Collection number: UA 17/18
Size: 2 boxes
(.66 cu.ft.)
About Evelyn Browne
Evelyn Browne joined the UNH faculty as an Instructor in women's physical education, establishing the University's riding progam as well as coaching riflery and basketball. Outdoor education was a lifetime passion and in 1955, Browne began teaching the first outdoor education courses at UNH. In 1973, her love of the outdoors led her to become one of the leaders of Save Our Shores, an organization which stopped the plans proposed by shipping magnate, Aristotle Onassis, to build a massive oil refinery on Great Bay just outside of Durham, N.H.. In 1987 she donated six acres of forest land on Durham Point to be used for the foundation of a UNH center in outdoor educaton. This center is now known as The Browne Center for Innovative Learning. Browne died as a result of a car accident in 1994.
About the Evelyn Browne Papers
The papers of Evelyn Browne were found in New Hampshire Hall (where Browne's office had been) during the course of cleaning out the building for renovation in 2008. The bulk of the materials concern her efforts in land preservation and donation of land to the University. There are papers of correspondence and news articles relating to her involvement in the Onassis Oil Refinery issue and the Save Our Shores organization, as well as minutes and correspondence from the Great Bay Estuarine System Conservation Trust. Correspondence concerning the development of the Outdoor Education Center and conservation easement are contained in this series. There are papers regarding a land boundary dispute with George and Thomas Walker, as well as papers from the Durham Planning Board regarding land conservation issues. Photos of the Browne/Beckwith property are included as well as a few other photos of Evelyn Browne. There are profiles and news articles about Evelyn and her efforts. Correspondence relating to the women's physical education program at UNH is included as well as letters concerning an Outdoor Education Department Trip to Mexico.
Administrative Information
Access Restrictions
This collection is open.
Copyright Notice
Copyright is retained by the University of New Hampshire.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Evelyn Browne Papers, 1961-1995, UA 17/18, Milne Special Collections and Archives, University of New Hampshire Library, Durham, NH, USA.
Acquisitions Information
These records were located in New Hampshire Hall when the building was being cleared out for renovation in 2008
Collection Contents
| Box 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Box 1, Folder 1 | undated | Evelyn Browne-Summary Vita and tribute to Belmore Browne |
| Box 1, Folder 2 | Aug. 1961 | The Adams' of Adams Point, from E. Browne Masters Thesis in History |
| Box 1, Folder 3 | Nov. 14, 1965 | Archery Golf Newspaper Article |
| Box 1, Folder 4 | Jan. 1973-March 1974 | Olympic/Onassis Oil Refinery Newspaper Articles |
| Box 1, Folder 5 | Aug. 12, 1974 | Letter concerning Crommet's Creek Fill |
| Box 1, Folder 6 | 1975-1978 | Yurt Trips Log Book |
| Box 1, Folder 7 | undated | Yurt Thank you Letters to Evelyn Browne |
| Box 1, Folder 8 | Dec. 1980 | At Home in Durham - Profile of Evelyn Browne |
| Box 1, Folder 9 | May 1981 | Evelyn Browne: World Explorer, a Dedicated Teacher - Profile News Article |
| Box 1, Folder 10 | Oct. 1981 | Retirement as Marine Docent Correspondence and Outline of Boat Tour History of Piscataqua Basin |
| Box 1, Folder 11 | Dec. 1981 | History of Greenleaf Yurt Letter and Photograph |
| Box 1, Folder 12 | Jan. 1983-Dec. 1990 | Great Bay Estuarine System Conservation Trust Correspondence |
| Box 1, Folder 13 | March 1983 | Great Bay Estuary: Unique NH Resource Discussion Paper |
| Box 1, Folder 14 | Sept. 1983-Oct. 1984 | Great Bay Estuarine System Conservation Trust Agenda and Minutes |
| Box 1, Folder 15 | 1983 | Great Bay Estuarine System Conservation Trust: Formation, Members, Articles of Agreement and By-Laws |
| Box 1, Folder 16 | July 1984 | Great Bay Conservation Project and National Estuarine Sanctuary |
| Box 1, Folder 17 | July 1984-Sept. 1990 | Outdoor Education Center: Letters from Evelyn Browne |
| Box 1, Folder 18 | Sept. 1984-July 1987 | Outdoor Education Center Steering Committee: Correspondence, Memos, Updates, and Progress Reports |
| Box 1, Folder 19 | Oct. 1984-Nov. 1987 | Conservation Easement Miscellaneous Correspondence |
| Box 1, Folder 20 | undated | Outdoor Education Center Proposal and Reports |
