Peter H.L. and Edith Chang Papers, 1930s-2001

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Peter H.L. and Edith Chang Papers, 1930s-2001

http://findingaids.cul.columbia.edu/ead/nnc-rb/ldpd_6484240

60 linear ft. (46 document boxes; 22 record cartons; 27 card file boxes; 2 mapcases).

Columbia University. Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6347589

Columbia University. Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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