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Geoffrey P. Murray papers

 Collection
Identifier: M272

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Scope and Content

This collection contains letters to Murray, the bulk of which are from family and friends, materials related to Bowdoin and Johns Hopkins, and handwritten research notes. The notes are in both French and English.

Dates

  • Creation: 1959-1967, undated

Creator

Access Restrictions

No restrictions.

Biographical/Historical Note

Geoffrey Peter Murray was born on April 9, 1940 in New York City. He attended South Portland High School, received an A.B. from Bowdoin in 1961, then received a master of arts deegree and a doctor a philosophy degree from Johns Hopkins University. In September 1970 he became an assistant professor of romance languages at the University of Maine in Orono. Murray died in a fire on April 18, 1972.

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Letters to Geoffrey Murray, the bulk of which are from family and friends, materials relating to Bowdoin College and Johns Hopkins University, and handwritten research notes.

Arrangement

Arranged alphabetically.

Related Names

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Guide to the Geoffrey P. Murray papers
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the George J. Mitchell Department of Special Collections & Archives, Bowdoin College Library, Brunswick, Maine 04011 Repository

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Contact:
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Brunswick Maine 04011 USA
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