Pacific Northwest Studies pamphlet collection 1857-2003 1884-1990

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Pacific Northwest Studies pamphlet collection 1857-2003 1884-1990

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The Center for Pacific Northwest Studies pamphlet collection consists primarily of published textual documents pertaining to various social, economic, political, and historical issues in the Northwestern United States and British Columbia. Arranged by subject, these documents were produced by both governmental and private institutions and include official reports, promotional brochures, articles and studies from journals and magazines, institutional newsletters, and reference works.

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