University of Chicago. Central Administration. Letterbooks 1927-1957

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University of Chicago. Central Administration. Letterbooks 1927-1957

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The University of Chicago Central Administration Letterbooks contain carbon copies of outgoing correspondence of university presidents, vice-presidents, and other officials, between the years 1927 and 1957. This correspondence covers academic and administrative matters.

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