Department of English Records 1912-[ongoing]

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Department of English Records 1912-[ongoing]

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The English Department records contain materials describing the history and work of the department. Types of materials include course syllabi, correspondence, meeting minutes, newsletters, photographs, handbooks, and assorted typescripts and fliers. Meeting minutes provide a look at the administration of the department, while the scope of the academic material can be discovered through the numerous syllabi.

7 boxes; (2.5 linear ft.)

eng,

Smith College Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 6322300

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