Papers, [ca. 1880s]-1955.

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Papers, [ca. 1880s]-1955.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122489491

This collection of letters, reports, briefs, and documents, reflects Kane's politically liberal interests in Indian rights, prison reform, public defenders, and numerous other judicial reforms. There is much family and personal correspondence in the collection.

ca. 300 items (4 linear ft.).

American Philosophical Society Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6732908

American Philosophical Society Library

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