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Sent: Tuesday, December 10, 2002 10:43 PM
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Subject: Arts & Humanities Newsletter


December 2002

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In this issue:
*  Jewish Studies: History, Culture and Religion
*  An Introduction to Hebrew Manuscripts
*  The Secret History of the Corset
*  "Dream and Film" from New School Online University
*  Harrison Ford: In His Own Words
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