University of California, Irvine, Chancellor Daniel G. Aldrich correspondence and other materials 1962-1984

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University of California, Irvine, Chancellor Daniel G. Aldrich correspondence and other materials 1962-1984

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The collection conisists mainly of correspondence sent from the office of Daniel G. Aldrich during his tenure as chancellor of the University of California, Irvine (1962-1984). It also includes correspondence congratulating Aldrich on his appointment as chancellor (1962-1963), desk calendar pages (1972-1973), daily appointment files (1967-1973) and other material.

11.1 Linear feet; (29 boxes and 1 OS folder)

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University of California, Irvine. Library. Department of Special Collections

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University of California, Irvine. Library. Department of Special Collections

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