Harvard University files, 1957,1963-1978.

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Harvard University files, 1957,1963-1978.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/79381832

Harvard University files contain interdepartmental records including memos, directives, reports, updates, and related correspondence resulting from the administrative interactions between the office and other offices and programs within the University. The files contain correspondence and notes between Dean Ebert and the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, the Harvard School of Public Health as well as offices outside the Medical School, such as the offices of the President, Provost, General Counsel, Vice-President for the Administration, and Officers of the Corporation. In addition, meeting minutes, correspondence, and memos relating to the Council of Deans, Alumni Affairs, the University Committee on Governance and the Committee of Fifteen are also are found in the collection. Petitions, alumni correspondence and posted flyers provide a record of the political upheaval that had an impact on the University during the late 1960's and early 1970's; also contains records pertaining to the Students for a Democratic Society takeover of University Hall and related strike activities.

4.4 cubic ft. in 5 record cartons.

Harvard University, Medical School, Countway Library

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Harvard University, Medical School, Countway Library

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