George Sarton additional papers, 1913-1955.

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George Sarton additional papers, 1913-1955.

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Includes: Sarton's autograph manuscript lecture notes for history of science courses taught at Harvard College and Radcliffe; manuscripts for Sarton's bibliography and biography; miscellaneous autograph manuscript notes; printed materials and documents relating to the journal ISIS and printed materials on the Académie internationale d'histoire des sciences; printed materials by or about Sarton; manuscripts for Six wings: men of science in the Renaissance; student grades for Harvard courses taught by Sarton [restricted]; and other materials.

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Sarton, George, 1884-1956

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