William E. Petersen papers July-August 1968.

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William E. Petersen papers July-August 1968.

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This collection is comprised of papers collected by William E. Petersen recording his role in choosing a new president for Columbia University following the Columbia Disturbances of 1968. The collection is comprised of one notebook, personal documents, writings, and correspondence. Most items are from the summer of 1968, following the Columbia Disturbances. There are very few that proceed these months, except for photocopies of a 1966-67 "Who's Who," (presumably for hiring purposes) and Grayson Kirk's CV (1967).

.21 linear ft. (1/2 document box)

Columbia University. Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8034833

Columbia University. Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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