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Papers, 1947-1967.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122517481

The Harold Arlen Papers consist of outlines and scripts sent him by agents and playwrights.

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New York Public Library System, NYPL

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SNAC Resource ID: 6744591

New York Public Library System, NYPL

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