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Official Records

Primary or Secondary Source

Whether published or unpublished, official records provide a means of documenting the functions and actions of an organization. Agendas, minutes, bulletins, and reports all contribute to a researcher's understanding of the structure and operation of an institution.

Minutes of the Agricultural Advisory Board of Maryland, Dec. 4, 1967.

Records of the Board of Regents, Special Collections, University of Maryland Libraries.



Maryland Agricultural College Bulletin, July-September, 1910.

University Publications, Special Collections, University of Maryland Libraries.

 
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