Students for a Democratic Society Records, 1967-1971

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Students for a Democratic Society Records, 1967-1971

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The Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) Records, 1967-1971, contains original flyers and an article, as well as photocopies of meeting reports, UT press releases, correspondence and memoranda by UT staff (including Harry Ransom), and newspaper clippings.

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