Botnick, A. I. and East, P. D. Papers. 1958-1967 and n.d.

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Botnick, A. I. and East, P. D. Papers. 1958-1967 and n.d.

1958-1967

https://library.search.tulane.edu/permalink/01TUL_INST/1vh4m5n/alma9987033806326

Botnick is the South Central Regional Director of the Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith. Photocopies include correspondence, clippings, a speech (On the Attainment of Distinction), and several issues of The Petal Paper. Names include Irving Fain, John Howard Griffin, Ralph McGill, the Botnicks, and others.

60 items. Photocopies. 1 oversize box.

Tulane University, Amistad Research Center

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Tulane University, Amistad Research Center

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