Research files and background materials on various temporary state commissions, 1952-1967.

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Research files and background materials on various temporary state commissions, 1952-1967.

The series consists of reports, memoranda, copies of proceedings, meeting minutes, and assorted related materials pertaining to several temporary state commissions. The purpose for which the documents were gathered and the office/person responsible for collecting them is unknown.

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