President's Office Public Records 1934-1976

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President's Office Public Records 1934-1976

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Clippings, correspondence, and other records documenting of the public face of the Amherst College President's Office, 1934-1976. Includes invitations and requests for information, as well as correspondence and other documents related to institutional associations such as the American Council on Education, Association of Colleges in New England and New England Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.

8 records storage boxes; (8 linear ft.)

Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

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SNAC Resource ID: 6321594

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