Papers, 1912-1975.

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Papers, 1912-1975.

The personal papers of W. Norman Brown, eminent Sanskritist and organizer of the first South Asia area studies program in the United States include personal and scholarly correspondence, lecture notes, drafts and complete papers, and material related to research archeology, travel, and government service. The collection includes correspondence (letters and documents related to research, organizations, and individuals), 1920-1973; research notes, 1919-1973; lecture notes, 1919-1965; Chanhu-daro, Sind expedition, 1934-1943; government reports from the Office of Strategic Services, 1941-1947; professional association papers, 1927-1970; and Merganthaler Linotype Company files, 1934-1955.

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