Billy Ray Brunson Papers, 1806-1989 and undated

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Billy Ray Brunson Papers, 1806-1989 and undated

http://www.lib.utexas.edu/taro/ttusw/00231/00231-P.html

The collection consists of manuscripts and research material generated by Billy Ray Brunson in preparation of his books.

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Southwest Collection/Special Collections Libary, Texas Tech University

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