Abraham Berglund papers 1917-1931.

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Abraham Berglund papers 1917-1931.

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The collection consists chiefly Berglund's professional correspondence. Topics include minor administrative issues at the University of Virginia and the Economics Department; references and letters of introduction including one for George T. Starnes; requests for information on railroads, ship building, steel and U.S. commerce; routine academic correspondence; routine professional correspondence with colleagues; and correspondence in support of legislation, particulary the National Child Labor Amendment. Of interest are a letter from Tipton Snavely on heavy drinking Washington and Lee students, 1924, and a letter from Hugh E. Agnew on the mistaken belief the the University of Virginia is teaching socialism, 1917. Correspondents include Edwin A. Alderman, Vanderveer Custis, E.H. Gary, Charles G. Maphis, John C. Metcalf, Albion W. Small, Waller R. Staples, G.T. Starnes, Claude A. Swanson, Frank Taussig, James Southall Wilson, and George B. Zehmer. The collection also contains his membership certificate in Alpha Kappa Psi.

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University of Virginia. Library

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University of Virginia. Library

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