Visual Instruction Department LanternSlides circa1900-1940

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Visual Instruction Department LanternSlides circa1900-1940

The Visual Instruction Department LanternSlides consist of slide sets assembled and loaned by the Oregon StateSystem of Higher Education General Extension Division. The slides depict avariety of topics including many related to Oregon and the PacificNorthwest.

6.35 cubic feet, including 2696photographs; 47 boxes

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SNAC Resource ID: 6377151

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