Papers, 1943-1988.

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Papers, 1943-1988.

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Includes wartime correspondence to parents, wartime diary, typed narrative of his experience in Italy and correspondence regarding the recollections of Ross Wilson.

.5 linear ft. (1 box)

Denver Public Library, Central Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6860986

Denver Public Library, Central Library

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