Gammage (Robert A.) Papers 1971-1995

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Gammage (Robert A.) Papers 1971-1995

Printed material, notes,correspondence, photographs, and audio materials comprise the Robert A. GammagePapers, 1971-1995, documenting Robert Gammage’s career as a politician, lawyer, andjudge.

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