Records. Progressive Reference Library-Projection Apparatus 1917-1974.

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Records. Progressive Reference Library-Projection Apparatus 1917-1974.

Correspondence, promotional materials, and clippings concerning the Progressive Research Library, a book-selling enterprise which used questionable sales methods, 1932-1935; Project U.S.A., an AMA program for recruiting physicians for short-term service in rural areas, 1973-1980; and projection apparatus (opaque projectors, lantern slides, and television programming) for use by physicians, educators, and the public, 1917-1974.

9 folders.

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