Montana State University centennial project materials, 1985-1993.

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Montana State University centennial project materials, 1985-1993.

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Research materials created or collected by Jeffrey J. Safford while compiling his contribution to the book "In The People's Interest", coauthored by Robert Rydell and Pierce Mullen. This history of Montana State University was initially encouraged by MSU President William Tietz and subsequently designated the Centennial History Project under President Michael Malone. It was underwritten by the Montana State University Foundation. The papers include student research papers, multiple oral history interviews (both manuscript and taped) with people associated with the history of Montana State University, and other related research materials.

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Montana State University (Bozeman, Mont.). Library

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Montana State University (Bozeman, Mont.). Library

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