Wilson Student Library Contest, 1935-1942.

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Wilson Student Library Contest, 1935-1942.

The material includes correspondence between Judge Samuel M. Wilson and Frank L. McVey, President of the University of Kentucky (1917-1940), concerning an annual award, sponsored by Wilson, for the best student book collection.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6904108

University of Kentucky Libraries

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