Blair, Mary Ramsay Ellen, 1875-1963 : Papers

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Blair, Mary Ramsay Ellen, 1875-1963 : Papers

1916-1954

https://natlib.govt.nz/records/22853506

Papers relating to Mrs Blair's literary work and including inward and outward correspondence, manuscripts, drafts, newspaper clippings and songs

37 folder(s). 2 10" disc(s). 0.40 Linear Metres.

eng, Latn

National Library of New Zealand

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