Papers, [ca. 1920]-1971.

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Papers, [ca. 1920]-1971.

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On the whole this collection documents in great detail the course of Albright's life as the leading Orientalist of his age. It contains extensive correspondence (27 linear ft.), mostly of a professional nature but there are some family or personal letters. There is also material concerning numerous lectures and papers he read (drafts or copies of the talks, supporting correspondence, etc.), his publications, his field work, etc.

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