Paul Field Sifton and Claire Sifton Papers 1912-1980 (bulk 1925-1971)

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Paul Field Sifton and Claire Sifton Papers 1912-1980 (bulk 1925-1971)

Paul Field Sifton, playwright, government official, and Claire Sifton, editor and author. Correspondence, diaries, writings, subject files, family papers, printed matter, and miscellany relating to the Siftons' literary, labor, and governmental careers.

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Biographical Note Paul Field Sifton 1897, Oct. 17 Born, Rockford, Ill. 1915 Graduate, Benton Harbor, Mich., high school 1917 1919 Private, first class, H...

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