University of Connecticut, President's Office Records [Philip E. Austin Papers] 1991-2007

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University of Connecticut, President's Office Records [Philip E. Austin Papers] 1991-2007

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The collection contains correspondence, administrative records, financial records, an honorary degree, photographs, notes, fliers, publications, and legal documents. The materials are from Austin's tenure as president of the university, as well as materials from the president's office and the university prior to his appointment.

7.8 Linear feet

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

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

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