Brush Foundation records, 1928-1995 (1965-1990).

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Brush Foundation records, 1928-1995 (1965-1990).

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Consists of board minutes, correspondence, financial statements and income tax returns, newspaper clippings, reprints and photocopied journal articles, and various publications. The bulk of the collection dates from after 1965.

2.2 linear ft.

Western Reserve Historical Society, Research Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7522530

Western Reserve Historical Society, Research Library

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