Michener's Donation [videorecording] / CBS Morning News. 1984.

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Michener's Donation [videorecording] / CBS Morning News. 1984.

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Videocassette of CBS Morning News segment on the topic of James Michener's donation to Swarthmore College. Aired Wednesday, September 26, 1984 on WCAU-TV.

1 videocassette (VHS) : col. ; 1/2."

Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College

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