Walter R. May letter collection 1929

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Walter R. May letter collection 1929

http://nwda.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv80865

The Walter R. May letter collection contains letters written in response to a request from May for ideas for his commencement speech at Willamette University in June, 1929.

.5 liner feet; 1 box

Willamette University Archives and Special Collections

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SNAC Resource ID: 6378913

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