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The University of Minnesota was founded by an act of the Minnesota Legislature in 1851. Today it has a total student enrollment of nearly 69,000 on five coordinate campuses. This institution of higher learning has had a proud history of educational innovation, research and service to the State of Minnesota. Duluth State Teachers College (DSTC), established in 1902, was transformed into the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) on July 1, 1947 as an enactment of the Minnesota Legislature. Sources of information about the University, including its history and traditions, can be found in the UMD Archives at the locations listed below. Items designated with a location such as "PRINT 03/06/06" are located in the UMD Archives, housed in the Library Annex. To arrange to use these materials, or if you require more information, consult with a Reference Librarian or with the UMD Archivist, Patricia Maus.

*This is a selective annotated list. Many additional sources are available. A number of works have been listed more than once in appropriate categories.

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• BUDGET, FINANCE AND LEGISLATIVE REQUESTS
• CURRICULUM AND ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT
• ENROLLMENT AND STUDENT CHARACTERISTICS
• GENERAL INFORMATION
• GENERAL UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA HISTORIES
• HISTORY OF DULUTH STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE
• HISTORY OF UMD
• INFORMATION ON UNIVERSITY FACULTY & STAFF
• PHOTOGRAPHS
• PLANNING REPORTS
• POPULAR VERTICAL FILE TOPICS
• REGULATIONS AND GOVERNANCE
• SELF-STUDIES AND ACCREDITATION REPORTS
• ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE UMD ARCHIVES
  
  

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BUDGET, FINANCE AND LEGISLATIVE REQUESTS

Coopers & Lybrand. A Report of the Financial Management System of the University of Minnesota as Reported to the Governor's Blue Ribbon Commission. (1988)  PRINT 91/69/13

Duluth State Teachers College. Budget Estimates. (1902 - 1947)  PRINT 00/04/06

Duluth State Teachers College. Financial Account Books. (1901 - 1947)  PRINT 00/04/08

Ernst & Whinney. Eastcliff and President's Office Audit. (March 10, 1988). Early audit presented to the Board of Regents by outside accounting firm. Recommendations led to other internal and external investigations. PRINT 04/01/17 1988

Governor's Blue Ribbon Commission. Report to the Governor of the Blue Ribbon Commission on Financial Management of the University of Minnesota. (December 1, 1988). A document central to the study of the "Eastcliff" and related controversies. PRINT 91/69/09 1988

Legislative Request for Buildings. Biennal. (1959 - ). Summary of requests made by Board of Regents to the Minnesota Legislature for new buildings and other capital improvements. PRINT 04/05/22

University of Minnesota. Budget. Annual. (1920-21-). In 1982, budget information pertaining to staff salaries was placed in the volume titled Payroll Personnel Listing. PRINT 03/05/35

University of Minnesota. Financial Report. (1942 - ) PRINT 03/05/37

University of Minnesota. Payroll Personnel Listing. (1982- ). Current year on Reserve. Contains listing of University staff and salaries by college and/or department. This is a part of the "Budget" series, and prior to 1982, this information was held in the volumes titled "Budget." PRINT 03/05/35

 

CURRICULUM & ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT

Duluth State Teachers College. Bulletins. (1902 - 1912). PRINT 00/54/09

General Bulletins. (1902 - ). DSTC & UMD college catalogs. PRINT 36/05/01

Graduate School Bulletins. (1948- .) Provides information on course descriptions, program requirements, and general information about graduate programs across the University, including UMD. PRINT 78/05/04

PERIODICALS MINNESOTA. UNIVERSITY. DULUTH. BULLETINS. (1947- ) This is a circulating bound set of all UMD related bulletins, including student-staff directories, class schedules, and campus catalogs. Located in the stacks of the Library's Main Periodical Room.

