Alberta Hunter papers, 1919-1986.

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Alberta Hunter papers, 1919-1986.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122414692

The Alberta Hunter Papers consist of personal and professional papers documenting Hunter's singing and nursing careers. Her personal papers consist of reminiscenses, family correspondence (1964-1985), personal correspondence (1924-1985), passports, financial records and address books.

10 lin. ft.

New York Public Library System, NYPL

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SNAC Resource ID: 6708361

New York Public Library System, NYPL

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