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1. Henry Putney Beers papers, 1910-1992

   7,500 items. 18 containers. 7 linear feet. -- Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Historian, bibliographer, and archivist with the National Archives and Records Service. Correspondence, memoranda, writings, book reviews, reports, and other papers relating primarily to Beers's work as a bibliographer in American history.

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2. Dorsey William Hyde papers, 1757-1955

   25,000 items. 75 containers plus 4 oversize. 30.8 linear feet. -- Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Librarian and archivist. Correspondence, memoranda, diaries, articles and speeches, genealogical and biographical material, drafts and typescripts, and miscellaneous items relating primarily to the National Archives, where Hyde served as director of archival service (1934-1942).

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3. Solon J. Buck papers, 1778-1962

   15,000 items. 50 containers plus 3 oversize. 21.6 linear feet. -- Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Historian and archivist. Correspondence, memoranda, reports, notes, drafts of speeches and writings, subject files, financial papers, bibliographies, and research material relating primarily to Buck's career at the National Archives and Library of Congress.

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4. American Historical Association records, 1884-1986

   364,000 items. 1,155 containers plus 1 oversize. 464.4 linear feet. -- Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   National professional association for historians. Correspondence, minutes of meetings, manuscripts of published and unpublished articles, reports, notes, resolutions, legal briefs, membership cards and lists, administrative files, subject files, financial records, printed matter, and other records reflecting the association's history and its development of programs stimulating scholarly historical research and activities. Includes files of the secretary and executive secretary, treasurer, executive director, Executive Council, Historical Service Board, and various divisions and committees, as well as editorial files of the American Historical Review.

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5. John C. Calhoun papers in the Library of Congress

   6 microfilm reels. -- Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Vice president of the United States, U.S. secretary of state and secretary of war, and U.S. senator from South Carolina. Chiefly correspondence reproduced from the John C. Calhoun Papers and other collections relating to Calhoun in the custody of the Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Includes his last Senate speech pertaining to the Compromise of 1850.