Jean T. Palmer papers 1926-1992.

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Jean T. Palmer papers 1926-1992.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122404687

Contains materials related to Palmer's life and career including diplomas, citatations, news clippings and oral history transcripts including the Legion of Merit medal presented by President Dwight D. Einsenhower;

1 linear ft. (2 boxes) (2 artifacts).

Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 6705263

Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries

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