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{"value"=>"1913-1982", "type"=>"inclusive", "normal"=>"1913/1982"}
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1913
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1982
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{"value"=>"Series I: Personal Papers"}
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{"value"=>"2 boxes", "format"=>"simple"}
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{"value"=>"<p>This series consists of biographical materials, correspondence, contracts, awards, eulogies and tributes to friends, and subject files dealing with <span class=\"persname\">E.Y. Harburg</span> and his personal and professional interests. Biographical materials include clippings, obituaries, memorials, remarks by colleagues at special occasions honoring Harburg, and items documenting Harburg's participation in the <span class=\"title\">Lyrics and Lyricists</span> Series at the <span class=\"corpname\">92nd Street Y</span>. There is little correspondence, however of special note is a letter from Pete Seeger with handwritten sheet music for one of Harburg's lyrics and drafts of letters handwritten by Harburg. The awards include honorary degrees and citations of merit. Also included in this series are CCNY publications featuring some of Harburg's earliest writing and cartoons by classmate <span class=\"persname\">Ira Gershwin</span>. Examples of Harburg's later satirical <span class=\"genreform\">poetry</span> is part of this series as well.</p>"}
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{"value"=>"<p>Alphabetical</p>"}
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1913
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1982
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1913