Darrow, Clarence. Papers 1913-1944

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Darrow, Clarence. Papers 1913-1944

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Clarence Darrow (1857-1938) Lawyer and social reformer. Contains correspondence, speeches and articles, copies of press releases relating to the Scopes trial, the manuscript of an unpublished story, and material written after Darrow's death, including letters to his widow, Ruby H. Darrow.

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Darrow, Clarence S. (Clarence Seward), 1857-1938

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