Papers, [ca. 1927]-1975 (inclusive).

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Papers, [ca. 1927]-1975 (inclusive).

Contains correspondence, memoranda, reports, and other material which document Gottschalk's scholarly and professional activities. Also contains research notes, bibliographies, photostats, and microfilms used in researching the life of the Marquis de Lafayette. Includes reprints, lectures, and students' papers. Topics cover the French Revolution, the significance of individual motivation in history, and historiography.

67.5 linear ft.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7649816

University of Chicago Library

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