Summer Session. UMD. Bulletins. (1947 - ). PRINT 43/30/04

University of Minnesota Bulletins. (1946-65) This set contains course descriptions and academic requirements, along with general information regarding the schools and colleges in the University of Minnesota system. Most of the bulletins are from Twin Cities Campus programs, but some bulletins from other campuses are also represented. For bulletins after 1965, consult Archives Kardex under name of College or School for holdings and PRINT Number locations. PRINT 03/05/70

UMD. Class Schedules. (1949 - ). PRINT 36/05/03

UMD. Continuing Education & Extension Bulletins. (1948 - ). PRINT 43/05/02

 

ENROLLMENT AND STUDENT CHARACTERISTICS

Basic Data Reference. (1979). Produced by University of Minnesota Planning Council, this volume contains historical statistical data regarding enrollment, research, faculty and staff, tuition, and funding levels for all campuses of the University.PRINT 06/47/07

Campus Data Book. Office of Institutional Research. University of Minnesota, Duluth. (1986- ). Covers six major sections: General, students, faculty, program, financial, and campus statistics. PRINT 40/20/50

Institutional Data Book. Morris, MN: University of Minnesota Morris, 1988. A statistical compendium for the Morris campus. PRINT 09/15/25 1988

New Student Characteristics Fall Quarter. Annual. (1977- ). Detailed analysis of a variety of new student characteristics for all colleges on all campuses of the University of Minnesota. PRINT 24/18/58

University of Minnesota, Duluth Student Credit Hour Report. (1986- ). PRINT 40/20/50

GENERAL INFORMATION

Address & Telephone Directories. UMD & DSTC. (1902-27; 1938 - .) PRINT 10/10/35

Brief. (1970- .) A weekly, University-wide newsletter produced by University Relations, Twin Cities. Contains information about people, events, and concerns of the University. This publication is directed to University faculty and staff. PRINT 06/87/27

Chronicle. (1926 - 72.) DSTC & UMD. Student Yearbooks. Complete Set. PRINT 35/40/10

Currents. (March, 1984- .) UMD campus wide newsletter providing weekly information about people, events, announcements, and news con- cerning the UMD community. This publication is directed to UMD faculty and staff. Previously titled UMD Newsletter. PRINT 10/10/02

Fortnightly Chronicle. (1932 - 1947.) Student Newspaper. PRINT 35/40/04 & Microfilm

Gopher. Yearbooks of the Twin Cities campus. (1889 - 1966.) PRINT 35/40/15

Minnesota Daily. (1900 - ). Current copies in newspapers. Microfilm

Mission and Policy Statement for the University of Minnesota. (1974- ). PRINT 03/04/02

The President's Report 1911 - 61. (Biennial Report 1962 - 74). Lists major accomplishments, goals, and needs of the University. Publication discontinued in 1974. PRINT 06/06/01

UMD Archives. Vertical File: Subjects. A variety of information collected in folders for ready reference. 03/05/60

UMD Newsletter. (1950-1984) The official newsletter of UMD. Traces major events and development on a chronological basis. Continued by Currents (1984- ). PRINT 10/10/02

UMD News Service. Facts About UMD. (1972-1987). Annual. A concise general information bulletin on UMD facilities, programs, and services. PRINT 12/05/03

UMD News Service. News Releases. (1957 - ). Stories issued to the press and media for public knowledge and arranged by date. Ask for index in Archives Card Catalog. Also cross-filed in Subject and Biography vertical files. PRINT 12/05/01

UMD News Service. UMD Summer Session News.(1952-1984). The Summer Session version of the UMD Newletter. PRINT 10/10/03

UMD Statesman. (1947 - ). Current in newspapers and Archives. Student Newspaper. PRINT 35/40/05 & Microfilm

University-Wide Address & Telephone Books. (1946-47 - ). Administrative organizations, and personnel are listed for the University as a whole, along with students for the Twin Cities. PRINT 03/05/01

GENERAL UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA HISTORIES

Adams, Elmer E. Recollections of Early University Days. (1949). Twin Cities campus history. PRINT 03/01/09

Coffman, Lotus D. 1920-1930: A Decade in the History of the University of Minnesota. (1930). Twin Cities campus history. PRINT 03/01/12

Firkins, Oscar W. Cyrus Northrop: A Memoir. Minneapolis, MN: University of Minnesota Press, 1925. The life and times of Cyrus Northrop, President of the University of Minnesota from 1885 to 1922. PRINT 03/01/07 1925

Gibson, William S. The University of Minnesota Illustrated. Minneapolis, MN: General Alumni Association, 1932. Pictorial presentaion of how the Twin Cities campuses appeared in the early 1930's. PRINT 03/01/16 1932

