Boone Bicentennial Commission records, 1931-1937.

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Boone Bicentennial Commission records, 1931-1937.

These papers consist of correspondence and official records of the commission named to plan celebrations in honor of the birth of Daniel Boone.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6818642

University of Kentucky Libraries

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