Papers, 1925-1985 (inclusive), 1944-1970 (bulk) .

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Papers, 1925-1985 (inclusive), 1944-1970 (bulk) .

The collection consists primarily of scrapbooks of clippings, notebooks, and journals. It contains some biographical materials, tributes, as well as Coyne's notes and unpublished writings. Approximately half of the collection is comprised of clippings of Coyne's articles published by the Boston Herald (1934-1946).

2 linear feet.

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