Alan E. Abrams papers , 1959-1982 1964-1971

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Alan E. Abrams papers , 1959-1982 1964-1971

Press agent/public relation consultant for Motown records during its early formative period; correspondence, scrapbooks, promotional materials, press releases

2 linear ft. (in 4 boxes)

eng,

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SNAC Resource ID: 6390822

Bentley Historical Library

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