Association records, 1870-1935.

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Association records, 1870-1935.

Rosters of members present at reunions; letters of regret from those unable to attend; a biographical sketch of Heman D. Pettibone; obituaries of other members; lists of contributors to a memorial window in the chapel of the Minnesota Soldiers Home (1926-1927); and correspondence, especially of Edgar L. Mattson, about association business.

0.25 cu. ft. (1 box, including 2 v.).

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SNAC Resource ID: 6741534

Minnesota Historical Society Library

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Andrews, Christopher Columbus, 1829-1922

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Early, John F.

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