Ward, Lauriston. Lauriston Ward, Papers, inclusive: A Finding Aid 1882-1960 1936-1960

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Ward, Lauriston. Lauriston Ward, Papers, inclusive: A Finding Aid 1882-1960 1936-1960

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The papers of Lauriston Ward contain correspondence, bibliographies, reports, publications and budgets and attest to the breadth of Ward's involvement with various organizations in archaeology and anthropology. Main interests focused on establishing the major outlines in prehistoric Asiatic archaeology.

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Peabody Museum Archives, Harvard University

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