Papers, 1890-1985 ; (bulk 1899-1981).

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Papers, 1890-1985 ; (bulk 1899-1981).

Personal and family papers, correspondence, writings and translations by Cook, biographical materials, papers and correspondence of Cook's parents, singer and actress Abbie Mitchell and composer Will Marion Cook, sheet music, writings by others, printed materials, photographs, and scrapbooks, relating to Cook's academic career as an authority on Francophone literature, and his work as a diplomat.

8 linear ft.

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