Gray, James. The History of the University of Minnesota: 1851-1951. (1951). Twin Cities campus history. Establishment of UMD is also covered. PRINT 03/01/13

Hall, C.W. The University of Minnesota:An Historical Sketch. Minneapolis, MN: University of Minnesota, 1896. Excellent illustrated narrative on the early years of the University. PRINT 03/01/14 1896

Johnson, E.B. Dictionary of the University of Minnesota. Minneapolis, MN. University of Minnesota, 1908. Twin Cities campus history. PRINT 03/01/11 1908

Johnson, E. B. Forty Years of the University of Minnesota. (1910). Twin Cities campus history. PRINT 03/01/10

Miller, Ralph E. The History of the School of Agriculture: 1851-1960. St. Paul, MN: University of Minnesota, 1979. PRINT 03/01/20 1979

Steward, T.E. The Picture of a University. Minneapolis, MN: University of Minnesota News Service, 1928-29. PRINT 03/01/17 1928-29

University and the Commonwealth: Addresses at the Inauguration of Lotus D. Coffman as Fifth President of the University of Minnesota. Minneapolis, MN: University of Minnesota, 1921. PRINT 03/01/06 1921

The University of Minnesota: A Century ofLeadership in Education, Research and Service. (1951) Published by the University during its centennial year. PRINT 03/01/15 1951

HISTORY OF DULUTH STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE

An Act to Establish a State Normal School at the City of Duluth in the County of St. Louis. (1895). Excerpt taken from Chapter 184, pages 452-453, of the Laws of Minnesota. PRINT 00/12/06 1895

Anderson, Paul E. An Historic Portrait of Old Main. (January 1988). An excellent student "UROP" paper discussing the history and architecture of the Main building -- central to the history of DSTC. PRINT 67/44/11 1988

Assembly, Monday, December 20, 1937 at 10:30 A.M. (1937) Typewritten text to a DSTC assembly honoring Dr. Bohannon, President of Duluth State Teachers College since 1902, near his retirement. Text of testimonials and early historical data and personal stories are included. PRINT 00/12/32 1937

Branch University Committee. Why University Branches? How the University Can best Serve the People. (1937). Important document for understanding the transfer of DSTC to the University of Minnesota. See pamphlet by Coffman listed below. PRINT 03/01/23 1937

A Brief Sketch of the History of the Duluth Branch of the University of Minnesota. (1957). This is a succinct typwritten paper outlining history of Duluth State Teachers College up to the establishment of UMD. Author unkown. PRINT 03/01/43 1957

Coffman, Lotus D. Branch Colleges and the Problem of Youth in Minnesota: A Statement 1938 by President L.D. Coffman. University of Minnesota, 1938. This is a 23 page rebuttal to the "Why University Branches?..." listed above. Coffman's was adament in his opposition to the establishment of "Branches" to the University of Minnesota. His arguments are detailed here. PRINT 03/01/19

College Assembly in honor of Algot Nelson. (1942). Typewritten outline and script for assembly honoring Algot Nelson, campus Superintendent of buildings and grounds. It includes unusual details about the early years of the campus. PRINT 03/01/22 1942

Conk, William (UMD Masters Thesis - History) Development of Women's Higher Education Through Teacher Training: A Study of the History of the Duluth State Normal School and Teachers College. (1983). This 82 page thesis provides a useful outline of DSTC history, and details a number of women's history issues. PRINT 00/12/12 1983

Duluth State College Executive Committee. A Duluth State College: An Urgent Need. A State Obligation to Northeastern Minnesota. Duluth, MN: The Committee, 1938. See also Branch University Committee above. In 1938, this committee changed directions, renamed itself, and worked on elevating the status of DSTC to a state college rather than a State Teachers College. This would widen the scope and size of the institution, allow professional and graduate programs, and not irritate the University, which was opposed to the branch campus concept. PRINT 03/01/18 1938

Duluth State Teachers College. Budget Estimates. (1902 - 1947). PRINT 00/04/06

Duluth State Teachers College. Bulletins. (1902 - 1912). PRINT 00/54/09

Duluth State Teachers College. College Survey of Minnesota: 1926-1939. (1941?). Provides comparative data on higher education scene in Minnesota for the 1926-39 era. PRINT 00/54/10

