Louis Dupree papers, 1947-1988, inclusive

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Louis Dupree papers, 1947-1988, inclusive

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Louis Dupree was an American anthropologist specializing in Afghan studies. This collection includes field notebooks, correspondence, manuscripts, and photographic material relating to Dupree's work in Afghanistan.

6 boxes, papers; 8 boxes, photographs; 10 films

Peabody Museum Archives, Harvard University

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