Alexander "Bud" Gavitt, Jr. Papers undated, 1920-2005

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Alexander "Bud" Gavitt, Jr. Papers, undated, 1920-2005

Title

Alexander "Bud" Gavitt, Jr. Papers undated, 1920-2005

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http://doddcenter.uconn.edu/asc/findaids/gavitt/MSS20080064.html

Abstract

The collection contains drafts and manuscripts of articles, publications, reports, correspondence, photographs and similar materials associated with Mr. Gavitt's long career in writing on agriculture related subjects.

Extent

15.6 Linear feet; 37 cubic foot boxes

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Archives & Special Collections at the Thomas J. Dodd Center.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6332247

Archives & Special Collections at the Thomas J. Dodd Center.

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