Papers, 1927-1976.

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Papers, 1927-1976.

Contains Lindemann's correspondence, financial records, research data, notes, subject surveys, writings, slides, audiotapes, and patient records resulting from his work as a social psychiatrist at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Also includes Lindemann's records from his tenure at the Wellesley Human Relations Service.

111.5 cubic ft. in 110 record cartons, 4 flat document boxes, 1 half document box.

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