The Metropolitan Museum of Art historical clippings and ephemera files, 1880-1980 [microform]

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art historical clippings and ephemera files, 1880-1980 [microform]

The series consist of files comprising both original news clippings and photocopies of articles, as well as illustrations and ephemera (including calendars of events, programs, and sales catalogs) that document the Museum's collections, exhibitions, archaeological expeditions and excavations, educational activities, programs, publications, staff and trustees.

37 linear ft. (157 boxes)

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