O.J. and Bessie Thomas Collection 1894 to 1977 1960 to 1969

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O.J. and Bessie Thomas Collection 1894 to 1977 1960 to 1969

http://www.lib.utexas.edu/taro/houpub/00083/00083-P.html

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Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Libary

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