Records of the Harvard Chapter of the American Veterans Committee, and undated 1946-1951

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Records of the Harvard Chapter of the American Veterans Committee, and undated 1946-1951

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The Harvard Chapter of the American Veterans Committee was established in 1946. It ranseminars for veterans, organized social events, and campaigned against the University's decisionto cut all subsidized housing for married students. The records document the history,activities, and interests of this group.

0.6 cubic foot; (2 document boxes)

Harvard University Archives.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6385510

Harvard University Archives.

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