Correspondence, 1940–1946

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Correspondence, 1940–1946

1940-1946

This series is comprised of one note of thanks from Eleanor Roosevelt, a note from Franklin D. Roosevelt, and a program from a 1946 dinner hosted in Eleanor Roosevelt's honor.

3 linear inches

eng, Latn

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Williams, Charl Ormond, 1885-1969

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