| Box 1, Folder 21 | Nov. 20, 1984 | Outdoor Education Center Proposal: Physical Education Department Meeting |
| Box 1, Folder 22 | Nov.-Dec. 1984 | NH Coastal Conference Correspondence |
| Box 1, Folder 23 | 1984 | Great Bay Conservation Project & National Estuarine Sanctuary Draft Management Plan |
| Box 1, Folder 24 | 1984 | American Tree Farm System: Maps and Forest Management Plan for Browne/Beckwith Property |
| Box 1, Folder 25 | 1984-1986 | Yurt Trip Log Book |
| Box 1, Folder 26 | Jan. 1985-April 1987 | American Tree Farm System Forest Management Plan & Timber Sale Correspondence with Michael Burke and C. DiPrizio |
| Box 1, Folder 27 | May 1-Aug. 13, 1985 | Appraisal Report of Conservation Easement and Correspondence with Ashton R. Hallett - Photos of Land included |
| Box 1, Folder 28 | undated | Property Photos |
| Box 1, Folder 29 | June 1985-Jan. 1988 | Boundary Dispute: Evelyn Browne vs George W. Walker and Thomas Walker |
| Box 1, Folder 30 | Oct. 1985-Aug. 1987 | Durham Planning Board Correspondence on Land Subdivisions |
| Box 2 | ||
| Box 2, Folder 1 | Jan. 1986 | Outdoor Education Center Steering Committee Interim Report |
| Box 2, Folder 2 | April 1986-June 1988 | Surveying and Driveway Easement: Evelyn Browne and Seacoast Engineering Correspondence |
| Box 2, Folder 3 | May 1986-Dec. 1989 | Outdoor Education Center Correspondence |
| Box 2, Folder 4 | undated | Outdoor Education Center Designs and Site Plans |
| Box 2, Folder 5 | undated | About the Center for Excellence in Outdoor Education |
| Box 2, Folder 6 | June 1986-Oct. 1989 | Great Bay Reserve Preservation Newspaper Articles |
| Box 2, Folder 7 | Oct. 1986-May 1987 | American Tree Farm System Certification Correspondence and News Article |
| Box 2, Folder 8 | Jan. 1987-Aug. 1988 | Great Bay Research Reserve Work Group (Office of State Planning): Minutes and Correspondence |
| Box 2, Folder 9 | undated | Great Bay Research Reserve Facilities |
| Box 2, Folder 10 | Jan. 21, 1987 | Great Bay Estuarine System Conservation Trust Meeting Notes |
| Box 2, Folder 11 | March 1987 | Outdoor Education Trip and Rescue in Mexico: Correspondence and Main Street Magazine Article |
| Box 2, Folder 12 | April 1987 | Great Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Draft Environmental Impact Statement and Management Plan |
| Box 2, Folder 13 | May 1987 | Strafford County Conservation Plan Progress and Maps of Browne/Beckwith Property |
| Box 2, Folder 14 | July 1987 | National Estuarine Reserve Research System Status Report |
| Box 2, Folder 15 | Sept.-Dec. 1987 | Donated Land Specifications given to UNH (includes News Article) |
| Box 2, Folder 16 | Sept. 1987-Aug. 1990 | Outdoor Education Center Funding from the Class of 1939 50th Reunion Project |
| Box 2, Folder 17 | Oct. 1987-April 1988 | Title Opinion, Easement Deeds and Correspondence with Richard P. Marsh, Attorney |
| Box 2, Folder 18 | Dec. 1987-June 1988 | Acquisition of Land Gift Board of Trustees Involvement Correspondence, Report and Minutes |
| Box 2, Folder 19 | 1987 | Outdoor Education Center Land Donation News Article and Press Release |
| Box 2, Folder 20 | Spring 1988 | Alumni Profile: Evelyn Browne |
| Box 2, Folder 21 | May-June 1988 | Women's Athletics Crisis Correspondence |
| Box 2, Folder 22 | Oct. 1989 | Great Bay Reserve Designation Day Program, Commendation Award, News Articles and Photos |
| Box 2, Folder 23 | Oct. 1989-April 1991 | Miscellaneous Correspondence |
| Box 2, Folder 24 | Nov. 3, 1989 | Letter concerning Wagon Hill Farm House |
| Box 2, Folder 25 | 1989 | COLSA Alumni Conference Award Winner News Photo |
| Box 2, Folder 26 | May-Oct. 1990 | Great Bay Estuarine System Conservation Trust Agenda and Minutes |
| Box 2, Folder 27 | Sept. 17, 1990 | Letter concerning Pauper's Cemetery |
| Box 2, Folder 28 | Sept. 22, 1990 | Letter to Department of Fish and Game concerning Adams Point |
| Box 2, Folder 29 | Nov. 29, 1990 | Letter from Evelyn Browne concerning Yurt vandalism |
| Box 2, Folder 30 | March 1, 1993 | Naming the Browne Center Correspondence from Marion Beckwith |
| Box 2, Folder 31 | undated | Faculty Award for International Women's year Nomination by Marion Beckwith |
| Box 2, Folder 32 | undated | Miscellaneous Photos of Evelyn Browne |
| Box 2, Folder 33 | Summer 1994 | Memoriam: Evelyn Browne Secures a Place in Durham's History |
| Box 2, Folder 34 | Spring 1995 | A Vision for the Bay, The Legacy of Evelyn Browne |
