Papers of the president [manuscript], 1939-1940.

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Papers of the president [manuscript], 1939-1940.

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These files constitute the major record series generated by the president of the University of Virginia. The records consist chiefly of correspondence, but also include reports, minutes, clippings, memoranda, and related papers concerning all areas of business of the president's office. The papers include a file on Finals, 1940 at which Franklin D. Roosevelt delivered his famous "hand that held the dagger" speech upon Italy's declaration of war on France. The file does not include a copy of the speech.

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