Records, 1903-1940.

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Records, 1903-1940.

Includes letters between John D. Rockefeller, Jr. or members of the Rockefeller Family Office with the superintentdent of the Institute, the Business Manager and Simon Flexner. Deals with aquisition of property fot the Institute, buildings and expansion.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6784305

Rockefeller Archive Center

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