Invitation to Elie Wiesel for Honorary Degree at University of Michigan

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Invitation to Elie Wiesel for Honorary Degree at University of Michigan

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April 15, 1992

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Duderstadt, James J.
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Wiesel, Elie

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This letter, dated April 15, 1992, is from James J. Duderstadt, President of The University of Michigan, to Professor Elie Wiesel. It extends an invitation for Professor Wiesel to accept an Honorary Degree at the university's Winter Commencement ceremony in December. The letter mentions that the University Events Office will contact Professor Wiesel later in the year to coordinate the schedule of events and his travel arrangements, and expresses the President's anticipation of his participation.

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Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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Boston
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EWG_1498_01_33-33
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