Reminiscences of Bertha Adkins : oral history, 1967.

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Reminiscences of Bertha Adkins : oral history, 1967.

Republican National Committee; 1952 convention; women in government; impressions of President and Mrs. Eisenhower.

Transcript: 72 leaves.Tape: 1 reel.

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