Transition files, 1976-1978.

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Transition files, 1976-1978.

This series was created by Daniel Tosteson prior to his formally becoming Dean of Harvard Medical School. It consists of memos, correspondence, reports and other submissions sent by former Harvard President Derek Bok, Dean Ebert, and others serving to introduce the incoming Dean Tosteson to Harvard, and the Medical School in particular. The series was maintained after Daniel Tosteson became Dean and contains letters of appointment and letters of welcome.

2 cubic ft. in 2 record cartons.

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