Selective book retirement program, Yale University Library, records 1961-1962

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Selective book retirement program, Yale University Library, records 1961-1962

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The records consist of working papers and source material used in the writing of a report titled, "Yale's Selective Book Retirement Program." The records document a three-year project directed by John H. Ottemiller, associate university librarian, Yale University Library.

0.75 linear foot (2 boxes)

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Yale University. Department of Manuscripts and Archives

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Yale University. Department of Manuscripts and Archives

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