Ray Becker papers 1919-1970

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Ray Becker papers 1919-1970

http://nwda.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv08227

Papers collected by Julia Ruuttila pertaining to efforts to secure the release from prison of Ray Becker, who was involved in the "Centralia Massacre" of 1919. Includes: correspondence with Becker, papers of the Centralia Publicity Committee and the Free Ray Becker Committee, and newspaper and other published articles. Some photographs included.

.90 cubic feet; 2 document boxes

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Oregon Historical Society Research Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6365310

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