Duluth State Teachers College. Financial Account Books. (1901 - 1947). PRINT 00/04/08

Duluth State Teachers College History of School Authority ... Fall 1939. Typewritten manuscript reviewing history of DSTC and its situation as of 1939. PRINT 00/12/21 1939

Faculty Minutes. (1902-1941). Series of meeting minutes of faculty of DSTC. Day to day concerns, major events, policies and procedures and decision making processes are detailed. PRINT 00/19/05

Faculty -- State Teachers College, Duluth Minnesota. A list compiled by E.W. Bohannon circa 1926-27. (1927). Lists all faculty and staff who served at DSTC from 1902-1926. PRINT 00/84/06 1927

General Bulletins. (1902 - ). DSTC & UMD college catalogs. PRINT 36/05/01

Helstrom, Jon, et.al. Old Main, University of Minnesota, Duluth Building Study. Parts One and Two. (March and October, 1980). Historic analysis of the Old Main building that led to its abandonment. PRINT 67/44/08 1980

Hoshal, Julian. A Chronology of UMD Events. Duluth, MN: UMD News Service, 1984. A 59 page chronology covering DSTC and UMD. Uneven in its presentation of details, but a vital source in understanding the history of the campus. DSTC information on pages 1-5. PRINT 12/05/09 1984

Interview With E.W. Bohannon (Parts I & II). March 18, 1952. Notes of interview with former DSTC President Bohannon -- not a transcript. Interviewer unknown. PRINT 00/12/08

Letter from H.R. Spencer to E.B. Bohannon, June 7, 1927. Author of the letter was in the Minnesota State Legislature representing Duluth in 1895 and 1897. He relates the events that led to the establishment of DSTC by the Legislature.PRINT 00/12/33 1927

Letter from W.E. Richardson to T.W. Hugo RE: Duluth Normal School Site Matter, November 23, 1896. This eight page letter provides detailed background information on a key issue that delayed the establishment of the Normal School. PRINT 00/12/15 1896

Marching Song of the Duluth State Teachers College (written by "K.D.P" Katherine D. Post , no date). PRINT 00/35/21

McConnaughey, David A. The Beginnings ofDuluth State Normal School, 1952. Typewritten manuscript covering period of 1895 to 1903. Struggle to establish the Normal School that became DSTC is outlined. PRINT 00/12/07 1952

Minnesota State Normal Schools. Board of Directors. Minutes. (1859-1950). Documents establishment, growth and development of the Duluth State Teachers College from its initial conception in 1895, to its transition to the University of Minnesota in 1947. PRINT 00/04/01

The Origin, Local Interest, LegislativeInterest and Action, April 26, 1895 to June 1940 20, 1922. (Author unknown). Serves as a special index of the State Teachers College Board Minutes highlighting passages of interest to DSTC. PRINT 00/12/19

Response in Behalf of Members of the Community on the Twenty-fifth Anniversary of the Founding of the State Teachers College. (1927). Typewritten text of speech given by Mrs. discussing the impact of DSTC on the surrounding neigborhood. Mood and feeling of the campus is conveyed. PRINT 00/12/34 1927

Scrapbooks. (1901-1947). An excellent source of newspaper clippings from that era. Chronological arrangement. Covers DSTC era. PRINT 03/01/03

State Interim Education Committee. Notes Taken at Duluth, Minnesota, on May 6, 1940. Transcripts of testimony given to the Committee by concerned Duluth area citizens regarding the need for educational expansion at DSTC. This document illustrates citizens efforts to improve DSTC, or have it become a branch of the University of Minnesota. PRINT 00/12/17 1940

HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA, DULUTH

Branch University Committee. Why University Branches? How the University Can Best Serve the People. (1937). Important document for understanding the transfer of DSTC to the University of Minnesota.PRINT 03/01/23 1937

A Brief Sketch of the History of the Duluth Branch of the University of Minnesota. (1957). This is a succinct typwritten paper outlining history of Duluth State Teachers College up to the establishment of UMD. Author unkown. PRINT 03/01/43 1957

