Henry Putney BeersPapers 1910-1992 (bulk 1930-1970)

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Henry Putney BeersPapers 1910-1992 (bulk 1930-1970)

Historian, bibliographer, and archivist with the National Archives and Records Service. Correspondence, memoranda, writings, book reviews, reports, and other papers relating primarily to Beers's work as a bibliographer in American history.

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