Norman H. Davis Papers 1898-1979 (bulk 1915-1944)

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Norman H. Davis Papers 1898-1979 (bulk 1915-1944)

Economist, diplomat and humanitarian. Correspondence, journals, minutes, speeches, statements, scrapbooks, memoranda, news clippings, printed matter, photographs, and other material relating mainly to Davis's participation between the world wars in international conferences on peace, disamament, and international monetary matters.

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