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1. Robert A. Nisbet papers, 1949-1994

   1,500 items. 3 containers. 1 linear foot. -- Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Educator and author. Correspondence, contracts with publishers, reviews, promotional material, research material, and other papers relating mainly to Nisbet's books.

2. Reinhold Niebuhr papers, 1907-1997

   16,250 items. 70 containers plus 1 oversize. 28 linear feet. -- Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Theologian, philosopher, and author. Correspondence, speeches, sermons, lectures, articles, book reviews, typescripts of books and articles, family papers, subject files, biographical material, bibliographies, photographs, and memorabilia reflecting Niebuhr's influence on twentieth-century theology, politics, and society and his efforts to apply religious and ethical standards to modern social and political problems including labor and race relations.

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3. Groucho Marx papers, 1930-1967

   1,000 items. 6 containers. 2.4 linear feet. -- Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

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   Humorist and actor. Correspondence, book typescripts, and film scripts relating to Marx’s life and acting career.

4. Bollingen Foundation records, 1927-1981

   117,000 items. 460 containers plus 2 oversize. 184 linear feet. -- Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

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   Endowment established in 1942 by Paul and Mary Mellon to fund scholarly research and publication in the humanities. Correspondence, memoranda, bylaws, minutes, reports on publications and projects, grant applications, financial statements, and other records concerning the genesis and administration of the foundation. Translations of literary works, editorial correspondence, and production records document publications in the Bollingen Series

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5. J. Robert Oppenheimer papers, 1799-1980

   76,450 items. 301 containers plus 2 classified. 120.2 linear feet. -- Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

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   Physicist and director of the Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton, New Jersey. Correspondence, memoranda, speeches, lectures, writings, desk books, lectures, statements, scientific notes, and photographs chiefly comprising Oppenheimer's personal papers while director of the Institute for Advanced Study but reflecting only incidentally his administrative work there. Topics include theoretical physics, development of the atomic bomb, the relationship between government and science, nuclear energy, security, and national loyalty.

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