Paul K.T. Sih collection :1961-1971 papers

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Paul K.T. Sih collection :1961-1971 papers

1961-1971

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Papers include copies of correspondence with Sih and University President, Rev. John A. Flynn, C.M., U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson, V.K. Wellington Koo, Thomas Merton, Dr. Alfred Pooler of the Thomas Merton Studies Center, and F. Cardinal Spellman. The selected works of Merton include reprints of published articles and some typed manuscripts. Also included is the publication of Dr. Sih entitled, "Should we recognize Red China?"

1 box (.17 cu. ft.)

eng, Latn

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