Allen Saunders Papers 1938-1964

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Allen Saunders Papers 1938-1964

Original cartoons, photostats and proofs from the newspaper comic strips , , and ; correspondence, subject files and published material such as articles, clippings, and pamphlets about Saunders and others. Kerry Drake Steve Roper Mary Worth

3 linear ft.

eng,

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