Center for International Studies records 1938-2003 1960-1979.

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Center for International Studies records 1938-2003 1960-1979.

The Center for International Studies records span from 1938 to 2003 and document the activities of this academic center at Ohio University.

154.25 cubic feet (58 Hollinger boxes, 120 record center cartons, 2 flat boxes, 2 long boxes)

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SNAC Resource ID: 8188046

Ohio University, Alden Library

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