Department of English records, 1912-[ongoing].

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Department of English records, 1912-[ongoing].

The English Department records contain materials describing the history and work of the department. Types of materials include course syllabi, correspondence, meeting minutes, newsletters, photographs, handbooks and assorted typescripts and fliers.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7649204

Smith College, Neilson Library

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