Augustus A. (Augustus Addison) Gould papers, 1831-1866, 1831-1866 (inclusive),1838-1852 (bulk).

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Augustus A. (Augustus Addison) Gould papers, 1831-1866, 1831-1866 (inclusive), 1838-1852 (bulk).

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Augustus A. (Augustus Addison) Gould papers, 1831-1866, 1831-1866 (inclusive),1838-1852 (bulk).

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Papers of American naturalist and physician Augustus A. Gould.

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2 boxes (1 linear ft.)

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eng,

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Houghton Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6384077

Houghton Library

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Bradford, George.

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Brazer, James.

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Emerson, George B. (George Barrell), 1797-1881

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