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Ronnie Burbank

Former Archivist, 1978–1980

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Ronnie Burbank was the Archivist from 1978–1980.

Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures West Asia & North Africa

1155 East 58th Street, Chicago, IL 60637

(773) 702-9514

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