William T. Gossett papers, 1925-1981.

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William T. Gossett papers, 1925-1981.

Speeches, articles and public statements; material relating to his activities with the American Bar Association, the National Legal Aid and Defender Association, and other legal groups concerning his interest in such topics as business ethics, campus government and student dissent in the 1960s, electoral college reform, and legal education; and material detailing his involvement in public service organizations concerned largely with civil rights and education; also papers of Elizabeth Gossett relating to. Her public activities; and photographs.

16 linear ft.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7362232

Bentley Historical Library

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