Gale W. McGee generalcorrespondence files 1959-1976

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Gale W. McGee generalcorrespondence files 1959-1976

This series, the fifth of sixteen series in theGale McGee Papers, contains correspondence with the general public, politicalofficials and organizations along with a few speeches and personal letters.

130.1 cubic ft. (268document boxes, 9 and one half record center cartons)

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