University Seminars records, 1945-

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University Seminars records, 1945-

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/265033370

The collection consists of mimeographed copies of the minutes of the meetings of the university seminars in various fields for each academic year since their establishment.

68 linear ft. (ca. 5,200 items in 145 boxes and 7 record storage cartons of books).

Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 7163408

Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries

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