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John William Lederle

John William Lederle

Years at Michigan: 1944 - 1960
Literature, Science, and the Arts
| Political Science |
Public Policy
Professor of Political Science

Faculty Member Resources

August 26, 1944
The Michigan Alumnus
November 12, 1949
The Michigan Alumnus