Holsoe County Surveys, 1981-1994

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Holsoe County Surveys, 1981-1994

http://webapp1.dlib.indiana.edu/findingaids/view?doc.view=entire_text&docId=VAB6925

This collection consists of census materials for various counties in Liberia including correspondence, maps, reports, statistics and indexes. Many of the different Chiefdoms and Clans are represented.

4 cubic feet;; 4 records cartons

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Liberian Collectionshttp://www.onliberia.org

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