Howard E. Merrill papers 1917-1924

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Howard E. Merrill papers 1917-1924

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Papers of a Y.M.C.A. volunteer depicting events following the 1917 October Revolution in Russia, POW camps in Germany, and relief work among Russian refugees in 1920-1924.

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Bentley Historical Library

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