Carroll McComas papers, 1914-1962.

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Carroll McComas papers, 1914-1962.

The Carroll McComas papers span the years 1914-1962 and document aspects of her life and career from the early days of vaudeville until her death in 1962.

1.5 lf. (2 boxes)

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SNAC Resource ID: 6695797

New York Public Library System, NYPL

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