Mark M. Litchman papers 1901-1965

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Mark M. Litchman papers, 1901-1965

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Mark M. Litchman papers 1901-1965

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http://nwda.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv03338

Abstract

Attorney, civic leader, public official

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8.23 cubic feet

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eng,

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University of Washington Libraries Special Collections

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SNAC Resource ID: 6364443

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