Papers of Charles Swain Thomas

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Papers of Charles Swain Thomas

1930-1940

Charles Swain Thomas (1868-1943), educator, taught at the Harvard Graduate School of Education from 1920 to 1936. His papers contain correspondence and teaching materials, including student papers, relating to Harvard English courses taught by Thomas.

1.75 cubic feet (5 document boxes)

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SNAC Resource ID: 8182276

Harvard University Archives.

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