William Leonard Albrecht Papers 1880-1968

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William Leonard Albrecht Papers 1880-1968

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This collection contains correspondence, financial, legal, organizational, promotional, and photographic records generated or collected by William Leonard Albrecht with particular emphasis on the Albrecht Furniture Company, the first and one of the most distinguished furniture stores in Great Falls, Montana.

71.0 linear feet; 85 boxes, 3 oversize tubes, and 127 oversize volumes

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University of Montana--Missoula Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library Archives and Special Collections

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