Norman, R.E. mss. 1912-1954

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Norman, R.E. mss. 1912-1954

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Consists of the papers of film producer and distributor Richard Edward Norman, 1891-1961.

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Lilly Library (Indiana University, Bloomington)

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Lilly Library (Indiana University, Bloomington)

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