Morley Roberts papers, 1884-1965.

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Morley Roberts papers, 1884-1965.

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Correspondence; memorabilia; manuscripts, galleys, offprints, and clippings of published and unpublished writings; and books written, edited, or annotated by Roberts. About one third of the correspondents in the collection are physicians and/or scientists with whom Roberts consulted about cancer research.

10 boxes.

University of Pennsylvania Library

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University of Pennsylvania Library

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