Charles C. Pratt papers 1902, 1905, 1908-1909 1902, 1908-1909 Pratt, Charles C. papers

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Charles C. Pratt papers 1902, 1905, 1908-1909 1902, 1908-1909 Pratt, Charles C. papers

The Charles C. Pratt papers contain incoming letters to Pratt about two of his political campaigns: his unsuccessful bid for the Pennsylvania State Senate in 1902 and his election to the United States House of Representatives in 1908.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6391394

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