Dorothy and Terrell Blodgett Papers 1947-2009

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Dorothy and Terrell Blodgett Papers 1947-2009

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The Dorothy and Terrell Blodgett papers document Dorothy's professional career as a freelance writer as well as the couple's mutual interest in state and local politics and politicians. Newspaper and magazine clippings, literary works, press releases, campaign mailings, photographs, City of Austin reports, publicity schedules, commercial scripts, advertisement copy, correspondence, event programs and administrative files dating from 1947 to 2009 make up the bulk of the collection.

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Austin History Center , Austin Public Library, 810 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas, 78701.

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