Turner, Amasa, papers, 1827-1990

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Turner, Amasa, papers, 1827-1990

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The Amasa Turner Papers, 1827-1990, consist of original, transcribed, and photocopied correspondence, deeds, surveys, poetry, essays, narratives, a journal, account books, receipts, circulars, broadsides, research files, and photographs, which document the military and political career of Amasa Turner as well as his family's relationships.

ca. 3 ft.

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