William Pitt Murray and family papers, 1836-1944.

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William Pitt Murray and family papers, 1836-1944.

Correspondence, articles and addresses, assorted historical data, and other materials of Murray, a St. Paul (Minn.) lawyer, territorial and state legislator (various years), member of the St. Paul city council (1861-1879), and city attorney (1876-1889).

2.25 cu. ft. (5 boxes, incl. 6 volumes; 7 oversize items)

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SNAC Resource ID: 6768532

Minnesota Historical Society Library

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