Dan Golenpaul Papers 1934-1981 (bulk 1934-1977)

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Dan Golenpaul Papers 1934-1981 (bulk 1934-1977)

Radio and television producer. Correspondence, essays, scripts, contracts, news clippings, and guest lists pertaining to the "Information Please" program produced by Golenpaul for radio and television and to his subsequent publication, . Information Please Almanac

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