ESCO Fund Committee, Inc. records, 1941-1986.

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ESCO Fund Committee, Inc. records, 1941-1986.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/493896635

The files contain correspondence, reports, clippings, Board minute books, photographs and ESCO publications.

30 linear ft. ( 70 boxes; 4 bundles of scrapbooks & memorabilia; 1 card file index)

Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 7607880

Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries

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