General correspondence of the director, Benton H. Wilcox, 1947-1965.

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General correspondence of the director, Benton H. Wilcox, 1947-1965.

Correspondence of Wilcox, head librarian of the Historical Society Library, exchanged with researchers, book dealers, other libraries, and the public concerning book acquisitions, research problems, collecting policies,and related topics.

2.4 c.f. (2 record center cartons and 1 archives box)

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