Harriot F. Curtis Papers 1836-1963 1936-1963

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Harriot F. Curtis Papers 1836-1963 1936-1963

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Mill worker; Author. Curtis' writings and correspondence, historical research notes and background sources compiled during the 1950s and 1960s by biographer, Lila Wead Berman. 1840s publications about and from New England's mill workers included.

2 boxes; (1 linear ft.)

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