these materials.

Please contact Research Services staff before visiting the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library to use this collection.

warning Use Restrictions

The copyright interests in this collection have not been transferred to Duke University. For more information, consult the copyright section of the Regulations and Procedures of the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library.

Contents of the Collection

Your Innate Power by Olive L. Brown
Box 1
Photocopy of a notebook kept by Roger Vittoz
Box 1
Eye Charts
Box 1
Correspondence
Box 2
Reprints
Box 2
Innate Power Final Manuscript
Box 2
Clippings
Box 2
Translation of Roger Vittoz book with notes
Box 2
Notes and Miscellaneous
Box 2
Photographs
Box 2

Subject Headings

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Olive Lyle Brown Papers, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.

Provenance

The Olive Lyle Brown Papers were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library as a gift in 1979.

Processing Information

Encoded by Kimberly Sims, July 2011

Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS, EAD, NCEAD guidelines, and local Style Guide.

This finding aid is NCEAD compliant.