Floyd Seyward Lear papers, 1925-1975.

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Floyd Seyward Lear papers, 1925-1975.

The papers of Dr. Floyd Seyward Lear include correspondence, departmental and university reports and memoranda, teaching materials, research notes, and a variety of memorabilia, including photographs which document his long tenure (1925-1975) teaching medieval history at Rice University, as well as teaching the history of the University itself.

6.5 cubic feet.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7716708

Rice University, Fondren Library

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