A Duluth State College: An Urgent Need. (1938). Historic pamphlet. PRINT 03/01/18

Duluth State Teachers College. College Survey of Minnesota: 1926-1939. (1941?). Provides comparative data on the higher education scene in Minnesota for the 1926-39 era. PRINT 00/54/10

Ellis N. Livingston Collection. Photocopies, memos, correspondence, and newspaper clippings documenting the DSTC/UMD transition period. Not restricted. MANUSCRIPTS ACCESSION # 285

Ezra H. Pieper Collection. Details transition period. Not restricted. 1947 PRINT 03/01/02

Gibson, Raymond C. College in Transition July 1, 1946 - Duluth State Teachers College 1990 August 12, 1946 - Duluth State College July 1, 1947 UMD -- Excerpts from the Memoirs of Raymond C. Gibson -- The Gibson Administration 1946-1950. (1990.) Excellent narrative detailing the establishment of UMD and initial development of the "upper" campus. Gibson was the last President of Duluth State Teachers College, and the first Provost of UMD. PRINT 03/01/24

Gibson, Raymond C. Oral History Interviews with Raymond C. Gibson, October 4-5, 1990. (1991). Transcriptions of recorded interviews covering the life of Dr. Gibson and early history of the University of Minnesota, Duluth. PRINT 03/01/26 1991

Hoshal, Julian. A Chronology of UMD Events.Duluth, MN: UMD News Service, 1984. A 59 page chronology covering DSTC and UMD. Uneven in its presentation of details, but a vital source in understanding the history of the campus. PRINT 12/05/09

Larsen, Dr. Arthur J. UMD -- Education in Transition. (May 28, 1975). Text of speech given to Kiwanis Club of Duluth by a UMD Emeritus Professor of History. PRINT 03/01/33 1975

Natural Resources Research Institute. (NRRI) Quarterly Reports. (1985- ). Excellent source for following the accomplishments of the NRRI. PRINT 74/00/06

Natural Resources Research Institute. Technical Reports. (1987- ). Monographic series reporting in depth on the findings related to NRRI research projects. PRINT 74/20/07

New University of Minnesota Campus at Duluth. Article from Architectural Record written by Winston A. Close discussing the innovative new design of the Duluth Campus. PRINT 03/01/32 1953

School of Social Development. Miscellaneous Reports. (1968 - ). PRINT 50/10/18 to 50/10/29

Scrapbooks. (1901 - 74). An excellentsource of newspaper clippings from that era. Chronological arrangement. About DSTC & UMD. PRINT 03/01/03

Tweed Museum of Art. Scrapbooks. (1950 -1965). PRINT 46/10/04

UMD Criminology Center Story. (1973). PRINT 50/05/21

UMD History Collection. A collection of news articles, essays, diaries, and chronologies that discuss all aspects of UMD development. MANUSCRIPTS 03/01/01

 

INFORMATION ON UNIVERSITY FACULTY & STAFF

The Minnesotan. (1947-1961 & 1964-69). Faculty and civil service news. Continued by Report. PRINT 03/05/03

Nelson, Sally, et. al. Register of International Studies & Travel of the Faculty. (1964 - ). Biographical data presented on many faculty members from all U of M campuses. PRINT 84/20/02

Report. (1969 - ). Faculty & civil service news. Continues The Minnesotan, and Staff Bulletin. PRINT 03/05/06

Staff Bulletin. (1961-62 to 1963-64). Faculty & civil service news. Title variant of The Minnesotan. PRINT 03/05/04

UMD Archives. Faculty & Staff Biography File. (1902 - ). Collected data in file folders. PRINT 84/20/01

UMD Archives. Faculty & Staff Publications File. (1902 - ). PRINT 84/10/20

UMD Archives. Professional Addresses, Papers, Publications and Performances of the University of Minnesota, Duluth. Annual. (1974-75 - ). PRINT 54/25/08

Update. (1973 - . ) Published ten timeseach year by University Relations, Twin Cities. This publication is University wide in scope, and contains articles about University people, programs, and concerns. PRINT 06/87/08

 

PHOTOGRAPHS

Chronicle. (1926 - 72.) DSTC & UMD. Student Yearbooks. Excellent organized source of DSTC and UMD photographs arranged by academic year. Usually includes faculty, staff and buildings, major events, plays, student organizations, and campus life scenes. Ceased in 1972. PRINT 35/40/10

