Donald R. Cotton papers, 1915-1919, 1925.

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Donald R. Cotton papers, 1915-1919, 1925.

Correspondence, clippings, and printed materials relating to Cotton's activities with various organizations engaged in promoting and organizing civilian war work during World War I, including the National Security League, Military Training Camp Association, American Protective League, Minnesota Federation of Labor, Salvation Army, American National Red Cross, St. Paul Association of Business and Public Affairs, Minneapolis Civic and Commerce Association, U.S. Public Service Reserve, Four Minute Men Four, St. Paul War Industries Board, and Minnesota Commission of Public Safety. Officers of these organizations are the most frequent correspondents.

1.25 cu. ft. (3 boxes).

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SNAC Resource ID: 6748327

Minnesota Historical Society Library

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