Records, 1960.

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Records, 1960.

Collection consists of records regarding the Dartmouth Convocation on the Great Issues of Conscience in Modern Medicine, which was held at Dartmouth College Sept. 8-10, 1960, in conjunction with the Cornerstone Ceremony for the new medical science building of the Dartmouth Medical School. Includes invitations to speakers and other letters regarding the arrangements for the event, biographies of the speakers, and typescripts of the proceedings, panel discussions, and speeches. Also includes programs and schedules.

2 boxes (1 ft.)

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SNAC Resource ID: 6784383

New Hampshire Newspaper Project

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