Arnold Leonard and Trude Scarlett Epstein Papers, 1949-1981.

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Arnold Leonard and Trude Scarlett Epstein Papers, 1949-1981.

Principally materials on the Tolai people of Matupit, an island in the East New Britain Province, gathered during research visits to Papua New Guinea.

11.4 linear ft. (26 archives boxes, 12 oversize folders)

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