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August 1976

Exchange with David Kornbluh about R. Lamm's Appointment to YU Presidency (1976)

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1. David Kornbluh to R. Lamm

1. David Kornbluh to R. Lamm (Aug. 9, 1976)

1. David Kornbluh to R. Lamm (Aug. 9, 1976)

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