George Sarton additional papers, 1901-1956.

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George Sarton additional papers, 1901-1956.

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The bulk of the collection is correspondence with professional colleagues during Sarton's career. Includes much correspondence pertaining to the journal Isis. Also includes a few manuscripts by Sarton, mainly testimonials; and manuscripts by his colleagues consisting of reports, essays, addresses, abstracts, proposals, speeches, and obituaries. Also contains personal correspondence to Sarton from his daughter, the author May Sarton.

46 boxes (23 linear ft.)

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