William Langner Papers 1935-1996

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William Langner Papers 1935-1996

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William Langner worked for the Department of Education's Division of Adult Education and Literacy for many years. He was active in raising awareness of education for the disabled (Langner himself was a paraplegic from the age of 18 due to a car accident). Collection includes correspondence (both personal and professional), writings, memorabilia, and large amounts of printed material (papers, reports, handbooks, manuals, etc).concerning adult education.

94 linear ft.

eng,

Syracuse University. Library. Special Collections Research Center

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