The idea of the University of Chicago : research materials, 1975.

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The idea of the University of Chicago : research materials, 1975.

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Consists of photocopied writings and addresses of the first eight presidents of the University of Chicago. Material was compiled by William Michael Murphy and D.J.R. Bruckner while researching the book The Idea of the University of Chicago.

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