Papers of Frederick Norris Robinson, 1900-1966 (inclusive)

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Papers of Frederick Norris Robinson, 1900-1966 (inclusive)

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Correspondence files relate primarily to departmental business and Robinson's academic interests, and include research notes and minutes of meetings. Also contains personal correspondence, letters with publishers, and notes for public lectures.

4.72 cubic feet (11 letter document boxes, 4 flat boxes, 1 pamphlet binder, 1 card box)

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