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Thomas E. Skidmore papers
This collection documents the career of Thomas E. Skidmore who was a professor in the Latin American Studies department at the University of Wisconsin (1967-1987) and then at Brown University (1988-1999). His area of focus was Brazil and he was the pre-eminent expert in the United States on the topic of its history and politics. The collection relates primarily to his professional life as a student, professor and scholar wit materials related to his personal life interspersed throughout. See also the Thomas E. Skidmore Collection for information about the books he donated from his personal library.Format(s): Manuscripts, Letters, Documents
Library: John Hay
NOTE: This collection is housed off-site. Prior notice is needed for retrieval
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Access to the collection:
Online Catalog (BruKnow):
General description of the collection available on BruKnow
Other Online Access:
RIAMCO: Guide to the Thomas E. Skidmore papers
Related Collections:
Skidmore (Thomas E.) Collection