Robert A. Gross papers, [ca. 1974]-1977.

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Robert A. Gross papers, [ca. 1974]-1977.

Series I contains ms. in ink for Minutemen and Their World. Portion includes: prologue and chapter 1, chapter 2 (incomplete), chapters 3-7, and notes. Series II includes typescript of Minutemen and Their World; related material consists of: two mounted maps used to illustrate book; bibliography of sources; computer printout of Concord tax list, 1749-1800; book review from New York Times, Apr. 6, 1977; and ms. letter to Rose Marie [Mitten] in appreciation for exhibition of book and publication party, Apr. 15, 1976. Series III. Background material and photocopied transcriptions (typescript/printed). (Cont.) of original documents for NEH program "The American Revolution and the Common Man", Apr. 8-May 27, 1976: program application form, reading list, and book cover reproduction; "Boston, Concord and the Empire, 1760-1776"; "Documents Illustrating Town Government and Politics in Concord and Boston"; "Documents on Boston's and Concord's Response to British Politics, 1760-1775"; "Documents on Country and City Life in 18th Century Massachusetts"; "Documents on War and Revolution in Concord and Boston"; and "First-Hand Accounts of the Lexington/Concord Battle."

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Gross, Robert A., 1945-....

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Historian and academic. Undergraduate education at the University of Pennsylvania; MA and Ph. D at Columbia University; author of numerous articles; lecturer; American Studies Professor at Amherst College; Director of American Studies at College of William and Mary. From the description of Robert A. Gross papers, [ca. 1974]-1977. (Concord Public Library). WorldCat record id: 38051758 ...

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