Records, 1930-1934.

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Records, 1930-1934.

The records of the WONPR are divided into four series: Executive Committee minutes, administrative files, financial records, and membership records.

28.5 linear ft.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6803947

Hagley Museum & Library

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Association Against the Prohibition Amendment

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