Letter to [Albert] Craig Baird. Washington, DC. 1940 June 25.

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Letter to [Albert] Craig Baird. Washington, DC. 1940 June 25.

Granting permission to use his speech in a forthcoming book; answering questions about speech writing and making.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6744726

University of Iowa Libraries

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