Merrill G. Burlingame Research Files on MSU History 1895-1968

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Merrill G. Burlingame Research Files on MSU History 1895-1968

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The Merrill G. Burlingame Research Files on MSU History consists of Burlingame's research files utilized to create A History, Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana as a commemoration of the University's 75th anniversary.

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MSU-Bozeman Library, Merrill G Burlingame Special Collections

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