Gopher. Yearbooks of the Twin Cities campus. (1889 - 1966.) Complete set. Excellent organized source of University of Minnesota photographs arranged by academic year. Usually includes faculty, staff, buildings, major events, plays, student organizations, and campus life scenes. PRINT 35/40/15

Moran, Kenneth J. Photograph Collection.(1953-1976). Contains black and white prints. Most are 8" by 10" in size. Includes UMD related people, buildings, groups, and students. MANUSCRIPTS 90/25/08

UMD Archives. Biography File. (circa 1895 to the present). This collection contains biographical information and photographs of DSTC and UMD faculty, staff, and other people significant to these institutions. PRINT 84/20/01

UMD Archives. Historic Photograph Collection. (1890-Present). Contains selected photographic prints from DSTC and UMD history. Ask to see the finding aid for this collection under inventory Accession #787. ARCHIVES VERTICAL FILES

UMD Photographic Lab. Photonegative Collection, 1912-1986. This comprehensive collection of UMD related photographs is held in Room 302 of the Darland Administration Building and are currently under the control of the UMD Photographic Lab. The UMD Archives has compiled a complete listing of the images held in this collection. To see this listing, go to the UMD Archives as ask to see the inventory for Accession #772. This collection contains photo images of individuals, groups, grounds, buildings (interior and exterior), and aerial photographs of the UMD campus. MANUSCRIPTS ACCESSION #772

PLANNING REPORTS

Bather, Ringrose, Wolsfeld, Inc. Concept Plan For UMD Central Entrance. Duluth Campus, University of Minnesota. (1975). First planning document to show need for a campus "Central Entrance." This concept became incorporated into UMD's current "Campus Center/Achievement" project. PRINT 10/30/56 1975

Duluth Campus Long Range Development Plan. Final Draft. (1978). PRINT 10/30/49

Duluth Campus, University of Minnesota Master Plan. Planning Base Inventory -- Report 2. (1972). PRINT 10/30/45 Report 2

Duluth Campus, University of Minnesota Master Plan. Planning Directives:Guidelines for the Long Range Plan -- Report 3. (1972). PRINT 10/30/45 Report 3

Duluth Campus, University of Minnesota Master Plan. Long Range Development Plan -- Report 4. (1973). PRINT 10/30/45 Report 4

Duluth Campus, University of Minnesota Master Plan. Tactical Report: An Outline Report 1 of the Planning Process -- Report 1. (1972). PRINT 10/30/45

Glensheen Utilization Study. Preliminary Report. Prepared for the Glensheen Committee, University of Minnesota. (1978). PRINT 46/35/06 1978

Office of Physical Planning, University ofMinnesota. UMD Parking Study. (1976). PRINT 10/30/55

UMD Library Strategy for Focus Revisited, Initiatives for the First Half of the 1990's. (1990). Prepared by the administration of the UMD Library. PRINT 54/00/17 1990

University of Minnesota, Duluth Long Range Academic Program, 1969-1990. (1969) PRINT 10/30/40

POPULAR VERTICAL FILE TOPICS

REGULATIONS AND GOVERNANCE

SELF-STUDIES AND ACCREDITATION REPORTS

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE UMD ARCHIVES

The UMD Archives is located in Library Annex 202, and shares facilities with the Northeast Minnesota Historical Center. Archival materials in this room, as a rule, are not listed in the library catalog. Special indexes in the Archives must be consulted to discover specific holdings. A variety of information about the University (especially UMD) is kept in this area, including college yearbooks, catalogs, class schedules, Board of Regents Minutes, University Senate Minutes, newsletters, scrapbooks, faculty and student publications, photographs, as well as non-current university office files, diaries, manuscripts, architectural drawings and other primary research materials. All archival items are non-circulating. The Archivist is also able to direct researchers to appropriate offices within the University for information not present in the Archives. Some archival collections have restricted access, and special permission may be required to consult them. See Patricia Maus, UMD Archivist, for details. Call for an appointment at (218) 726-8526.

(Original bibliography compiled by James J. Vileta)

 

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