Designs for Harvard University, 1951-1973.

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Designs for Harvard University, 1951-1973.

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Contains Ruzicka's designs for Harvard and Radcliffe diplomas, bookplates for the Harvard College Library, Harvard seals, and arms for the University Health Services. These are pen drawings, some with preliminary sketches, proofs, and printed copies. Also includes drawings in stencil and watercolor of garden views by Veronica Ruzicka Laing of the garden of Ruth Hornblower Churchill.

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Růžička, Rudolph 1883-1978

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Radcliffe College

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Churchill, Ruth Hornblower

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Laing, Veronica Ruzicka.

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Harvard University Health Services.

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