Papers, 1917-1977.

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Papers, 1917-1977.

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The collection documents some of MacKay's activities as Dean. They consist primarily of correspondence with the U.S. Food Administration, and with Florence Busse. A few files pertain to MacKay's portrait, and other memorials to her.

.42 linear ft. (2 document boxes)

Iowa State University, Parks Library

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Iowa State University, Parks Library

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