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Charlotte and David Brown papers

 Collection
Identifier: 648

Content Description

Through Operation Crossroads Africa, Drs. Charlotte and David Brown worked on medical projects and helped run several hospitals in Africa, in particular the Eastern Clinic in Mobai, Sierra Leone from 1962 to the present. The materials in this collection consists of scrapbooks and correspondence related to a trip to Ekwendeni, Nyasaland, in 1962 by the Brown family; scrapbooks, news clippings and correspondence regarding Dr. David Brown’s work with the Eastern Clinic, which was founded by Dr. B.M. Kobba; and an oral history interview, transcript and correspondence between Dr. Edward Dees, interviewer, and the Browns in 2002.

Dates

  • Other: 1962-2002

Creator

Extent

1.68 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Creator

Source

Title
Charlotte and David Brown papers
Status
Unprocessed
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Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Amistad Research Center Repository

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