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Creator: Garraty, John A (John Arthur), 1920-2007
Abstract Or Scope: Correspondence, manuscripts, galley proofs, research notes, articles, interviews, course notes, photographs, printed materials, and microfilms. The correspondence begins in 1962 and ends in 1990; it details his professional work and interests. The manuscripts are extensive and are accompanied by his research notes. Prominant among the manuscripts are: "The American Nation;" "Interviews with American Historians;" "Guide to Study Abroad;" "Harper Encyclopedia of Notable Americans." In addition there are numerous subject files covering a wide range of topics and people

Creator: Society of American Historians
Abstract Or Scope: This collection contains the early records of the Society of American Historians (SAH). The bulk of the material relates to the founding of the magazine American Heritage in 1954, and the establishment of the Francis Parkman and the Allan Nevins Prizes, awarded by the SAH since 1957 and 1961, respectively. Also present is a small amount of research material collected by Allan Nevins, Columbia University history professor and one of the founders of the SAH.

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